Download the latest Bihar Board books PDF for Class 1 to 12 (BSTBPC / SCERT Bihar textbooks). Every link opens the official BSTBPC book page, from the Class 1 Hindi reader to Class 12 Bhautiki and Lekhashastra, in Hindi, English, Urdu and Sanskrit.
Bihar Board (BSEB / BSTBPC) Class 1 to 12 Textbooks Directory
How to Download Bihar Board Books PDF from the Official Website
BSTBPC serves each book chapter by chapter, so the steps below save one chapter at a time; or skip them, since every book is linked below by class.
STEP 1: Visit the official BSTBPC website, bstbpc.bihar.gov.in, and open the BOOKS menu. Click your class.

STEP 2: All books of that class appear with their covers, for example Class 10. Click the book you need.

STEP 3: The book page lists every chapter. Click a chapter to open it, then use the download or print option to save it.

Bihar Board Books: Class-wise Links
Bihar Board Class 12 Books PDF
Class 12 is the board exam year, so this list is long: Science (Bhautiki, Rasayan Shastra, Jiv Vigyan, Ganit Bhag 1 and 2), Commerce (Lekhashastra, Vyavasai Adhyan) and Arts (Itihas, Bhugol, Rajniti Shastra, Manovigyan) in Hindi, with English medium copies such as Physics Part 1, Accountancy and Themes in Indian History. Rainbow English, Dingat, Urdu Kahkashan and the regional language readers are listed too. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded.
Bihar Board Class 11 Books PDF
Class 11 is where you pick a stream. Science students need Bhautiki, Rasayan Vigyan, Jeev Vigyan and Ganit (or Physics, Chemistry and Maths in English), Commerce students need Lekhashastra and Vyavasaya Adhyayan, and Arts students need Viswa Itihas, Bhautik Bhugol and Rajnitik Siddhant. Language books range from Dingat and Rainbow English to Magahi, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Urdu, Persian, Arabic and Bangla. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded.
Bihar Board Class 10 Books PDF
These are the Class 10 matric books: Ganit and Vigyan (or Maths and Science in English), Social Science as Itihas Ki Duniya, Bharat Sansadhan Evam Upyog, Hamari Arthvyavastha and Loktantrik Rajneeti, Hindi in Godhuli and Varnika, English in Panorama, and Sanskrit in Piyusham. Ucch Ganit and Grih Vigyan are here for students who take them as an optional subject. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded. The same list has its own page too: Bihar Board Class 10 Books.
Bihar Board Class 9 Books PDF
Class 9 starts the two-year matric course. Hindi medium students study Ganit, Vigyan, Godhuli, Itihas Ki Duniya, Bharat Bhumi Evam Log and Loktantrik Rajneeti; English medium students get Mathematics, Science, World of History, India Land and People, Democratic Politics and Economics. The English reader is Panorama, Sanskrit is Piyusham, and Urdu, Maithili, Bhojpuri and Arabic books are listed as well. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded. The same list has its own page too: Bihar Board Class 9 Books.
Bihar Board Class 8 Books PDF
Class 8 students read Ganit and Science, Radiance for English, Kislay for Hindi and Amrita for Sanskrit. Social Science comes in three books: Atit Se Vartaman (history), Hamari Duniya (geography) and Samajik Arthik Evam Rajnitik Jeevan (civics). Urdu medium copies of maths, science and social science follow, with Firozan, Misbahul Arabia and Seema-e-Pharsi for language papers. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded. The same list has its own page too: Bihar Board Class 8 Books.
Bihar Board Class 7 Books PDF
In Class 7 the core books are Ganit, Science, Radiance (English), Kislay (Hindi) and Amrita (Sanskrit), plus Atit Se Vartaman, Hamari Duniya and Samajik Arthik for Social Science. Urdu medium students have their own versions of every subject, along with Farozan, Misbahul Arabia and Seema-e-Pharsi. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded. The same list has its own page too: Bihar Board Class 7 Books.
Bihar Board Class 6 Books PDF
Class 6 is the first year with separate History, Geography and Civics books: Atit Se Vartaman, Hamari Duniya and Samajik Arthik. Alongside them sit Ganit, Science, Radiance for English, Kislay for Hindi and Amrita for Sanskrit, with Urdu medium copies, Farozan, Misbahul Arabia, Bengali and Maithili books. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded. The same list has its own page too: Bihar Board Class 6 Books.
Bihar Board Class 5 Books PDF
Class 5 has Ganit, Blossom English, Kompal for Hindi and Paryavaran Aur Hum for EVS. Urdu medium children use Gulshan-e-Urdu and Hisab, and Bengali and Maithili readers are available too. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded. The same list has its own page too: Bihar Board Class 5 Books.
Bihar Board Class 4 Books PDF
For Class 4 the books are Ankur Ganit, Blossom English, Kompal for Hindi and Paryavaran Aur Hum for EVS, with Gulshan-e-Urdu, Hisab and Mahauliyat for Urdu medium schools and Bengali and Maithili readers. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded. The same list has its own page too: Bihar Board Class 4 Books.
Bihar Board Class 3 Books PDF
Class 3 brings in EVS for the first time with Paryavaran Aur Hum. The other books are Ganit, Kompal Hindi and Blossom English; Urdu medium schools use Gulshan-e-Urdu, Hisab and Mahauliyat Aur Hum. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded. The same list has its own page too: Bihar Board Class 3 Books.
Bihar Board Class 2 Books PDF
Class 2 children use Ankur Ganit 2, Ankur Hindi and Blossom English. Urdu medium schools follow Gulshan-e-Urdu and Hisab, and Bengali and Maithili readers are also given. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded. The same list has its own page too: Bihar Board Class 2 Books.
| Bihar Board Class 2 Books (All Subjects) | |
|---|---|
| GANIT (ANKUR GANIT 2) | HINDI (ANKUR HINDI) |
| ENGLISH (BLOSSOM ENGLISH) | Hisab (Hisab) |
| Gulshan a Urdu (Gulshan a Urdu) | Bengali (Bengali) |
| Maithili (Maithili) | |
Bihar Board Class 1 Books PDF
Class 1 starts with Ankur Hindi, Ankur Ganit and Blossom English, the three books every child in the state begins with. Urdu medium schools use Gulshan Urdu and Hisab, and there are Bengali and Maithili readers as well. Each title opens its official BSTBPC page, where every chapter can be read or downloaded. The same list has its own page too: Bihar Board Class 1 Books.
| Bihar Board Class 1 Books (All Subjects) | |
|---|---|
| Hindi (ANKUR HINDI) | Hindi 2 () |
| GANIT (ANKUR GANIT) | HINDI (ANKUR HINDI) |
| ENGLISH (BLOSSOM ENGLISH) | URDU (GULSHAN URDU) |
| HISAB (HISAB) | Bengali (Bengali) |
| Maithili (Maithili) | |
FAQs on Bihar Board Books
Where can I download Bihar Board books PDF?
From the official Bihar State Text Book Publishing Corporation website, bstbpc.bihar.gov.in, under BOOKS. All books for Class 1 to 12 are also linked on this page.
Are Bihar Board books free to read online?
Yes. All chapters can be read free on the official BSTBPC website.
Who publishes Bihar Board textbooks?
SCERT Bihar prepares the textbooks and the Bihar State Text Book Publishing Corporation (BSTBPC) publishes them.
Does Bihar Board use NCERT books?
For Class 9 to 12 many Bihar Board books follow NCERT, published by BSTBPC in Hindi and English medium.