Bihar Board 12th Exam: Hundreds Miss Due to Strict Entry, Special Exam Announced

• Hundreds of students missed the Bihar Board 12th exam on the first day due to strict entry rules, with gates closing 30 minutes before the exam.
• Many girls were seen weeping and pleading outside centers like Goria Kothi, Sitamarhi, Koshipur in Patna, and Kamala Nehru Center after being denied entry for being slightly late.
• One student was injured at Koshipur Government Girls' High School in Patna while attempting to jump the gate to enter the examination center.
• BSEB expelled 26 students across eight districts on the first day for misconduct, with the highest number (13) from one district.
• The board announced a special examination in May 2026 for all students who missed the exam, with online applications opening in May-June.

Why It Matters: Strict entry rules caused hundreds to miss Bihar Board 12th exam; a special exam will be held in May.