Thousands of B.Ed. graduates in Bihar have been waiting for the Bihar STET exam date 2026, and it is now official. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the schedule for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test. This guide covers the dates, admit card, eligibility, fee, exam pattern and qualifying marks in one place.
📅 Bihar STET Exam Date 2026: Quick Summary
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 14 August 2026 |
| Online application start | 17 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply (extended) | 22 September 2026 |
| Exam date announced | 16 October 2026 |
| Admit card release | 18 October 2026 (afternoon) |
| Exam begins | 25 October 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam ends | 20 November 2026 (Friday) |
| Result | To be announced |
📘 What Is Bihar STET?
STET stands for Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test. It certifies teachers for secondary (Classes 9-10) and higher secondary (Classes 11-12) levels. Qualifying it does not directly give a job. It makes you eligible to apply for teacher vacancies announced later.
🎫 Bihar STET Admit Card 2026
The admit card is expected on 18 October 2026 on stetregistration.cbrt.co.in. Some sources also list bsebstet.org, so check both official portals.
- Visit the official BSEB STET portal.
- Click the “Admit Card” link.
- Log in with your registration number and password.
- Check your name, paper, subject, exam date, shift and centre address.
- Download it and print at least two copies.
🎓 Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is counted as on 1 August 2026. Subject-wise requirements differ, so read the official notification (Advt. No. P.R. 183/2026) for your subject.
| Paper | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Paper I (Classes 9-10) | Bachelor’s degree in the related subject with 50% marks and B.Ed., or a master’s degree in the related subject with B.Ed., or NCTE-norm alternatives such as 4-year BA B.Ed. / BSc B.Ed. |
| Paper II (Classes 11-12) | Master’s degree in the related subject with 50% marks and B.Ed. (or integrated BA/BSc B.Ed.), or master’s with minimum 45% as per NCTE norms plus B.Ed. |
💰 Application Fee (For Reference)
Fee for both papers together is higher. The application window is now closed after its extension.
📝 Bihar STET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT), multiple-choice questions |
| Total marks | 150 (100 subject marks + 50 teaching arts and other competencies) |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Negative marking | None reported under the announced pattern |
🏆 Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| BC | 45.5% |
| EBC | 42.5% |
| SC / ST / Divyang / Women | 40% |
These are the minimum marks to qualify, not a guarantee of selection in any later recruitment.
🎯 Last-Minute Preparation Tips
With the exam starting in about a week, focus on revision rather than new topics.
- Split your time 2:1. Give about two-thirds to your subject (100 marks) and one-third to pedagogy and teaching aptitude (50 marks).
- Take timed mocks. 150 questions in 150 minutes leaves roughly one minute per question.
- Solve previous year papers to learn the question style and frequent topics.
- Revise pedagogy: child development, teaching methods, learning theories, inclusive education, evaluation and NEP 2020 basics.
- Practise on a computer, since the exam is CBT.
- Plan your travel and visit the centre beforehand if possible.
- Sleep well the night before.
✔️ Exam Day Checklist
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔗 Important Links
| Official Website | bsebstet.org |
| Registration / Admit Card Portal | Open Portal |
| Admit Card Link | Coming Soon |
| Notification PDF | Download |
