Schools in Bihar
97,913+ schools across 38 districts, 525 blocks, and 28,094+ villages
Districts in Bihar (38)
School categories in Bihar
Schools in Bihar
Bihar has 97,913 registered schools across 38 districts and 525 blocks. Most are government-run schools in rural areas, following the curriculum set by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). Private schools, mostly in cities, run CBSE or ICSE.
Private schools must reserve 25% of their Class 1 seats for children from low-income families under the RTE Act. The state runs this through an online lottery — applications open around March-April each year. Use the district links below to find schools near your area.
FAQs
✅How many schools are in Bihar?
Bihar has 97,913 schools listed in UDISE+. This includes government, private-aided, and private-unaided schools across all 38 districts.
✅How do I apply for RTE free admission in Bihar?
Bihar runs RTE admissions online. Applications usually open in March or April. You'll need your child's birth certificate, Aadhaar card, and an income certificate showing the family earns below the state's EWS limit. The school allotment is done through a computer lottery — not by queue or personal connections.
✅Which school board is most common in Bihar?
Government schools in Bihar follow the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). Private schools in cities usually run CBSE. ICSE schools exist but are fewer in number.
✅How do I check if a school in Bihar is genuine?
Every registered school has an 11-digit UDISE code shown on its SchoolsPedia page. Go to udiseplus.gov.in and search by that code to verify the school's registration directly with the Ministry of Education.
