1. Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is the apex body for school-level examinations in Bihar. Established under Section 3 of the Bihar School Examination Act - 1952, it is an autonomous organization functioning under the Education Department, Government of Bihar.

Key Functions of BSEB:

• Conducting Examinations: The primary function is to conduct annual secondary (Matric - Class 10) and senior secondary (Intermediate - Class 12) examinations for students enrolled in government and private schools affiliated with the BSEB.
• Supplementary Examinations: It also conducts supplementary examinations for students who couldn't pass in one or two subjects in the annual exams.
• Affiliation of Schools: BSEB is responsible for granting affiliation to schools for conducting secondary and senior secondary courses.
• Prescribing Syllabus: It prescribes the syllabus and curriculum for the examinations it conducts, ensuring educational standards.
• Result Declaration: Timely declaration of results for various examinations.
• Other Departmental Examinations: BSEB also conducts other examinations such as:
  • Diploma in Physical Education
  • Certificate in Physical Education
  • Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Bihar state
  • Simultala Residential Entrance Examinations (for admission to Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya)
  • D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) examinations
  • Sakshamta (Competency) Examination for local body teachers.
• Issuance of Certificates: Providing mark sheets, certificates, and migration certificates to successful candidates.

BSEB Examinations:

• Bihar Board 10th (Matric) Exam: Conducted annually, usually in February-March. The result for the 2025 Matric exam was declared on March 29, 2025.
• Bihar Board 12th (Intermediate) Exam: Conducted annually, usually in February. The result for the 2025 Intermediate exam was declared on March 25, 2025.

Important Online Portals / Websites for BSEB:

• Official Website of BSEB: http://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/
• Secondary Education Portal (for Matric related updates): https://secondary.biharboardonline.com/
• Senior Secondary Education Portal (for Intermediate related updates): http://seniorsecondary.biharboardonline.com/
• OFSS Bihar (Online Facilitation System for Students - for Intermediate admissions): https://www.ofssbihar.org/
• Result Websites (often used for quick access):
  • https://results.biharboardonline.com/
  • https://matricresult2025.com/ (for 10th result)
  • https://interresult2025.com/ (for 12th result)

BSEB has implemented several digital initiatives like online student registration, online exam form fill-up, digital evaluation, and integration with Digilocker for certificates, aiming to enhance efficiency and transparency.

2. Bihar Board of Open Schooling and Examination (BBOSE)

The **Bihar Board of Open Schooling and Examination (BBOSE)** was established as an autonomous organization of the Education Department, Government of Bihar, in February 2011. It aims to provide flexible and open learning opportunities for students who wish to pursue their education outside the traditional formal schooling system.

Key Functions of BBOSE:

• Open and Distance Learning: Offers secondary (Class 10) and senior secondary (Class 12) education through open and distance learning modes.
• Flexibility: Provides flexibility in terms of admission, choice of subjects, and examination schedule, catering to diverse learners, including those who may have dropped out of formal schooling.
• Vocational Courses: BBOSE also offers various vocational courses to enhance employability.
• Equivalency: Certificates issued by BBOSE are generally recognized as equivalent to those issued by other formal boards like BSEB, enabling students to pursue higher education.

BBOSE Examinations:

BBOSE conducts examinations usually twice a year (e.g., June and December sessions).

Official Website for BBOSE:

• BBOSE Official Portal: https://bboseonline.bihar.gov.in/

BBOSE plays a vital role in reaching out to marginalized sections and providing second chances for educational advancement, contributing to inclusive education in Bihar.

Other Educational Bodies / Regulators in Bihar

While BSEB and BBOSE are the primary examination boards for school education, other bodies contribute to the educational landscape in Bihar:

• SCERT Bihar (State Council of Educational Research and Training): Plays a crucial role in curriculum development, teacher training, and educational research in the state.
• Bihar State Madarsa Education Board (BSMEB): Responsible for regulating and conducting examinations for Madarsa education in Bihar.
• Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board (BSSB): Oversees and conducts examinations for Sanskrit education in the state.
• Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC): Conducts recruitment examinations for various government posts in Bihar, including for teachers and educational administrators.
• Directorate of Higher Education, Bihar: Responsible for policymaking and administration related to college and university education in the state.