Bihar Board Intermediate Examinations 2026 Commence Under Stringent Security
The annual intermediate examination for the year 2026, conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), is scheduled to begin on Monday with comprehensive security protocols in place. This state-level examination will witness the participation of more than 13 lakh boys and girls, who will be appearing for their papers at a total of 1,762 examination centres distributed throughout Bihar.
Examination Schedule and Student Participation
The examinations will be conducted in two distinct shifts: the first shift starting at 9.30 am and the second shift commencing at 2 pm. Candidates are required to enter the examination hall at least thirty minutes prior to the start of each shift. On the inaugural day, Monday, students will be taking examinations in subjects such as biology or philosophy, while those from the arts and commerce streams will be writing their paper in economics.
In Patna district alone, a significant number of 73,963 examinees, including 38,037 girls, will be appearing for the examination across 84 designated centres. This highlights the substantial scale of the examination process in the state capital.
Enhanced Security Measures and Anti-Cheating Protocols
BSEB chairman Anand Kishore emphasized the board's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process. In alignment with the state government's zero-tolerance policy towards malpractices, the use of unfair means will be strictly prohibited at all centres. To ensure fair conduct, a three-tier posting of magistrates has been implemented at every examination centre.
Examinees will undergo thorough frisking at multiple checkpoints: initially at the entrance gate of the centre by police personnel and magistrates, and subsequently at the entrance of the examination hall by invigilators. Additionally, the BSEB has issued a Unique ID to each candidate to facilitate special identification and streamline the verification process.
Technological and Administrative Support Systems
To enhance coordination and communication, a dedicated WhatsApp group titled "BSEB Exam 2026" has been established. This group links all District Magistrates (DMs), Superintendents of Police (SPs), and BSEB officials, enabling the swift dissemination of important messages and the prompt resolution of any issues that may arise during the examination period.
Furthermore, a control room has been set up to monitor the examination process. This control room will remain operational from 6 am on February 1 until 6 pm on February 13, providing continuous oversight and support throughout the examination duration.
Special Provisions and Model Examination Centres
In a notable initiative, the BSEB has designated 152 model examination centres across the state, with four such centres in each district. These model centres are exclusively managed by women, including examinees, invigilators, and all other personnel associated with the examination. In Patna district, the four model centres are:
- Government Girls High School, Bankipur
- Government Girls High School, Shashtrinagar
- Kamla Nehru Girls High School, Yarpur
- Government Girls High School, Gardanibagh
Examination Hall Regulations and Procedures
Strict regulations have been put in place to maintain discipline and prevent irregularities. No student will be permitted to enter the examination hall after the commencement of the examination. The invigilation ratio has been set at one invigilator for every 25 examinees, with a minimum of two invigilators required in each examination hall.
Mobile phones are strictly prohibited within the examination hall, with the exception of the centre superintendent. All other individuals, including invigilators and examinees, are barred from carrying mobile devices during the examination.
Question Paper Handling and Identity Verification
The handling of question papers has been standardized to ensure transparency. Sealed packets containing question papers, received from banks or treasuries, will be opened at the examination centres in the presence of static magistrates during both sittings. This process will be fully videographed to maintain a record and ensure accountability.
In cases where an examinee loses their admit card, provisions have been made to allow them to take the examination after their identity is verified. This verification will be conducted using the scanned photograph on the attendance sheet and cross-referenced with the roll sheet. Additionally, the BSEB will distribute pre-printed answer books and OMR sheets that bear the candidate's photograph and other relevant details, further enhancing the security and accuracy of the examination process.
