Bihar School Examination Board has prescribed the Bihar Board Syllabus for Class 10th/12th. Here on this page, we have provided the BSEB Exam Syllabus Subject Wise PDF which candidates can download for free from here.
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Bihar Board Syllabus
Bihar Board 10th Syllabus
The syllabus of 10th class is purely based on the following subjects as shown below..!!!
- English (General)
- Science
- Social Science
- Mathematics
- Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Maithili
- Sanskrit (Second Language), Bhojpuri, Arabik, Farsi
BSEB Matric Syllabus of English
BSEB Matric Syllabus of English
| Name of the Unit | Topics |
| English Prose | Two questions need to be attempted among three short answers type questions (4 marks)One explanation among three different passages (4 marks)Comprehension questions need to be attempted among two passages (4 marks)Use of words (2 marks)One needs to be attempted among two long answer type questions (6 marks) |
| Grammar | Combining of sentencesCorrection of sentencesCorrection of sentences (2 marks)Direct and indirect narration (2 marks) |
| Vocabulary | Antonyms of two wordsSynonyms of two wordsSubstitution of word ( two groups)Homophones |
| Translation | Translate from English to HindiTranslate from Hindi to English |
| Composition | One essay for 250 words among 4-5 different topicsApplication Writing or Letter Writing |
Bihar Board 10th exam syllabus of Social Science
| Name of the Unit | Topics |
| History | 1) The Rise of Nationalism in Europe 2) The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China 3) Nationalism in India 4) The Making of a Global World5) The Age of Industrialisation 6) Work, Life and Leisure: Cities in the Contemporary World 7) Print Culture and the Modern World 8) Novels, Society and History |
| Civics | 1) Power Sharing 2) Federalism 3) Democracy and Diversity 4) Gender, Religion and Caste5) Popular Struggles and Movements 6) Political Parties 7) Outcomes of Democracy 8) Challenges to Democracy |
| Geography | 1) Resources and Development 2) Forest and Wildlife Resources 3) Water Resources 4) Agriculture 5) Minerals and Energy Resources 6) Manufacturing Industries 7) Lifelines of National Economy |
| Economics | 1) Development 2) Sectors of the Indian Economy 3) Money and Credit 4) Globalisation and the Indian Economy 5) Consumer Rights |
Mathematics
| Name of the Unit | Topics |
| Real Numbers | Euclid’s Division Lemma and Algorithm, Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, Rational and Irrational Numbers |
| Polynomials | Geometric Meaning of The Zeroes, Zeroes and Coefficients, Division Algorithm For Polynomials |
| Pair of Linear Equations in 2 Variables | Graphical Solution to Linear Equations , Substitution Method, Elimination Method, Cross Multiplication Method, Equations Reducible to Linear Form |
| Quadratic Equations | Introduction to Quadratic Equations, Method of Completing The Square, Nature of Roots, Equations Reducible to Quadratic Form |
| Arithmetic Progression | Introduction to Arithmetic Progression, nth Term of an A.P. , Sum of n Terms of an A.P. , Word Problems of A.P. |
| Triangles | Basic Proportionality Theorem, Topic 2 – Converse of BPT, Criteria For Similar Triangles, Problems on Similar Triangles, Areas of Similar Triangles, Pythagoras Theorem Topic 7 – Problems on Pythagoras Theorem |
| Coordinate Geometry | Distance Formula, Section Formula, Area of Triangles |
| Introduction to Trigonometry | Trigonometrical Ratios, Trigonometric Tables, Trigonometric Ratios of Complementary Angles , Introduction to Trigonometric Identities, Applications of Trigonometric Identities |
| Some Applications of Trigonometry | Introduction to Heights and Distances ,Applications of Heights and Distances |
| Circles | Tangents to A Circle, Properties of Tangents |
| Constructions | Constructions of Similar Triangles ,Construction of Tangents |
| Areas Related to Circles | Area and Circumference of a Circle, Areas of Sectors and Segments, Areas of Combination of Figures |
| Surface Areas and Volumes | Surface Area: Combination of Solids, Volume: Combination of Solids, Conversion of Solids, Frustum of A Cone |
| Statistics | Arithmetic Mean of Grouped Data, Mode of Grouped Data, Median of Grouped Data, Relation Between Central Tendencies, Cumulative Frequency Curve |
| Probability | Classical Approach to Probability, Applications of Probability |
Bihar Board Matric Syllabus of Physics
| Unit I | Electrostatics |
| Unit I | Electrostatics |
| Unit II | Current Electricity |
| Unit III | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Unit IV | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
| Unit V | Electromagnetic Waves |
| Unit VI | Optics |
| Unit VII | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
| Unit VIII | Atoms and Nuclei |
| Unit IX | Electronic Devices |
| Unit X | Communication Systems |
Chemistry
| Unit I | Topics |
| Chemical Kinetics: | Rate of reaction, Collision Theory, Activation energy,Rate constant, Factors affecting rate constant, Temperature coefficientMolecurity of reaction, order of reaction, Types of Order of Reaction-Zero, First, Pseudo-monomolecular reaction, Reaction constant for first order reaction, Half life for first order reaction, Related Numerical. |
| lonic Equilibrium: | Electrolytes (Strong and weak), Arrhenius theory of electrolytic dissociation, Ostwald’s dilution lawIonic Product of Water, Theory of Acids and bases(Arrhenius theory, Lewis concept, Bronsted and Lawry concept), Salts and their types, PH Value, Common Ion Effect, Solubility product, Applications of Common ion effect and solubility product, Salt hydrolysis, Buffer Solution (Acidic and Basic Buffer,), working of buffer solution Indicators- definition,characteristics PH-Range, working of Phenolphthalein and methyl Orange-Ostwald’s theory and Quinoid Theory. |
| Chemical Equilibrium | Reversible reaction, Active mass, Chemical equilibrium, Law of mass action, Application of law of mass action on different equilibria,Equilibrium Constant and its characteristics, Relation between Kp and Kc, Factors affecting equilibrium constant, Le-Chetelier’s principle. |
| Dilute Solution | CONCENTRATION OF SOLUTION- g/l, %, Molarity, Molality, Normality and molar fraction, COLLIGATIVE PROPERTIES- Osmotic Pressure- semipermeable membrane, Osmosis, exo-osmosis, endosmosis, Osmotic pressure, Berkeley-Hartley method, Lowering of Vapour Pressure, Elevation of Boiling Point, Depression of Freezing point,Vont Hoff’s Factor. Catalysis Definition,Characteristics, Types- positive, negative, auto and induces catalysis ,Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, Catalytic promoter and catalytic poison, Theory of Catalysis- Intermediate compound theory and Adsorption theory. |
| Distribution Law | Definition, Limitations, Nernst’s equation |
| Thermodynamics and Thermo chemistry | System(open, closed and isolated), Boundary, surroundins, Thermodynamic Processes(Isothermal, Adiabatic, Isochoric, Isobaric, Cyclic), Internal Energy, Enthalpy,First Law of thermodynamics, Applications of First law of dynamics, Heat of Reaction,Heat of Formation, Heat of combustion, Heat of Neutralization, Hess’s law of constant heat summation and it’s applications. |
| Colloidal State | Types of solution- True solution, Colloidal solution, suspension, Definition of Colloidal solution, characteristics of Colloidal solution, Types of Colloidal solution – Lyophilic and Lyophobic, Preparation of Colloidal solutions- dispersion methods(Colloidal mill, Bredig arc, Peptization), Condensation method, chemical methods(double decomposition, Hydrolysis, Oxidation, Reduction), Purification of Colloidal solution(simple and electro-Dialysis, Ultrafiltration), Properties of colloidal solution-Nature, Diffusibility, Effect of gravity,Surface tension, Visibility, Optical Properties(Tyndall effect), Kinetic Property(Brownian movement), Electrophoresis, Coagulation, Flocculation value, Protection and protective colloids, Gold Number, Application of Colloidal solution. |
| Organic Chemistry | Purification of Organic Compounds, Estimation of Organic compounds, Classification and nomenclature of Organic Compounds, Isomerism, Mechanism of Organic reactions,Alkanes, Petroleum, Halogen Derivatives of Alkanes, Alcohols, Ether, Aldehydes and Ketones,Carboxylic Acid, Derivatives of Monocarboxylic acid, Urea, Alkyl Amine, Carbohydrates and Food. |
| Aromatic Chemistry | Lab / Industrial Methods of Preparation and physical and chemical properties of Followings- Benzene, Toluene Chlorobenzene Phenol , Benzaldehyde, Benzoic Acid, Nitrobenzene, Aniline |
Bihar Board 12th Syllabus
The description of 12th standard syllabus is shown as below in tabular format, please have a look and scroll down this page:
| Subjects Name | Description |
| Literature / Language | — |
| Arts | CompulsoryHindiEnglishOptionalHistoryPolitical ScienceGeographyEconomicsSociologyPsychologyPhilosophyHome ScienceMathematics |
| Science | CompulsoryHindiEnglishOptionalMathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyComputer ScienceMultimedia & Web Technology |
| Commerce | CompulsoryHindiEnglishOptionalBusiness StudiesAccountancyEntrepreneurshipEconomics |
| Computer Science | — |
Bihar Board 12th Class Syllabus Of Mathematics
- UNIT-I : RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
- UNIT-II : ALGEBRA
- UNIT-III : CALCULUS
- UNIT-IV : VECTORS AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRY
- UNIT-V : LINEAR INEQUATIONS AND LINEAR PROGRAMMING
- UNIT-VI : PROBABILITY
Bihar Board Class 12 Syllabus Of Physics
- Unit-I : Electrostatics
- Unit-II : Current Electricity
- Unit-III : Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Unit-IV : Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
- Unit-V : Electromagnetic Waves
- Unit-VI : Optics
- Unit-VII : Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Unit-VII : Atoms and Nuclei
- Unit-IX : Electronic Devices
- Unit-X : Communication Systems
Chemistry
- UNIT-I : Solid State
- UNIT-II : Solutions
- UNIT-III : Electrochemistry
- UNIT-IV : Chemical Kinetics
- UNIT-V : Surface Chemistry
- UNIT-VI: General principles and process of
- UNIT-VII : Group I & II elements
- UNIT-VIII : P-block elements
- UNIT-IX : d– and f– block elements
- UNIT-X : Co-ordination Compounds
- UNIT-XI : Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- UNIT-XII : Alcohals, Phenols and Ethers
- UNIT-XIII : Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- UNIT-XIV : Organic compounds containing Nitrogen
- UNIT-XV : Biomolecules
- UNIT-XVI : Polymers
- UNIT-XVII : Chemistry in everyday life
Biology
- UNIT-I : REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
- UNIT-II : GENETICS AND ORGANIC EVOLUTION
- UNIT-III : BIOTECHNOLOGYAND ITS APPLICATIONS
- UNIT-IV : APPLIED BIOLOGY AND HUMAN WELFARE
- UNIT-V : MAN AND ENVIRONMENT
Bihar Board Exam Pattern for class 10th and 12th
- In Bihar Board Exam, 50% of the question will be objective type of 1 mark each.
- In the subjects having practical, there will be 35% objective questions along with written paper of 70 marks.
- The exam of regional languages will also have 50% objective type questions
- In Bihar Board examination, vocational subjects will be of 100 marks and it will also have 50 objective type questions
How to Download Bihar Board Syllabus:
Students may use some straightforward and simple steps to download Bihar Board 10th / 12th Exam Syllabus:
- Candidates will have to visit the Official website of Bihar School Examination Board.
- Official website is www.biharboard.bih.nic.in.
- Now from home page, hit on the “Syllabus” tab that is visible at below section of this page.
- After that press the “Secondary (IX-X) and Senior Secondary (+2)” link as per your choice.
- And finally youre Bihar Board 10 / 12 Exam Syllabus will be displayed in front of your computer screen.
- Save it and get printout of it and keep it secure for preparation purpose.