Bihar Board Announces 2026 Matric Special and Compartment Examination Schedule
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially released the comprehensive date sheet for the Secondary Special Examination and Secondary Compartmental Examination scheduled for 2026. This crucial announcement provides vital information for students who were unsuccessful in passing the regular Class 10 matriculation examination or those seeking to enhance their academic scores through improvement opportunities.
Examination Dates and Shift Timings
According to the detailed official schedule published by the board, the theory examinations will be conducted over a five-day period from May 2 to May 6, 2026. Each examination day will feature two distinct shifts to accommodate the various subjects and candidate groups.
The first shift will commence daily at 9:30 AM and conclude at 12:45 PM, while the afternoon session, or second shift, will run from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. It is important to note that examination durations may experience slight variations for specific subjects, as indicated in the official timetable.
Preceding the theory examinations, practical assessments for relevant subjects and vocational trades will be administered on April 29 and April 30, 2026, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of student competencies across both theoretical and practical domains.
Detailed Subject-Wise Timetable
The Bihar School Examination Board has structured the examination schedule with careful consideration to subject groupings and candidate requirements. Below is the complete day-by-day breakdown of examination subjects:
- May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
- First Shift: Mother Tongue subjects including Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, and Maithili
- Second Shift: Second Indian Language options comprising Sanskrit, Hindi, Arabic, Persian, and Bhojpuri
- May 4, 2026 (Monday)
- First Shift: Science (concluding at 12:15 PM); Music exclusively for visually impaired candidates (concluding at 12:15 PM)
- Second Shift: Social Science (concluding at 4:45 PM)
- May 5, 2026 (Tuesday)
- First Shift: Mathematics; Home Science for visually impaired candidates
- Second Shift: English (General)
- May 6, 2026 (Wednesday)
- First Shift: Elective Subjects including Advanced Mathematics, Commerce, Economics, Persian, Sanskrit, Arabic, Maithili; Fine Arts, Home Science, Dance, Music (some concluding at 12:15 PM)
- Second Shift: Vocational Elective Subjects covering Security, Beautician, Tourism, Retail Management, Automobile, Electronics & Hardware, Beauty & Wellness, Telecom, and IT/ITeS Trades
Essential Examination Guidelines and Instructions
The Bihar School Examination Board has issued several critical guidelines that all appearing candidates must strictly adhere to:
- All students will receive a 15-minute reading period before the commencement of each examination shift
- Special provisions have been made for visually impaired and differently-abled (spastic) candidates, who will be permitted to utilize scribes during examinations
- These candidates will also receive an additional 20 minutes per hour as extra time accommodation
- Examination center entry will close precisely 30 minutes before each shift begins
- Specifically, entry gates will close at 9:00 AM for the first shift and 1:30 PM for the second shift
- Late entry will not be permitted under any circumstances, emphasizing the importance of punctuality
Additionally, the board has directed all affiliated schools to submit internal assessment marks for Science and Social Science literacy components, along with project work evaluations, to their respective District Education Officers by May 4, 2026.
Students are strongly advised to thoroughly review the complete examination timetable and meticulously follow all official instructions issued by the Bihar School Examination Board to ensure a smooth and successful examination experience without any procedural complications.
