Bihar School Timings Revised: Government Changes Schedule for Primary and Secondary Schools Due to Severe Heatwave
The Education Department, (Directorate of Secondary Education), Government of Bihar has changed the school timings in Bihar. This change is to help students deal with the hot summer weather. According to an official order, schools will now have new morning hours. These new school timings will apply to all secondary and higher secondary schools in Bihar. The new schedule will be in effect from June 22, 2026 to June 30, 2026. The Education Department made this change to protect students from the heatwave and loo conditions. The Government of Bihar and the Education Department want to make sure students stay safe during this extreme heat weather. Schools in Bihar will follow the morning shift schedule until June 30 2026.
कार्यालय आदेश
— Education Department, Bihar (@BiharEducation_) June 22, 2026
प्रारंभिक, माध्यमिक/उच्च माध्यमिक विद्यालयों की समय-सारणी
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Bihar School New Timing Schedule (June 22 to June 30, 2026)
As per the official circular schools across Bihar will start operating early in the morning at 6:30 AM and wrap up by 12:30 PM. The daily structured timetable for schools during this period is detailed below:
S.No. |
Time Slot |
Activity / Period Details |
|
01 |
06:30 AM |
School Opening Time |
|
02 |
06:30 AM – 07:00 AM |
Morning Prayer / Assembly |
|
03 |
07:00 AM – 07:40 AM |
1st Period (First Bell) |
|
04 |
07:40 AM – 08:20 AM |
2nd Period (Second Bell) |
|
05 |
08:20 AM – 09:00 AM |
3rd Period (Third Bell) |
|
06 |
09:00 AM – 09:40 AM |
Recess / Mid-Day Meal Operation in Primary Schools |
|
07 |
09:40 AM – 10:20 AM |
4th Period (Fourth Bell) |
|
08 |
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM |
5th Period (Fifth Bell) |
|
09 |
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM |
6th Period (Sixth Bell) |
|
10 |
11:40 AM – 12:20 PM |
7th Period (Student Dismissal / School Ends at 12:20 PM) |
|
11 |
12:20 PM – 12:30 PM |
Principal-level review of subjects taught, next day's planning, and checking student homework |
The state says that the DM can decide what to do about school timings depending on the weather in their area. The DM have the power to make these decisions to protect the students from the heat
The Education Department, (Directorate of Secondary Education), Government of Bihar has changed the school timings in Bihar. This change is to help students deal with the hot summer weather. According to an official order, schools will now have new morning hours. These new school timings will apply to all secondary and higher secondary schools in Bihar. The new schedule will be in effect from June 22, 2026 to June 30, 2026. The Education Department made this change to protect students from the heatwave and loo conditions. The Government of Bihar and the Education Department want to make sure students stay safe during this extreme heat weather. Schools in Bihar will follow the morning shift schedule until June 30 2026.
कार्यालय आदेश
— Education Department, Bihar (@BiharEducation_) June 22, 2026
प्रारंभिक, माध्यमिक/उच्च माध्यमिक विद्यालयों की समय-सारणी
#BiharEducationDept pic.twitter.com/KzP2CwocEh
Bihar School New Timing Schedule (June 22 to June 30, 2026)
As per the official circular schools across Bihar will start operating early in the morning at 6:30 AM and wrap up by 12:30 PM. The daily structured timetable for schools during this period is detailed below:
S.No. | Time Slot | Activity / Period Details |
| 01 | 06:30 AM | School Opening Time |
| 02 | 06:30 AM – 07:00 AM | Morning Prayer / Assembly |
| 03 | 07:00 AM – 07:40 AM | 1st Period (First Bell) |
| 04 | 07:40 AM – 08:20 AM | 2nd Period (Second Bell) |
| 05 | 08:20 AM – 09:00 AM | 3rd Period (Third Bell) |
| 06 | 09:00 AM – 09:40 AM | Recess / Mid-Day Meal Operation in Primary Schools |
| 07 | 09:40 AM – 10:20 AM | 4th Period (Fourth Bell) |
| 08 | 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM | 5th Period (Fifth Bell) |
| 09 | 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM | 6th Period (Sixth Bell) |
| 10 | 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM | 7th Period (Student Dismissal / School Ends at 12:20 PM) |
| 11 | 12:20 PM – 12:30 PM | Principal-level review of subjects taught, next day's planning, and checking student homework |
The state says that the DM can decide what to do about school timings depending on the weather in their area. The DM have the power to make these decisions to protect the students from the heat
Anisha Mishra is journalist with over 3 years of experience in covering the Indian education sector. She has worked extensively in the K12 domain, with focus on the state board as well as central board examinations, policy structure of seconday and higher secondary education as well as the entrance examinations like JEE, NEET, CLAT, etc. Her extensive experience in the domain has helped her provide students with concise accurate information in all aspectes of school life and education. Her key interest lies in decoding the changes in the curriculum, NEP implementation and changing education ecosystem in the country. Besides working, she enjoys traveling, exploring new places and cultures, and painting.
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