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The Bihar Government is all set to introduce the Bihar Eligibility Test (BET) as a state-level eligibility exam exclusively for Assistant Professor posts. BET will now serve as the qualifying standard for candidates who wish to apply for teaching positions in Bihar’s state universities. This exam will ensure that only candidates meeting UGC-based eligibility norms can be considered for Assistant Professor roles. Aspirants should keep checking Adda247 for the latest updates on exam dates, eligibility, and online application details.
BET Notification 2026
The BET Notification 2026 is expected to be released around January, introducing BET as a compulsory eligibility test exclusively for Assistant Professor posts in Bihar’s state universities. This new system ensures that only qualified candidates meeting UGC-based norms will be eligible for university-level teaching positions. The notification will include vacancy details, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process for this year’s recruitment cycle.
Full Form of BET
BET stands for Bihar Eligibility Test is a state-level eligibility exam which is announced and designed to determine whether a candidate is qualified to teach at the Assistant Professor level in Bihar’s higher education institutions by state government. BET works similarly to UGC NET in terms of exam pattern and qualification standards.
Latest Updates on BET 2026
- The Bihar Government has recently announced that they will conduct BET – Bihar Eligibility Test, which will serve as the qualifying exam for teaching positions across the state.
- The official BET Notification is expected to be released in January 2026, as per early updates.
- The syllabus for BET is likely to follow the UGC NET pattern, including Paper 1 (general) and Paper 2 (subject-specific).
- For Higher Education recruitment, BET will cover 4,638 Assistant Professor posts (tentative) across 13 universities, in various disciplines and subject specializations.
BET Recruitment 2026: Overview
This section provides a quick snapshot of the BET Recruitment 2025, helping candidates understand the key highlights such as vacancies, exam pattern, eligibility, and notification status in one place.
| BET Recruitment 2026 | |
| Exam Name | Bihar Eligibility Test (BET) |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Govt / Concerned Commission |
| Total Vacancies | To be Notified |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree (expected), more details awaited |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Level of Posts | Assistant Professor |
| Notification Status | To be released soon |
BET Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must carefully review the required educational qualifications and minimum marks. This section explains the expected eligibility criteria aligned with UGC NET standards.
| Category | Required Qualification | Minimum Marks |
| General | Master’s Degree in relevant discipline | 55% |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | 50% | |
| Additional Criteria | Same pattern as UGC NET | To be notified |
BET Application Process 2026
The BET 2026 application process is expected to begin in offline mode initially, as per early updates from the Bihar Government. Once the official notification is released and the online application link is activated, candidates will be able to apply directly through the official portal. We will also provide the direct apply link, step-by-step instructions, and complete guidance on how to fill the form.
BET Exam Pattern 2026
To help candidates understand the exam structure, this section provides the complete BET Exam Pattern, including the number of questions, marks distribution, and paper-wise format.
| Paper | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Question Type |
| Paper 1 | 50 | 100 | Objective (MCQs) |
| Paper 2 | 100 | 200 |
BET Syllabus 2026
The syllabus is expected to follow the structure of UGC NET, including:
- Paper 1: Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Reasoning, ICT, Communication, Higher Education, etc.
- Paper 2: Subject-specific syllabus based on your Master’s discipline (e.g., English, History, Physics, Commerce, Education, etc.)
BET Preparation Tips 2025
Since the BET syllabus is expected to follow a pattern similar to UGC NET, candidates should prepare strategically:
- Understand the Syllabus: Focus on the subject-specific topics just like UGC NET (Paper-II style).
- Build Strong Concepts: Revise fundamentals from your Master’s degree subjects.
- Practice Previous Papers: Solve previous eligibility test papers to understand the difficulty level.
- Follow a Daily Study Plan: Allocate fixed time for theory, revision, and MCQ practice.
- Use Standard Books: Refer to UGC NET–based study materials for conceptual clarity.
- Mock Tests: Take regular online mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Revision Cycles: Keep short revision notes for last-minute quick review.



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