Bihar Board Class 12th exams 2025 start today, 12.92 lakh students to appear

In Patna district, 75917 candidates will appear for the Bihar Board Class 12 examination, 37174 girl candidates and 38743 boys, in 85 centres across the district, as per BSEB. There were 10 sets of the paper in the examination.

Bihar Board 12th Exam 2025: Dress code

In the previous years, the students were strictly prohibited from wearing shoes and socks in exam halls as per the standard regulations of the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). However, due to the cold, the board has decided to relax the rules.

As per the official notice: “Considering the current weather conditions and in the interest of the students, students will be allowed to enter the examination hall wearing shoes and socks for the Intermediate Annual Examination, 2025, which is to be held between February 1, 2025, and February 5, 2025. The decision regarding this matter will be reviewed again after February 5, 2025, and necessary action will be taken accordingly.”

Bihar Board 12th Exam 2025: Guidelines

— Students have to arrive at their exam centres on time to prevent any disruptions.

— The BSEB exams will be held in two shifts: the morning shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and the afternoon shift from 2 pm to 5 pm.

— The entry for the first shift will start at 8:30 am, and the main gate closes at 9 am. For the second shift, entry begins at 1 pm, and the main gate closes at 1:30 pm.

— Students should follow the reporting time on their admit cards to ensure timely entry.

— Electronic items, study materials, and any communication devices are strictly banned inside the exam venue.