Bihar Board 12th Exam Date 2026: Download BSEB Class 12 Time Table PDF (Arts, Science & Commerce)

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially released the Bihar Board Class 12 Exam Date Sheet 2026 for Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational streams. Students appearing for the Intermediate (Inter) Annual Board Examination 2026 can now download the official BSEB 12th Time Table PDF from the board’s website biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.
According to the officially released BSEB Inter Routine 2026, the Class 12 theory examinations will be conducted from 2 February to 13 February 2026, while the practical examinations will be held earlier, from 10 January to 20 January 2026. With the timetable now available, students should start their final revision in a structured and strategic manner.

Bihar Board Class 12 Exam 2026: Key Highlights

Here are the important highlights of the BSEB Class 12 Board Exam 2026:

Particulars	Details
Board Name	Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna
Class	Intermediate (Class 12)
Streams	Arts, Science, Commerce & Vocational
Theory Exam Dates	2 February to 13 February 2026
Practical Exam Dates	10 January to 20 January 2026
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper)
Exam Shifts	Morning & Afternoon
Morning Shift Timing	9:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Afternoon Shift Timing	2:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Reading Time	Extra 15 minutes before writing
Official Website	biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

Bihar Board Class 12 Exam 2026: Official Announcement

The Bihar Board released the Class 12 date sheet 2026 on 29 November 2025 through its official website and verified social media handles. The release of the timetable has brought clarity to lakhs of students across Bihar who are preparing for one of the most important examinations of their academic journey. The BSEB Inter exams are conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based) at designated examination centres across the state.

BSEB Class 12 Exam Shifts & Timings 2026

The Bihar Board will conduct the Intermediate examinations in two shifts each day:

• First Shift (Morning): 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM
• Second Shift (Afternoon): 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM

Students will be given 15 minutes of “cool-off” time before the exam starts to read the question paper carefully.

Bihar Board 12th Time Table 2026: Subject-Wise Schedule

Below is a simplified overview of the subject-wise exam schedule for Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational streams. Students must check their subject codes carefully while referring to the official PDF.

 February 2, 2026

• First Shift: Biology (I.Sc.)
• Second Shift: Philosophy (IA), Economics (IA), Economics (I.Com)

 February 3, 2026

• First Shift: Mathematics (I.Sc.)
• Second Shift: Mathematics (IA), Political Science (IA), Foundation Course (Vocational)

 February 5, 2026

• First Shift: Physics (I.Sc.)
• Second Shift: Geography (IA), Business Studies (I.Com)

 February 6, 2026

• First Shift: English (Science & Commerce)
• Second Shift: Hindi (Arts), Hindi (Vocational)

 February 7, 2026

• First Shift: Chemistry (I.Sc.)
• Second Shift: English (Arts), English (Vocational)

 February 9, 2026

• First Shift: Hindi (Science & Commerce)
• Second Shift: History (IA), Agriculture (I.Sc.), Vocational Trade Paper-I

 February 10, 2026

• Languages: Urdu, Maithili, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Magahi, Bhojpuri, Arabic, Persian, Pali, Bengali
• Additional Subjects: Psychology (IA), Entrepreneurship (I.Com)

 February 11, 2026

• Arts Subjects: Music, Home Science
• Vocational: Trade Paper-II

 February 12, 2026

• Commerce: Accountancy
• Arts: Sociology
• Vocational Subjects: Security, Beautician, Tourism, Retail Management, Automobile, Electronics, IT/ITES, Communication, Beauty & Wellness

 February 13, 2026

• Languages (Remaining Papers)
• Computer Science & Multimedia
• Vocational Major Subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, History, Political Science, Economics, etc.)

Bihar Board 12th Practical Exam Date 2026

Before the theory exams, BSEB will conduct practical examinations for all streams.

• Practical Exam Dates: 10 January to 20 January 2026
• Practical exams will be held at the respective schools/colleges
• Students must carry:
  • Practical admit card
  • Lab record files
  • Required instruments/materials

Bihar Board Sent-Up Exam Dates 2025-26 (Class 12)

BSEB also conducted Sent-Up examinations as a qualifying step before the final board exams.

• Inter Sent-Up Theory Exams: 19 to 26 November 2025
• Inter Sent-Up Practical Exams: 27 to 29 November 2025

Only students who cleared the sent-up exam are eligible to appear in the BSEB Class 12 Board Exam 2026.

Why Sent-Up Exams Are Important?

Sent-Up exams are mandatory because:

• They decide eligibility for the final board exams
• Schools submit passed students to BSEB
• Weak areas are identified before final exams
• Students failing sent-up exams may be disqualified

How to Download Bihar Board 12th Time Table 2026 PDF?

Follow these steps to download the official date sheet:

1. Visit biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in
2. Click on “Bihar Board 12th Date Sheet 2026.”
3. The PDF will open on the screen
4. Download and save it
5. Take a printout and keep it for daily reference

Preparation Tips for BSEB Class 12 Exam 2026

To score well in the Bihar Board Inter exams, students should:

• Complete the syllabus from the NCERT & BSEB-recommended books
• Solve previous years’ question papers
• Focus on high-weightage chapters
• Make short notes for last-minute revision
• Practice time-bound mock tests
• Avoid learning new topics in the final week
• Take care of health, sleep, and stress management

The release of the Bihar Board 12th Time Table 2026 provides a clear roadmap for students appearing in the Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational streams. With exams scheduled from 2 February to 13 February 2026, students now have enough time to revise, practice, and strengthen weak areas.

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