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    Bihar Board Class 12th Exam 2026 Shoe Rule & Reporting Time – BSEB Guidelines

    Bihar Board Class 12th Exam 2026 Shoe Rule & Reporting Time – BSEB Guidelines

    Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 23 Mar 2026, 12:08 PM IST
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    The Bihar School Examination Board issues some important guidelines regarding the Bihar Board 12th exam 2026, such as shoe rules and reporting time. The BSEB shoe rules mention that students are not allowed to enter the examination hall wearing shoes and socks, as in the previous year. These guidelines are important for successfully conducting the Bihar Board Intermediate Exam. Candidates will be granted an exception for wearing shoes and socks under the prevailing weather conditions.

    Bihar Board Class 12th Exam 2026 Shoe Rule & Reporting Time – BSEB Guidelines
    Bihar Board Class 12th Exam 2026 Shoe Rule & Reporting Time

    Students must follow the shoe rules and adhere to the reporting time as specified by the BSEB board. They have to follow and implement the strict entry timing rules. The Bihar Board Class 12 exam was held from February 2 to 13, 2026, through all BSEB exam centres. Read the article to learn more about the Bihar Board 12th exam 2026, shoe rules, reporting time, etc.

    BSEB Intermediate Exam 2026: Shoe Rules

    Students must check out their Bihar Board 12th admit card to know the specific instructions regarding the shoe rules that may be followed during the respective academic year. They must follow the original set of guidelines provided by the Bihar board and appear for the examinations accordingly.

    • General Shoe Rule - Students are allowed shoes and socks without any thick soles. Although candidates must read the instructions carefully.

    • 2026 Shoe Rule - As it is predicted that this year’s winter will be heavy, the BSEB board may allow students to wear shoes and socks, as it will be difficult for students to write the exam in extreme weather conditions. However, candidates must keep checking the official notification for any changes or new instructions.

    • 2025 Exception - The Bihar board allowed students to wear shoes and socks due to cold weather conditions from February 1 to 5, 2025. The board released an official notification that students appearing for exams from February 6 to 15, 2025, will be prohibited from wearing shoes and socks inside the exam hall.

    Bihar Board Class 12 Exam 2026: Reporting Time

    The BSEB conducts the 12th exams in two shifts, i.e., morning and evening shifts. To prevent last-minute entries, ensure the smooth conduct of the Bihar Board exam, and maintain discipline at the examination centres, the board has issued a reporting time for students. Check out the important points below to learn more.

    • Candidates must arrive at the exam centre and report at least half an hour before the scheduled examination time.

    • The BSEB board exam centres were closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.

    • No late entries were allowed under any circumstances.

    • Students who came late were not allowed to enter the examination hall.

    • All candidates must strictly follow these timings and ensure to appear for the Bihar Board 12th examination 2026 on time.

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    BSEB 12th Exam 2026 Timings

    Shift

    Reporting time

    Gate closing time

    Exam timings

    First shift

    8:30 am

    9 am

    9:30 am to 12:45 pm

    Second shift

    1 pm

    1:30 pm

    2 pm to 5:15 pm

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When did the BSEB conduct the Bihar Board Class 12 exam 2026?
    A:

    The BSEB conducted the Bihar Board 12th examination from February 2 to 13, 2026. 

    Q: Can students wear shoes and socks to the Bihar Board 12th examination hall?
    A:

    Yes, students can appear for the BSEB Class 12 exam wearing shoes and socks based on the prevailing weather conditions. The board will issue guidelines for the same.

    Q: When will the Bihar Board exam centre gate close?
    A:

    The Bihar Board examination hall gate will close at 9 am for the first shift and 1:30 pm for the second shift.  

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