Bihar Board 2026 Alert. A major update has arrived for students preparing for the Bihar Board Exams 2026. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the datesheet for the Class 10th and 12th standard exams. According to the schedule, the Intermediate (Class 12th) standard exams will be held from November 19th to 26th, 2025. For Matriculation (Class 10th) students, the exams will be held from November 19th to 22nd. Students appearing for these exams can download the complete datesheet from the board’s official website.
While the Bihar Board is currently preparing for the final Class 10th and 12th exams in 2026, there is also news that the board may release the 2026 exam dates for the Class 10th and 12th exams after the assembly elections, prompting students to begin preparing.
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Dates for Practical Exams Also Determinable
Along with the written exams, the BSEB has also announced the dates for practical exams. According to a notification issued by the Bihar Board, Class 10 practical exams will begin on November 24th and will be completed as scheduled. Meanwhile, Class 12 practical exams will be conducted between November 27th and 29th, 2025. It should be noted that practical exams will be conducted at the school level, and attendance will be mandatory for all students.
Which Students Will Appear for the Set-Up Exam?
According to the official notification from the Bihar Board, only students with at least 75 per cent attendance in school can appear for the Set-Up Exam.
Students whose attendance falls below this threshold will not be permitted to appear. Furthermore, students in the Ex-Students, Compartmental, or Improvement Category will not be eligible to participate. This exam is only for regular students who will appear for the 2026 board exams.
The exam will be conducted in two shifts.
This time too, the setup exam will be conducted in two shifts. The first shift will be from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm, and the second shift will be from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. Each school has been instructed to complete its own preparations for this exam. The exam question paper and evaluation process will be closely monitored to ensure transparency.
Matriculation SETUP Exam from November 19th to 22nd
The Bihar Board’s Matriculation (10th) SETUP exam will be held from November 19th to 22nd, 2025. The practical exam date has been set for November 24, 2025. The exam will be held in two shifts.
- First shift: 9:30 am to 12:45 pm
- Second shift: 2 pm to 5:15 pm
Students will have the first 15 minutes to read and understand the question paper.
Matric Sent-Up Exam Timetable
| Date | First Shift | Second Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19 | Mother Tongue (Hindi, Bangla, Maithili) | Second Indian Language (Sanskrit, Hindi, Arabic, Persian, Bhojpuri) |
| Nov 20 | Science | Social Science |
| Nov 21 | Mathematics | English (General) |
| Nov 22 | Elective Subjects (Advanced Math, Economics, Home Science, Fine Arts, etc.) | Vocational Trade Subjects (Security, Beautician, Tourism, IT, etc.) |
Intermediate Setup Exam from November 19 to 26
The Intermediate (12th) Setup Exam will be held from November 19 to 26, 2025. The practical exam will be held between November 27 and 29. The Intermediate exam will also be conducted in two shifts.
- First shift: 9:30 am to 12:45 pm
- Second shift: 2 pm to 5:15 pm
Intermediate Sent-Up Exam Timetable
| Date | First Shift | Second Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19 | Science – Physics, Arts – Philosophy, Commerce – Entrepreneurship | Arts – Political Science, Commerce – Accountancy, Science – Chemistry |
| Nov 20 | Science – Mathematics, Arts – Mathematics | Arts – Geography, Science – Biology, Commerce – Business Studies |
| Nov 21 | English (All Streams) | Language Subjects (Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, Maithili, etc.) |
| Nov 22 | Computer Science | Vocational Subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Accountancy, etc.) |
| Nov 24 | Science – Agriculture, Arts/Commerce – Economics | Arts – Psychology |
| Nov 25 | Arts – Sociology | Arts – Music |
| Nov 26 | Arts – History | Arts – Home Science |
What is the purpose of the setup exam?
The setup exam is an important process of the Bihar Board, conducted every year before the main board exams. Its purpose is to assess students’ preparation. In fact, passing the setup exam is mandatory for students to appear for the board exams. This helps both schools and students identify which subjects need improvement and which topics should be focused on.
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Education experts believe that the SET-UP exam gives students the experience of a board exam and also provides an opportunity for self-evaluation. Students who take it seriously tend to perform better in the actual exam.