The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), established in 1952, is responsible for conducting matriculation (10 th ) and senior secondary (intermediate +2) examinations for the students in the state. The Bihar Board 12 th Examinations are conducted annually in February and comprise three streams: arts (humanities), science, and commerce, along with vocational Intermediate +2 is one of the most important examinations in the state, as it is the primary criterion for admission to higher education institutions. It is also used for recruitment for various government and private jobs. Therefore, the performance of students in the examination has a significant impact on their prospects. The examination consists of
multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and long-answer questions. In 2007, the government took a policy decision to phase out intermediate education from colleges to confirm the 1986 National Education Policy 10+2+3 and introduced the CBSE format in plus two from the 2007-2009 batch.
Recently, Bihar dusted off the 2007 policy of no more intermediate +2 in college. It will now be imparted only in higher secondary schools from the new session starting April 1, 2024. The transition from the conventional 10+2 model to the ever-growing 5+3+3+4 structure, according to Nep 2020, promotes skill-based education, stirring critical thinking and problem solving. The emphasis on local languages and cultures provides a global perspective. Admissions are made on the basis of merit.