The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the dates for the Class 12 practical examinations for the year 2026. These important practical exams will be held across Bihar from January 10 to January 20, 2026 . BSEB has also released details on how schools can get the admit cards for students. All students appearing for the Intermediate (Class 12) board exams in 2026 must know these dates and instructions.
Bihar Board Class 12 Practical Exam Dates 2026
The practical examinations for Class 12 students will start on January 10, 2026 , and finish on January 20, 2026 . These exams will be held at special centres chosen by the board, not in students' own schools. Students must go to the exact exam centre shown on their admit card. It is important for students to appear for their practical subjects only on the specific dates and timings fixed by the Bihar Board during this period.
How to Get Practical Exam Admit Cards
The admit cards for the Class 12 practical exams are now online. Schools can download these admit cards from the official website: intermediate.biharboardonline.com . The download period for schools is from December 27, 2025 , to January 9, 2026 . School heads must use their unique login details provided by BSEB to access and download the admit cards.
After downloading, school principals must sign and stamp each admit card. They then need to give these signed and stamped admit cards to their students well before the exams. Schools must also keep a detailed record of all issued admit cards for their records.
Key Dates for Bihar Board Practical Exams 2026
| Event | Date |
| Bihar Class 12 Practical Exam Period | January 10 to January 20, 2026 |
| Schools Download Practical Admit Cards | December 27, 2025, to January 9, 2026 |
Important Rules and Instructions for Students
Students must follow these key instructions to appear for their practical examinations:
- Collect Admit Card: Students must collect their practical exam admit card from their school. Make sure it has the official signature and stamp from the school head.
- Check Exam Centre: The admit card will show the student's exam centre. Students must report to this specific centre for their practical subjects.
- Follow Schedule: Attend the practical exam strictly according to the date and time given for each subject between January 10 and January 20, 2026 .
The Bihar Board has also clarified that this admit card is only for the practical examinations. A separate admit card for the main Class 12 theory examinations for 2026 will be issued later. Students should understand this difference.
Sent-Up Exam Status is Mandatory
Only students who have passed their school's internal "sent-up" or test examination will be allowed to sit for the Intermediate Practical Exam 2026. Students who did not pass the sent-up exam, failed it, or were absent, will not be allowed to take the practical exams. This rule is firm and must be followed by all students.
