BSEB 12th Exams 2026 from Feb 2, Nearly 13.18 lakh students to appear

With approximately 13.18 lakh students appearing at 1,762 centres across the state, the Board has announced a zero-tolerance policy to ensure a fair and malpractice-free examination environment. BSEB Class 12 exams 2026 will be conducted between February 2 and 13, 2026, in two shifts. Read More here

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is all set to conduct Bihar Board Class 12 exams 2026 between February 2 and 13, 2026. With approximately 13.18 lakh students appearing at 1,762 centres across the state, the Board has announced a zero-tolerance policy to ensure a fair and malpractice-free examination environment.

BSEB 12th Exams 2026: Strict closure of gates

The Bihar Board has announced strict deadlines regarding the closure of gates at exam centres strictly half an hour before the beginning of the exams. For the morning shift starting at 9:30 am, entry begins at 8:30 am, and the gates will close at 9 am sharp. For the afternoon shift starting at 2 pm, entry begins at 1 pm, and gates will close at 1:30 pm.

Of the total 13,17,846 students appearing for Class 12 board exams, 6,75,844 are girls, and 6,42,002 are boys.

Bihar Board Exams 2026: Security and digital surveillance

• To avoid any malpractices, the Bihar Board has mandatorily implemented a multi-layered security protocol:
• Every student will be frisked at the main gate and again inside the examination hall by invigilators.
• Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, will be in effect within 200 meters of all exam centres to prevent unauthorised gatherings.
• Any electronic gadgets like mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, smartwatches, and calculators are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall
• All examination centres must be equipped with CCTV cameras, and one videographer will be assigned for every 500 students.

BSEB Exams 2026: Exam pattern and student support

• Bihar Board has also implemented student-friendly measures listed below:
• Every student will be identified via a unique ID system.
• Students using a scribe will receive an extra 20 minutes per hour.
• Students will get 100 per cent extra choices in the objective and subjective sections (e.g., answering 40 out of 80 objective questions).
• They will get an additional 15 minutes to read the question papers and OMR sheets.
• A dedicated control room is established in Patna for students and parents, which will remain active 24X7 from February 1 to February 13. One can reach the helpdesk at 0612-2232257 or 0612-2232227.

BSEB 12th Time Table 2026

Students can check the details Bihar Board 12th exam dates below: