
BSEB Bihar Board Half-Yearly Exam 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the half-yearly examination schedule for students of Classes 9 to 12 for the 2026-27 academic session. As per the announced schedule, Bihar Board Class 9 and 10 half-yearly exams will be held from September 21 to 23, 2026, while the Class 12 half-yearly exams will be conducted from September 18 to 26, 2026.
The exams will be conducted in two shifts. The morning shift will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM, while the afternoon shift will run from 2 PM to 5:15 PM. Students should check the subject-wise timetable carefully and reach their examination centre on time.
| BSEB Half-Yearly Exam 2026: Important Dates | ||
| Class | Exam Dates | Exam Shifts |
| Class 9 | September 21–23, 2026 | 9:30 AM–12:45 PM and 2 PM–5:15 PM |
| Class 10 | September 21–23, 2026 | 9:30 AM–12:45 PM and 2 PM–5:15 PM |
| Class 12 | September 18–26, 2026 | 9:30 AM–12:45 PM and 2 PM–5:15 PM |
The schedule for Classes 1 to 8 will be announced separately, according to the reported BSEB timetable.
The BSEB Class 9 and 10 half-yearly exams 2026 will be conducted over three days.
| Bihar Board Class 9 and 10 Half-Yearly Exam Schedule 2026 | ||
| Date | Morning Shift: 9:30 AM–12:45 PM | Afternoon Shift: 2 PM–5:15 PM |
| September 21, 2026 | Hindi, Bangla, Urdu, Maithili | Sanskrit, Hindi, Arabic, Farsi, Bhojpuri |
| September 22, 2026 | Science, Music | Social Science |
| September 23, 2026 | Mathematics, Home Science | English |
Students should match their subjects with the correct shift and avoid relying only on the date. The Bihar Board half-yearly exam timetable contains different subjects in the morning and afternoon shifts.
The BSEB Class 12 half-yearly exams 2026 will begin on September 18 and continue until September 26.
| Bihar Board Class 12 Half-Yearly Exam Schedule 2026 | ||
| Date | Morning Shift: 9:30 AM–12:45 PM | Afternoon Shift: 2 PM–5:15 PM |
| September 18, 2026 | Physics, Entrepreneurship, Philosophy | Chemistry, Accountancy, Political Science |
| September 21, 2026 | Mathematics | Biology, Business Studies, Geography |
| September 22, 2026 | English | Hindi |
| September 23, 2026 | Urdu, Maithili, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Arabic, Pali, Persian, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Magahi | Psychology |
| September 24, 2026 | Agriculture, Economics | Sociology |
| September 25, 2026 | History | Music |
| September 26, 2026 | Home Science | — |
The Class 12 timetable covers subjects across different streams, including Science, Commerce, Arts and vocational-related subjects. Students should carefully verify their subject and examination shift before appearing.
The Bihar Board half-yearly examinations will be conducted in two shifts:
Morning shift: 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Afternoon shift: 2 PM to 5:15 PM
Students should reach the examination centre well before the reporting time mentioned by their school. The reported instructions advise students to reach the centre at least 30 minutes before the examination begins.
Students can check the latest BSEB updates through the official Bihar Board website.
Official website: biharboardonline.com
To check the schedule:
Visit the official Bihar School Examination Board website.
Look for the latest Notice/Circular section.
Search for the half-yearly examination schedule.
Open the relevant notice or timetable.
Check your class, subject, date and examination shift.
Save the timetable for future reference.
The official BSEB website provides separate sections for Secondary and Senior Secondary information and publishes board notices and examination-related updates.
Students appearing for the Bihar Board half-yearly examination 2026 should keep these points in mind:
Check the timetable carefully before every examination.
Note both the exam date and shift for each subject.
Reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the exam.
Carry the stationery and documents required by your school.
Do not carry prohibited items into the examination hall.
Follow the instructions given by the examination centre staff.
Start revising the syllabus well before the examination.
Keep the official timetable saved on your phone or take a printout.
With the Bihar Board half-yearly exams 2026 beginning in September, students have limited time to revise. A simple study plan can help.
Make a subject-wise revision plan based on the examination dates. Give more time to subjects scheduled earlier.
Start with chapters already completed in school. Revise concepts, formulas, definitions and important questions.
For subjects such as Hindi, English, Social Science and theoretical Science topics, practise writing complete answers within a fixed time.
For Mathematics, focus on formulas and practise different types of questions instead of only reading solved examples.
Avoid starting completely new topics on the night before an examination. Use the final hours for quick revision and important formulas or points.
The Bihar Board half-yearly examination results will be announced by the respective schools, according to the reported schedule information. Students should therefore contact their school for result-related updates after the examinations.
