Bihar Board 12th English Deleted Syllabus 2026: Check Chapter Wise Deleted Syllabus

Roumik Roy

Updated on - Jun 13, 2025

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will soon release the BSEB 12th English Deleted Syllabus 2026. The official deleted syllabus for BSEB Class 12 Exam English has not been announced so far. Students should keep an eye on the official BSEB website regularly. The board is likely to delete redundant or less significant topics in order to decrease the overall study burden and streamline the syllabus. Corresponding Bihar Board 12th Deleted Syllabus 2026 has previously been made in other core subjects under the streams of Science, Commerce, and Arts.

Students should familiarize themselves with the format of the Bihar Board 12th English examinations until the updated Bihar board 12th syllabus is published. The English exam paper consists of two parts: 50 marks for objective-type questions (60% Grammar and 40% Book-based) and 50 marks for subjective questions such as essays, prose, and poetry. Students may refer to the below article for details on the Bihar Board 12th English Deleted Syllabus 2026.

Bihar Board 12th English Deleted Syllabus 2026

The Bihar Board 12th Deleted Syllabus 2026 for English will be released on the official website, biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. 

Stream Subject Deleted Content (2025–26)
Arts (All) English None specified / No removals
Science / Commerce English (compulsory) None specified / No removals
 

Also Read: Bihar Board 12th Exam Pattern 

Bihar Board 12th English Syllabus 2026 PDF

The Bihar Board's English 12th grade curriculum for 2026 includes objective-style, short-, long-, and very-long-answer questions. The Bihar Board's English syllabus for class 12 is listed in the table below. 

Particulars

PDF Link

BSEB Class 12 English Syllabus 2026

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Also Read: Bihar Board 12th Syllabus 

Bihar Board 12th English Question Paper Pattern 2026

To prepare for the Bihar Board English exam in the right way, a student must know the exact exam pattern. The Class 12 English exam is designed to assess students' ability in core language skills, resulting in a well-rounded evaluation of their abilities. There are three primary sections to the theory paper, which has a total marks of 80. Students' conceptual knowledge, analytical abilities, vocabulary, inference and interpretation skills, and summarizing skills are all assessed in the 20-mark Reading Comprehension section. The 16-mark Creative Writing Skills section evaluates the use of grammar rules, reasoning, tone and structure coherence. Hence, the total paper will be of 100 marks. Students can check out the table below regarding the Bihar Board 12th English Question Paper Pattern 2026.

Exam Category/ Section

Assessment Type

Marks

Reading Comprehension

- Conceptual Understanding

- Decoding, Analyzing, Inferring, Interpreting

- Appreciating Literary Conventions and Vocabulary

- Summarizing

20

Creative Writing Skills

- Conceptual Understanding

- Application of Rules

- Analysis, Reasoning

- Appropriacy of Style and Tone

- Suitable Structure & Fluidity

16

Literature Textbooks and Supplementary Reading Text

- Recalling, Reasoning

- Appreciating Literary Convention

- Inference, Analysis, Creativity with Fluency

44

Total (Theory Paper)

 

80

Assessment of Listening and Speaking Skills

 

20

Grand Total

 

100

Also Read: Bihar Board 12th Previous Year Question Papers 

Bihar Board 12th English Topics Weightage 2026

Students should focus on high-weightage topics such as grammar to gain a good score in the Bihar Board 12th English Exam. Students can check out the Bihar Board 12th English Topics Weightage 2026 below:

Particulars

Topics

Marks

Objective

Grammar (60 Questions)

Book-based (40 Questions)

[Any 50 out of 100]

50

Subjective

Essay (1 question × 8 marks)

8

 

Prose Questions (4 × 1 mark)

4

 

Poetry Questions (4 × 1 mark)

4

 

Letter/Application Writing (1 × 5 marks)

5

 

Short Questions (5 × 2 marks)

10

 

Summary/Translation/Story of English/Match the Following (5 × 3 marks)

15

 

Unseen Passage (4 × 1 mark)

4

Total

 

100

 

Also Read: Bihar Board 12th Sample Papers 

Benefits of Bihar Board 12th English  Deleted Syllabus

Given below are some of the benefits of the Bihar Board 12th English Deleted Syllabus

  • Reduces topics that are repetitive and irrelevant, making the syllabus easier to handle.
  • Helps students focus on important sections such as grammar, prose, poetry, and essays.
  • Allows for more revision and practice, which improves exam readiness.
  • Increases student confidence by reducing the amount of content to study.
  • Removes overlapping content, making the syllabus clearer and more organized.
  • Encourages in-depth understanding of key concepts rather than rote learning.
  • Reduces academic stress and promotes better mental health.
  • Improves the chances of completing the syllabus on time.
  • Focuses on quality learning, including writing and comprehension skills.
  • Allows students to create more effective and focused study plans.

Also Read: Bihar Board 12th Preparation Tips 

Bihar Board 12th English Syllabus Books 2026 

Students are recommended to follow the Bihar Board 12th English syllabus as their main study guide for the Bihar Board Class 12 English Exam 2025. They should consult the recommended BSEB books to enhance their comprehension and boost their performance. These publications are intended to simplify difficult subjects into easily understood material and are written in straightforward, student-friendly language.In addition to following the curriculum, these books support the development of a solid foundation in writing, grammar, and understanding. The Bihar Board has suggested the following important English-language books:

Book Title

Author/Editor

Rainbow Part 2

Mukesh Kumar

Rainbow: Story of English

Not listed

It is recommended that students read them carefully, complete the practice inquiries and be ready according to the format of the test.

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