BSEB Bihar Board Half-Yearly Exam 2026: Class 9, 10 & 12 Dates, Timings and Schedule

BSEB Half-Yearly Exam 2026: Important dates

For the 2026–27 academic session, the reported Bihar Board half-yearly examination window differs by class. Classes 9 and 10 have a three-day schedule, while the Class 12 examination is spread across multiple dates in September.

Exact duration can vary by subject. Match your subject with the correct date and shift in the detailed tables below.

Bihar Board Class 9 and 10 Half-Yearly Exam Schedule 2026

The reported Class 9 and Class 10 half-yearly routine runs from September 21 to September 23, 2026. Students should check their language choice and subject combination carefully because multiple papers can appear in the same shift.

Bihar Board Class 12 Half-Yearly Exam Schedule 2026

Class 12 students across Science, Commerce and Arts streams have papers scheduled from September 18 to September 26, 2026. The table below groups the subjects by date and sitting.

BSEB Half-Yearly Exam 2026: Exam timings

The timetable uses two daily sittings. Most papers follow the standard shift windows below, although some subjects can finish earlier.

• Morning shift: starts at 9:30 AM; many papers run until 12:45 PM.
• Afternoon shift: starts at 2:00 PM; many papers run until 5:15 PM.
• Reach your school or examination venue before the reporting time communicated by your school.

How to check the latest Bihar Board half-yearly schedule

Because school-level examination instructions can be updated or circulated locally, students should verify the latest timetable instead of depending on a screenshot or an old forwarded message.

1. Check your school noticeUse the timetable issued by your school or displayed on its notice board as your immediate exam-day reference.
2. Check BSEB updatesVisit the Bihar School Examination Board website and look for the latest examination notice or circular.
3. Match class, subject and shiftConfirm all three details together. Students with language or optional subjects should be especially careful.
4. Save the verified routineKeep a screenshot or PDF of the final routine after checking that it is the latest version.

Important guidelines for students

• Arrive early enough to complete any school reporting or seating process before the paper begins.
• Carry the stationery and documents your school has instructed you to bring.
• Do not rely only on the overall exam date range; check your exact paper, shift and subject combination.
• Keep the final day before each paper focused on revision rather than starting a large new chapter.
• Ask your school immediately if your subject or optional paper is missing from the routine you received.

When will BSEB half-yearly exam results 2026 be released?

Current reports indicate that half-yearly results will be prepared and communicated through the respective schools rather than through the main Bihar Board result process used for annual board examinations. Students should therefore follow their school for result dates and distribution details.

How to prepare for Bihar Board half-yearly exams 2026

1. Map the remaining syllabusList the chapters your school has confirmed for the half-yearly examination.
2. Prioritise weak chaptersGive difficult topics an earlier study slot instead of leaving them for the final two days.
3. Use timed practiceSolve questions under a fixed time block so your revision is closer to actual exam conditions.
4. Revise from mistakesKeep a short error list and revise it before each paper.
5. Protect the last dayUse the final hours for formulas, definitions, examples and high-priority revision, not for a completely new unit.