The Bihar Board of Open Schooling and Examination (BBOSE) has announced that the Class 10 and Class 12 June 2026 examinations will start on July 31, 2026. The Class 10 exams will run until August 12, while the Class 12 exams will conclude on August 18. These exams will take place across 57 centers throughout Bihar.
Exam Schedule and Timings
The exams will be conducted in two shifts daily. The morning session begins at 9:30 am, with the main gate closing at 9:00 am sharp. The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm, and the gate will close at 1:30 pm. Students are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before the exam starts to complete entry formalities. Each student will have 15 minutes at the start of the exam to read and understand the question paper before beginning to write.
Exam Centers and Student Participation
This year, over 26,000 students are expected to appear for the BBOSE exams. Specifically, 13,923 candidates will take the Class 10 (secondary) examination at 33 centers, while 12,217 students will sit for the Class 12 (senior secondary) exams at 24 centers. These centers are spread across the state to facilitate easy access for students.
Security Measures and Exam Conduct
BBOSE Chairman Tyagarajan SM has instructed district officials, including magistrates, police superintendents, and education officers, to ensure the exams are conducted smoothly and fairly. To prevent cheating and maintain discipline, students will undergo two rounds of frisking: once upon entering the exam building and again before entering the exam hall. CCTV cameras will be installed at all centers, with one videographer assigned for every 500 candidates to monitor the proceedings closely.
Strict rules are in place regarding prohibited items. Students are not allowed to bring mobile phones, calculators, Bluetooth devices, earphones, or any other electronic gadgets into the examination hall. These measures aim to uphold the integrity of the exams.
Additionally, the board has set up a control room that will operate until 10 pm on August 18, 2026, to handle coordination and address any grievances during the exam period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do the BBOSE Class 10 and 12 exams start and end?
A: The exams begin on July 31, 2026. Class 10 exams end on August 12, and Class 12 exams conclude on August 18, 2026.
Q: What are the exam timings and gate closing times?
A: Morning exams start at 9:30 am with gates closing at 9:00 am. Afternoon exams start at 2:00 pm with gates closing at 1:30 pm.
Q: What security measures will be in place during the exams?
A: Students will be frisked twice, CCTV cameras will monitor exam centers, and electronic devices like phones and calculators are banned inside the exam halls.
