Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) released model question papers for Class 12th (Intermediate) 2026 on its official portal, covering Arts, Commerce, and Science streams subject-wise. Students preparing for the February 2026 board exams can download these PDFs to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme. These papers feature 50% MCQs in most subjects, helping with time management and objective practice.
Key Highlights
BSEB conducts annual Intermediate exams for over 13 lakh students across streams, with model papers designed by subject experts to mirror actual papers. Released around December 2025, these include theory blueprints with objective (1 mark), short answer (2 marks), and long answer (5 marks) sections. Exams last 3 hours, totaling 100 marks per subject, with practicals separate where applicable. Download links activate on biharboardonline.com under “Model Question Paper 2026.”
Practicing these reveals weightage: 50 MCQs (choose any 35-50), 15-10 short answers (choose specified), and 4-3 long answers. No negative marking applies, emphasizing accuracy in objectives. Boards update patterns yearly based on prior feedback, incorporating more competency-based questions. Students print subject codes alongside for quick access.
Important Dates
Timelines align with sent-up tests in schools, allowing mock practice. BSEB announces via seniorsecondary.biharboardonline.com.
Exam Pattern Overview
BSEB 12th follows a structured blueprint across streams.
Theory Subjects (100 Marks):
- Objective: 70 marks (35 MCQs @1 mark each, attempt any 35)
- Short Answer: 20 marks (10 questions @2 marks, attempt any 10)
- Long Answer: 6×5=30 marks (attempt any 3)
Subjects with Practicals (70 Theory + 30 Practical):
Arts emphasizes languages/history; Science focuses on core labs; Commerce covers accounts/economics. Model papers reflect this precisely.
How to Download BSEB 12th Model Papers 2026
- Visit https://biharboardonline.com/modelpaperinter.html or biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.
- Scroll to “Model Question Paper 2026” section listing subjects by code (e.g., 105-English, 117-Physics).
- Click the subject link (e.g., Physics PDF) to open.
- Download and print using subject code for reference.
- Practice under timed conditions matching 3-hour duration.
Links cover all: languages (Hindi-106, Urdu-107), cores (Maths-121, Chemistry-118), optionals (Sociology-325). Technical glitches? Clear cache or use desktop.
Arts Stream Model Papers
Arts students access these core and optional papers:
Download from single page; practice reveals 50% objectives trend.
Science Stream Model Papers
Science papers integrate theory-practical prep:
70-mark theory papers emphasize problem-solving; use for JEE/NEET alignment.
Commerce Stream Model Papers
Commerce targets vocational skills:
| Subject | Subject Code | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | 220 | Ledger balancing |
| Business Studies | 217 | Case analysis |
| Economics | 219 | Graphs, data |
| Entrepreneurship | 218 | Project-based |
| Music | 318/326 | Optional creative |
Papers stress application; ideal for CA foundation prep.
Preparation Tips Using Model Papers
Solve full sets weekly, starting with objectives for speed (50% weight). Time each section: 1 hour MCQs, 1 hour shorts/longs. Analyze errors via answer keys on selfstudys.com. Focus weak chapters per blueprint (e.g., Physics mechanics high-weight). Combine with syllabus from biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. Track progress against 33% pass minimum.
Group study OMR practice; schools conduct sent-ups mirroring these. Revise formulas/maps daily.
Direct Links
- All BSEB 12th Model Papers 2026: Download Here
- Official BSEB Site: biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in
- Senior Secondary Portal: seniorsecondary.biharboardonline.com
FAQs
When were BSEB 12th model papers 2026 released? December 2, 2025, on the model paper page.
Do they include answers? PDFs show questions; solutions on sites like selfstudys.com.
For which streams? All: Arts, Science, Commerce, subject-wise.
Exam dates? February 2026 tentative; check official time table.
