Patna, Dec 7 (NationPress) The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has unveiled the schedule for the matriculation (Class 10) and intermediate (Class 12) examinations for the year 2025.

During a press briefing in Patna, Anand Kishore, the chairman of BSEB, announced that the intermediate exams are set to take place from February 1 to February 15 next year, while the matriculation exams will be conducted from February 17 to February 25.

“Ensuring a seamless and fair examination process is our utmost concern. We have motivated students to prepare diligently for their exams and excel. The Nitish Kumar government is devoted to providing comprehensive support in various forms, including financial assistance and rewards, to inspire students,” Kishore stated.

Kishore further mentioned that the supplementary and special examinations are anticipated to occur between May and June 2025. The D.El.Ed entrance exam is slated for February 27, 2025, the ITI language subject examination will be held on April 25-26, and the Simultala Bashi Vidyalaya exam for class 11 is set for June 11 and for class 6 on October 17, 2025. The main examination for Simultala Bashi Vidyalaya is scheduled for December 20, 2025.

In 2025, BSEB has also increased the cash rewards for outstanding students. Those who secure the first five ranks will receive ₹2,00,000, ₹1,50,000, ₹1,00,000, ₹30,000, and ₹30,000, respectively.

Students achieving the first, second, and third ranks in the matriculation exam will also be awarded similar cash prizes as their intermediate counterparts, while the fourth and fifth positions will receive ₹20,000 each. Additionally, all top-ranking students will be awarded laptops.

The Bihar School Examination Board will provide scholarships of ₹2,500 and ₹2,000 per month for two years to intermediate and matriculation pass students, respectively.

The board has assured that results will be published swiftly, with regular exams results expected in March-April 2025 and supplementary exams results in May-June 2025.