BSEB is the statutory body that organizes the board exams for class 12th students in government schools and private schools affiliated to the state board. Bihar board 12th exam dates were scheduled from 3rd Feb to 13th Feb this year. The Bihar Board Intermediate Exams are conducted into two shifts. 3 hours are given for writing the answers and extra 15 minutes for reading the question paper. Students of class 12th Bihar Board can apply for scrutiny of results online from 8 May 2020 to 25 May 2020.
Bihar Board 12th Exam Dates/Time Table 2020
Bihar Board 12th time table 2020 for all subjects and streams were divided into two different shifts.
| Date | Day | Shift 1 (Timings- 9:30 am to 12:45 pm) | Shift 2 (Timings- 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm) |
| 3 Feb 2020 | Monday | Physics | History R.B. Hindi |
| 4 Feb 2020 | Tuesday | Chemistry | Political Science English |
| 5 Feb 2020 | Wednesday | Biology | Economics Foundation Course |
| 6 Feb 2020 | Thursday | N.R.B | Computer Science Multimedia & Web Tech Yoga & Physical Education |
| 7 Feb 2020 | Friday | Mathematics | M.B. Vocational Trade-I |
| 8 Feb 2020 | Saturday | Agriculture Music | Entrepreneurship Geography |
| 10 Feb 2020 | Monday | Language Subject | Psychology Vocational Trade-II |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Tuesday | N.R.B | Philosophy Vocational Trade-III |
| 12 Feb 2020 | Wednesday | Language Subject | Sociology Business Studies Related Subjects |
| 13 Feb 2020 | Thursday | Home Science Economics | M.B. Accountancy |
For your easy understanding, we have divided the timetable into different streams.
Bihar Board 12th Time Table 2020- Commerce
Bihar Board 12th Exam Date 2020- Commerce stream starts on 6th February 2020 and ends on 13th February 2020.
| Date | Shift 1 (Timings- 9:30 am to 12:45 pm) | Shift 2 (Timings- 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm) |
| 6 Feb 2020 | N.R.B. | Computer Science/Multimedia and Web Technology |
| 7 Feb 2020 | M.B | |
| 8 Feb 2020 | Entrepreneurship | |
| 10 Feb 2020 | Language Subject | |
| 12 Feb 2020 | Business Studies | |
| 13 Feb 2020 | Economics | Accountancy |
Bihar Board 12th Time Table 2020- Science
Bihar Board 12th Exam Date 2020- Science stream starts 3rd February 2020 and ends on 10th February 2020.
| Date | Shift 1 (Timings- 9:30 am to 12:45 pm) | Shift 2(Timings- 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm) |
| 3 Feb 2020 | Physics | |
| 4 Feb 2020 | Chemistry | |
| 5 Feb 2020 | Biology | |
| 6 Feb 2020 | N.R.B. | Computer Science/Multimedia and Web Technology |
| 7 Feb 2020 | Mathematics | MB |
| 8 Feb 2020 | Agriculture | |
| 10 Feb 2020 | Language Subject |
Bihar Board 12th Time Table 2020- Arts
Bihar Board 12th Exam Date 2020- Arts stream starts 3rd February 2020 and ends on 13th February 2020.
| Date | Shift 1 (Timings- 9:30 am to 12:45 pm) | Shift 2(Timings- 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm) |
| 3 Feb 2020 | History | |
| 4 Feb 2020 | Political Science | |
| 5 Feb 2020 | Economics | |
| 6 Feb 2020 | Computer Science/Multimedia and Web Technology/Yoga & Physical Education | |
| 7 Feb 2020 | Mathematics | |
| 8 Feb 2020 | Music | Geography |
| 10 Feb 2020 | Psychology | |
| 11 Feb 2020 | N.R.B. | Philosophy |
| 12 Feb 2020 | Language Subject | Sociology |
| 13 Feb 2020 | Home Science | MB |
Bihar Board 12th Time Table 2020- Vocational
Bihar Board 12th Exam Date 2020- Vocational subjects starts 3rd February 2020 and ends on 12th February 2020.
| Date | Shift 2 (Timings- 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm) |
| 3 Feb 2020 | RB Hindi |
| 4 Feb 2020 | English |
| 5 Feb 2020 | Foundation Course |
| 7 Feb 2020 | Vocational Trade-I |
| 10 Feb 2020 | Vocational Trade-II |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Vocational Trade-III |
| 12 Feb 2020 | Related Subjects |
Bihar Board 12th Exam Date 2020 Compartment/supplementary
The students who fail to score passing marks in one or more subjects in Bihar Board 12th/Intermediate Exams can reappear in the supplementary exams. It gives students a second chance to improve their percentage. The dates for compartment exams are released by Bihar School Education Board after the results are declared for the main exams held in February. The Supplementary Bihar Board Exams for result improvement usually take place in May. Last year the compartment exams were held from 1 May to 11 May.
The Supplementary or Compartment Exams for Bihar Board class 12th 2020 starts from the 1st week of May 2020 and results are to be announced in the 2nd week of May 2020. (Please Note: These are tentative dates.)
For any more queries, ask them in the comments below and stay tuned to our website for the latest updates. Meanwhile, you can check the list of best courses for students after class 12th on our website.
Bihar Board 12th Examination Pattern for class 12th
The Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) changed the examination pattern for class 12th exams held in schools affiliated to it. These major changes affect how you prepare for your exams. The number of additional subjects was increased along with the passing marks required.
Students have the option to select only one language between English and Hindi for Paper 1. Instead of the paper divided into 2 for 5 marks, the whole paper will be for 100 marks.
Students can select any of the 12 optional languages for the second language paper. But they are not allowed to repeat the same language selected in Paper 1.
The 3 compulsory subjects form the different streams will be of 100 marks each.
Bihar School Education Board has introduced an additional sixth subject. It will be related to the chosen stream.
Now the students will give exams for 2 language subjects, 3 main subjects from a particular stream and 1 additional subject from the same stream (6 in total.) If a student fails one of the 3 main subjects and, or scores higher marks in the additional subject, the marks of this additional subject (6th paper) will be evaluated as the main subject.
Preparation Tips for Bihar Board Examination 2020
After the release of Bihar board 12th exam dates, follow these preparation tips to excel in your exams.
- Make short and simple notes of every chapter and topic for all subjects.
- Figure out which topics you know better and what are weak points.
- Divide your time for learning and revision before the exams.
- Give attention to the important topics that have a higher chance of being in the question paper.
- Practice questions from model test papers and previous year Board question papers.
- Learn all possible variations of how a topic can be asked in the exam.
Q1. What is the official website of BSEB (Bihar School Education Board)?
Biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in is the official website of BSEB.
Q2. What are passing marks for Bihar Board 12th Exam?
The minimum marks a student should score in an intermediate Bihar Board exam is 35%.
Q3. What are the Bihar Board Intermediate Exam Dates for 2020?
Bihar Board 12th Exam dates are- 3rd Feb 2020 to 13th Feb 2020.
