Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2025: Check Subject Wise Pattern, Marking Scheme, Best Books

Deepansh Sharma

Updated On: December 09, 2024 11:09 AM

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 helps students to know the type of questions asked in the examinations and also the weightage of the topics covered in the syllabus. The latest exam pattern for the Bihar Board Class 10th exam has been provided in the article given below. 

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Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2025 is provided for students preparing for the board exams. The board provides exam pattern for students on its official website. Theory exams for some subjects will be conducted for 80 marks and some will be held for 100 marks. The question papers will be divided into different sections. In each exam, the first section will include objective type questions. The students will have to attempt 50 objective questions out of 100 questions. For the correct answer, students will get 1 mark each and no negative marking will be done for incorrect answers. In the next section, students will get 30 short answer questions and they will have to attempt any 15. All the questions will carry 2 marks each. In addition, there will be long questions too. Out of 8 questions, they will have to attempt any 4 and each of them will be marked for 5 marks each.

The students can manage the time according to the exam pattern and ensure they attempt all questions. With maximum correct answers, they will get high scores. For more details, check the exam pattern for all subjects below in the article.

Latest Updates:

  • Dec 09, 2024:  Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) has released the BSEB Date Sheet 2025 for Class 10th  on December 07, 2024 at www.biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. As per the released exam date sheet, the 10th exams will begin on February 15.
  • Dec 09, 2024: The Bihar Board will release the BSEB 10th admit card for the 2025 Matric board exams on January 8, 2025. The admit card will be available for download until January 15, 2025.

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is the regulating body that looks over all the academic matters related to Bihar Class 10th Board exams. It releases the exam pattern on its official website to provide a blueprint of the board exam to make it convenient for the students. Bihar Board class 10th students can go through the detailed section related to the exam pattern given below. The Bihar Board 10th Syllabus 2024-25 is available online:

Subject

Sections

Total Marks

English

  • Composition
  • English Prose
  • Grammar
  • Text Book & Supplementary Textbooks

100

Mathematics

  • Number System
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Mensuration
  • Statistics

100

Hindi

  • Unseen Passages
  • Writing
  • Grammar
  • Text Book
  • Supplementary book

100

Social Science

  • India and Contemporary World II
  • Resources of India
  • Political Science-II
  • Understanding Economics
  • Disaster Management

100

Sanskrit

  • Applied Grammar and Translation
  • Unseen Passages
  • Section Name
  • Composition
  • Textbook Passages

100

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Subject-wise

The Board of Secondary Education releases the Bihar Board 10th 2024 exam pattern on its official website, which students should carefully review to receive high grades. The minimum passing percentage for the BSEB 10th exam is 33 and students who do not score 33% will be labelled as failed.

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern for English

The evolution of the English exam will be based on the performance in the four sections of the question paper. See the information below regarding the marks distribution as per Bihar Board Class 10 English Exam Pattern 2024-25 .

Unit/s

Marks

Composition

15 Marks

English Prose

20 Marks

Grammar

15 Marks

Text Book & Supplementary Textbooks

50 Marks

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern for Science

The science exam is divided into theoretical and practical assessments. The following is the marking allocation as per the Bihar Board Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2024-25

Particulars

Total Marks

Theoretical exam

60

Practical

20

Internal Assessment

20

Total Marks

100

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern for Social Science

Subjects including history, geography, civics, economics, disaster management, etc. will all be covered in the Social Science examination. Bihar Board Class 10 Exam Pattern 2024-25 is shown in the table below.

Unit

Marks

History

25 Marks

Civics

25 Marks

Economics

22 Marks

Geography

25 Marks

Disaster Management

6 Marks

Total

100 Marks

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern for Hindi

A total of five sections are included in the BSEB 10th exam. The exam for the BSEB 10th grade consists of five sections altogether. Bihar Board Class 10 Exam Pattern 2024-25 is shown in the table below.

Section Name

Total Marks

Unseen Passage

20

Composition

15

Text Book

40

Grammar

15

Supplementary Textbook

10

Total Marks

100

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern for Sanskrit

You can check out the information related to the Bihar board 10th exam pattern for Sanskrit subject from the table given below:

Section Name

Total Marks

Applied Grammar and Translation

32

Unseen Passages

13

Composition

15

Textbook Passages

40

Total Marks

100

Also Read - Bihar Board Class 10 Previous Year Question Paper

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Types of Questions

Check out the table below to get an idea of the types of questions appearing in the Bihar Board 10th exam pattern. The table represents the total number of questions asked, to be attempted, marks allotted to each of the questions, and total marks. Students can prepare for questions according to the table. This will also help them to learn the amount of time required for each of the sections.

Type of Questions

Total No. of Questions Asked

Total No. of Questions to be Attempted

Maximum Marks per Question

Total Marks

Objective Type

100

50

1

50

Short Answer Type

30

15

2

30

Long Answer Type

8

4

5

20

Total

100

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Marking Scheme

As discussed above, the main subjects for Bihar Board Class 10th are English, Hindi, Science, Social Science, Mathematics, Language II, and an elective subject. The marks distribution for each subject has been provided below. Students can refer to the table given below for more information:

Subjects

Total Marks

Theory Marks

Practical/ Internal

Passing Marks
(Theory)

Passing Marks
(Practicals)

Overall Passing Marks

English

100

100

33

33

Science

100

80

20

28

12

40

Social Science

100

80

20

28

12

40

Mathematics

100

100

33

33

Hindi

100

100

33

33

Language II

100

100

33

33

Elective Subject

100

100

33

33

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Grading System

Bihar Board follows a 9-point grading system to assess the performance of Class 10th students. The grades are awarded to the students complementing the marks scored by them in the examination. Candidates securing less than 33 marks will be awarded a grade “F”. These students will be considered as failed and they will be required to appear for the compartmental exam. The table given below will help you to understand the Bihar Board 10th Grading System 2025.

RANGE OF MARKS

GRADE

GRADE VALUE

> 90% (540 to 600)

A1

Outstanding

80% - 90% (480 to 539)

A2

Excellent

70% - 80% (420 to 479)

B1

Very Good

60% - 70% (360 to 419)

B2

Good

50% - 60% (300 to 359)

C

Above Average

40% - 50% (240 to 299)

D

Average

33% - 40% (198 to 239)

E

Fair

<33% (000 to 197)

F

Un Satisfactory

Candidates securing less than 30 marks in the individual paper(s) but securing aggregate marks of more than 197.

F

Un Satisfactory (Need to appear again)

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Model Papers

Students must download the latest Bihar Board 10th Model Paper 2024 to get familiar with the paper structure. They can also check out the direct PDF links given below and refer to them when revising for the board exams:

Name of the Paper

Bihar Board 10th Model Paper PDF

Bhojpuri

Download PDF Here

Music Theory

Download PDF Here

Home Science

Download PDF Here

Social Science

Download PDF Here

English

Download PDF Here

Advanced Mathematics

Download PDF Here

Commerce Download PDF Here
Mathematics Download PDF Here

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Preparations Tips

There are certain tips and tricks that the students can accommodate in their daily lives to get the most out of their preparations. Check the list of tips and tricks from the pointers given below:

  • Make a study schedule: It is important to make a study schedule. Divide your time equally for all subjects and make sure you cover all topics before the exams.
  • Take breaks: Taking frequent breaks is important. It will help you stay fresh and focused during your study sessions.
  • Understand the latest curriculum and the pattern that will be followed by BSEB to structure the question paper.
  • Stay healthy: Taking care of your health is essential during exam time. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.
  • Seek help: If you are facing difficulty in understanding a topic, seek help from your teachers, friends, or family members.
  • Stay positive: A positive attitude can go a long way in achieving success. Stay positive and confident while preparing for your exams.

Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Reference Books

Below mentioned reference books are meticulously crafted to align with the Bihar Board Syllabus, covering all the essential topics, and empowering students to excel in their examinations.

Subject Books
Mathematics
  • RD Sharma Class 10 Mathematics
  • RS Aggarwal Class 10 Mathematics
  • Bihar Board Matric Mathematics: Class X by Ravi Bhagat.
Science
  • Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur Class 10 Science
  • S. Chand's Biology, Physics, and Chemistry for Class 10
  • Full Marks Class 10 Science
Social Science
  • Bihar Board Matric Social Science by Dr. P.K. Bhagat
  • Together with Social Science Class 10
  • Golden Social Science: Class X by Ravi Bhagat
Hindi
  • Saraswati Manak Hindi Vyakran Class 10
  • Hindi Sanchayan Part 2 for Class 10
  • Bihar Board Matric Hindi by Dr.B.K. Das
English
  • Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition
  • Together with English Communicative Class 10
  • Bihar Board Matric English by Dr. S.K. Sinha

Students can regularly visit the page to get the latest updates related to the Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2025. All the latest notifications will be shared here for students.

FAQs

Is there any change in the Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25?

There have been a lot of significant changes in the Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25. Competency-based questions will be included in the board exams to deepen the understanding of the students. These questions assess students' understanding, application, and problem-solving skills.

How to score 95% marks in Bihar Board 10th Exam 2025?

It is important to plan your studies at the beginning of the academic year to score 95% marks in the Bihar Board 10th Exam 2025. Try to focus on solving as many sample papers as required to gain a complete understanding of the exam pattern. 

What are the exam timings of the Bihar Board 10th Exam 2025?

Bihar Board 10th Exam 2025 will be conducted in two different shifts. The first shift will be conducted from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the second shift will be conducted from 1:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. according to the previous year's date sheet. The exam will be conducted in February.

What are the marks needed to get a first division in the Bihar Board 10th Exam 2025?

Students will have to score a total of 150 marks to pass the Bihar Board 10th Exam 2025. A total of 300 marks are required to score the first division while 225 marks are required to score the second division. 

What is the Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25?

As per the latest updates, Bihar Board 10th Exam Pattern 2024-25 consists of 50% MCQ-based questions and 50% subjective questions. The number of MCQs and subjective questions will be different as per the subjects. The subjects with practical exams will have 35 MCQs.

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