The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has reopened the registration window for the 2026 Matric (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) annual examinations, providing a final opportunity for students who missed earlier deadlines to apply with a late fee. This extension, announced amid preparations for the upcoming academic cycle, aims to ensure maximum participation from the state's over 1.5 million Class 10 and 1.3 million Class 12 students, as per BSEB data. Applications must be submitted exclusively through school heads on the official portals—secondary.biharboardonline.com for Class 10 and seniorsecondary.biharboardonline.com for Class 12—by December 3, 2025. The board has emphasized that this is the last chance, with incomplete or fee-deficient submissions facing rejection to maintain procedural integrity.

Following submission, dummy admit cards will be generated immediately, allowing students and schools to verify personal details such as name, date of birth, and subject choices. Any discrepancies must be rectified by December 4, 2025, to avoid complications during the actual exam process. This digital-first approach aligns with BSEB's ongoing modernization efforts, including the recent launch of an AI-powered chatbot for real-time queries on schedules, eligibility, and procedural guidance. Schools are urged to facilitate prompt uploads and fee payments via integrated online modes, underscoring the board's commitment to transparency and accessibility in one of India's largest state education systems.

BSEB Chairperson Anand Kishor unveiled the 2026 exam timetable during a press conference in Patna on November 29, 2025, setting clear dates to aid student planning. The Intermediate exams will span February 2 to 13, 2026, covering all streams—Science, Commerce, and Arts—while Matriculation exams are scheduled from February 17 to 25, 2026. These timelines reflect a slight compression compared to previous years, designed to synchronize with national academic calendars and minimize disruptions from festivals or weather events common in Bihar. Subject-wise schedules, including practical assessments, will be detailed in forthcoming notifications, with emphasis on bilingual question papers to support regional language proficiency.

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Results for the main examinations are anticipated between March and April 2026, enabling timely progression to higher education or vocational training. Supplementary compartment exams, for those needing reattempts, are slated for April-May 2026, with outcomes expected in May or June. This structured rollout builds on the board's improved pass rates from 2025—over 80% for both classes—and incorporates feedback from stakeholders to enhance evaluation processes, including faster digital result portals and helplines for grievances.

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