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Bihar Board Exam 2026 LIVE: BSEB Class 10 Maths paper shift 2 begins; question paper, analysis, answer key

Suviral Shukla | February 18, 2026 | 02:35 PM IST | 3 mins read

Over 15 lakh students will appear in BSEB Class 10 Maths paper, scheduled from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm. Updates on exam time table, guidelines, paper analysis.

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The Bihar Class 10 annual board exams will be held for three hours, where 15 minutes will be given as ‘cool-off time.’ (Representational image: Wikimedia Commons)

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will conduct the BSEB Class 10 board exams 2026 for the Mathematics paper today, February 18. Over 15 lakh students will appear for the BSEB Class 10 board exams 2026, scheduled from February 17 to 25. The school board exams will be held in two shifts. The morning shift for the Bihar Board Class 10th Maths exam concluded, and the afternoon shift will begin from 2:00 pm and will conclude at 5:15 pm.

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Students can expect the Bihar board 10th Maths answer key 2026 after the class 10th examination concludes, most probably in March 2026. The answer key will include correct answers for all the questions asked in the examinations.

The BSEB had announced that a total of 15,12,687 students will appear in the BSEB Class 10 board exams 2026 , of which 7,85,726 are girls, and 7,26,961 boys. The exam will be held at 1,699 centres across Bihar state.

The board will conduct Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026 in dual shifts. The morning shift will be held from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm, whereas the afternoon shift will take place from 2:00 pm to 5:15: pm.

The annual board exams will be held for three hours, where 15 minutes will be given as ‘cool-off time.’ The cool-off time for Class 10 board exams 2026 will be from 9:30 am to 9:45 am, and the students appearing for Class 12 exams will be given a cool-off time from 2:00 pm to 2:15 pm.

Also read HBSE Haryana Board Exams 2026: Class 10, 12 admit cards out; steps to download

Bihar Board Class 10 Maths Question Paper Analysis

The Board will administer the Maths examination for class 10th today in two shifts - morning shift (9:30 AM to 12:45 PM) and afternoon shift (2:00 PM to 5:15 PM). The Bihar Board will issue the Class 10 Maths question paper analysis soon after the exam is concluded.

Bihar Class 10 Board Exam 2026 Schedule

The science and mathematics paper for Bihar Class 10 board exams 2026 will be held on February 21 and 18 respectively.

Date

Morning shift

Afternoon shift

February 17, 2026

Mother tongue

Mother tongue

February 18, 2026

Maths

Maths

February 19, 2026

Second Indian language

Second Indian language

February 20, 2026

Social Science

Social Science

February 21, 2026

Science

Science

February 23, 2026

English

English

February 24, 2026

Optional subject

Optional subject

February 25, 2026

Vocational electives

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Bihar Board Exam 2026 LIVE: BSEB Class 10 Maths paper today for over 15 lakh. Updates on time table, exam pattern, marking scheme, other details.

February 18, 2026 | 02:33 PM IST

Bihar Board Exam 2026: Shift 2 maths paper ongoing

The afternoon shift for the BSEB 10th Maths exam begins at 2:00 PM and will conclude at 5:15 PM. Candidates are advised to carry their Bihar Board admit card to the exam centre.

February 18, 2026 | 01:40 PM IST

Bihar Board Exam 2026: Shift 1 maths paper ends

The BSEB 10th Maths exam morning shift ends at 12:45 PM. The authority will conduct the shift 2 from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM today.

February 18, 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Bihar Board 10th Maths Exam 2026: How does the previous year question paper help students?

The Bihar Board's previous year's question paper will assist students in understanding the exam pattern, managing time, and improving confidence.

February 18, 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

Can students download Bihar Board 10th papers in PDF format?

Yes, students can download the Bihar Board 10th papers for all subjects, which will be available in PDF for practice on the official website.

February 18, 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

Bihar Board Exam 2026: Visually Impaired Students

Candidates can check the Bihar Board 10th exam dates 2026 for Visually Impaired Students

  1. Visually challenged students will have to take music and home science exams instead of Mathematics and Science.
  2. The performance of students in home science and music subjects will be assessed.
  3. The home science exam will be conducted on February 18, 2026.
  4. The music exam will be held on February 21, 2026.
  5. Students in this category should stay in touch with their teachers or centres for updates on the Bihar board class 10 exam 2026.

February 18, 2026 | 09:58 AM IST

BSEB 10th Exam 2026: Timings details

Students can check the Bihar Board Class 10th timing details below:

  1. The board examination will be conducted in two shifts, morning (9.30 am to 12.45 pm) and afternoon (2 pm to 5:15 pm).
  2. Entry to the examination hall is allowed 30 minutes before the exam.
  3. Students will be given 15 minutes to read their question papers.
  4. Three hours will be given to complete and write their answers on the answer sheet.
  5. Spastic, visually impaired, or handicapped students will be provided an extra 20 minutes per hour to complete the exam.

February 18, 2026 | 09:30 AM IST

Bihar Board Exam 2026: Shift 1 maths paper begins

The morning shift for the BSEB 10th Maths exam begins at 9:30 AM. The examination will be held for 3 hours and 15 minutes. No student will be allowed to enter the exam centre without the BSEB hall ticket.

February 18, 2026 | 08:45 AM IST

Bihar Board class 10 Maths Question Paper Analysis

The Bihar Board Class 10 Maths will be held in two shifts - morning shift (9:30 AM to 12:45 PM) and afternoon shift (2:00 PM to 5:15 PM). Students can expect the the Class 10 Maths question paper analysis soon after the exam is concluded.

February 18, 2026 | 08:23 AM IST

Bihar board 10th maths answer key 2026

The BSEB will soon begin the Class 10th Maths examination today in two shifts - morning shift (9:30 AM to 12:45 PM) and afternoon shift (2:00 PM to 5:15 PM). The Bihar Board 10th Maths answer key 2026 will be released soon after the class 10th examination concludes, most probably in March 2026.

February 18, 2026 | 07:54 AM IST

Bihar Board Exam 2026 Maths Exam Today

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will conduct the Class 10th Maths paper today, i.e., February 18, 2026. Students appearing for the examination are advised to reach the exam centre before the exam begins. The examination will be held in two shifts: the morning shift runs from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM, and the afternoon shift runs from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.

February 17, 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

Zero tolerance policy: Anand Kishor on BSEB Board Exam 2026

The Bihar Board chairman has directed all the schools to follow strict zero tolerance policy for BSEB Class 10 board exams 2026. The government is implementing a zero tolerance policy against unfair practices. Those found indulging in cheating or carrying prohibited items may face strict action.

February 17, 2026 | 09:52 PM IST

BSEB Class 10 board exam guidelines

The Bihar Board has advised students to reach at least one hour before examination starts. The main gate will close 30 minutes before the exam starts, at 9 am for morning shift and 1:30 pm for afternoon.

Items such as mobile phones, bluetooth devices, smartwatches, and calculators are not allowed inside the exam hall.

February 17, 2026 | 09:22 PM IST

BSEB Class 10 Board exam for Maths paper tomorrow

The Bihar Board will conduct the BSEB Class 10 board exam 2026 tomorrow. The annual board exams will be held for three hours, where 15 minutes will be given as ‘cool-off time.’ The cool-off time for Class 10 board exams 2026 will be from 9:30 am to 9:45 am, and the students appearing for Class 12 exams will be given a cool-off time from 2:00 pm to 2:15 pm.

February 17, 2026 | 09:21 PM IST

Bihar Class 10 Board 2026: Timings

The Bihar School Examination Board - BSEB will conduct Class 10 exams 2026 in dual shifts. The morning shift will be held from 9:30 am to 12:35 pm, whereas the afternoon shift will take place from 2:00 pm to 5:15: pm.