Bihar Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023: Marking Scheme & Preparation Tips
Bihar Board class 12 board exams has begun on February 1, 2023. This year the exams will be conducted in two shifts, morning shift from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM and the afternoon shift from 1:45 PM to 5 PM. Students can check the complete BSEB 12th syllabus to know the marks weightage for different topics.
- BSEB has introduced more number of MCQ questions in each paper.
- The minimum mark that must be obtained to pass the board exams is 30 in every subject.
- The total marks for every subject is 100 (theory and practicals combined) except for optional subjects which carry 50 marks.
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Bihar Board 12th Exams 2023: Highlights
The table below contains important highlights about BSEB class 12 exams 2023:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Authority | Bihar School Examination Board |
| Abbreviated As | BSEB |
| Exam Name | Bihar Board 12th Examinations (Intermediate Examination) |
| Mode of Exam | Written (Offline) |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Official Website | biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in |
Bihar Board Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023
Bihar Board class 12 exam pattern will include subjective as well as MCQ-based questions. Subjects including both theory and practical exams will have 42 MCQs out of which students have to attempt 35. 100 marks paper will contain 60 MCQs out of which students will have to attempt 50 and 50 marks paper will have 30 MCQs out of which 25 questions has to be attempted.
There will be 8 long-answer questions in 100 marks paper and 6 in case of 70 marks paper. The long-answer questions will be of 5 marks each. For 100 marks paper out of 25, 15 questions of 2 marks must be answered whereas for 70 marks it will be 10 out of 18. There will be no 3 marks questions and the language papers will have more than 5 marks questions.
The table below contains the information about number of different types of questions included in exams:
| Category | Number of Questions | Number of Questions to be Attempted |
|---|---|---|
| MCQs | ||
| 100 Marks Paper | 60 | 50 |
| 70 Marks Paper | 42 | 35 |
| Subjective Questions | ||
| 100 Marks Paper | 8 & 6 | 5 & 3 |
| 70 Marks Paper | 8 & 6 | 5 & 3 |
| Two Marks Questions | ||
| 100 Marks Paper | 25 | 15 |
| 70 Marks Paper | 18 | 10 |
Bihar Board Class 12 Marking Scheme - Arts Stream
The marking scheme for all the subjects of class 12 arts is given below:
| Subjects | Full Marks | Theory | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English/Hindi | 100 | 100 | 30 |
| History | 100 | 100 | 30 |
| Political Science | 100 | 100 | 30 |
| Psychology | 100 | 70 | 33 |
| Geography | 100 | 70 | 33 |
| Optional Subjects | 50 | 50 | 15 |
Bihar Board Class 12 Marking Scheme - Commerce Stream
The marking scheme for commerce stream is as follows:
| Subjects | Full Marks | Theory | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | 100 | 70 | 33 |
| English/Hindi | 100 | 100 | 30 |
| Accountancy | 100 | 100 | 30 |
| Business Studies | 100 | 100 | 30 |
| Economics | 100 | 100 | 30 |
| Optional Subjects | 50 | 50 | 15 |
Bihar Board Class 12 Marking Scheme - Science Stream
The distribution of marks of science stream is provided in the below table:
| Subjects | Full Marks | Theory | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English/Hindi | 100 | 70 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 30 |
| Physics | 100 | 70 | 33 |
| Chemistry | 100 | 70 | 33 |
| Biology | 100 | 70 | 33 |
| Optional Subjects | 50 | 50 | 15 |
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Bihar Board Class 12 Passing Marks
It is mandatory for the students to score at least 30 and 33 marks out of 100 marks as per their respective subjects in order to pass the board examinations. The aggregate marks scored by the candidates should be 30%. Given below are the divisions secured by the students if they obtain the specified marks:
- 1st division is secured by the students who achieve 300 or more marks in total.
- Students secured marks between 225 and 300 are awarded second division.
- 3rd division is awarded to the students who secure marks between 150-225.
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Bihar Board 12th Exams 2023: Preparation Tips
Below are some of the useful preparation tips that can help you prepare for the class 12 board exams in an effective way:
- Check the revised syllabus of class 12 updated on the official website of the board before starting the preparation of the examinations. This will help you understand the paper pattern and the important topics for the exams.
- Start making notes on important topics daily to ensure quick revision in the end.
- Revise each and every topic in detail and do multiple revisions before appearing for the actual examination.
- Practice previous years’ question paper to understand the types of questions asked and the marking scheme of the paper. This will help you analyze your preparation level.
- Eat healthy and stay motivated throughout the preparation. Do not take stress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When will the 2023 board examinations be conducted?
Ans. The board exams of Bihar class 12 are scheduled from February 1 to February 11, 2023.
Ques. Are there any changes in the exam pattern of Bihar Board class 12 for the year 2023?
Ans. Yes, BSEB has increased the number of MCQ questions in every paper alogwith with the subjective questions.
Ques. How can I download the revised syllabus?
Ans. The revised syllabus of class 12th examinations has been updated on the official website of the board. Students can visit biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and download the syllabus in pdf format.
Ques. What are the minimum marks required to pass Bihar Board class 12 examinations?
Ans. It is mandatory for the students to score at least 30 or 33 marks out of 100 as per their subjects in order to pass the Bihar Board examinations. The aggregate marks scored by the candidates should be 30%.
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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.