Bihar School Examination Board

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is the primary education board responsible for overseeing secondary and higher secondary education in the state of Bihar, India.

 

Below are the key details about BSEB:

Overview

• Formation: BSEB was established in 1952 under the Bihar School Examination Act, 1952.

• Headquarters: Patna, Bihar, India.

• Official Language: Hindi and English.

• Website: BSEB Official Website

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum and Syllabus Design: BSEB is responsible for designing the curriculum, syllabus, and textbooks for secondary (class 10) and higher secondary (class 12) education in affiliated schools across Bihar.

2. Examinations: The board conducts several important examinations:

   • Matriculation (Class 10) Examination: For students completing secondary education.

   • Intermediate (Class 12) Examination: For students completing higher secondary education in Science, Commerce, and Arts streams.

   • Diploma in Physical Education (DPEd) and Teachers Training Examination: BSEB conducts exams for various teacher training programs and diplomas.

   • Other Examinations: BSEB also conducts departmental examinations such as Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.), Certificate in Physical Education (C.P.Ed.), and other vocational course exams.

3. Affiliation: BSEB provides affiliation to schools across Bihar, ensuring they adhere to the academic standards prescribed by the board.

4. Result Declaration: The board declares results for the various examinations it conducts, typically in the months of March-April for annual exams.

Functions

• Conducting Exams: BSEB conducts exams for both regular and private students at the secondary and higher secondary levels.

• Syllabus Updates: The board regularly updates the syllabus and educational content to keep pace with national educational standards and the needs of the state.

• Regulations and Guidelines: Provides necessary regulations and guidelines for schools to maintain uniformity in the quality of education across the state.

Key Initiatives

• Digitalization: BSEB has implemented online systems for exam registration, results publication, and other administrative processes to improve efficiency and accessibility.

• Objective-Based Examination: The board has introduced objective-type questions to promote conceptual understanding among students.

• Support for Students: BSEB offers resources like model question papers, previous years' question papers, and study materials to help students prepare for exams.

Contact Information

• Address: Bihar School Examination Board, Sinha Library Road, Patna, Bihar - 800017, India.

• Phone: +91-612-2221320 / 2221321

Email: info@biharboard.ac.in