BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Bihar School Examination Board 10th 2026 ( BSEB 10th )

Md Shahzad
Updated on Jun 9, 2026 19:00 IST

By Md Shahzad, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Overview

BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2026: The Bihar Board prescribed the Bihar Board class 10 exam pattern 2026 for the students. Students can check the BSEB 10th exam pattern 2026 online on the board's website and on this page as well. Bihar board exams will be held for 80 marks for some subjects and 100 marks for other subjects. Students are given extra 15 minutes to read the questions. The question paper is divided into sections.

Students who are preparing prepare for the Bihar Board Matric Exam must check the BSEB Matric exam pattern 2026 in advance and prepare for the exam accordingly. To have a better understanding of BSEB 10th exam pattern, the students also also suggested to check the Class 10 model paper 2026 BSEB as it will help students know the total number of questions asked, the type of questions asked, and more. 

Table of contents
  • BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
  • Subject-wise Bihar Board Matric Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme
  • BSEB Class 10th Exam Sections and Important Topics
  • FAQs on BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2026
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BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Overview

The board has prescribed the BSEB Class 10 exam pattern 2026 for the students. We have also provided the same in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Board Name

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen-and-Paper)

Exam Duration

3 Hours 15 Minutes (including 15 minutes reading time)

Total Marks

100 Marks per subject

Theory Marks

100 marks (for subjects without practicals)

Theory + Internal Assessment

80 Marks Theory + 20 Marks Internal Assessment (for subjects like Science and Social Science)

Question Types

Objective, Short Answer, and Long Answer Questions

Objective Questions

Around 50% of the paper consists of MCQs/objective questions

Minimum Passing Marks

30%

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the BSEB Board class 10 exam pattern?
A: 

The board prescribes the pattern of Bihar Board class 10 exams. Students can check the exam pattern on the official website of the board. The students can also have an idea about the class 10 exam pattern 2024 Bihar Board through the model paper released by the board. As per the BSEB 12th Exam Pattern, the BSEB class 12 exams will have 50% multiple-choice questions, carrying 1 mark each. Subjects having both theory and practicals will only have 35 MCQs in the theory paper. The total exam duration of the Bihar Board Matric exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Q:   What are the minimum passing marks for BSEB Class 10 examination?
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To pass the BSEB 10th final test, students should get a minimum of 30% in all individual subjects. However, the students are not required to score a minimum mark in English subject to pass the Bihar Board 10th exams. From the last year, the board is also considering a grace marking scheme for those who obtain 8 marks less than the minimum required marks. For such students, the board has the provision to award a maximum of 8 marks as grace and save them from failing.

Q:   How many marks is required to score distinction in Bihar Board 10th result 2026?
A: 

Students who score more than 75% marks in any or in all paper in the Bihar Board Matric exams get distinction. Distinction remark in mentioned on the final result scorecard.

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Subject-wise Bihar Board Matric Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme

The students can check the subject-wise Bihar Board Exam Marking Scheme 2026 Class 10 in the separate tables below:

BSEB 10th Science Exam Pattern 2026

Particulars Total Marks

Theory Paper

60 
Practicals 20
Internal Assessment 20
Total Marks 100

BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2026 Hindi

Section Name

Total Marks

Unseen Passages

20

Writing

15

Grammar

15

Text Book

40

Supplementary Textbook

10

Total Marks

100

BSEB 10h Exam Pattern 2026 English

Unit/s

Marks

English Prose

20 Marks

Grammar

15 Marks

Text Book & Supplementary Textbooks

50 Marks

Composition

15 Marks

BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2026 Social Science

Unit

Marks

History

25 Marks

Civics

25 Marks

Geography

25 Marks

Economics

22 Marks

Disaster Management

6 Marks

Total

100 Marks

BSEB 10th Sanskrit Exam Pattern 2026

Section Name

Total Marks

Unseen Passages

13

Writing

15

Applied Grammar and Translation

32

Textbook Passages

40

Total Marks

100

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will the BSEB 10th exam pattern remain the same as last year?
A: 

As of now, the board has not released the BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2025. However, the board is not expected to make any major change in the Bihar Board Matric exam pattern. In case any changes are made for the academic session 2024-25, we will update the same here as well. In 2023, the board made some changes to the BSEB class 10 exam pattern. As per the exam pattern released in 2023, every subject will now have 50% objective-type questions or MCQ while 50% will have subjective-type questions.

Q:   When will BSEB 10th exam pattern be released?
A: 

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) releases the Bihar Board 10th exam pattern 2026. It is released in the form of BSEB 10th model paper. The students can refer to the Bihar Board 10th exam pattern for the preparation of the exam. We have provided Bihar Board class 10 exam pattern on this page. Students must note that the chances of major changes in the exam pattern are very less. Hence, they can refer to the exam pattern provided on this page for exam preparation. In case the board make ay changes in the exam pattern for the academic session 2026, we will update the same on this page.

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BSEB Class 10th Exam Sections and Important Topics

 The students can also check the Bihar Board 12th exam sections and important chapters below:

Subject

Exam Sections

Important Topics

Mathematics

Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics & Probability

Real Numbers, Polynomials, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Trigonometry, Circles, Statistics, Probability.

Science

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-Metals, Carbon Compounds, Life Processes, Heredity & Evolution, Light, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current.

Social Science

History, Geography, Political Science, Economics

Nationalism in India, Industrialisation, Resources, Agriculture, Democracy, Power Sharing, Development, Globalisation.

English

Reading, Writing, Grammar, Literature

Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Letter Writing, Essay Writing, Prose, Poetry, Supplementary Reader.

Hindi

गद्य, पद्य, व्याकरण, लेखन कौशल

व्याकरण, अपठित गद्यांश, निबंध लेखन, पत्र लेखन, कहानियाँ एवं कविताएँ।

Sanskrit

गद्य, पद्य, व्याकरण, लेखन कौशल

संधि, समास, कारक, अनुवाद, पत्र लेखन, निबंध लेखन, संस्कृत साहित्य।

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many MCQs and Non-MCQs are asked in BSEB Matric Exams?
A: 

The Bihar School Examination Board has announced the class 10 exam pattern. A total of 80 cumpulsory MCQs are asked in the exam. On the other hand, a total of 10 non-MCQs are asked in the BSEB class 10 exams. 

Q:   What is a good score for BSEB 10th 2026 exam?
A: 

A good marks in Bihar Board Matric exam is generally considered to around 75 to 85 percent or higher. Marks abobe 75% is lebelled as distinction. Marks above 85 per cent can be considered excellent. 

Q:   What kind of questions are asked in BSEB class 10 exams?
A: 

The board is yet to announce the BSEB Matric exam pattern for the 2023-24 session. However, based on last year’s exam pattern, two types of questions are asked in Bihar Board 10th exams. These two types of questions are multiple choice questions (MCQ) and Non-MCQs such as short answer type questions and long answer type questions. Total 50 marks are distributed for objective-type questions. On the other hand, theoretical-type questions have a total of 50 marks. To pass the BSEB 10th exams, students need to secure a minimum of 30% in all individual subjects.

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FAQs on BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2026

Students can find some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below:

Q:   How can I prepare for BSEB 10th exams?
A: 

There are many things that the students need to work on for better BSEB Matric exam preparation. First of all, they should obtain the syllabus and then make a proper study time table considering their strength and weakness. Follow the study time table religiously so that they can complete your preparation at least a month prior to the exam. In the end, try to revise the syllabus. Apart from that, also practice the question papers of previous years' exams and model question papers as prescribed by the board.

Q:   Is it hard to crack BSEB class 10 examination?
A: 

No exams are hard to crack when the preparation is up to the mark. However, it is a well-known fact that the BSEB class 10 exams are considered one of the toughest board exams in the country. The standard of questions asked in the Bihar Board Matric exam is no less than CBSE and other state board 10th exams. However, better exam preparation is a key to success in the BSEB class 10 exams. For better performance in the exam, the students are suggested to cover the entire topics included in the syllabus.

Q:   Are six months enough to prepare for BSEB 10th exams?
A: 

For the best possible result in BSEB 10th exams, the students are suggested to start preparation right from the beginning of the session. However, there are many students who do not focus more on their preparation, especially in the early months of their class 10. Such students often get confused about whether they can prepare well for the exam in the rest months. For such students, preparing for the class 10th board exam is technically possible. First of all, prepare a technically possible study plan by considering your capacity. Follow the daily study routine religiously so that you can meet your expectation and complete your preparation within 6 months.

Q:   Can I bring a smartwatch to the BSEB Matric exam centre?
A: 

No candidates are allowed to carry smartwatches to the BSEB 10th exam centre. Bihar Board prescribes instructions related to BSEB class 10 exams on admit cards. Students need to read all the instructions carefully and adhere to them during exams. As per the exam pattern, no students are allowed to carry Calculator, mobile phone, Bluetooth, whitener, earphones, and other similar items to the exam centre. Students can only carry their exam admit card and a ball pen to the exam hall. Strong actions will be taken against the students who are caught with prohibited items in the exam hall.

Q:   When will BSEB matric exams 2026 be conducted?
A: 

The board announced the official BSEB class 10 exam date 2026 online on its website. As per the announced exam date, the BSEB exams 2026 Class 10 was conducted from February 17 to 25, 2026. The bihar Board matric practical exams were held in January 2026. As soon as official BSEB 10th time table 2026 is announced officially, we will update the same here as well. Around 1400 test centers conduct the BSEB 10th exams every year. This year, nearly 17 Lakh students apeearing for the exams.

Q:   What options do I have after passing BSEB 10th exam?
A: 

After clearing the BSEB 10th exam, students have plenty of options to choose from. The best option for the BSEB class 10 passsout students have is opting for admission to class 11 exam. Yes, after clearing the BSEB 10th exam, you can enroll yourself in class 11 exam. You must select the stream as per your career goals. The other good option is to enroll yourself to Diploma programms suc as Polytechnic, ITI etc. Choose your option wisely as your career will depend alot on the decision you make this point of time.

Q:   What are the benefits of practicing BSEB class 10 model paper?
A: 

Subject experts prepare the Bihar Board Matric model question papers. The main objective behind preparing the model is to give students idea about the overall pattern of BSEB exams. Solving model papers is perhaps the best way to boost your overall BSEB Class 10 exam preparations.

By practicing the class 10 model paper of BSEB can give students a fair idea about the type of questions asked in the exam, marking scheme, chapter-wise weightage and most importantly, time management. The students can download the BSEB model paper 2026 class 10 from the official website of the board at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and on this page as well.

Q:   Can I find model papers and previous examination papers online for BSEB 10th?
A: 

BSEB releases model papers for Class 10 on its official website. Students can visit their website at biharboardonline.com. On the homepage, select the student's section and then opt for the school option. In a new window, you will be able to check Model Question Paper, click on it. Select the subject as per your requirement and download it. Apart from the official website, we have also provided the BSEB class 10 model paper and question papers for the current year's exam and the previous year's exam.

Click the link BSEB Matric Model Paper 2026 to download the subject-wise Bihar Board 10th sample question paper.

Q:   What will be the mode of the Bihar Board Matric exam 2026?
A: 

Bihar Board class 10 exams are held in offline mode. The students need to write the exam in pen and paper mode. To write the BSEB matric exam, all the examinees are given two types of answer sheets. The first type of answer copy is an OMR sheet which is for multiple-choice questions. On the other hand, the students are also given blank answer sheets to write non-MCQs. The students are suggested to follow all the instructions related to the exam.

Q:   Will BSEB conduct Bihar Board Matric exams twice a year?
A: 

As of yet, BSEB has not confirmed that Bihar Board 10th exams will be held twice. However, considering many boards opting to hold the class 10 exams twice a year, BSEB may also hold the Matric exams twice a year. The main objective behind conducting the exam twice is to allow the students to retain the best score. As soon as any update regarding the same is provided by the board, we will update the same here as well.

Q:   Where can I obtain previous year's BSEB Matric question papers?
A: 

Practicing previous years Bihar Board class 10 question papers will help students in boosting their overall exam preparation. It will give students a fair idea about the exam pattern, type of questions asked in the exam, important questions and more. Students can download the previous year’s BSEB 10th question paper from the official website. Apart from the official website, the students can also download the BSEB class 10 board exam question papers of previous years on this page. We have provided question and mode paper of BSEB class 10 for last five years. All you need to do is click the links above to download the same.

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BSEB announced the Bihar Board Matric compartment exams 2026. As per the announced date, BSEB class 10th compartment exams 2026 were held from May 2 to May 6, 2026. Students can check the detailed BSEB class 10th compartment exam date 2026 on this page. 

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