Bihar Board 2026 Matric Exams Begin With Over 15 Lakh Students, Tight Security in Place
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has commenced the annual Class 10 (Matric) board exams for 2026, with the examinations running from February 17 to February 25 across the state. This year, a massive 15.12 lakh students — including more than 7.85 lakh girls and 7.26 lakh boys — are expected to participate in one of Bihar’s largest secondary examinations.
The exams are being conducted at 1,699 designated centres throughout Bihar in two daily shifts. The first shift runs from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM, and the second from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM, with strict adherence to reporting times. Students have been instructed to arrive well before the gates close, and late entry is not permitted.
To ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the exams, BSEB has put in place multiple security an...