Bihar Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026 Science, Arts, Commerce PDF Download | BSEB Exam Pattern of Bihar Board Class 12 2026, 12th Total Marks of All Subjects

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The Bihar Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026 will include both objective and subjective questions. Half the marks will be for multiple-choice questions (MCQs), while the remaining half will be for subjective questions, such as short and long answer types. The number of MCQs will vary depending on the subject.

Bihar Board exam pattern 2026 Class 12 Science, Arts, Commerce

SubjectsTheory paper
Entrepreneurship
Computer Science
Multimedia & Web Technology
Psychology
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Geography
Home Science
Agriculture
Physical Education and yoga
70 marks
English
Hindi
Sanskrit
Bengali
Bhojpuri
Maithili
Urdu and other languages 
100 marks
Accountancy
Business Studies
Economics
Mathematics
History
Sociology
Political science
Philosophy
100 marks
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The 12th total marks of all subjects number of MCQs in the exam, as per the BSEB 12th exam pattern, are given below:

BSEB 12th exam MCQs Number pattern

SubjectsNumber of MCQs
English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Urdu, and other languages50
Entrepreneurship, Computer science, Multimedia & Web Technology, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Home Science, Agriculture, Physical Education, and Yoga35
Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, History, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy50

Bihar Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026

Particulars100-Mark Theory Subjects70-Mark Theory Subjects (with Practical)
Total Marks10070 (Theory) + 30 (Practical)
Objective (MCQs)100 asked, attempt any 5070 asked, attempt any 35
SubjectiveRemaining 50 marksRemaining 35 marks
Duration3 hours + 15 minutes3 hours + 15 minutes
Passing Marks30/10021/70 (theory) + 12/30 (practical)
Weightage50% MCQs + 50% Subjective50% MCQs + 50% Subjective (theory only)

The Bihar Board Class 12 exam pattern 2026 includes the distribution of questions, with 50% weightage given to objective type and 50% to subjective type, as well as the marking scheme, exam timing, and passing criteria. The Bihar Board Class 12 exam pattern is different for the 100-mark theory exam and the 70-mark exam with practical components.

bihar board exam pattern 2026 class 12 science

SubjectsFull MarksTheory PaperPass Marks
TheoryPracticalTotal
RB -Non-Hindi505015
Alternative English505015
English/Hindi10010030
Mathematics10010030
Physics10070211233
Chemistry10070211233
Biology10070211233

For Science stream students, here are the details of the marking scheme, including full marks, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, theory and practical exam scores, and passing marks:

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Bihar Board 12th Maths Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given; answer any 4 with detailed explanations.
Total Marks100Total marks combining objective and subjective questions.

Bihar Board 12th Physics Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)70Answer any 3513570 objective questions are given, answer any 35 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type20Answer any 1022020 short-answer questions, answer any 10 with concise answers.
Section CLong Answer Type6Answer any 35156 long-answer questions given, answer any 3 with detailed answers.
Theory964870Sum of theory marks from all sections.
Practical30Practical exam marks are separately allotted, a total of 30 marks.
Grand Total Marks100Combined total marks (theory + practical).

Bihar Board 12th Chemistry Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)70Answer any 3513570 objective questions are given, answer any 35 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type20Answer any 1022020 short-answer questions, answer any 10 with concise answers.
Section CLong Answer Type6Answer any 35156 long-answer questions given, answer any 3 with detailed answers.
Theory964870Sum of theory marks from all sections.
Practical30Practical exam marks are separately allotted, a total of 30 marks.
Grand Total Marks100Combined total marks (theory + practical).

Bihar Board 12th Biology Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)70Answer any 3513570 objective questions are given, answer any 35 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type20Answer any 1022020 short-answer questions, answer any 10 with concise answers.
Section CLong Answer Type6Answer any 35156 long-answer questions given, answer any 3 with detailed answers.
Theory964870Sum of theory marks from all sections.
Practical30Practical exam marks are separately allotted, a total of 30 marks.
Grand Total Marks100Combined total marks (theory + practical).

Bihar Board 12th Hindi Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given, answer any 4 with detailed explanations.
Total Marks100Total marks combining objective and subjective questions.

Bihar Board 12th English Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given; answer any 4 with detailed explanations.
Total Marks100Total marks combining objective and subjective questions.

Students should be familiar with the BSEB Class 12 Science Syllabus 2025-26 before preparing for the exam. They can also check out BSEB Class 12 Science Preparation for tips and tricks to better prepare for the BSEB Class 12 Science exam 2026.

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bihar board exam pattern 2026 class 12 arts

SubjectsFull MarksTheoryPass Marks
TheoryPracticalTotal
RB -Non-Hindi505015
Alternative English505015
English/Hindi10010030
History 10010030
Political Science10010030
Psychology10070211233
Geography 10070211233

The Bihar School Examination Board has released the BSEB 12th arts exam pattern and model question papers for the board exams in 2026. Students can check the detailed bihar board arts exam pattern on the official BSEB website and on this page.

Bihar Board 12th History Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)10050150Each question carries one mark. Attempt any 50 out of 100. Answers on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type3015230Each question carries two marks. Concise answers required.
Section CLong Answer Type84520Each question carries five marks. Detailed explanation needed.
Total13869100Total marks combining objective and subjective questions for History.

Bihar Board 12th Economics Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given, answer any 4 with a detailed explanation.
Total Marks13869100Total marks combining objective and subjective questions for Sociology.

Bihar Board 12th Sociology Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given, answer any 4 with a detailed explanation.
Total Marks13869100Total marks combining objective and subjective questions for Sociology.

Bihar Board 12th Psychology Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)70Answer any 3513570 objective questions are given, answer any 35 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type20Answer any 1022020 short-answer questions, answer any 10 with concise answers.
Section CLong Answer Type6Answer any 35156 long-answer questions given, answer any 3 with detailed answers.
Theory964870Sum of theory marks from all sections.
Practical30Practical exam marks are separately allotted, a total of 30 marks.
Grand Total Marks100Combined total marks (theory + practical).

Bihar Board 12th Geography Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)70Answer any 3513570 objective questions are given, answer any 35 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type20Answer any 1022020 short-answer questions, answer any 10 with concise answers.
Section CLong Answer Type6Answer any 35156 long answer questions given, answer any 3 with detailed answers.
Theory964870Sum of theory marks from all sections.
Practical30Practical exam marks are separately allotted, a total of 30 marks.
Grand Total Marks100Combined total marks (theory + practical).

Bihar Board 12th Political Science Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given, answer any 4 with a detailed explanation.
Total Marks13869100Total marks combining objective and subjective questions for Sociology.

Bihar Board 12th Philosophy Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given, answer any 4 with a detailed explanation.
Total Marks13869100Total marks combining objective and subjective questions for Sociology.

Bihar Board 12th Music Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)70Answer any 3513570 objective questions are given, answer any 35 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type20Answer any 1022020 short-answer questions, answer any 10 with concise answers.
Section CLong Answer Type6Answer any 35156 long-answer questions given, answer any 3 with detailed answers.
Theory964870Sum of theory marks from all sections.
Practical30Practical exam marks are separately allotted, a total of 30 marks.
Grand Total Marks100Combined total marks (theory + practical).

Bihar Board 12th Home Science Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)70Answer any 3513570 objective questions are given, answer any 35 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type20Answer any 1022020 short-answer questions, answer any 10 with concise answers.
Section CLong Answer Type6Answer any 35156 long-answer questions given, answer any 3 with detailed answers.
Theory964870Sum of theory marks from all sections.
Practical30Practical exam marks are separately allotted, a total of 30 marks.
Grand Total Marks100Combined total marks (theory + practical).

Bihar Board 12th Arts English Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BSubjective – Essay6Answer any 188Essay questions: answer any 1 essay question.
Section BSubjective – Explanation4Answer any 248Explanation questions: answer any 2 questions from prose or poetry.
Section BSubjective – Letter2Answer any 155Letter/application writing; answer any 1 question.
Section BShort Answer10Answer any 5210Short answer questions: answer any 5 concisely.
Section BLong Answer6Answer any 3515Long answer questions; answer any 3 with detailed answers.
Section BRead/Unseen Passage2Answer any 144Reading passage and comprehension; answer any 1 question.
Total100Total marks combining objective and subjective questions for Arts English.

Bihar Board 12th Arts Hindi Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given; answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type20Answer any 1022020 short questions; answer any 10 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type6Answer any 35156 long questions; answer any 3 with detailed explanations.
Section DLetter/Application2Answer any 155Letter or application writing; answer any 1 question.
Total Marks100Total marks combining objective and subjective questions for Arts Hindi.

Bihar Board 12th Urdu Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given, answer any 4 with detailed explanations.
Total Marks100Combined total marks for the theory exam.

Bihar Board 12th Sanskrit Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given, answer any 4 with detailed answers.
Total Marks100Total marks combining theory questions for Sanskrit.

The Bihar Board 12th exam carries a total of 500 marks, with each subject accounting for 100. To pass the BSEB Intermediate exam, students must score at least 30% in each subject.

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bihar board exam pattern 2026 class 12 Commerce

SubjectsFull MarksTheoryPass Marks
TheoryPracticalTotal
RB -Non-Hindi505015
Alternative English505015
English/Hindi10010030
Accountancy10010030
Business Studies10010030
Economics10010030
Entrepreneurship10070211233

The Bihar Board 12th commerce exam pattern 2026 given below is based on the 2025 model question papers and will remain in effect this year as well. We will update the new pattern here as soon as it becomes available.

Bihar Board 12th Accountancy Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, attempt any 50.
Section BSubjective Short Answer30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, attempt any 15 with concise answers.
Section CSubjective Long Answer8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given, attempt any 4 with detailed explanations.
Total Marks100Total combined marks for the Accountancy theory paper.

Bihar Board 12th Business Studies Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given, answer any 4 with detailed answers.
Total Marks100Total marks combining theory questions for Business Studies.

Bihar Board 12th Entrepreneurship Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)70Answer any 3513570 objective questions are given, answer any 35 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type20Answer any 1022020 short-answer questions, answer any 10 with concise answers.
Section CLong Answer Type6Answer any 35156 long-answer questions given, answer any 3 with detailed answers.
Theory964870Sum of theory marks from all sections.
Practical30Practical exam marks are separately allotted, a total of 30 marks.
Grand Total Marks100Combined total marks (theory + practical).

Bihar Board 12th Business Economics Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestion TypeTotal QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDescription
Section AObjective Type (MCQ)100Answer any 50150100 MCQs given, answer any 50 on the OMR sheet.
Section BShort Answer Type30Answer any 1523030 short-answer questions, answer any 15 concisely.
Section CLong Answer Type8Answer any 45208 long-answer questions given, answer any 4 with detailed answers.
Total Marks100Total marks combining theory questions for Business Economics.

Students preparing for the 2026 Class 12 exam should familiarize themselves with this pattern to prepare well for the upcoming exam.

Exam pattern of Bihar Board Class 12 2026

Some subjects, such as Maithili, Urdu, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali, and other languages, will have a 100-mark theory paper. Similarly, subjects like History, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Accountancy, Business Studies, and Economics will also be assessed through a 100-mark theory exam.

  • According to the Bihar Board paper pattern, the exam will consist of both multiple-choice and subjective questions.
  • Subjective questions include both long-answer and short-answer questions.
  • The total number of questions, the number of questions to be attempted, and the score for each question are given in the table above.
  • For each subject, the test will consist of 50% subjective questions and 50% objective questions.
  • The language paper (Hindi, English, etc.) will contain long-answer questions carrying more than five marks.

Conversely, subjects like Home Science, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Multimedia and Web Technology, Physical Education and Yoga, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Geography will be evaluated for a total of 70 marks. For more information about the Bihar Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026, please see the link below.

bihar board 12th total marks 500 or 600: 12th total marks of all subjects

Many students are wondering whether the bihar board 12th total marks 500 or 600. However, we want to inform you that the Bihar Board 12th total marks of all subjects total marks is 500, with each subject contributing 100 marks to the total score. To pass the BSEB Intermediate exam, students must score at least 30% in each subject.

  • First division is awarded to students who score a total of 300 or more marks.
  • Second division is awarded to students who score between 225 and 300 marks.
  • Third division is awarded to students who score between 150 and 225 marks.

To pass the board exam, students must score at least 30 and 33 marks out of 100 in their respective subjects. Candidates must have a total of 30% marks. If students achieve the required marks, the divisions they will receive are as follows.

Bihar Board exam pattern Class 12

  • The BSEB Class 12 exam pattern consists of 50% MCQs and 50% subjective questions in the theory exam.
  • The BSEB Class 12 exam duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
  • In the 100-mark exam, there are 60 MCQs out of which candidates have to attempt 50, and in the 70-mark paper, there are 42 MCQs out of which 35 have to be attempted.
  • The passing marks for overall marks are 30/100 and 21/70 for the theory exam, and 12/30 for the practical exam.
Bihar Board 12th Exam Pattern PDF Download

The Bihar Board Class 12 exam pattern will consist of 50% objective questions (MCQs) and 50% subjective-based questions. Each exam will last 3 hours + 15 minutes. The theory exam will be either for 100 marks or combined with a practical exam for 70 marks.

Bihar Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026 PDF Download

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According to the Bihar Board 12th Exam Pattern 2026, this year, the BSEB Patna will offer a double-mark question paper. This means that in a 100-mark paper, the BSEB will ask 200 questions, with each subject consisting of 50% subjective and 50% objective questions.

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