Bihar STET 2025 Exam: Application Dates, Eligibility, and Syllabus

Bihar STET 2025 Exam Date: The Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) is a crucial examination conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in secondary (Class 9-10) and senior secondary (Class 11-12) schools across Bihar. The Bihar STET certificate, now valid for a lifetime, is a gateway to a teaching career in government schools. The 2025 examination is a significant event, with its schedule released to accommodate the upcoming BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4).

Important Dates and Application Process

The official notification for the Bihar STET 2025 has been released, outlining a concise schedule. The online application process is set to begin on September 8, 2025. The last date to fill out the application form and submit the fee is September 16, 2025, although some reports suggest a later date of September 25, 2025. The examination will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted between October 4 and October 25, 2025. Candidates can expect the results to be declared on November 1, 2025. The application fee details vary, with some sources stating ₹100 for all candidates, while others specify ₹960 for one paper and ₹1440 for both for General/OBC candidates, and reduced fees for SC/ST/PwD categories.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Bihar STET 2025, candidates must be Indian citizens and meet specific age and educational qualifications as of August 1, 2025.

Age Limit

The minimum age to apply is 21 years. The maximum age for different categories is as follows:

• General (Male): 37 years
• General (Female): 40 years
• OBC (Male/Female): 40 years
• SC/ST (Male/Female): 42 years

Educational Qualification

The educational qualifications differ based on the level of the paper the candidate is applying for.

• For Paper-I (Secondary Teacher, Class 9-10): A candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject, along with a B.Ed. degree from a recognized university.
• For Paper-II (Senior Secondary Teacher, Class 11-12): A Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree are required. For the Computer Science subject, the B.Ed. degree is not mandatory.

Qualifying Marks:

• General category: 50%
• BC/OBC: Between 42.5%–45.5%
• SC/ST/PwD/Women: 40%

Application Fees & Process

Fees:

• General/OBC: ₹960 per paper; ₹1,440 for both.
• SC/ST/PwD: ₹760 per paper; ₹1,140 for both.

How to Apply:

1. Visit official portal (secondary.biharboardonline.com).
2. Register new candidate, verify mobile/email via OTP.
3. Login, fill in personal and educational details.
4. Upload scanned photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm; 20–100 kb) and signature (same dimensions; 10–50 kb).
5. Pay the fee online.
6. Submit and print the confirmation page

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The Bihar STET 2025 will be a 2.5-hour long, objective-type examination with no negative marking. Both Paper-I and Paper-II consist of 150 questions, each carrying one mark, for a total of 150 marks. The exam is conducted in an online CBT mode.

Exam Pattern Breakdown

The paper is divided into two main sections:

• Section 1 (100 Marks): This section is dedicated to the candidate's specific subject or discipline.
• Section 2 (50 Marks): This section assesses general knowledge and teaching ability. It includes questions on the Art of Teaching (30 marks) and other skills like General Knowledge, Environmental Science, Mathematical Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning (20 marks).

The syllabus for each paper is comprehensive, with specific subjects like Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, along with other vocational subjects. The syllabus is designed to test a candidate's in-depth knowledge of their chosen subject as well as their pedagogical skills.