Bihar Board compartment exams 2026: Special exams for Class 10 & 12 start May 2, dates released by BSEB

BSEB has scheduled Bihar Board compartment exams 2026 to begin on May 2 for Class 10 (matric) and Class 12 (inter) students who failed one or more subjects. Check key dates and what the official notice says.

Edited by Suresh Iyer

Updated April 16, 2026 4:02 AM

    Bihar Board compartment exams 2026 — dates out

    The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced that the Bihar Board compartment exams 2026 will begin on May 2, 2026 . The notification covers special and compartment exams for both Class 10 (matric) and Class 12 (inter).

    Bihar Board compartment exams 2026: who can appear

    Students who failed one or more subjects in the BSEB Class 10 or Class 12 main exams are eligible to appear in these compartment/special exams. The official notification does not list any changes to eligibility beyond the usual condition of failing one or more papers.

    Bihar Board compartment exams 2026: schedule snapshot

    Event Date
    Compartment / Special exams start May 2, 2026

    The board’s circular gives the start date but does not publish a subject-wise timetable in the notice that was released alongside the date announcement.

    Registration, fees and admit cards — what’s known

    The BSEB notice confirms the exam start date but does not specify the last date for registration, exam fee amounts, or payment modes. Admit card release dates and download procedures were not detailed in the announcement.

    If you plan to sit the compartment exam, watch the BSEB official website for the full timetable, fee details and the admit card link. The board will publish those details in follow-up circulars.

    Practical exams and centres

    The released note does not include information on practical exam dates, examination centres, or city-wise allocations. These operational details are typically shared later by the board and communicated to schools and centres.

    Results, re-evaluation and passing criteria

    No new information on results timelines or re-evaluation procedures was included in this notification. BSEB’s standard rules for passing marks and re-checks will apply unless the board issues a separate update.

    What you should do now

    • Keep checking the BSEB official website for the full timetable and admit card.
    • Contact your school or exam centre for registration status and fee payment options.
    • Prepare for your subjects, especially any practical components that may be scheduled later.

    FAQs

    When do the BSEB 2026 compartment exams start?

    Special and compartment exams start from May 2, 2026 .

    Who is eligible for the compartment exams?

    Students who failed one or more subjects in Class 10 or Class 12 main exams as per BSEB rules.

    Where can you find the official schedule?

    BSEB’s official notification and the board’s website will carry the detailed timetable when released.

    Are exam fees mentioned in the notification?

    No. The exam fee amounts and payment modes were not specified in the released notice.

    When will admit cards be issued?

    Admit card release dates were not mentioned; expect a separate circular from BSEB.

    Are practical exam dates available?

    Practical exam dates were not included in the initial announcement.

    How many students will appear?

    The notice did not state the number of affected students.

    Where to get help if you have queries?

    Contact your school or the BSEB helpline as listed on the board’s official website.

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