Bihar Board Half-Yearly Exam 2026 Dates Out for Classes 9 to 12

Published: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 18:01 [IST]

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the schedule for the Half-Yearly Examination 2026-27 for students of Classes 9 to 12. The examination timetable has been made available through the official Bihar Board website, and students can check the subject-wise dates and shift timings online.

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According to the announced schedule, the Bihar Board Class 9 and 10 half-yearly exams will be conducted from September 21 to September 23, 2026. For Class 12, the examinations will be held from September 18 to September 26, 2026. The schedule for students of Classes 1 to 8 is expected to be announced separately by the board.

Bihar Board Half-Yearly Exam 2026: Exam Timings

The half-yearly examinations for Classes 9 to 12 will be conducted in two shifts. The morning shift will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM, while the afternoon shift will be conducted from 2 PM to 5:15 PM.

Students should carefully check the subject-wise timetable and report to their examination centre well in advance. As per the board's instructions, candidates should reach the centre at least 30 minutes before the examination begins.

The results of the half-yearly examinations will be declared by the respective schools.

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

The Class 9 and 10 examinations will begin on September 21. The subject-wise schedule is as follows:

Date	Morning Shift	Afternoon Shift
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

Bihar Board Class 12 Half-Yearly Exam Dates 2026

The Class 12 half-yearly examinations will be conducted over seven days:

Date	Morning Shift	Afternoon Shift
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	----

Bihar Board Half-Yearly Exam 2026: Important Guidelines

Students appearing for the examinations should carry the required stationery and follow all instructions issued by the board and their respective schools. They should verify the exam date, subject and shift timing before appearing for each paper.

Students should also revise the prescribed syllabus thoroughly and avoid carrying any prohibited items into the examination hall. Reaching the centre early will help candidates complete the required entry and other formalities without last-minute difficulties.

With the examinations scheduled to begin in September, students of Classes 9 to 12 should plan their preparation according to the subject-wise timetable and regularly check for any further instructions issued by their schools or the Bihar Board.