๐ Complete Bihar Board Syllabus (BSEB): Class 5 to 12 โ Chapter-Wise Marks & Exam Pattern 2025-26
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) follows NCERT-based curriculum for classes 5 to 12, ensuring uniform education across the state. This comprehensive guide provides subject-wise chapter breakdown, marks distribution, internal assessment weightage, and exam pattern for every class โ from primary to senior secondary. Whether you're preparing for board exams (Class 10 & 12) or building foundation in middle school, this page is your one-stop reference for BSEB syllabus 2025-26.
๐ซ Bihar Board Class 5 Syllabus (Primary Stage)
Class 5 is the final year of primary education under BSEB. Emphasis is placed on core subjects: Mathematics, Environmental Studies (EVS), Hindi, English. Internal assessment and term exams carry 100 marks per subject. NCERT-based textbooks (SCERT pattern) are followed across all BSEB schools.
๐ Mathematics โ Chapter-wise Topics
| Chapter No. | Chapter Name | Marks Weightage (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fish Tale | 8-10 marks |
| 2 | Shapes and Angles | 6-8 marks |
| 3 | How Many Squares? | 8 marks |
| 4 | Parts and Wholes | 10 marks |
| 5 | Does It Look the Same? | 6 marks |
| 6 | Be My Multiple, I'll be Your Factor | 8 marks |
| 7 | Can You See the Pattern? | 6 marks |
| 8 | Mapping Your Way | 6 marks |
| 9 | Boxes and Sketches | 6 marks |
| 10 | Tenths and Hundredths | 8 marks |
| 11 | Area and its Boundary | 10 marks |
| 12 | Smart Charts | 8 marks |
| 13 | Ways to Multiply and Divide | 10 marks |
| 14 | How Big? How Heavy? | 6 marks |
๐ EVS (Environmental Studies) โ Key Themes
| Theme | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Friends | Relationships, Work & Play, Animals | 20 |
| Food & Nutrition | From Seeds to Plate, Digestion | 15 |
| Water & Shelter | Water Sources, Every House, Types of Houses | 15 |
| Travel & Communication | Means of Transport, Modes of Communication | 10 |
| Natural Resources & Environment | Air, Water, Waste Management, Plants | 20 |
| Internal Assessment | Project, Activity, Oral | 20 |
๐ Bihar Board Class 6 Syllabus (NCERT Based)
Class 6 marks the transition to middle school with six core subjects: Maths, Science, Social Science, Hindi, English, Sanskrit. Syllabus strictly follows NCERT textbooks prescribed by BSEB.
๐ Mathematics (14 Chapters)
| Chapter | Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowing Our Numbers | 8 marks |
| 2 | Whole Numbers | 6 marks |
| 3 | Playing with Numbers | 10 marks |
| 4 | Basic Geometrical Ideas | 6 marks |
| 5 | Understanding Elementary Shapes | 8 marks |
| 6 | Integers | 8 marks |
| 7 | Fractions | 10 marks |
| 8 | Decimals | 8 marks |
| 9 | Data Handling | 6 marks |
| 10 | Mensuration | 10 marks |
| 11 | Algebra | 10 marks |
| 12 | Ratio and Proportion | 8 marks |
| 13 | Symmetry | 5 marks |
| 14 | Practical Geometry | 5 marks |
๐ฌ Science โ 16 Chapters (Physics, Chem, Bio)
Topics: Food, Components of Food, Fibre to Fabric, Sorting Materials, Separation of Substances, Changes Around Us, Getting to Know Plants, Body Movements, Living Organisms, Motion & Distances, Light & Shadows, Electricity & Circuits, Magnets, Water, Air, Garbage Disposal. Theory: 80 marks + Practical/Project 20 marks.
๐ Social Science โ History, Geography, Civics
History: From Hunting-Gathering to Kingdoms, Ashoka, New Empires. Geography: Earth in Solar System, Latitudes, Maps, India Climate. Civics: Understanding Diversity, Government, Panchayati Raj, Rural/Urban Livelihoods. Total theory 80 marks + 20 marks internal.
๐ Bihar Board Class 7 Syllabus โ Subject-wise Breakdown
NCERT curriculum designed to strengthen analytical skills. Subjects: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Sanskrit.
๐งฎ Mathematics (15 Chapters)
| Ch No. | Chapter Name | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integers | 8 |
| 2 | Fractions & Decimals | 10 |
| 3 | Data Handling | 8 |
| 4 | Simple Equations | 8 |
| 5 | Lines and Angles | 6 |
| 6 | The Triangle & Its Properties | 10 |
| 7 | Congruence of Triangles | 6 |
| 8 | Comparing Quantities | 10 |
| 9 | Rational Numbers | 8 |
| 10 | Practical Geometry | 6 |
| 11 | Perimeter and Area | 10 |
| 12 | Algebraic Expressions | 8 |
| 13 | Exponents and Powers | 6 |
| 14 | Symmetry | 4 |
| 15 | Visualising Solid Shapes | 4 |
โ๏ธ Science (18 Chapters)
Nutrition in Plants & Animals, Heat, Acids/Bases, Physical & Chemical Changes, Weather, Soil, Respiration, Reproduction in Plants, Motion & Time, Electric Current, Light, Water, Forests, Wastewater Story. Exam: 70 theory + 30 practical/internal.
๐ Social Science History
Tracing Changes, New Kings, Delhi Sultans, Mughal Empire, Tribes, Devotional Paths, Regional Cultures, 18th Century Formations.
๐ฏ Bihar Board Class 8 Syllabus โ NCERT Pattern (2025-26)
Class 8 is the base for secondary level. Maths, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi, Sanskrit as per NCERT. Marks: 100 per subject (70 theory + 30 internal/practical).
๐ Mathematics Key Units
Rational Numbers, Linear Equations in One Variable, Understanding Quadrilaterals, Data Handling, Square & Square Roots, Cubes & Cube Roots, Comparing Quantities, Algebraic Expressions, Mensuration, Exponents & Powers, Direct & Inverse Proportions, Factorization, Introduction to Graphs.
๐งช Science โ Physics/Chem/Biology
Crop Production, Microorganisms, Synthetic Fibres, Metals & Non-Metals, Coal & Petroleum, Combustion & Flame, Conservation of Plants & Animals, Cell Structure, Reproduction, Force & Pressure, Friction, Sound, Chemical Effects of Current, Light, Stars & Solar System, Pollution of Air & Water. Theory 80 + practical 20.
๐ Bihar Board Class 9 Syllabus (Foundation for Board Exams)
Class 9 is crucial for building concepts for Class 10 board exams. Subjects: Maths, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi, Sanskrit. NCERT syllabus with 80 marks theory + 20 marks internal assessment.
๐ Mathematics โ Unit Wise Weightage
| Unit | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Number Systems | Real Numbers, Exponents | 10 |
| Algebra | Polynomials, Linear Equations in 2 variables | 25 |
| Coordinate Geometry | Cartesian Plane, Plotting | 5 |
| Geometry | Lines & Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Constructions | 30 |
| Mensuration | Surface Areas & Volumes | 10 |
| Statistics & Probability | Data, Probability | 10 |
๐ฌ Science (Physics, Chem, Bio)
Matter, Atoms, Cell, Tissues, Motion, Force, Gravitation, Work & Energy, Sound, Improvement in Food Resources. Theory 80 marks (40 MCQs + 40 SA/LA) + Practical 20 marks.
๐ Social Science โ History, Geo, Civics, Economics
French Revolution, Socialism, Nazism, Forest Society, Pastoralists; Physical Features of India, Drainage, Climate; Electoral Politics, Working of Institutions; Poverty, Food Security. Total 80 marks.
๐ Bihar Board Class 10 (Matric) Syllabus 2025-26 โ Chapter-wise Marks Distribution
Board examination pattern: 100 marks per subject (80 theory + 20 internal/practical). Science, Maths, Social Science, English, Hindi/Urdu, Sanskrit are compulsory.
๐ Social Science โ Unit Wise Marks
| Section | Chapter-wise Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| History | Nationalism in Europe, Nationalist Movement in Indo-China, Nationalism in India, Economy, Urbanization, Trade & Globalization | 20 |
| Geography | Resources & Development, Forest & Water Resources, Agriculture, Minerals, Manufacturing, Lifelines of Economy | 20 |
| Political Science | Power Sharing, Federalism, Democracy, Challenges to Democracy | 17 |
| Economics | Development, Sectors of Economy, Money & Credit, Globalization, Consumer Rights | 17 |
| Disaster Management | Natural Disasters, Flood, Earthquake, Tsunami, Coexistence | 6 |
๐น Social Science Question Pattern: Section A โ 40 MCQs (40 marks), Section B โ 12 short answer (24 marks), 4 long answer (16 marks).
๐ Mathematics โ Weightage (7 Units)
Real Numbers (6), Polynomials (6), Pair of Linear Equations (8), Quadratic Equations (8), Arithmetic Progressions (8), Triangles (10), Coordinate Geometry (8), Trigonometry (12), Circles (6), Constructions (4), Areas Related to Circles (8), Surface Areas & Volumes (8), Statistics (6), Probability (5).
๐ฌ Science โ Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Chemical Reactions, Acids/Bases, Metals/Non-Metals, Carbon Compounds, Periodic Classification; Life Processes, Control & Coordination, Reproduction, Heredity; Light, Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Sources of Energy. Theory: 80 marks, Practical: 20 marks.
๐งช Bihar Board Class 11 Syllabus (Science & Arts)
Senior secondary curriculum as per BSEB. Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics) theory 70 marks + practical 30 marks. Arts subjects (History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology) are mostly 100 marks theory.
โ๏ธ Physics โ Unit Wise Marks (70 Theory)
| Unit | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physical World & Measurement | Units, Dimensions | 3 |
| Kinematics | Motion in Straight Line, Plane | 10 |
| Laws of Motion | Newton's Laws, Friction | 10 |
| Work, Energy & Power | Work-Energy Theorem | 6 |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | Elasticity, Fluids | 8 |
| Oscillations & Waves | SHM, Sound Waves | 10 |
| Practical | 30 | |
๐งช Chemistry โ Organic, Inorganic, Physical
Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom (5 marks), Classification of Elements (4), Chemical Bonding (5), States of Matter (4), Thermodynamics (8), Equilibrium (8), Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, s-block, p-block, Organic Chemistry Basics, Hydrocarbons. Theory 70 + Practical 30.
๐ Arts Stream (History, Pol Science, Geography)
History: From Early Societies to Empires. Political Science: Constitution, Rights, Legislature. Geography: Earth's Interior, Landforms, Climate, Oceans. Each subject 100 marks.
๐ Bihar Board Class 12 Syllabus 2025-26 โ Stream-wise Marks & Chapters
Board exams for Intermediate. Total marks per subject vary (Science: 70 theory+30 practical, Commerce/Arts: 80-100 theory). Based on NCERT/BSEB curriculum.
๐ Mathematics (Science/Commerce) โ Unit Wise
| Unit | Marks Weightage |
|---|---|
| Relations and Functions | 10 |
| Algebra (Matrices, Determinants) | 13 |
| Calculus | 44 (Limits, Derivatives, Integration, DE) |
| Vectors & 3D Geometry | 13 |
| Probability | 10 |
| Linear Programming | 6 |
โก Physics (10 Units)
Electrostatics (8), Current Electricity (8), Magnetic Effects (8), EMI & AC (8), EM Waves (3), Optics (10), Dual Nature (4), Atoms & Nuclei (6), Electronic Devices (5), Communication Systems (5). Total theory 70, practical 30.
๐งฌ Biology (Botany+Zoology)
Reproduction, Genetics & Evolution, Biology & Human Welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology. Theory 70 + practical 30.
๐ Geography, Economics, Business Studies
Geography: Human Geography, Resources, Transport, Communication (70 theory +30 practical). Economics: Micro & Macro (90 theory +10 internal). Accountancy: Partnership, Company Accounts (100 marks theory).
๐ Recommended Reading Material & Exam Resources
To score high in Bihar Board exams, refer to the official NCERT/BTBC textbooks, BSEB model papers, and previous year question papers. Regular revision and chapter-wise mock tests help boost confidence. Below are essential resources curated for BSEB students:
- โ NCERT Textbooks โ Mathematics, Science, Social Science (Class 6-12)
- โ BSEB Model Papers 2025-26 โ Available on biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in
- โ Chapter-wise Objective Questions โ For MCQs in board exams (Class 10 & 12)
- โ Previous 10 Years' Question Bank โ Practice from official BSEB solved papers
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