Bihar Board half-yearly exams for classes 9, 10, 11, 12 begin September 18

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the schedule for half-yearly examinations for students in Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12. These school-level examinations, which began on September 18, 2026, are being conducted in two shifts across Bihar.

The half-yearly exams cover major subjects across various streams, including Science, Commerce, and Arts. Students are advised to prepare according to the syllabus prescribed by the State Government of Bihar and follow all instructions at their examination centres.

Examination Schedule Overview

The half-yearly examinations for different classes are staggered throughout September 2026. The Bihar Board Class 12 half-yearly exams 2026 commenced on September 18, 2026, and are scheduled to continue until September 26, 2026. For Classes 9 and 10, the half-yearly exams will be conducted from September 21 to September 23, 2026. The BSEB Class 11 half-yearly exams 2026 are also part of this September schedule, covering a range of subjects from various academic streams.

All examinations are being held in two shifts. The morning shift for all classes is from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM, while the afternoon shift runs from 2 PM to 5:15 PM. Students are required to arrive at their examination centres at least 30 minutes before the exam begins and carry all necessary stationery. Prohibited items are not allowed inside the examination hall.

Detailed Examination Dates and Subjects

The BSEB has outlined specific subjects for each day of the examination period, catering to the different classes and streams. For instance, on September 18, 2026, Class 11 and 12 students had Physics, Entrepreneurship, and Philosophy in the morning shift, followed by Chemistry, Accountancy, and Political Science in the afternoon. Similarly, September 21, 2026, includes Hindi, Bangla, Urdu, and Maithili for Classes 9 and 10, and Mathematics for Classes 11 and 12 in the morning shift, among other subjects.

The complete schedule ensures that all major subjects are covered across the examination period. The Bihar State Text Book Publishing Corporation Ltd. Provides online books, and resources such as BSEBSolutions.com offer Bihar Board Text Books Solutions of the 2022-23 edition for all classes and subjects, which students can use for preparation.

Post-Examination Procedures

Following the completion of the half-yearly examinations, the results will be announced by the respective schools. The Bihar School Examination Board, which is the main education board in the state of Bihar, oversees these school-level assessments. Students are encouraged to continue their preparation diligently, using available resources such as free online video lectures for concept revision and practice questions.

To ensure adequate preparation, students should check the timetable carefully and revise according to their subject dates. Dividing the syllabus into smaller topics, regular revision, practicing questions, making short notes, and clearing doubts are recommended strategies for effective exam preparation.

Further reading

• Bihar Board 12th half yearly exam answer key 2026-27: unofficial keys available as exams continue
• BSEB half-yearly exam dates 2025 released for classes 9, 10, 11 and 12
• Bihar Board Class 11 Quarterly Exam 2026-27: schedule released for September 19-27
• Bihar TRE-4.0 Recruitment 2026 Applications Likely to Begin September 21: Check Latest Updates
• Bihar Board Class 12 model papers 2026 released for intermediate annual exam

Written by Nishit Kumar

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