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 Details
- Application Mode: Online only.
- Official Website: secondary.biharboardonline.com or bsebstet.org
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
Each paper is divided into two sections:
- 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 in both Paper I and Paper II is based on graduation and post-graduation levels, respectively. The detailed, subject-wise syllabus can be found on the official website.