Bihar STET 2025
Application Open for Secondary & Senior Secondary Teachers
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is now accepting online applications for the Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. This is a crucial exam for anyone who wants to teach in secondary (Classes 9-10) and senior secondary (Classes 11-12) schools throughout Bihar. Successfully passing this test makes you eligible for various teaching roles in both government and government-aided institutions.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: September 19, 2025
- Application Last Date: September 27, 2025
- Exam Dates: October 4 - 25, 2025
- Result Date: Expected November 1, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must be an Indian citizen and a resident of Bihar. The exam has two separate papers, each with its own set of requirements.
Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age:
- Unreserved (Male): 37 years
- Unreserved (Female), Backward Class (BC), and Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 40 years
- Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST): 42 years
Age relaxation is also available for Persons with Disabilities (Divyang).
Educational Qualification
- Paper I (Secondary, Classes 9-10): A Bachelor's or Master's degree in your chosen subject with at least 50% marks, plus a B.Ed. degree from a recognized university. Candidates with an integrated BA-B.Ed. or BSc-B.Ed. degree can also apply.
- Paper II (Senior Secondary, Classes 11-12): A Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks, plus a B.Ed. degree. Some subjects, like Computer Science, may not require a B.Ed.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee for Paper I or Paper II | Fee for Both Paper I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS/Other State | ₹960 | ₹1440 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹760 | ₹1140 |
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The Bihar STET 2025 is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for a total of 150 marks. There is no negative marking, and the exam duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Exam Structure
- Part I: 100 marks from your specified subject.
- Part II: 50 marks from General Knowledge, Art of Teaching, and Other Skills. This section includes questions on environmental science, mathematical aptitude, and logical reasoning.
The syllabus for each subject is based on graduation and post-graduation levels. The detailed syllabus can be found on the official website.