BIHAR BOARD EXAM LATEST UPDATE

The Class 11 exams depend on the schools, as they decide when to conduct the exams. Usually, the Class 11 exams are held a few months before the final board exams. This gives you the opportunity to prepare for the final board exams and also mentally prepare for them. Therefore, it is better to contact your school regarding the Class 11 exams, and also take advantage of the complete information provided here for the final board exam.

Bihar School Examination Board [BSEB] has announced class 12 Board exams date. This year class 12th board exam will be started from 01 February 2025 and will last upto 15 February 2025, it will take around 15 days to complete the class 12th board exam. The board will conduct the class 12 exam in two shifts. The first-shift exams are conducted from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm while the second shift exam will be from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. The board is going to start the practical exams on January 10, 2025. The last practical exam will be on January 20, 2025.

NCERT SYLLABUS

BIHAR BOARD EXAM LATEST UPDATE

The Class 11 exams depend on the schools, as they decide when to conduct the exams. Usually, the Class 11 exams are held a few months before the final board exams. This gives you the opportunity to prepare for the final board exams and also mentally prepare for them. Therefore, it is better to contact your school regarding the Class 11 exams, and also take advantage of the complete information provided here for the final board exam.

Bihar School Examination Board [BSEB] has announced class 12 Board exams date. This year class 12th board exam will be started from 01 February 2025 and will last upto 15 February 2025, it will take around 15 days to complete the class 12th board exam. The board will conduct the class 12 exam in two shifts. The first-shift exams are conducted from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm while the second shift exam will be from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. The board is going to start the practical exams on January 10, 2025. The last practical exam will be on January 20, 2025.

NCERT SYLLABUS

ENGLISH CORE

PART A 

Reading

1. Multiple Choice questions based on one unseen passage to assess comprehension, interpretation, and inference. Vocabulary and inference of meaning will also be assessed. The passage may be factual, descriptive, or literary. Ten out of eleven questions are to be done.

2. Multiple Choice questions based on one unseen case-based factual passage with verbal/visual inputs like statistical data, charts, etc. Eight out of Nine questions are to be done.

Note: The combined word limit for both passages will be 600-750.

Grammar

3. Multiple choice questions on Gap filling (Determiners, Tenses)

4. Multiple choice questions on re-ordering/transformation of sentences 

(Total eight questions to be done out of the ten given).

Literature Section

5. Multiple Choice questions from an extract from Poetry from Hornbill to assess comprehension and appreciation. Any 1 out of 2 extracts to be done.

6. Multiple Choice questions based on two Prose extracts, out of the three given, from Prose (Hornbill as well as Snapshots to assess comprehension and appreciation.

7. Text-based Multiple Choice Questions to assess comprehension, analysis, and interpretation, of Prose and Poetry. Five questions out of six are to be done.

PART B 

Q1. Note Making and Summarization based on a passage of approximately 200-250 words.

1. Note-Making:

Title:

(i) Numbering and indenting

(ii) Key/glossary

(iii) Notes

2. Summary (up to 50 words)

(i) Content

(ii) Expression

Writing Section:

Q2. Short writing task-Notice writing up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions is to be answered.

Q3. Short writing task-Poster up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions is to be answered.

Q4. Letters based on verbal/visual input, are to be answered in 120-150 words. Business or official letters (for making inquiries, registering complaints, asking for and giving information, placing orders, and sending replies), letters to the school or college authorities, regarding admissions, school issues, requirements/suitability of courses, etc. One out of the two given questions is to be answered.

Q5. Writing composition based on visual/verbal inputs in 120-150 words. May be descriptive/argumentative in nature such as speech/debate. The theme should be contemporary topical issues. One out of the two given questions is to be answered.

Literature Section:

Q6. Two Short answer type questions (one from Prose and one from Poetry from the book Hornbill), out of four, to be answered in 30-40 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking.

Q7. One Short answer type question, from Prose (Snapshots), to be answered in 40- 50  words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done.

Q 8. One Long answer type question, from Prose/poetry (Hornbill), to be answered in 120-150 words to assess global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the text. Questions to provide evaluative and analytical responses using incidents, events, and themes as reference points. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done.

Q.9 One Long answer type question, based on the chapters from the book Snapshots, to be answered in 120-150 words to assess global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the text. Questions to provide evaluative and analytical responses using incidents, events, and themes as reference points. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done.

Prescribed Books:

1. Hornbill: English Reader published by National Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi.

2. Snapshots: Supplementary Reader published by National Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi.

Prescribed Textbook-

Hornbill: Textbook published by NCERT, New Delhi.

Snapshots: Supplementary Reader published by NCERT, New Delhi.

ENGLISH ELECTIVE (Code No. 001)

PART A

Reading

Two unseen passages and a poem

1. 12 out of 15 multiple choice questions from a literary or discursive passage of about 950-1000 words.

2. 8 multiple choice questions to test interpretation and appreciation of a poem of about 10-12 lines.

3. 5 out of 7 multiple choice questions from a case-based factual passage (with visual input- statistical data, chart, etc.) of 100-120 words to test interpretation.

Literature Textbook

1. 15 out of 18 multiple choice questions to test comprehension, and literary appreciation and to draw inferences in poetry and prose.

Part B

Creative Writing Skills

1. One Long Answer Question out of two to be answered in 120-150 words. An essay on an argumentative/discursive/reflective/descriptive topic, leading to creative rendering, forming, and defending of opinions.

2. One Long Answer Question out of two to be answered in 120-150 words.  (Article Writing. Contemporary topical issues to be a part of Article writing.)

3. One Long Answer Question out of two to be answered in 120-150 words. (Speech/Report Writing. Contemporary topical issues to be a part of Speech/Report writing.)

LiteratureTextbook

Woven Words: The questions can be asked from both Poetry and Prose.

4. One Short Answer Question out of two to be answered in 30-40 words to assess understanding, analysis, and critical appreciation. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking.

5. One Short Answer Question out of two to be answered in 50-60 words to assess understanding, analysis, and critical appreciation. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking.

Arms and the Man- [Drama]

6. Two Long Answer Questions out of three to be answered in 80-100 words to appreciate characters, events, and episodes. Questions to provide analytical responses using incidents, events, themes reference points.

Fiction

7. One Short Answer Question out of two to be answered in 30-40 words to critically appreciate characters, events, episodes, and interpersonal relationships and to form their opinions with reference to content, events, and episode.

8. One Short Answer Question out of two to be answered in 50-60 words to assess understanding, analysis, and critical appreciation. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking.

9. One Long Answer Question out of two to be answered in 120-150 words to test literary appreciation and to draw inferences. Questions should elicit creative responses and develop an ability to form opinions.

Seminar (20 marks)

1. Presentation - book review /a play /a short story/a novel/novella (tale, table, and parable) to be followed by a question-answer session.

2. Poetry reading to be followed by interpretative tasks based on close reading and literary analysis of the text.

3. Critical review of a film/ documentary or a play.

4. Conducting a theatre workshop to be followed by a discussion

Note: Teachers may develop their own rubrics to assess the performance of students objectively

The parameters for assessing Speaking skills as given in the curriculum for English Core may be referred to.

Prescribed Books:

Textbook: Woven Words published by NCERT

Fiction: The Old Man and the Sea (Novel unabridged) by Ernest Hemingway

Drama: Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw

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BIHAR BOARD EXAM LATEST UPDATE

The Class 11 exams depend on the schools, as they decide when to conduct the exams. Usually, the Class 11 exams are held a few months before the final board exams. This gives you the opportunity to prepare for the final board exams and also mentally prepare for them. Therefore, it is better to contact your school regarding the Class 11 exams, and also take advantage of the complete information provided here for the final board exam.

Bihar School Examination Board [BSEB] has announced class 12 Board exams date. This year class 12th board exam will be started from 01 February 2025 and will last upto 15 February 2025, it will take around 15 days to complete the class 12th board exam. The board will conduct the class 12 exam in two shifts. The first-shift exams are conducted from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm while the second shift exam will be from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. The board is going to start the practical exams on January 10, 2025. The last practical exam will be on January 20, 2025.

TIME TABLE - ENGLISH

TIME TABLE - ALL SUBJECTS

BIHAR BOARD EXAM LATEST UPDATE

The Class 11 exams depend on the schools, as they decide when to conduct the exams. Usually, the Class 11 exams are held a few months before the final board exams. This gives you the opportunity to prepare for the final board exams and also mentally prepare for them. Therefore, it is better to contact your school regarding the Class 11 exams, and also take advantage of the complete information provided here for the final board exam.

Bihar School Examination Board [BSEB] has announced class 12 Board exams date. This year class 12th board exam will be started from 01 February 2025 and will last upto 15 February 2025, it will take around 15 days to complete the class 12th board exam. The board will conduct the class 12 exam in two shifts. The first-shift exams are conducted from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm while the second shift exam will be from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. The board is going to start the practical exams on January 10, 2025. The last practical exam will be on January 20, 2025.

TIME TABLE - ENGLISH

TIME TABLE - ALL SUBJECTS

TO KNOW MORE

For Official Website: click here

BIHAR BOARD EXAM LATEST UPDATE

The Class 11 exams depend on the schools, as they decide when to conduct the exams. Usually, the Class 11 exams are held a few months before the final board exams. This gives you the opportunity to prepare for the final board exams and also mentally prepare for them. Therefore, it is better to contact your school regarding the Class 11 exams, and also take advantage of the complete information provided here for the final board exam.

Bihar School Examination Board [BSEB] has announced class 12 Board exams date. This year class 12th board exam will be started from 01 February 2025 and will last upto 15 February 2025, it will take around 15 days to complete the class 12th board exam. The board will conduct the class 12 exam in two shifts. The first-shift exams are conducted from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm while the second shift exam will be from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. The board is going to start the practical exams on January 10, 2025. The last practical exam will be on January 20, 2025.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BOARD EXAM

TIME TABLE

This Year exam will be conducted for the following subject codes & their subjects:

BIHAR BOARD EXAM LATEST UPDATE

The Class 11 exams depend on the schools, as they decide when to conduct the exams. Usually, the Class 11 exams are held a few months before the final board exams. This gives you the opportunity to prepare for the final board exams and also mentally prepare for them. Therefore, it is better to contact your school regarding the Class 11 exams, and also take advantage of the complete information provided here for the final board exam.

Bihar School Examination Board [BSEB] has announced class 12 Board exams date. This year class 12th board exam will be started from 01 February 2025 and will last upto 15 February 2025, it will take around 15 days to complete the class 12th board exam. The board will conduct the class 12 exam in two shifts. The first-shift exams are conducted from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm while the second shift exam will be from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. The board is going to start the practical exams on January 10, 2025. The last practical exam will be on January 20, 2025.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BOARD EXAM

TIME TABLE

This Year exam will be conducted for the following subject codes & their subjects:

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. In addition to the duration indicated on the timetable for writing the paper, 15 minutes time is given for reading the Question Paper.

2. The reading time of the Question Papers for the examinations scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M., will start at I :45 P.M.

3. The reading time of the Question Papers for the examinations scheduled to begin at 9:15 A.M., will start at 9:30 A.M.

4. Candidates must be seated in the Examination Hall/ Room by 1 :30 P.M. for the examinations scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. and by 9:00 A.M. for the examinations scheduled to begin at 9:30 A.M.

HOW TO CHECK TIME TABLE

Students who are planning to appear for the Bihar Board Class 12th exam can download their complete timetable by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Go to the official website of the Bihar School Examination Board at biharboardonline.com

Step 2: On the homepage, find and click on the link for Bihar Board Class 12 Time table.

Step 3: A new page will open displaying the Bihar Board exam date sheet in PDF format.

Step 4: Carefully review the date sheet to get all the necessary details regarding the Bihar Board exam.

Step 5: Download and save the timetable. It is also recommended to take a printout for future reference.

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