Matriculation exams start from today in Bihar; Strict rules for 15 lakh students, gates will close half an hour earlier – read Anand Kishore’s warning:

Patna. Matric (10th) examinations for the academic session 2025-26 conducted by Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) today, 17 February 2026 Starting from. Around 15.12 lakh students will try their luck at 1,699 centers in the state. The number of girls in this year’s examination is more than that of boys, which reflects the changing nature of education in the state. President of the Board Anand Kishore It has been clarified that the administration is fully prepared to make the examination free from malpractices.

Take special care of time: gate will close 30 minutes before

This time the board has shown extreme strictness regarding time rules. It is mandatory for the candidates to reach at least one hour before the commencement of the examination.

First shift (from 9:30 am): Students must report at 8:30 am. gate only 8:30 to 9:00 pm Will open only till. There will be no entry at any cost after 9:00 pm.

Second shift (from 2:00 pm onwards): Students are to report at 1:00 pm. Gate 1:00 to 1:30 pm Will remain open only till.

Restrictions on shoes, socks and gadgets: what to take and what not to carry?

Bihar Board has adopted ‘zero tolerance’ policy to stop cheating. Intensive searching will be done before entering the exam hall.

Prohibited items: Carrying mobile, Bluetooth, smart watch, calculator or any kind of electronic gadget is completely prohibited.

Shoe-socks rule: As per the old tradition, candidates have been advised to come wearing slippers. However, special instructions may be given in case of severe cold, but at present there is a ban on wearing shoes and socks.

Necessary items: Only admit card, pen, pencil and instrument box are allowed to be carried.

Admit card lost? Don’t panic, the board gave relief

If a student accidentally forgets his admit card at home or it gets lost, he will not be debarred from the examination.

Method of identification: Such students will be matched with the scanned photograph in the attendance sheet and roll record. They will be allowed to appear for the examination after their identity is verified.

Facilities for disabled: Disabled students will get the facility of ‘Writer’ for writing and they will be provided with it every hour. 20 minutes extra time Will be given.

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2 years expulsion and FIR for committing irregularities

Anand Kishore has warned that students who play with the fairness of the examination will not only be fined but also expelled for 2 years Can also be done. An FIR will be lodged for unauthorized entry or disturbance in the examination centre. Apart from this, the punishment of suspension can also fall on teachers and officers who are negligent in duty.