Bihar Board Dummy Admit Card 2026 – What It Is, How to Download, Correct Mistakes & What Happens Next

Every year, lakhs of students appearing for Bihar Board Class 10 (Matric) and Class 12 (Intermediate) examinations receive something called a Dummy Admit Card — and every year, a significant number of students either ignore it, misunderstand its purpose, or miss the correction window entirely.

That last mistake has real consequences. An error left uncorrected on the dummy admit card gets carried forward to the final admit card, and from there into your marksheet and certificate. A wrong name spelling, an incorrect date of birth, or a wrong photograph on your board certificate can create documentation problems that follow you for years — affecting college admission, job applications, and government exams.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) releases the dummy admit card specifically to give students one chance to check and correct their details before they become permanent. Understanding this process — and acting on it — is one of the most important things a Class 10 or Class 12 student in Bihar can do.

This guide covers everything: what the dummy admit card is, how it is different from the final admit card, how to download it, which details can and cannot be corrected, the step-by-step correction process, the helpdesk contacts, and what happens after the correction window closes.

What Is the Bihar Board Dummy Admit Card?

The dummy admit card is a provisional hall ticket — a draft version of your actual admit card — issued by BSEB weeks or months before the board examination.

It contains all the details that will appear on your final admit card: your name, parents’ names, date of birth, photograph, signature, registration number, subjects, centre, and category.

The key difference between dummy and final admit card:

The dummy admit card is your one and only chance to fix errors before they become permanent. Once the correction window closes and the final admit card is issued, no changes are permitted — not even by BSEB directly.

BSEB Dummy Admit Card 2026 – Timeline

BSEB releases dummy admit cards in two rounds before each year’s board examination.

For Class 10 (Matric) and Class 12 (Intermediate) – Annual Examination 2026

What is the difference between Dummy Registration Card and Dummy Admit Card?

• Dummy Registration Card: Released months earlier (July–August), contains basic registration details — name, DOB, parents’ names, subjects chosen. This is the first draft before exam preparation is finalised.

• Dummy Admit Card: Released closer to the exam (November–December), contains the full admit card layout including roll number, exam centre, and photograph. This is the more important document to verify.

Both have separate correction windows. Missing either means you carry forward errors.

Official Websites for BSEB Dummy Admit Card

BSEB operates separate portals for Class 10 and Class 12. Use the correct one.

How to Download Bihar Board Dummy Admit Card 2026

Method 1: School Principal Downloads for All Students

The primary distribution method for BSEB dummy admit cards is through the school.

The process from the school’s side:

1. School head logs in on the BSEB portal using school login credentials.

2. Downloads the dummy admit cards for all enrolled students of Class 10 or Class 12.

3. Prints and distributes one copy to each student.

4. Students verify details and report errors back to the school within the deadline.

If your school has not distributed the dummy admit card, follow up with your school principal immediately — do not wait.​

Method 2: Individual Student Download

Students can also download their own dummy admit card directly if they have their credentials:

For Class 12 (Intermediate):

1. Visit intermediate.biharboardonline.com.​

2. Click on the “Dummy Admit Card” link on the homepage.

3. Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY format).

4. Your dummy admit card will open on screen.

5. Click “Download” or use Ctrl+P to print.

For Class 10 (Matric):

1. Visit secondary.biharboardonline.com or exam.biharboardonline.org.

2. Click on the “Dummy Admit Card” option.

3. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.

4. Download and print.

Important: BSEB also sends an SMS with a download link to the registered mobile number of each student. Check your registered number for this message — the link can be used to directly access your dummy admit card.​

What Details to Check on the Dummy Admit Card

When you receive your dummy admit card — whether from your school or downloaded yourself — do not just glance at it. Check every single field methodically against your official documents.

Complete Verification Checklist

Even if something looks “almost correct” — a missing middle name, a slightly different spelling of your father’s name, or a birth year off by one digit — flag it for correction. “Almost correct” on a board certificate is the same as wrong.

What Can Be Corrected in the Dummy Admit Card

BSEB allows correction of most personal and academic details during the correction window. However, there are clear boundaries on what is permitted.

Fields That Can Be Corrected

• Name spelling (minor spelling corrections — not complete name changes).

• Father’s name and Mother’s name.

• Date of birth.

• Gender.​

• Category (SC/ST/OBC/General/EWS).​

• Caste / Religion.​

• Nationality.​

• Disability status.​

• Marital status.​

• Aadhaar number.

• Photograph (if blurry, wrong person, or expired photo).

• Signature (if missing or illegible).​

• Subject selection (if wrong subject group or incorrect optional subject).

What CANNOT Be Corrected

• Complete name change — a full replacement of name is not allowed and will result in cancellation of candidature.​

• Change of examination centre — BSEB assigns centres; they are not subject to student preference corrections.

• Registration number — this is a system-generated number and cannot be changed.

• School name or code — only BSEB can process such changes at the administrative level.​

Step-by-Step Correction Process for BSEB Dummy Admit Card 2026

The correction process for BSEB dummy admit card is school-mediated — students cannot directly edit the portal themselves. All corrections must go through the school principal or headmaster.

Step 1: Identify the Error

Compare every field on the dummy admit card against your supporting documents (Aadhaar, birth certificate, registration form, subject registration records).

Mark every error clearly on the printed dummy admit card using a pen or highlighter.

Step 2: Inform Your School Principal Immediately

Approach your school principal or the designated BSEB nodal teacher in your school the same day you find an error — not the next day, not “later in the week.”

The correction window is typically only 5–7 days long. In the 2025-26 cycle, the first dummy admit card correction window was only 6 days long (November 21–27, 2025). There is no guarantee of extension.

Step 3: Submit Written Correction Request with Supporting Documents

Write out the correction request clearly:

• Your Registration Number.

• The field that contains the error.

• The incorrect detail currently showing.

• The correct detail it should be replaced with.

• Supporting document confirming the correct detail (Aadhaar, birth certificate, caste certificate, etc.)

For Class 12 corrections: Write on school letterhead and submit to principal, who forwards to BSEB at bsebinterhelpdesk@gmail.com.​

For Class 10 corrections: Submit to principal who makes corrections through the school’s BSEB portal login at exam.biharboardonline.org.

Step 4: Principal Makes Corrections on BSEB Portal

Using the school’s BSEB login credentials, the principal or designated staff:

1. Logs in to the BSEB portal.

2. Goes to the “Dummy Admit Card” section → clicks “Correction”.​

3. Selects the student’s registration number.

4. Makes the required corrections in the editable fields.

5. Uploads supporting documents as proof (photo or scan of Aadhaar, birth certificate, etc.).

6. Submits the correction request.

Step 5: Get Acknowledgment From School

After the principal submits the correction, ask for:

• A written acknowledgment (even a handwritten note is sufficient) confirming the correction was submitted on the portal.

• The school’s stamp and signature on the acknowledgment.

• A printout of the updated dummy admit card (if the portal generates an immediate correction).

This acknowledgment protects you if there is any dispute later about whether the correction was submitted on time.

Step 6: Verify the Corrected Dummy Admit Card

After 2–3 days of the correction submission, log back in to the portal to check if the corrected dummy admit card has been updated.​

If the correction is reflected:

• Download and print the updated dummy admit card.

• Verify that the correction is accurately applied.

• Keep both the original (error) version and the corrected version safely — you may need them as reference.

If the correction is NOT reflected after 5 days:

• Contact the BSEB helpdesk immediately (contacts below).

Photo and Signature Correction – Special Rules

Photo and signature corrections have specific requirements that are slightly different from text-field corrections.

Correct Photo Specifications

Signature Specifications

• Sign on white paper with black ink ballpoint pen only.​

• Signature must be in cursive script — not printed letters or block letters.

• Photograph the signature or scan it.

• Crop to show only the signature with minimal white space.

• File format: JPEG, under 100 KB.​

Why photo and signature matter on the dummy admit card:

The photograph on your dummy admit card directly transfers to your final admit card and eventually to your Bihar Board marksheet and certificate. A blurry, incorrect, or outdated photo on the dummy admit card means the same photo appears on your official documents. Correct it now.

What Happens After the Correction Window Closes

Once the dummy admit card correction deadline passes, BSEB processes all submitted corrections and generates the Final Admit Card.

Final Admit Card Details

• Released approximately 2–3 weeks before the examination starts.

• Available for download on the same portals used for dummy admit card.

• Must be printed and carried to the exam centre — it is the only document that allows exam hall entry.

• Corrections are NOT possible in the final admit card under any circumstances.

What If You Missed the Correction Window?

If you discovered an error after the correction window closed, options are limited:

1. Contact the BSEB helpdesk immediately with full details of the error, your registration number, and supporting documents. BSEB may process critical corrections (like photo replacement or date of birth error) on a case-by-case basis at the administrative level — but this is not guaranteed.

2. Contact your District Education Officer (DEO) — in some cases, the DEO can escalate an urgent correction request to the Board.

3. For post-exam corrections (after the exam is over): BSEB has a certificate correction process for name and date of birth errors discovered after the marksheet is issued. This involves submitting an application with affidavit, supporting documents, and a fee. The process takes 3–6 months.​

The key lesson: always act during the correction window. Post-exam corrections are time-consuming, expensive, and not guaranteed.​

BSEB Helpdesk Contacts

For any issues with dummy admit card download, correction submission, or school portal login problems:

Helpdesk lines are open on working days (Monday to Saturday) between 10 AM and 5 PM. For complex issues — especially photograph or date of birth corrections — send an email with attachments rather than calling, to maintain a written record.​

Common Mistakes Students Make With the Dummy Admit Card

Almost all dummy admit card-related problems are caused by these avoidable errors:

• Not checking the dummy admit card at all — assuming “it must be correct.”

• Checking only their name and ignoring other fields like Aadhaar number, subjects, or category.

• Noticing an error but delaying reporting it to the school — and missing the correction window.​

• Reporting the error verbally to a teacher instead of in writing.​

• Not following up after submitting the correction to confirm it was actually processed.​

• Not keeping a printed copy of the dummy admit card (both before and after correction) for future reference.

• Assuming the second dummy admit card correction window has the same deadline as the first — it may be shorter.​

FAQs

Q. What is the official website to download Bihar Board dummy admit card?
Class 12 students: intermediate.biharboardonline.com. Class 10 students: secondary.biharboardonline.com or exam.biharboardonline.org.

Q. Can students directly correct errors on the dummy admit card themselves?
No. Students cannot edit the portal directly. All corrections must be submitted to the school principal, who makes changes through the school’s BSEB portal login.

Q. What if the school principal refuses to make the correction?
Contact the BSEB helpdesk directly — 0612-2230039 (Class 12) or 0612-2232074 (Class 10) — and report the school’s refusal. BSEB has the authority to process corrections if escalated with valid supporting documents.​

Q. Can a complete name change be made in the dummy admit card?
No. Complete name changes are strictly prohibited and may result in cancellation of candidature. Only spelling corrections to the existing name are permitted.​

Q. What is the difference between dummy registration card and dummy admit card?
The dummy registration card is released in July–August and contains basic registration details without roll number or exam centre. The dummy admit card is released in November–December, contains the full exam-day details including photograph and roll number, and is the more critical document to verify.

Q. If I miss the dummy admit card correction window, can I still get my error fixed?
You can contact the BSEB helpdesk or DEO — corrections may be possible at the administrative level for critical errors. However, there is no guarantee. Always act during the correction window.

Q. Is the dummy admit card valid for entering the exam hall?
No. The dummy admit card is only for verification and correction purposes. You must carry the final admit card issued by BSEB to enter the exam hall.