Bihar Board Exams 2026: Avoid Mistakes for Better Scores

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will hold Class 10 (Matric) and Class 12 (Inter) exams inFebruary 2026. Students getting ready for these exams should know about common mistakes. Avoiding these mistakes can help them score better marks and perform well.

Bihar Board Exam Dates 2026

Here is the schedule for the upcoming Bihar Board exams:

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Bihar Board Exams

Many students prepare well but still lose marks because of small errors. Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them:

1. Not Knowing Your Syllabus

Some students study topics not in the syllabus, or they miss important chapters. This wastes time and effort.

• Download the latest official Bihar Board syllabus .
• Mark important chapters and focus more on parts that carry more marks.

2. Skipping Old Question Papers

Past exam papers are very useful. The Bihar Board often repeats questions or keeps the same question pattern. Not practicing them is a big mistake.

• Solve at least 5 to 10 years of previous question papers.
• This helps you understand important questions, how to write answers, and how to manage your time.

3. Poor Time Management During the Exam

Students sometimes know the answers but cannot finish the paper on time. This happens if they spend too much time on one question or have not practiced writing fast.

• During study, practice writing answers with a timer.
• Before starting the actual exam, plan how much time to give to each section or question.
• Do not spend too much time on any single question.

4. Not Writing Answers Clearly

Giving very short answers when longer ones are needed can reduce marks. Also, messy handwriting, no headings, or missing steps are common issues.

• Write neat and clear answers.
• Use headings, points, and steps to make your answers easy to read.
• Underline important words to highlight them.

5. Just Memorising, Not Understanding

Many students try to remember answers word-for-word, especially in subjects like Science, Social Science, and Commerce. This can be a problem if the question is asked in a different way.

• First, understand the main ideas and concepts.
• Use real-life examples in your answers where possible.
• Learn definitions and explanations clearly, not just by heart.

6. Ignoring Textbooks

Some students only use guidebooks for studying. Remember that most questions in the board exams come directly from official textbooks. The Board follows these textbooks.

• Read every chapter from your official NCERT and BSEB textbooks .
• Use guidebooks only for extra practice, not as a replacement for your main textbooks.

7. Not Revising Enough

Students might study many chapters but forget them during exams because they do not revise regularly. Some keep studying new topics until the last day.

• Keep the last 20 to 25 days only for revision.
• Revise your short notes and formulas every day.
• Practice sample papers regularly to check your preparation.

8. Making Careless Mistakes

Small mistakes in the answer sheet can lead to lost marks. These include writing the wrong question number, missing parts of a question, or making calculation errors.

• Read every question carefully before answering.
• In the last 10 minutes of the exam, check all your answers.
• For Maths or Physics, double-check all your calculations.

Beware of Exam Fraud

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) regularly warns students and parents about fake people. These people pretend to be from the board and promise to increase students' marks for money. There is no way to get higher marks in BSEB Matric or Inter exams except by performing well in the exam. Students and parents should never trust or pay money to such fraudsters.