The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the official Bihar STET 2025 Notification on 10 September 2025. As per the latest update published by BSEB on their official Twitter handle, the Application Process for Bihar STET will begin on 19 September 2025. The last date to apply is 27 September 2025. The Bihar STET Exam will be held between 4th to 25th October 2025. For more information on BSEB Bihar STET, read the following article.
Bihar STET 2025 Notification: Overview
The Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test, conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), is the qualifying exam for candidates aspiring to teach in secondary and higher secondary schools across the state. For Bihar STET 2025, it is important for aspirants to stay updated with the latest announcements and notifications released by BSEB. To simplify this process, we’ve provided a quick-reference table below that highlights all the key details of the upcoming exam.
| BSEB Bihar STET 2025 | |
| Name of the Question | Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) |
| Conducting Body | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a year |
| Exam Type | State-level |
| Duration of Exam | 2:30 hr |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Total paper | Paper 1 & 2 |
| Paper Level | Paper-1 and Paper-2 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
BSEB STET 2025 Important Dates
Prospective candidates can find all the critical timeframes for the Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025 in the table below. Mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss any key deadlines.
| Events | Dates |
| Bihar STET 2025 Notification | 10 September 2025 |
| Bihar STET 2025 Online Form Starts | 19 September 2025 (New) |
| Last Date to Fill Application Form | 27 September 2025 (New) |
| Last Date to Submit Application Fee | 27 September 2025 (New) |
| Exam Dates | 4th to 25th October 2025 |
| Result Declaration | 1st November 2025 |
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying online for STET Bihar 2025 Paper I need to have certain educational qualifications. You can find the subject-wise qualifications in the table below.
| Subjects | Educational Qualification |
| Hindi | Candidates should have a qualified Bachelor’s degree in Hindi and B.Ed |
| Urdu | Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Urdu and B.Ed |
| Sanskrit | Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit and B.Ed |
| English | Bachelor’s degree in English and B.Ed |
| Mathematics | Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry, and B.Ed Or, B.Tech. with Mathematics and B.Ed |
| Science | Bachelor’s degree in botany, zoology, or chemistry, and B.Ed Or, B.Tech. with Science and B.Ed |
| Social Science | Graduation with any two of the following subjects-History, Geography, Economics, or Political Science (studying History or Geography is compulsory), and B.Ed |
The specific educational qualifications for each subject are listed in the notification PDF. We’ve also provided a table below showing the qualifications needed for Bihar STET 2025 Paper II.
| Subjects | Educational Qualification |
| English | Candidates should be qualified with a Master’s degree in English and B.Ed |
| Mathematics | Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Mathematics and B.Ed |
| Physics | Qualification in the Master’s degree in Physics and B.Ed |
| Chemistry | Master’s degree in Chemistry and B.Ed |
| Zoology | Master’s degree in Zoology and B.Ed |
| Botany | Master’s degree in Botany and B.Ed |
| Commerce | Master’s degree in Business Studies/ Accountancy/ Entrepreneurship and B.Ed |
| Computer Science |
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Bihar STET Age Limit 2025
The Bihar STET 2025 sets the minimum age limit at 21 years, with the upper age limit fixed at 37 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates in the general category. Relaxations in the upper age limit are available for reserved categories, and the detailed category-wise age criteria are provided in the table below.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| General (Male) | 37 years |
| General (Female) | 40 years |
| OBC (Male/Female) | 40 years |
| SC (Male/Female) | 42 years |
| ST (Male/Female) | 42 years |
Bihar STET Application Process 2025
The Bihar STET 2025 application process will take place online through the official Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) portal. Candidates can apply between 19 September and 27 September 2025 by registering on the portal, filling in accurate personal and academic details, uploading their photograph and signature in the required format, and paying the application fee according to their category through online modes. It is important to review all details carefully before final submission, as errors or discrepancies may lead to rejection of the application.
Bihar STET 2025 Application Fee
For the Bihar STET 2025 application process, candidates must pay the required fee online at the time of form submission. The fee for General and OBC category candidates is Rs. 960 for Paper I and Rs. 1440 for Paper II, while SC, ST, and differently-abled candidates need to pay Rs. 760 for Paper I and Rs. 1140 for Paper II. Applicants should ensure the payment is made successfully, as incomplete or failed transactions will result in the rejection of their application form.
| Category | Paper I | Paper II |
| General/ OBC | Rs. 960/- | Rs. 1440/- |
| SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person | Rs. 760/- | Rs. 1140/- |
Bihar STET 2025 Syllabus
The Bihar STET 2025 syllabus is now available for both Paper I (Secondary Level) and Paper II (Higher Secondary Level). The table below highlights the key subjects and topics that candidates need to focus on while preparing for the exam. For a complete subject-wise syllabus, candidates can use the direct link provided below to download the detailed version and plan their preparation more effectively.
| Paper | Bihar STET Syllabus 2025 |
| Paper-I | The candidates have to revise the basic syllabus of their specified subject at the graduation level, along with the complete syllabus of classes 9 & 10. |
| Paper-II | The candidate has to cover the syllabus of their graduation and post-graduation in their specified subject. For the computer science exam, the candidate must cover the syllabus of Classes 11 and 12. |
Bihar STET 2025 Exam Pattern
The Bihar STET 2025 exam pattern outlines the structure of the question paper, marking scheme, and subject-wise distribution for both Paper I and Paper II. The detailed pattern is provided in the table below to give candidates a clear understanding of how the exam will be conducted. Going through the exam pattern thoroughly will help aspirants prepare with a focused strategy and enhance their chances of securing a good score in the Bihar STET 2025.
| Particulars | Bihar STET paper I (Class 9-10) | Bihar STET Paper II (Class 11-12) |
| Number of Questions | 150 | 150 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper mode) | Offline (Pen & Paper mode) |
| Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
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| Exam Duration | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Type of Questions | MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions): 4 options with only 1 correct option | MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions): 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer
No negative marking |
+1 for each correct answer
No negative marking |
| Language of the paper | Hindi | Hindi |
Bihar STET Previous Year Question Paper
The candidates must check out the previous year’s question papers of Bihar STET 2025. This will help them understand the nature and type of questions that appear in the Bihar STET exams. Studying the Bihar STET previous year’s question paper provides the candidates with a comprehension of the difficulty level of the questions and how to tackle them in such a restricted amount of time.
Bihar STET Qualifying Marks
To pass the Bihar STET exam, you must achieve the official Bihar STET Qualifying Marks. These minimum scores are set by the Bihar School Examination Board and act as an essential benchmark for all candidates. The category-wise Bihar STET Qualifying Marks have been provided below.
| Category | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks (out of 150) |
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| General | 50% | 75 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 45.5% | 68.25 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 42.5% | 63.75 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 40% | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 40% | 60 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 40% | 60 |
| Women (All Categories) | 40% | 60 |
Bihar STET 2025 Selection Process
Bihar STET 2025 Certificate
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) issues the STET Certificate 2025 to candidates who qualify for the state-level Teacher Eligibility Test. This certificate acts as official proof of eligibility for teaching positions in government and government-aided secondary schools across Bihar. It is a mandatory document for all teaching job applications in the state, and its validity will remain lifetime.
Bihar STET 2025 Cut-Off Mark
In the following table, the candidates will find the Bihar STET Cut Off category-wise. Candidates need to score 60% in the written examination to clear the Bihar STET Exam.
| Category | Bihar STET Expected Cutoff |
| Unreserved (UR) | 50% |
| OBC/MBC | 45% |
| ST/ SC/ PH | 45% |
Why is Bihar STET 2025 Important?
The Bihar STET is a main step for anyone who wants to become a teacher in Bihar’s government or government-aided schools. Passing this exam makes you eligible for teaching jobs, especially for the upcoming BPSC TRE-4 (Teacher Recruitment Exam) in December 2025. The STET certificate is valid for life, so it’s a one-time qualification that opens doors to many teaching opportunities in Bihar.
