Bihar Board Exam 2026: Strict Guidelines Issued, Cheating or Late Entry Could Lead to Jail

• Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has issued strict guidelines for the 12th examination 2026, with 13,17,846 students appearing.
• Strict action, including FIR and a 2-year exam ban, will be taken against students attempting to force entry or climb walls after gates close.
• Entry times have been revised: first shift entry from 8:30 AM (gate closes 9:00 AM) for a 9:30 AM exam; second shift entry from 12:00 PM for a 1:00 PM exam.
• Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited; students will undergo two-level frisking and all activities will be videographed.
• Section 163 (formerly 144) will be enforced within a 200-meter radius of examination centers, with CCTV cameras and videographers deployed.

Why It Matters: BSEB has implemented stringent rules for the 2026 12th exams, emphasizing punctuality and zero tolerance for misconduct.