The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the dates for the 2026 compartment examinations. These exams offer a second chance for students who failed one or two subjects in their main examinations.
Class 10 Compartment Exams Scheduled
The Class 10 compartment exams will take place from May 2 to May 6, 2026 . The examinations are divided into two daily sessions. The morning shift runs from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM. The afternoon shift starts at 2:00 PM and concludes at 5:15 PM.
Class 10 Compartment Timetable 2026
| Date | First Sitting (9:30 AM – 12:45 PM) | Second Sitting (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM) |
| May 2, 2026 | Mother Tongue (Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili) | Second Language (Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit) |
| May 4, 2026 | Science | Social Science |
| May 5, 2026 | Mathematics / Home Science (eligible students) | English (General) |
| May 6, 2026 | Elective Subjects (Higher Math, Commerce, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit etc.) | Vocational Elective Subjects (Security, Beautician, Tourism, Retail, Electronics, IT etc.) |
Class 12 Compartment Exams Announced
For Class 12 students, the compartment examinations are scheduled from May 2 to May 11, 2026 . These exams also follow a two-session structure. The morning session is from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM. The afternoon session begins at 2:00 PM and ends at 5:15 PM.
Class 12 Compartment Timetable 2026
| Date | First Sitting (9:30 AM – 12:45 PM) | Second Sitting (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM) |
| May 2, 2026 | Hindi (All Streams) | Biology (Sci), History (Arts), English (Voc) |
| May 4, 2026 | Physics (Sci), Entrepreneurship (Com), Psychology (Arts) | Agriculture (Sci), Music (Arts), Hindi (Voc) |
| May 5, 2026 | English (All Streams) | Mathematics (Sci/Arts), Business Studies (Com) |
| May 6, 2026 | Chemistry (Sci), Economics (Com/Arts) | Geography (Sci), Accountancy (Com), Foundation Course (Voc) |
| May 7, 2026 | Sociology (Arts), Elective Paper 1 (Voc) | Elective Paper 2 (Arts) |
| May 8, 2026 | Home Science (Sci) | Philosophy (Arts) |
| May 9, 2026 | Language Papers (All Streams) | Computer Science / Optional Subjects (All Streams) |
| May 11, 2026 | Optional Languages (All Streams) | Vocational Subjects (All Streams) |
Students should consult the complete timetable for specific subject exam dates and timings. Preparation should align with the assigned shifts and subjects.
