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Bihar Board 12th English Syllabus

Bihar Board 12th English Syllabus 2025-26: Hello friends! The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna has shared the English syllabus and exam pattern for all Class 12th students who will appear in the 2026 board exam.

In this article, you will learn everything about the Bihar Board 12th English Syllabu. and exam pattern in easy words. Please read this article from start to end to get complete information.

Bihar Board 12th English Syllabus 2025-26 – Overview

Post CategorySyllabus
Board NameBihar School Examination Board, Patna
Article NameBihar Board 12th English Syllabu. 2025-26 [PDF Download], Exam Pattern & More
Class NameClass 12th
Subject NameEnglish
Total Marks100 Marks
Exam TypeAnnual Examination 2026
Official Websitehttp://biharboardonline.com

Bihar Board 12th English Syllabus 2025-26 – Full Details

The Bihar Board 12th English Syllabu. is divided into two parts:

  • The first part includes the BTC 12th English books.
  • The second part covers English grammar topics.

Both parts will be combined in the final exam. The total marks for the English subject are 100.

Important Note: The exam pattern has not changed since 2021. You will be given double the number of questions in the paper. But you only need to answer 50% of them.

Let’s now look at the full syllabus below.

Bihar Board 12th English Book Syllabus 2025-26

Students need to study two books given by BTC:

  1. Rainbow Part II
  2. Story of English

The Rainbow book has:

  • 11 chapters in the Prose Section
  • 10 chapters in the Poetry Section

The Story of English book has 6 chapters.

Prose Section Chapters

  • Indian Civilization and Culture
  • Bharat is My Home
  • A Pinch of Snuff
  • I Have a Dream
  • Ideas That Have Helped Mankind
  • The Artist
  • A Child is Born
  • How Free is the Press
  • The Earth
  • India Through a Traveller’s Eyes
  • A Marriage Proposal

Poetry Section Chapters

  • Sweetest Love, I Do Not Goe
  • Song of Myself
  • Now the Leaves Are Falling Fast
  • Ode to Autumn
  • An Epitaph
  • The Soldier
  • Macavity: The Mystery Cat
  • Fire-Hymn
  • Snake
  • My Grandmother’s House

Story of English Book Chapters:

  1. Old English
  2. Middle English
  3. Modern English
  4. English as a World Language
  5. English of English Drama
  6. Story of the Novel in English

Bihar Board 12th English Grammar Syllabus 2025-26

  • Articles
  • Modals
  • Narration
  • Phrase
  • Preposition
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Synthesis
  • Tense
  • Voice
  • Antonyms
  • One Word Substitution
  • Choose the Correct Sentence
  • Correct Spelling
  • Writing Section
  • Essay Writing
  • Letter Writing
  • Precis Writing

Bihar Board Class 12th English Exam Pattern 2026

The English exam is divided into two parts:

  1. Section A – Objective Questions (MCQs)
  2. Section B – Subjective Questions (Written answers)

Exam Pattern Table

Type of QuestionsTopicsMarks
Objective– Grammar: 60 MCQs (1 mark each)- Book: 40 MCQs (1 mark each)Answer any 50 out of 100 questions50 Marks
Subjective– Essay (8 Marks)- Prose Explanation (4 Marks)- Poetry Explanation (4 Marks)- Letter/Application (5 Marks)- Short Questions (5×2=10 Marks)- Summary/Translation/Match the Following (5×3=15 Marks)- Unseen Passage (4 Marks)50 Marks

Conclusion

So friends, in this article you learned all about the Bihar Board 12th English Syllabu. and exam pattern for 2025-26. If you study by following this syllabus, you can do well in the exam.

FAQ,s – Bihar Board 12th English Syllabus 

What is the Bihar Board 12th English Syllabu 2025-26?

The Bihar Board 12th English Syllabu. 2025-26 includes chapters from two books – Rainbow Part II and Story of English, along with grammar and writing topics.

How many total marks are there in the English exam?

The English exam is of 100 marks – 50 marks for objective questions and 50 marks for written answers.

How many books are there in the syllabus?

There are two books:
Rainbow Part II (Prose & Poetry)
Story of English

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