Bihar Board Announces 2026 Exam Dates for 10th and 12th Grades
Bihar Board Exam Dates Released
The Bihar School Examination Board has officially announced the dates for the 2026 10th and 12th-grade examinations, providing significant relief to millions of students across the state. With the release of the schedule, students often have numerous questions regarding their preparation strategies. Here are some practical tips that can help students avoid common mistakes during the exam period. The 12th-grade exams will take place from February 2 to February 13, conducted in two shifts. Students can view the complete timetable on the official website.
Additionally, the board has also released the timetable for the 10th-grade board exams. The matriculation exams are set to commence on February 17 and will continue until February 25. All subject examinations will be conducted according to the scheduled times at various examination centers throughout the state.
Effective Preparation Strategies for Students
How to Prepare for Success in Exams
- Create a Study Schedule: With the timetable now available, students should devise a subject-wise study plan and stick to a daily study routine.
- Solve Previous Years' Question Papers: Practicing with question papers from the last 5-10 years can be extremely beneficial for understanding the board pattern and improving time management.
- Daily Revision is Essential: Alongside learning new topics, students should dedicate at least two hours daily to revising previous subjects to strengthen their concepts.
- Identify Difficult Topics: Determine which topics are challenging and require more time, and prioritize these in your study schedule.
- Take Mock Tests: Regularly participate in mock tests at least twice a week to enhance speed, accuracy, and writing skills.
- Focus on NCERT/Bihar Board Books: Most exam questions are derived from these texts, so start your preparation with these books.
- Make Concise Notes: Prepare brief notes by hand to facilitate quick revision before the exams.
- Limit Device Usage and Increase Focus: Stay away from mobile phones and social media. Use the internet only for study-related purposes.
- Practice Writing Answers: Especially for 12th-grade students, practicing answer writing is crucial. Pay attention to handwriting, presentation, and diagrams.
- Maintain a Healthy Routine: Avoid stress during exam days. Ensure adequate sleep, nutritious meals, and light exercise to enhance concentration.
Official Announcement from the Board
The board announced the exam dates for both 10th and 12th grades on Saturday at 7:20 PM, providing students with simultaneous updates regarding both examinations.
Complete Timetable for Bihar 10th Exam 2026
Bihar 10th Exam 2026: Full Timetable
| Date | Day | First Shift (9:30 AM - 12:45 PM) | Second Shift (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM) |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Mother Tongue | Mother Tongue |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Mathematics | Mathematics |
| February 19, 2026 | Thursday | Second Indian Language | Second Indian Language |
| February 20, 2026 | Friday | Social Science | Social Science |
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | Science | Science |
| February 23, 2026 | Monday | English | English |
| February 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Optional Subject (Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Maithili, etc.) | Optional Subject |
| February 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Vocational Subject | - |
Complete Timetable for Bihar Intermediate Exam 2026
Bihar Intermediate Exam 2026: Full Timetable
| Date | First Shift (9:30 AM - 12:45 PM) | Second Shift (2:00 PM - 5:15 PM) |
| February 2 | Biology, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Music | Physics, Philosophy, Business Studies, Foundation Course |
| February 5 | Physics | Geography, Business Studies, Music |
| February 6 | English | IA Hindi, Vocational Arabic |
| February 7 | Chemistry | English, Agriculture |
| February 9 | Hindi | Vocational Elective Paper-1 |
| February 10 | Languages: Urdu, Maithili, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Magahi, Bhojpuri, Arabic, Persian, Pali, Bengali | Psychology, Entrepreneurship |
| February 11 | Music, Vocational Elective Paper-2 | Security Education, Tourism, Retail, Home Science (ISC), and Mathematics, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology for IA |
| February 12 | Sociology | Accountancy, Retail Management, Automobile, Electronics, IT |
| February 13 | Languages for all faculties | Computer Science, Multimedia & Web Tech, Yoga, Vocational Trades |
