BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Bihar School Examination Board 10th 2025 ( BSEB 10th )

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 16:30 IST

BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2025: Bihar Board releases the BSEB class 10 exam pattern 2025 for the students who prepare for the Bihar Board Matric Exam. Students can check the BSEB 10th exam pattern 2025 online on the official website of the board and on this page as well. Knowing the BSEB Matric exam pattern 2025 in advance will help students prepare for the exam accordingly. Bihar board exams will be held for 80 marks for some subjects and 100 marks for other subjects.

Students are given extra 15 minutes to read the questions. The question paper is divided into sections. In section A, there are 100 objective-type questions, out of which 50 questions are to be answered. Each question carries 1 mark. In section B, there are 30 short answer type questions, out of which any 15 questions are to be answered. Each question will carry 2 marks. Apart from these, there are 8 long answer type questions, out of which any 4 questions are to be answered. Each question will carry 5 marks. 

For subjects that carry 80 theory marks, section A will have 80 objective-type questions out of which 40 questions are compulsory. If the candidate answers more than 40 questions, the first 40 answers only will be evaluated. Each question carries 1 mark.

Bihar Board released the BSEB Matric model/sample paper 2025 on its website. To have a better understanding on BSEB 10th exam pattern, the students also also suggested to check the Class 10 model paper 2025 BSEB. Practicing the BSEB 10th sample paper 2025 will help students know the total number of questions asked, the type of questions asked, and more. For better preparation of the exam, the students are also suggested to recommnded to practice the previous year's BSEB 10th question papers.

The board announced the BSEB 10th time table 2025 on its website. As per the announced date, the BSEB Class 10 exams will be conducted between February 17 and February 25, 2025. The board will hold the practical and internal assessment exams in January 2025, tentatively. 

BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2025

Given below is the detailed BSEB 10th Exam Pattern for the students preparing for the Bihar Board exams:

Subject name

Unit/Section

Total

Mathematics

Number System

Algebra

Trigonometry

Coordinate Geometry

Geometry

Mensuration

Statistics

100

Social Science

India and Contemporary World-II

Resources of India

Political Science-II

Understanding Economics

Disaster Management

100 

English

English Prose

Grammar

Text Book & Supplementary Textbooks

Composition

100

Sanskrit

Section Name

Unseen Passages

Writing

Applied Grammar and Translation

Textbook Passages

100

Hindi

Unseen Passages
Writing
Grammar
Text Book
Supplementary Textbook

100

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Q:   What is the BSEB Board class 10 exam pattern?

A:

The board prescribes the pattern of Bihar Board class 10 exams. Students can check the exam pattern on the official website of the board. The students can also have an idea about the class 10 exam pattern 2024 Bihar Board through the model paper released by the board. As per the BSEB 12th Exam Pattern, the BSEB class 12 exams will have 50% multiple-choice questions, carrying 1 mark each. Subjects having both theory and practicals will only have 35 MCQs in the theory paper. The total exam duration of the Bihar Board Matric exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

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Q:   When will BSEB 10th exam pattern be released?

A:

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) releases the Bihar Board 10th exam pattern 2025. It is released in the form of BSEB 10th model paper. The students can refer to the Bihar Board 10th exam pattern for the preparation of the exam. We have provided Bihar Board class 10 exam pattern on this page. Students must note that the chances of major changes in the exam pattern are very less. Hence, they can refer to the exam pattern provided on this page for exam preparation. In case the board make ay changes in the exam pattern for the academic session 2025, we will update the same on this page.

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Q:   What will be the mode of the Bihar Board Matric exam?

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Bihar Board class 10 exams are held in offline mode. The students need to write the exam in pen and paper mode. To write the BSEB matric exam, all the examinees are given two types of answer sheets. The first type of answer copy is an OMR sheet which is for multiple-choice questions. On the other hand, the students are also given blank answer sheets to write non-MCQs. The students are suggested to follow all the instructions related to the exam.

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BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2025 Subject-wise

Provided below is the Bihar Board Exam Pattern for Class 10 subject-wise:

BSEB 10th Science Exam Pattern 2025

Particulars Total Marks

Theory Paper

60 
Practicals 20
Internal Assessment 20
Total Marks 100

BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2025 Hindi

Section Name

Total Marks

Unseen Passages

20

Writing

15

Grammar

15

Text Book

40

Supplementary Textbook

10

Total Marks

100

BSEB 10h Exam Pattern 2025 English

Unit/s

Marks

English Prose

20 Marks

Grammar

15 Marks

Text Book & Supplementary Textbooks

50 Marks

Composition

15 Marks

BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2025 Social Science

Unit

Marks

History

25 Marks

Civics

25 Marks

Geography

25 Marks

Economics

22 Marks

Disaster Management

6 Marks

Total

100 Marks

BSEB 10th Sanskrit Exam Pattern 2025

Section Name

Total Marks

Unseen Passages

13

Writing

15

Applied Grammar and Translation

32

Textbook Passages

40

Total Marks

100

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Q:   From where can I find BSEB Class 10 exam pattern?

A:

Bihar board releases the BSEB 10th exam pattern on its official website. Students who are going to write the BSEB class 10 exam can access the exam pattern in the form of sample paper at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. Apart from the official website, the students can also check the BSEB exam pattern 2025 on this page. However, as of now, the board has not released the updated pattern for the BSEB exams 2025. It is expected to be announced soon. In case any changes are made in the exam pattern, we will update the same here as well.

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Q:   Will the BSEB 10th exam pattern remain the same as last year?

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As of now, the board has not released the BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2025. However, the board is not expected to make any major change in the Bihar Board Matric exam pattern. In case any changes are made for the academic session 2024-25, we will update the same here as well. In 2023, the board made some changes to the BSEB class 10 exam pattern. As per the exam pattern released in 2023, every subject will now have 50% objective-type questions or MCQ while 50% will have subjective-type questions.

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BSEB 10th Marking scheme 2025

The students must secure at least 30 marks out of 100 in each subject to be declared 'passed' in BSEB Class 10 examinations. The aggregate marks should equal to at least 150. 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 who secure marks between 225 and 300 are awarded second division.

  • 3rd division is awarded to the students who secure marks between 150-225.

  • Students who score marks less than are declared failed students.

Q:   How many MCQs and Non-MCQs are asked in BSEB Matric Exams?

A:

The Bihar School Examination Board is yet to announce the class 10 exam pattern. According to the last year’s exam pattern, a total of two types of questions are asked in the exam which are MCQs and Non MCQs. A total of 100 MCQs are asked in the exam, of which, the students need to attempt 100 questions. On the other hand, a total of 38 non-MCQs are asked in the BSEB class 10 exams. Out of which, the students need to attempt 19 questions.

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Q:   What kind of questions are asked in BSEB class 10 exams?

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The board is yet to announce the BSEB Matric exam pattern for the 2023-24 session. However, based on last year’s exam pattern, two types of questions are asked in Bihar Board 10th exams. These two types of questions are multiple choice questions (MCQ) and Non-MCQs such as short answer type questions and long answer type questions. Total 50 marks are distributed for objective-type questions. On the other hand, theoretical-type questions have a total of 50 marks. To pass the BSEB 10th exams, students need to secure a minimum of 30% in all individual subjects.

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Q:   What are the minimum passing marks for BSEB Class 10 examination?

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To pass the BSEB 10th final test, students should get a minimum of 30% in all individual subjects. However, the students are not required to score a minimum mark in English subject to pass the Bihar Board 10th exams. From the last year, the board is also considering a grace marking scheme for those who obtain 8 marks less than the minimum required marks. For such students, the board has the provision to award a maximum of 8 marks as grace and save them from failing.

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BSEB Class 10 Syllabus 2025

BSEB Syllabus 2024-25 for Class 10 is released on the official website of the Bihar Board. All the students are advised to go through the entire BSEB Class 10 Syllabus 2025 and divide the syllabus into parts. They must refer to the BSEB Class 10 Exam Pattern mentioned above and study as per the weightage allotted to chapters/topics. Students must also leave ample time for revision to avoid last-minute panic. They can also go through the BSEB Class 10 Preparation to know the right approach to tackle the Bihar Board 10th examinations and ace them. 

FAQs on BSEB 10th Exam Pattern 2025

Students can find some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below:

Q:   Is it hard to crack BSEB class 10 examination?

A:

No exams are hard to crack when the preparation is up to the mark. However, it is a well-known fact that the BSEB class 10 exams are considered one of the toughest board exams in the country. The standard of questions asked in the Bihar Board Matric exam is no less than CBSE and other state board 10th exams. However, better exam preparation is a key to success in the BSEB class 10 exams. For better performance in the exam, the students are suggested to cover the entire topics included in the syllabus.

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Q:   Can I find model papers and previous examination papers online for BSEB 10th?

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BSEB releases model papers for Class 10 on its official website. Students can visit their website at biharboardonline.com. On the homepage, select the student's section and then opt for the school option. In a new window, you will be able to check Model Question Paper, click on it. Select the subject as per your requirement and download it. Apart from the official website, we have also provided the BSEB class 10 model paper and question papers for the current year's exam and the previous year's exam.

Click the link BSEB Matric Model Paper 2025 to download the subject-wise Bihar Board 10th sample question paper.

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Q:   Can I bring a smartwatch to the BSEB Matric exam centre?

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No candidates are allowed to carry smartwatches to the BSEB 10th exam centre. Bihar Board prescribes instructions related to BSEB class 10 exams on admit cards. Students need to read all the instructions carefully and adhere to them during exams. As per the 2023 exam pattern, no students are allowed to carry Calculator, mobile phone, Bluetooth, whitener, earphones, and other similar items to the exam centre. Students can only carry their exam admit card and a ball pen to the exam hall. Strong actions will be taken against the students who are caught with prohibited items in the exam hall.

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Q:   When will BSEB matric exams 2025 be conducted?

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The board has announced the official BSEB class 10 exam date 2025 online on its website. As per the announced date, the BSEB exams 2025 Class 10 will be conducted between February 17 and 25, 2025. The bihar Board matric practical exams will be held in January 2025, tentatively. As the official BSEB 10th time table 2025 is announced officially, we have updated the same here as well. Around 1400 test centers conduct the BSEB 10th exams every year. This year, nearly 17 Lakh students apeearing for the exams.

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