What is the lowest cutoff? My scores in class 10: 89%, 12: 75% and graduation: 89% with 1 year of experience and I belong to GEM category.

Students should follow the four NCERT books. These are India and the Contemporary World-II, Contemporary India-II, Democratic Politics-II and Understanding Economic Development.

Map work carries 5 marks. History has 2 marks and Geography has 3 marks. Students must locate and label places on an outline map of India.

Students get 3 hours to finish the paper. It has 38 questions. Students must answer all of them, but some have an or option. Each section of the paper carries 20 marks.

The practical exams are expected in January 2027, before the theory papers. In 2026, BSEB held the matric practicals from January 20 to January 22.

BSEB has not announced a release date yet. The Bihar Board 10th Time Table 2027 is expected soon. Students can download it from biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in once it is out.