Bihar Board Class 12 Exam

Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) conducts yearly examinations for Class 12 students. It is also known as the +2 or intermediate year. The board has announced the dates for BSEB inter sent-up for exam 2023. The Class 12 exam 2023 was conducted from February 1 to February 14, 2023.  The board prescribes the syllabus, curriculum, exam dates, and result dates for Class 12. Bihar Board Class 12 paves the way for a bright future for students, as these grades are considered qualifications for entry into higher education.

Therefore all students should prepare well and achieve good grades for the board exams. Being aware of the syllabus, exam pattern, preparation tips, and other important things goes a long way in helping them ace the exam. In this article, we have provided all the relevant details related to Bihar Board Class 12, such as study material, exam pattern, marking scheme, syllabus, and much more.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) administers the Class 12 Science, Commerce, and Arts exams every February. The exams are held in two shifts from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm and from 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm. The student is given 15 extra minutes to read the questionnaire.

BSEB conducts the intermediate-level admissions process in online mode. After the Class 12 timetable is announced in October or November of each year, the Bihar Board issues dummy admission cards for students to check and correct mistakes. The official registration card will be issued in January. 

Let us now have an overview of the Bihar Board Class 12 exam: 

Particulars	Details
Full Exam Name	Bihar Board 12th Examination
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Offline
Exam Duration	3 Hours 15 Minutes
BSEB 12th Exams 2023	February 1 to February 14, 2023
BSEB 12th Result 2023	March 21, 2023
Application of Scrutiny	April/May 2023 (Tentative)
Compartment Examinations	May 2023 (Tentative)

Bihar Board Official Website

http://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/

• Bihar Board Class 12 compartment exam started from April 25, 2023 till May 8, 2023.
• The Bihar Board Class 12 results announced on March 21, 2023.
• The Bihar Board Class 12 results will be announced soon on its official website. The exams were conducted between February 01 and February 14, 2023.
• Bihar Board is expected to release the BSEB Class 12 result 2023 in March 2023.
• Bihar Board will hold the Class 12 evaluation process from February 24 to March 05, 2023.

Bihar Board Class 12 Application Process 2023

Filling out the application form is a mandatory process for all students who will be appearing for the BSEB Class 12 board exam. The students appearing for the Class 12 board exams can fill out the registration form online and offline. Usually, the school completes the formalities and students only have to pay the application fees to their respective schools. Check the following steps to fill out the application form for Bihar Board Class 12:

• 1st Step – Visit the official website of BSEB, i.e. biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.
• 2nd Step – Check the notification link for Class 12 in that window.
• 3rd Step – Click on that notification. A PDF file will open up asking about the information related to the Class 12 registration.
• 4th Step – Read the details and important information about the application form carefully. Do not make any mistakes. 
• 5th Step – A form will open. Next, fill in all the required details that that page asks for.
• 6th Step – After filling in the details, click on the submit button.
• 7th Step – Students must ensure that they upload a recent passport-size photo and valid documents.
• 8th Step – Submit the form by paying the required amount of the application fee.
• 9th Step – Submit it and print it for future reference.

Bihar Board Class 12 Application Form 2023

BSEB Class 12 releases the registration form on the official website. The students are required to fill in the details like name, their parent’s details, gender, date of birth, nationality, district, address, mobile number and category. 

All the important details related to the start and end date of the application form will be mentioned on the officials’ website. Go through the application form and learn about all the important details.

Every year, BSEB conducts the Class 12 board exam. This board is responsible for setting the exam schedule, questions, level of question paper, and the availability of mock papers for the Bihar Board Class 12 exam. 

The BSEB is also responsible for determining the Bihar Board Class 12 exam paper and its pattern. It includes the subject’s name, weightage of various sections in the paper, type of questions and marks distribution for the board examination.

The students can check exam pattern of Class 12 from Bihar Board here. For Class 12, students can select the compulsory and optional subjects. The subjects are as follows –

• Alternative English
• English or Hindi
• RB Non-Hindi
• Geography, Political Science and Psychology (Arts Stream)
• Accountancy, Economic Studies, Business Studies and Entrepreneurship (Commerce stream)
• Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. (Science Stream)

Bihar Board Class 12 Science Subject-wise Exam Pattern 2023 

The exam pattern helps students know the total marks for the exam and its distribution for theory and practicals individually. Knowing this can help them strategise their studies and create an effective study plan. In this way, they can prepare for the exam thoroughly and score good marks in all the subjects. We have provided the exam pattern for Bihar Board Class 12 Science:

Subject	Total Marks	Theory
Alternative English	50	50
RB Non-Hindi	50	50
Mathematics	100	100
English/Hindi	100	100
Chemistry	100	70
Physics	100	70
Biology	100	70

Note: The passing marks for Physics, Biology and Chemistry are 21 in theory (each) and 12 in practical (each).

Students must thoroughly go through the entire Bihar Board Class 12 syllabus 2023 before appearing in the board exam to score well in each subject. Students must not miss any topic from the syllabus, as each section is crucial from an exam point of view. The official at Bihar Board carefully prepares the exam syllabus to enhance the students’ learning skills. 

The detailed syllabus of Class 12 Bihar Board is available here to help students with their studies. Students must be well-versed with the exam syllabus of the Bihar Board to avoid losing any marks in the exam.

Bihar Board Class 12 Physics Syllabus

Physics involves a lot of equations, formulas, laws, and numerical questions. And students should have clear concepts if they want to ace the exam. Check the table below to understand the syllabus for Bihar Board Class 12 Physics: 

Units	Important Topics
Current Electricity	Electrical resistance, electrical resistivity and conductivity, Ohm’s law, VI characteristics, Kirchhoff’s law and simple application, metre bridge, Wheatstone bridge etc. Potentiometer, its principles, comparing the emf of two cells, the internal resistance of the coil
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current	Faraday’s law, Electromagnetic induction, Lenz’s law, RMS and peak value of alternating current, reactance and impedance Self and mutual inductance, LC circuit, LCR circuits, power in AC circuits, Wattles’s current, AC transformer and generator
Optics	Total internal reflection and its applications, magnifications, a reflection of light, mirror formula, refraction of light, spherical mirrors, a combination of lenses. Scattering of light blue colour, refraction and reflection through the prism. Wavefront and Huygens principles, proof of the law of reflection and refraction, Young’s double-slit experiment, coherent sources and width of central maximum, polarisation, Brewster’s law, plane polarised light, use of polarised light, Polaroids.
Dual Nature of Matter	Photoelectric effect, Broglie relation, equation-particle nature of light, Matter waves-wave nature of particles, Davisson-Germer experiment, Einstein’s photoelectric equation.
Electronic Devices	IV characteristics of the transistor, the basic idea of analogue and digital signal, transistor as a switch, common emitter configuration. Logic GATES (AND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND), transistor as the switch
Communication System	Amplitude modulation, propagation of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere, production and detection of an amplitude-modulated wave etc. Modulation, amplitude modulation, sky and space wave propagation, the bandwidth of signals such as TV, speech and digital data, sky and space wave propagation.
Magnetic effect of current and magnetism	Force on a moving charge in a uniform magnetic and electric field, Torque on a magnetic dipole, Earth’s magnetic field and magnetic elements.

Bihar Board Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus

The Class 12 Chemistry syllabus offers interesting topics such as Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Chemical Kinetics. The students who want to pursue pure Chemistry in higher education courses or apply for higher studies with Chemistry as the main subjects need to study properly. Let us read the latest syllabus –

Units	Topics
Solutions	Osmotic pressure, the elevation of boiling point, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal molecular mass, depression of freezing point
Chemical kinetics	No mathematical treatment, Integrated rate equations and half-life, Elementary idea
Electrochemistry	Variations of conductivity with the concentration, Lead accumulator, Kohlrausch’s law, electrolytic solutions
Solid state	Packing efficiency, number of atoms per unit cell, Magnetic and Electric properties
Surface chemistry	Catalysis, Factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids, enzyme catalysis, colloidal state distinction between solutions, lyophobic multimolecular, Tyndall Effect, Coagulation, Brownian movement, properties of colloids.
Aldehyde and ketones	Carbonyl group’s nature, physical and chemical properties of aldehyde and ketones, various preparation methods for alpha hydrogen
Amines	Classification, methods of preparation, identification, use, secondary and tertiary amines, nomenclature
Protein	Peptide bond, protein structure, denaturation of proteins, elementary idea of alpha-amino acids.
Polymers	Nylons, natural and synthetic, polythene, polyesters, bakelite, non-biodegradable polymers, copolymerisation, rubber
Cleansing agents	Cleansing action, soaps and detergent
Phenols	Preparation method, physical and chemical importance, nomenclature
Carbohydrate	DL configuration, aldoses and ketoses, sucrose, maltose, lactose, monosaccharides, starch, oligosaccharides, the importance of carbohydrate
Lanthanide	Oxidation states, lanthanoid contraction, electronic configuration.
Chemicals in food	Artificial sweetening agents, preservatives

Bihar Board Class 12 Biology Syllabus

The Class 12 Biology syllabus is divided into Botany and Zoology sections. These two sections aim to develop students’ ability to understand the structure, phenomena, and working of plants and animals. Check the table below to understand the syllabus for Bihar Board Class 12 Biology: 

Unit	Topics
Genetics and evolution	Sex determination in human beings, DNA, replication, translation, transcription, Gene expression and regulation, DNA fingerprinting, Evolution theories and evidence, Linkage and crossing over.
Biotechnology and its applications	Insulin and Bt.cotton, recombinant DNA technology, genetically modified organisms, applications in health, industry and agriculture.
Biology and human welfare	Cancer and AIDS, parasites, pathogens, adolescence and drug alcohol abuse
Ecology and environment	Ecosystem, Environmental issues, Organisms and populations, biodiversity and its conservation
Sexual reproduction	Development of seed and fruit, reproductive health birth control, menstrual cycle, reproductive system in male and female, implantation, pregnancy and parturition, contraception and sexually transmitted disease

Bihar Board Class 12 Maths Syllabus

The concepts in Class 12 Maths include topics that are discussed in a deeper context than in their previous classes. So, they should be clear on the concepts and practice questions rigorously. Check the table below to understand the syllabus for Bihar Board Class 12 Maths: 

Unit	Topic
Matrices	Addition and multiplication, concepts of elementary row and column operations, zero and identity matrix, skew-symmetric and symmetric matrices, simple properties of addition, invertible matrices and proof of the inverse, rotation, concepts. Invertible matrices and proof of the uniqueness of inverse, non-commutativity of multiplication of matrices and existence of non-zero matrices, fundamentals of elementary row and column operation.
Determinants	Properties of determinants, cofactors and application of determinants in finding the area of the triangle, solving a system of linear equations in 2-3 variables, consistency, the inverse of matrix and adjoint of a matrix.
Applications of Derivative	Rate of change of bodies, use of derivatives in approximation, normal and tangent, simple problems.
Vectors	Type of vectors, components of a vector, direction cosines and direction ratios of a vector, vectors and scalars, Geometrical Interpretation, properties and application of the scalar product of vectors. The position vector of a point dividing a line segment in a specified ratio, dot product of vectors and cross product of vectors, triple product of vector quantities, Geometrical Interpretation, components of vectors. 3D Geometry – Cosines and direction ratios of a line joining 2 points, vector quantities of line, skew and coplanar lines, the shortest distance between two lines, a distance of a point from a plane, Angle between two planes, two lines and a line and a plane, cartesian and vector equation of a plane.
Probability	Conditional probability, total probability, Bayes theorem, independent events, repeated independent trials and binomial distribution, multiplication theorem
Calculus	Continuity and differentiability, the concept of exponential and logarithmic functions, second-order derivative, Rolle’s and Lagrange’s Mean Theorem, derivative of implicit functions, a derivative of a composite function, logarithmic differentiation, chain rule. Integrals, Application of integrals, differential equations, formation of differential equations, the first order of differential equations, solution of differential equations by the method of separation of variable solutions.
Linear Programming	Different types of linear programming, feasible and infeasible solutions, objective functions, a mathematical formula of LP problems, optimal feasible solutions, optimisation, related terminology for linear programming

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The exam blueprint gives students an idea about the weightage of each unit or chapter. This helps them know what are the marks for the topics they have to study and how to map the schedule for each. Accordingly, students can give more focus on the units or chapters that have more marks. Doing them increases their chances of scoring good marks in the exam. Students can find the Bihar Board Class 12 subject-wise exam blueprint in the sections below:

 

Bihar Board Class 12 Physics Exam Blueprint

The Class 12 Physics blueprint provides the weightage for each unit. Referring to the blueprint will help students set a proper timetable to cover all the units and chapters. Students who opted for Physics can check the unit-wise marks distribution from the table provided below:

Units	Marking Scheme
Current electricity	07
Electrostatics	08
Magnetic effect of current and magnetism	08
Dual nature of matter	04
Electromagnetic induction and alternating current	08
Electronic devices	07
Atoms and nuclei	06
Communication system	07
Electromotive waves	03

 

Bihar Board Class 12 Chemistry Exam Blueprint

The Class 12 Chemistry blueprint provides the marks distribution for chapters from all three sections of Chemistry. Thus students should ensure that they are dividing their time equally among all the chapters. Students can check the unit-wise marks distribution for Chemistry from the table below:

Units	Marking Scheme
Solutions	05
Solid state	04
Chemical kinetics	05
Electrochemistry	05
P-block elements	08
Coordination compounds	03
d and f block elements	05
Haloalkanes and haloarenes	04
Aldehyde, Carboxylic Acid and Ketones	06
Alcohols, ethers and phenols	04
Biomolecules	04
Organic compound and containing Nitrogen	04
Chemistry in Everyday Life	03

 

Bihar Board Class 12 Biology Exam Blueprint

Biology is a subject that has many chapters and it can be quite challenging to study all of them. However, the blueprint can help them prioritise the chapters based on their weightage. The students who opted for Biology can check the unit-wise marks distribution from the table below:

Chapters	Marking Scheme
Genetics and evolution	18
Sexual reproduction	06
Biotechnology and its application	18
Biology and human welfare	18
Ecology and environment	10

Bihar Board Class 12 Maths Exam Blueprint

Mathematics has many chapters and questions for each chapter. Knowing the blueprint can help them understand which topics to focus on more. The candidates can check the unit-wise marks distribution for Maths from the table below:

Unit	Marking Scheme
Algebra	13
Linear Programming	9
Relations and Functions	10
Vectors and 3D Geometry	18
Probability	10

The Bihar Board releases the timetable on its website for the Class 12 board exam. Knowing the timetable can help students be mentally prepared for the exam and study according to the subjects. The important dates for Bihar Board Class 12 for the year 2023 are mentioned below. Check the table to learn about the Class 12 BSEB exam dates:

Dates	1st Shift (9:30 am to 12:45 pm)	2nd Shift (1:45 to 5:00 pm)
February 1, 2023	121 – Mathematics (I.Sc) 327 – Mathematics (I.A)	306/331 – Hindi (I.A) 401 – Hindi (Voc)
February 2, 2023	117 – Physics (I.Sc) 301 – N.R.B (Only in old pattern)	305/330 – English (I.A) 403 – English (Voc)
February 3, 2023	118 – Chemistry (I.Sc) 302- M.B. Alternative English, 303- M.B. Urdu, 304- M.B. Maithili (Only in old pattern)	323 – Geography (I.A) 402 – Foundation Course (Voc)
February 4, 2023	105/124 – English (I.Sc) 205/223 – English (I.com)	321 – History (I.A) Elective Subject Trade Paper – I [from subcode 404 to 430] (Vocational)
February 6, 2023	119 – Biology (I.Sc)	322 – Political Science (I.A) 217 – Business Studies (I.com)
February 7, 2023	106/125 – Hindi (I.Sc) 206/224 – Hindi (I.com)	326 – Economics (I.A) 219 – Economics (I.com)
February 8, 2023	Language Subject (I.A, I.Sc, I.com, Voc)	324 – Psychology (I.A) 218 – Entrepreneurship (I.com)
February 9, 2023	318 – Music (I.A) 120 – Agriculture (I.Sc)	319 – Home Science (I.A) Elective Subject Trade Paper – II [from subject code 431 to 457] (Vocational)
February 10, 2023	325 – Sociology (I.A) 220 – Accountancy (I.com)	Computer Science (I.Sc, I.Com, I.A), Multi-Media and Web Technology (I.Sc, I.Com, I.A), Yoga and Physical Education (I.A) Vocational: 485- Physics, 486 Chemistry, 487- Biology, 488- Mathematics, 489 -Agriculture, 490- Business Study, 491-Accountancy, 492- Entrepreneurship, 493- History, 494- Political Science, 495 – Sociology, 496- Economics, 497 – Psychology, 498- Home Science, 499- Geography, 500- Music, 501- Philosophy, 502- Yoga & Phy. Education
February 11, 2023	Additional Subject	320 – Philosophy (I.A)

Bihar Board Class 12 Practical Exam 2023

The BSEB conducts the Class 12 practical examinations usually in February. The date sheet and the annual timetable for Class 12 Bihar Board examinations will be released soon. The Bihar Board releases the exam timetable with practical dates of Science, Arts and Vocational subjects. 

List of BSEB Class 12 Practical Subjects – 

• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Home Science
• Psychology
• Music

Bihar Board released the hall ticket for Class 12 students on their official website on January 17, 2023. The candidates who have filled out the application form successfully can download Bihar Board Class 12 admit card from the official website. 

To download the admit card, students must use their login ID and password. The direct link to download the admit card will be available here and on the official website.

Steps to download Bihar Board Class 12 Admit Card is as follows:

• 1st Step – Visit the official website, i.e. biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in
• 2nd Step – Find the link to download the admit card or view the hall ticket.
• 3rd Step – Click on that link, and a new window will open. Fill in the required details and submit it.
• 4th Step – Download the admit card and get the needed signature and stamp from the institutes’.

It is usually released for the students to cross-check all the details. If they find any mistakes, they can contact the official exam conducting authority. The admit card will have the details like educational, personal and exam centre details. After that, BSEB will release the actual admit card for Class 12.

Students preparing for BSEB 12 Class exam must go through the complete BSEB Class 12 exam pattern to know the marking scheme and important topics. Here are some preparation tips for BSEB Class 12 which students should follow to prepare well for the exams:

• Do not wait for the last minutes to prepare for the Bihar Board Class 12 exam. Make sure to create a proper timetable and divide the days for doing preparation and revision. 
• Solving the Bihar Board Class 12 previous year’s question papers will help them understand the exam pattern, type of questions, question papers’ difficulty level, and variations. 
• Students appearing for the board exams for BSEB Class 12 must create their own strategy to plan and prepare for the exam. 
• First, complete the syllabus for Bihar Board Class 12 and parallelly revise them. Time management always works for students. It will help them to avoid stress during exam preparation. 

Bihar School Examination Board Result for Class 12 released on March 21, 2023 on their official website. After the completion of the Class 12 exam, candidates need to keep an eye on the official website to check the latest notifications and updates regarding this. The Board will evaluate the BSEB Class 12 answer sheets from February 24 to March 05, 2023.

To check Bihar Board Class 12 Result, students need to use their roll number, roll code and captcha code. 

Bihar Board Class 12 Topper List

 

Students appearing for the Bihar Board Class 12 exam should be aware of the toppers and how much they scored in the previous exam. This helps them know how high the competition is and the bar that the previous year’s students have set. This will help them prepare for the exam in a better and more strategic manner. The table below provides the Bihar Board Class 12 topper list for the year 2022:

Rank	Student Name	Marks
1	Saurabh Kumar	472
1	Arjun Kumar	472
2	Raj Ranjan	471
3	Sejal Kumar	470

 

Bihar Board Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2023

The Bihar Board Class 12 supplementary exam have begun from April 25, 2023 and will be continued till May 8, 2023. Students who failed in one or more subjects can give the supplementary exam and clear their subjects. The exam is being conducted in the offline mode. Students can refer to the steps below to download the Bihar Board Class 12 supplementary exam:

• 1st Step: Visit the board’s website
• 2nd Step: Under the latest updates, click on “Bihar 12th Compartment Routine 2023.”
• 3rd Step: The routine will open in a new tab.
• 4th Step: Students can download the routine for reference.

• Students must report to the exam centre one hour before the scheduled time.
• No student is allowed to leave the exam centre until the exam concludes.
• All the appearing students must carry their admit card and government-issued photo ID card.
• No student must indulge in any malpractice like cheating or they will not be allowed to continue for the exam.
• Students must adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour to avoid any risk. 

Here are some frequently asked questions about the Bihar Board Class 12 exam.

Q: What is the exam date for Bihar Board Class 12?
Ans: The Bihar 2023 intermediate exams was conducted from February 1, 2023.

Q: Where can I get study materials for Bihar Board Class 12 exam?
Ans: Students can get study materials like ebooks, 3D videos, practice questions, mock tests, and many more on Embibe.

Q: Where can I get the Bihar Board Class 12 syllabus?
Ans: Students can get the Bihar Board Class 12 syllabus on this page.

Q: What are the passing marks for the Class 12 exam?
Ans. The students need to score at least 33% in practical and theory papers to pass the Class 12 board exam. Sometimes, the evaluators can give the students a one per cent grace mark if they do not qualify for any paper.

Q: When will the Bihar Board Class 12 result 2023 be declared?
Ans: The Bihar Board Class 12 result 2023 released on March 21, 2023. 

Your child has a fundamental right to an education. And it is a parent’s top priority to make sure that their children receive the best education possible. The most significant choice you must make as a parent in this regard is selecting a proper school. That is because your child’s future is largely influenced by the school they attend. 

In other words, it is crucial to select a school that recognises your child’s potential, develops their abilities, and gives them the tools they need to become change agents. We have provided you with the details about the schools in Bihar that provide top-class education. 

Students studying in Bihar Board Class 12 will excel in their future if they study in these respective schools. Through this page, students can check the list of prominent schools in Bihar and their locations. Take a look at it. These schools are affiliated with BSEB (Bihar School Education Board).

• Dr Nagendra Jha Mahila College, Bikramganj
• MR Inter College, Viratpur
• MLT College, Saharsa
• SKB College Mranga Purniya
• Rasbihari +2 School
• RSB Inter College, Samastipur
• Hit Narayan Kshatriya +2 School
• Kamal Ray College, Gopalganj
• Rajendra College, Chapra
• Jaglal Ray College, Chapra
• Zila School, Saran
• Rajkiya Jai Govind High School
• MSSS School, Kanhauli
• Gov. Sr. Sec School, Brahampura
• Buxar High School, Buxar
• Sogra College, Biharsharif
• Tirhut +2 School Mahshi, E. Champaran
• DC College, Hajipur, Vaishali

Future Exams After Bihar Board Class 12

As Class 12 is one of the preparatory phases for continuing courses for further education. The syllabus and preparation for Class 12 would help us attempt a number of national-level exams and enrol in various universities and colleges for future studies.

Let us have a look at the several entrance examinations that are available across the country for those who have completed Class 12.

Stream	Exam
Engineering	Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main JEE Advanced Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) entrance exam COMED-K IPU-CET (B. Tech) Manipal (B. Tech) VITEEE AMU (B. Tech) NDA Entrance with PCM (MPC)
Medical	National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Defence Services	Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES) National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I)
Fashion and Design	National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Test National Institute of Design Admissions All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED) Symbiosis Institute of Design Exam Footwear Design and Development Institute Maeer’s MIT Institute of Design National Institute of Fashion Design National Aptitude Test in Architecture Center for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT)
Social Sciences	Banaras Hindu University IIT Madras Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE) TISS Bachelors Admission Test (TISS-BAT)