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Bihar Board Exam Dates 2026: Class-Wise Schedule
As per the announced schedule, the Bihar Board 9th Half Yearly Exam Dates 2026 fall between September 21 and September 23, 2026, the same window applicable to Class 10 students. The BSEB Bihar Board 11th Half Yearly Exam Dates 2026 run alongside the Class 12 schedule, from September 18 to September 26, 2026.
| Class | Half-Yearly Exam Dates |
| Class 9 | September 21 to 23, 2026 |
| Class 10 | September 21 to 23, 2026 |
| Class 11 | September 18 to 26, 2026 |
| Class 12 | September 18 to 26, 2026 |
BSEB Half-Yearly Exam 2026: Shift Timings
The exams will be conducted in two shifts across all classes. The morning shift, referred to as the 1st Sitting, runs from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm, while the afternoon shift, the 2nd Sitting, runs from 2 pm to 5:15 pm.
| Shift | Timing |
| 1st Sitting (Morning) | 9:30 am to 12:45 pm |
| 2nd Sitting (Afternoon) | 2 pm to 5:15 pm |
Students are advised to note the 15-minute "cool off" period before writing begins in each shift, 9:30 am to 9:45 am for the morning session and 2 pm to 2:15 pm for the afternoon session, which is meant for reading the question paper.
How to Download the Bihar Board Half Yearly Exam 2026 Time Table
The subject-wise BSEB exam date sheet PDF is expected to be available shortly on the official website. Students and schools can follow these steps once it is released:
- Visit biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.
- Go to the "Student Section" or “Examination Schedule.”
- Select the relevant class, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
- Download the subject-wise routine PDF.
- Note the exam date, shift, and subject carefully.
- Save or print the timetable for reference.
Who Declares the Half-Yearly Results
Unlike annual board exams, the results for these half-yearly examinations will be announced by the respective schools rather than centrally by BSEB. Students should check with their schools for result timelines once exams conclude.
Why This Schedule Matters
With Class 12 and Class 11 exams spanning a longer window than Classes 9 and 10, students in the senior secondary stream should plan their preparation around the subject-wise routine carefully once released. Since these half-yearly exams serve as an important checkpoint before the annual board examinations, students are encouraged to build a structured revision plan based on their exam dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will the Bihar Board Class 9 half-yearly exam 2026 be conducted?
The Class 9 half-yearly exam will be conducted from September 21 to 23, 2026, the same dates as Class 10.
Q2. What is the schedule for the BSEB Class 11 half-yearly exam 2026?
The Class 11 half-yearly exam will run from September 18 to 26, 2026, alongside the Class 12 schedule.
Q3. What are the shift timings for the Bihar Board half-yearly exam 2026?
The morning shift runs from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm, and the afternoon shift runs from 2 pm to 5:15 pm.
Q4. Will BSEB declare the half-yearly exam results centrally?
No, the results will be announced by the respective schools rather than centrally by the board.
