

Bihar Board Class 10th 12th Sent-Up Exam Date 2026 Released: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the Pre-Board Sent-Up Exam Dates 2025-26 for Class 10 and Class 12 students.
The exams will begin on November 19, 2025, and are compulsory for all regular students to appear in the Bihar Board Final Exams 2026. The tests will be held in two shifts in all BSEB schools.
The Sent-Up Exam is a test held by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) before the final board exams. Students must pass this exam to be allowed to appear in the Class 10 and Class 12 final exams.
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Bihar Board Sent-Up Exam 2026 Overview |
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Exam |
Start Date |
End Date |
Shift Timings |
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Class 10 (Matric) |
November 19, 2025 |
November 22, 2025 |
9:30 AM – 12:45 PM & 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM |
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Class 12 (Intermediate) |
November 19, 2025 |
November 26, 2025 |
9:30 AM – 12:45 PM & 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM |
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Practical Exams |
November 24–29, 2025 |
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As per the school schedule |
The Bihar Board has shared the full schedule for the Class 10 Sent-Up Exams 2026. Students must take this test to appear in the final exams. The timetable below shows the subjects and timings for both morning and afternoon shifts.
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BSEB Class 10 Pre-Board Sent-Up Date Sheet 2026 |
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Date |
Morning Shift (9:30 AM – 12:45 PM) |
Afternoon Shift (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM) |
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November 19, 2025 |
Mother Tongue (Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili) |
Second Indian Language (Sanskrit, Hindi, Arabic, Bhojpuri, Persian) |
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November 20, 2025 |
Science |
Social Science |
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November 21, 2025 |
Mathematics |
English |
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November 22, 2025 |
Elective or Optional Subjects |
Vocational Subjects |
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November 24, 2025 |
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Practical Exams |
For Class 12 students, the Sent-Up Exams will be held separately for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. The schedule for each subject and shift is given below:
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Bihar Board Class 12 Pre-Board (Sent-Up) Date Sheet 2026 |
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Date |
Morning Shift (9:30 AM – 12:45 PM) |
Afternoon Shift (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM) |
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November 19, 2025 |
Physics / Philosophy / Entrepreneurship |
Political Science / Accountancy / Chemistry |
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November 20, 2025 |
Mathematics (IA/ISc) |
Geography (IA), Biology (ISc), Business Studies (IC) |
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November 21, 2025 |
English (All Streams) |
Language Subjects (Hindi, Urdu, Maithili, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Magadhi, Bhojpuri) |
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November 22, 2025 |
Computer Science |
Vocational Subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Mathematics, History, Business Studies, Accountancy) |
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November 24, 2025 |
Agriculture (ISc), Economics (IA) |
Economics (IC), Psychology (IA) |
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November 25, 2025 |
Sociology (IA) |
Music (IA) |
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November 26, 2025 |
History (IA) |
Home Science (IA) |
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November 27–29, 2025 |
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Practical Exams |
Here’s a simple explanation of who may not have to give the Sent-Up Exam:
All regular students of Class 10 and Class 12 must give the Sent-Up Exam. It is compulsory for everyone.
Private students (those not studying in school regularly) may be excused in some cases, depending on school or board rules.
Students with health problems can skip the exam only if they show a valid medical certificate approved by the school and board.
Compartment or improvement exam students usually don’t need to appear for the Sent-Up Exam again.
The school administration decides on any exemptions; students cannot choose on their own.
Before the final board exams, all students must pass the Bihar Board Sent-Up Exams. Here are the main details in simple words:
Exam Start Date: November 19, 2025
Organized By: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
For Classes: 10th (Matric) and 12th (Intermediate)
Exam Shifts: Morning (9:30 AM – 12:45 PM) and Afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM)
Attendance Rule: Students must have at least 75% attendance to take the exam
Admit Card Rule: Those who fail or skip the sent-up exam will not get their admit card for the final board exam
Applicable For: Arts, Science, and Commerce streams