Bihar Board offers free JEE, NEET coaching: apply by November 19, test on December 6

By TUF News Desk · Published 11 November 2026 · 3 min read

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Students in Bihar who plan to sit JEE or NEET in 2027 now have a free way to prepare. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has opened registration for a two-year coaching programme that costs nothing, and the last date to apply is November 19, 2026.

What the programme offers

Selected students will get coaching for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for the 2027-29 session. Those picked for the residential track will study in Patna. Others will attend non-residential centres spread across the nine divisions of Bihar, so students outside the capital do not have to move cities to join.

The coaching covers preparation for the national engineering and medical entrance exams, which decide admission to engineering and medical colleges across the country. Our guide on how to choose a university in India explains what to weigh once the entrance results are in.

Who can apply

The programme is open to students who will appear for their Class 10 board exams in 2027, whether through BSEB, CBSE, ICSE or any other recognised board. There is one condition that matters. Selected candidates must take admission in Class 11 at a school affiliated with the Bihar Board, since the coaching runs alongside those two school years. Students who plan to continue Class 11 elsewhere will not be able to use it.

Selection test on December 6

Admission to the programme is through a selection test, tentatively scheduled for December 6, 2026. The board has said the date is tentative and could change, so candidates should check the portal for updates rather than treating it as final.

How to apply

Applications are online only, through the board’s dedicated coaching portal. Candidates can register at the official BSEB coaching portal before the November 19 deadline. Keep your Class 10 details ready before starting the form; our admission documents checklist covers the papers candidates usually need for exam and admission forms.

For families that cannot pay for private coaching, a free two-year programme removes the biggest barrier to preparing for these exams. The National Testing Agency has not yet announced the NEET UG 2027 exam date, but the coaching session is built around the 2027-29 cycle either way.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for Bihar Board free JEE, NEET coaching?

November 19, 2026. Applications are accepted online only through the official portal coaching.biharboardonline.com.

When is the selection test for the Bihar Board free coaching programme?

The test is tentatively scheduled for December 6, 2026. The board has said the date may change, so candidates should check the portal for updates.

Who can apply for the Bihar Board free JEE, NEET coaching?

Students appearing for their Class 10 board exams in 2027 through BSEB, CBSE, ICSE or any other recognised board. Selected candidates must take admission in Class 11 at a school affiliated with the Bihar Board.

Where will the coaching be held?

Selected students will get free residential coaching in Patna or non-residential coaching at centres across the nine divisions of Bihar.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: NDTV, Education Times, News18, Edex Live