About
Bihar STET (Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test) is a state-level exam conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board or BSEB to recruit candidates for the post of teachers at secondary (Class 9-10) and higher secondary level (Class 11- 12). The Bihar STET exam consists of two papers - Paper-I and Paper-II for two different levels. Candidates need to pass the written tests to become eligible for teaching posts in different schools under Bihar Government.
Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| BSTET Full Form | Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) |
| Conducting Body | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Official Website | biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Exam Type | State-level |
| Duration of Exam | Paper I - 2:30 Hrs. Paper-II - 2:30 Hrs |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Negative Marking | No |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification for Bihar STET Paper-I
Candidates must hold a B.Ed degree from a recognised university/institute. In addition, he/she must have a bachelors’ degree or equivalent in the respective subject for which he/she is applying. The Paper-I subjects are - Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social science.
For Science Stream, a Bachelor’s degree in botany, zoology or chemistry with B.Ed/B.Tech and B.Ed degrees are acceptable.
Similarly, for Social Science, a graduation degree in any of the subjects - History, Geography, Economics or Political Science (studying History or Geography is compulsory) and B.Ed degree.
Educational Qualification for Bihar STET Paper-II
- Candidates must hold a B.Ed. degree from a recognised university/institute and a master’s degree in the respective subject for which he/she is applying. The Paper-II subjects are: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, and Computer Science. However, for Computer Science, the educational qualification requirements vary.
Exam Pattern
| 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 |
| Number of Sections | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | +1 for each correct answer |
Steps on How to Apply
Candidates can register and fill the application form by the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the BSEB official website - http://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in/
Step 2: Go to the link to Apply Online.
Step 3: Click on the tab - New Registration.
Step 4: In a new window, you are required to fill in your basic details such as email ID, name, phone number, etc.
Step 5: Now, log in with your registered email Id and password to fill the application form.
Step 6: Upload the documents and make payment of the application fee.
On successful submission of the application form, candidates will receive a confirmation mail on their registered email ID.
