Patna: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially announced the schedule for Class 9 student registration for the Matriculation Examination 2027. Registration will take place from August 5 to August 19, 2025. In a notable move this year, students will also have the option to choose vocational courses as part of their curriculum from Class 9 itself.
Key Dates and Guidelines for Registration
According to the BSEB notification, schools must deposit the prescribed registration fee by August 16. Only those students whose fees have been deposited will be allowed to complete their online registration forms by August 19.
In case a student misses filling the form despite paying the fee, the final deadline for online registration remains August 19.
The Board has emphasized that registration details must be filled accurately, as the final Matric exam form will be based entirely on the data provided during this stage. Students are advised to cross-verify all information to avoid errors later.
Aadhaar and Age Criteria
- The Aadhaar number must be provided in Column-16 of the registration form.
- If a student does not have an Aadhaar number, this must be declared in Column-17.
- Minimum age requirement for registration is 14 years, i.e., only students born before March 1, 2013 are eligible. Applications for underage students will be automatically rejected.
Registration Fee Structure
- Regular students: ₹350
- Independent category students: ₹480
- Data entry charges by school: ₹30–₹50 (to cover form submission and issuing dummy registration card)
For any technical issues during online registration, students or institutions may contact the BSEB helpline at 9470247290 or 8146568498.
Students Can Now Opt for Vocational Courses
In a progressive step, the Bihar Board has allowed Class 9 students to opt for vocational subjects at the time of registration. This option is available to students appearing for the 2027 matriculation exam, marking a shift in how academic and skill-based learning will be integrated.
Vocational courses offered include:
- Security
- Retail
- Tourism
- Automobile
- Retail Management
- Electronics & Hardware
- Beauty & Wellness
- Telecom
- IT-IITS (Information Technology & IT-Enabled Services)
These courses will be considered as the eighth subject in addition to the core and optional subjects.
Assessment and Results for Vocational Subjects
- The Bihar Board will conduct a 70-mark theory exam for vocational subjects.
- A 30-mark practical exam will be conducted by the Sector Skill Council (SSC), Government of India.
- Practical exam scores will be sent to the Bihar Board via the Bihar Education Project Council, and final results will be compiled accordingly.
The Board also confirmed that students registered for vocational courses will receive separate admit cards and results reflecting their performance in both theory and practical components.
