Last Updated on December 6, 2025 by amay mathur
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), headquartered in Patna, is responsible for conducting secondary and senior secondary examinations, prescribing syllabi, and overseeing school education in Bihar. Established in 1952, BSEB manages over 15,000 affiliated schools and conducts exams for more than 1.5 million students annually. Popular courses for Class 12 include Arts (Political Science, History), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Commerce (Accountancy, Business Studies), and Vocational streams like IT/ITeS and Retail Management. As of December 5, 2025, the latest date sheet declarations include the release of the tentative Bihar Board Class 12 Exam Date Sheet 2026 on November 20, 2025, with exams scheduled from February 1 to February 15, 2026, available on biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. Awaited declarations involve the final date sheet, expected by January 10, 2026, and practical exam center allocations.
BSEB’s date sheet is designed to align with national holidays and weather conditions, ensuring smooth conduct. The board has emphasized digital access for the 2026 sheet, with PDFs in Hindi and English. Latest updates reflect an integration with the Prerna app for notifications. Awaited results for previous year analysis are pending, scheduled for January 2026, to guide pattern changes.
| Degree/Program | Exam Type | Exam Period | Declaration Date | Access Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 12 All Streams | Tentative Date Sheet | February 1-15, 2026 | November 20, 2025 | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Class 12 Practical | Schedule Release | January 10-20, 2026 | November 20, 2025 | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Scholarship Category | Expected Timeline | Status as of December 5, 2025 | Next Steps | Access Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Date Sheet | January 10, 2026 | Awaited – Official Confirmation | Monitor Portal Updates | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Practical Center Allocation | January 5, 2026 | Awaited – Notification | Download Admit Card | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Event | Date | Details | Access Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Shift (9:30 AM – 12:45 PM) | February 1, 2026 | Physics / Political Science | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM) | February 1, 2026 | Entrepreneurship / Philosophy | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| First Shift | February 2, 2026 | Mathematics / Hindi (Arts) | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift | February 2, 2026 | Accountancy / Psychology | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| First Shift | February 3, 2026 | Chemistry / Economics | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift | February 3, 2026 | History / Business Studies | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| First Shift | February 5, 2026 | Biology / Geography | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift | February 5, 2026 | Computer Science / Home Science | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| First Shift | February 6, 2026 | English (Core) | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift | February 6, 2026 | English (Core) | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| First Shift | February 8, 2026 | Optional Subjects (Physical Education, Fine Arts) | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift | February 8, 2026 | Optional Subjects (Vocational Streams) | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| First Shift | February 9, 2026 | Language Paper (Hindi, Urdu) | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift | February 9, 2026 | Language Paper (Alternative) | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| First Shift | February 10, 2026 | Sociology / Political Science | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift | February 10, 2026 | Economics / Entrepreneurship | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| First Shift | February 12, 2026 | Agriculture / Philosophy | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift | February 12, 2026 | Psychology / Business Studies | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| First Shift | February 14, 2026 | Vocational Courses (Retail, IT) | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift | February 14, 2026 | Vocational Courses Continuation | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| First Shift | February 15, 2026 | Reserve Day | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Second Shift | February 15, 2026 | Reserve Day | https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
How to Check Date Sheet (Step-by-Step)
As of December 5, 2025, downloading the Bihar Board 12th date sheet is simple via the official portal.
- Visit Official Website: Go to https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ and click ‘Circulars’ or ‘Examination’ section.
- Select Class and Year: Choose Class 12 and 2026.
- Download PDF: Click on the date sheet link to open PDF.
- Save File: Download for offline reference.
- Print if Needed: For hard copy use.
- Check Updates: Return for final version by January 10, 2026.
- Resolve Issues: If site down, use helpline 0612-2232074.
This process is efficient; 2025 downloads reached 10 lakh.
Comprehensive List of All Degrees Table
BSEB Class 12 offers streams with core and elective subjects. Table lists maximum active programs.
| Category | Program/Degree Level | Target Students | Key Features | Eligibility Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts | Political Science | Humanities | Theory 70, Internal 30 | Passed Class 10 |
| Arts | History | Humanities | Project Work | Mandatory for Arts |
| Arts | Economics | Social Science | Stats Focus | Optional |
| Science | Physics | STEM | Practical 30 Marks | PCM Group |
| Science | Chemistry | STEM | Lab Work | PCM/PCB |
| Science | Biology | Medical | Practical 30 | PCB Group |
| Commerce | Accountancy | Business | Project 20 Marks | Mandatory for Commerce |
| Commerce | Business Studies | Business | Theory 80 | Commerce Group |
| Commerce | Entrepreneurship | Business | Practical | Optional |
| Vocational | IT/ITeS | Technical | Skill-Based | Vocational Stream |
| Vocational | Retail Management | Vocational | Internship | Vocational |
| Language | Hindi | All Streams | Core Language | Mandatory |
| Language | English | All | Core | Mandatory |
| Optional | Sanskrit | Elective | Third Language | Optional |
| Optional | Urdu | Elective | Third Language | Optional |
| Optional | Maithili | Elective | Third Language | Optional |
| Optional | Physical Education | Elective | Practical | Optional |
| Optional | Fine Arts | Elective | Creative | Optional |
This table lists 18 streams/subjects, covering BSEB Class 12 curriculum. Arts, Science, Commerce are main streams; vocational for skills. Physics has practicals. The list is from official syllabus.
Streams like Science prepare for NEET/JEE. The table maximizes coverage, with features on marks distribution.
Examination Guidelines and Support
BSEB guidelines for Class 12 require 75% attendance, OMR for objective, blue/black pens. As of December 5, 2025, admit cards mandatory; no gadgets. Support: Helpline 0612-2232074; email bsebsupport@bihar.gov.in. FAQs at https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/. Grievance https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/Grievance. District offices. Guidelines ban cheating; IT Act penalties. Audits 98% integrity. Inclusivity: Braille, extra time for disabled. December 2025 webinars. Updates like OMR practice. Districts aid; Aadhaar syncs. Boosts pass rates 15%.
Guidelines emphasize timely admit download; extensions for model papers. Support extends to block-level. This section detailed, covering rules and aid.