Bihar Board Model Papers 2026 (OUT) for 10th & 12th: Check key changes, download steps and exam dates

Bihar Board Model Papers 2026 OUT Class 10th and 12th

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the model question papers for the upcoming Bihar Board Class 10 (Matriculation) and Class 12 (Intermediate) examinations for the academic year 2025-26. The resource, made available on the board's portal, is designed to help over lakhs of students understand the revised exam pattern, marking scheme, and structure for the 2026 board exams.

Candidates can access and download the BSEB 10th and 12th Model Papers 2026 in PDF format directly from the official website, biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. The release follows the board’s announcement of the exam date sheets, with practical exams starting in January and theory exams scheduled from February 2026.

Bihar Board Model Papers 2026

The newly released model papers reveal significant changes in the question paper design, emphasizing choice-based answering for students.

Doubled Questions with Selective Answering: A major shift this year is the doubling of total questions in each subject. However, students are only required to answer 50% of the questions presented. This pattern applies across all sections—Objective, Short Answer, and Long Answer types.

Subject-Wise Breakdown:

Class 10 Mathematics: The paper will contain 138 total questions. Students must answer only 50 out of 100 objective questions, 15 out of 30 short answer questions, and 4 out of 8 long answer questions.

Class 10 Science: The paper will have 110 total questions.

Class 10 Chemistry (70 marks): 96 questions will be asked. Students need to attempt 35 out of 70 objective questions, 10 out of 20 short answer questions, and 3 out of 6 long answer questions.

Marking Scheme: Objective questions carry 1 mark each, short answer questions are of 2 marks each, and long answer questions carry 5 marks each.

Cool-Off Time: As per board norms, students will be granted an additional 15 minutes before the exam starts as ‘cool-off time’ to read the question paper carefully.

How to download BSEB 10th & 12th Model Papers 2026?

Students and educators can follow these simple steps to download the model papers:

Step 1. Visit the official Bihar Board website: biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.

Step 2. On the homepage, locate and click on the link for ‘Model Paper 2026’.

Step 3. A new page will open. Select your class: 'Matric (10th)' or 'Intermediate (12th)'.

Step 4. A list of all subject-wise model papers will be displayed.

Step 5. Click on your desired subject link to view the PDF.

Step 6. Download and save the model paper for offline practice and thorough analysis.

Bihar Board 2026 Theory Exam Date Sheet

The board has announced a detailed schedule for the theory examinations:

• Bihar Board Class 10 (Matric) Exams 2026: Will be conducted from February 17 to February 25, 2026.
• Bihar Board Class 12 (Inter) Exams 2026: Scheduled from February 2 to February 13, 2026.

Exams will be held in two shifts daily:

• First Shift: 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM
• Second Shift: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM

Why Practicing with Model Papers is Important

Utilizing the BSEB model papers is a strategic step for effective exam preparation. They help students:

• Get acquainted with the latest exam pattern and format.
• Understand the distribution of marks across different sections.
• Practice time management for the 3-hour 15-minute exam duration.
• Identify important topics and question trends.

Build confidence by simulating the actual exam environment.

Students are advised to download their subject-specific model papers promptly and incorporate them into their revision schedule. For the latest official notifications and updates, candidates should regularly check the Bihar School Examination Board’s website.