Registration for Bihar STET 2025 has commenced on September 19. Candidates can apply online until September 27. This examination is mandatory for aspiring teachers in secondary and higher secondary schools.
Bihar STET 2025: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has initiated the application process for Bihar STET 2025 (Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test) today, September 19, 2025. Candidates who wish to participate in this examination can apply online by visiting the official website secondary.biharboardonline.com. The last date for submitting applications is September 27, 2025.
Bihar STET 2025: Examination
The primary objective of the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) is to produce qualified and trained teachers. This examination determines eligibility for teaching in secondary and higher secondary schools. It is compulsory for teachers at the secondary and higher secondary levels in Bihar. Candidates who pass this examination are eligible to apply for teaching positions in government and government-aided schools across the state.
Eligibility to Apply
To apply for Bihar STET 2025, candidates must fulfill certain academic and other eligibility criteria.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in graduation or post-graduation from a recognized institution. Additionally, candidates must possess a B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) degree from an institution recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Candidates must also meet other prescribed eligibility requirements, such as subject-specific proficiency and teaching skills.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years.
- Maximum Age for General Category Candidates: 37 years.
- Maximum Age for General Category Female and OBC Candidates: 40 years.
- Maximum Age for SC and ST Candidates: 42 years.
Candidates are advised to thoroughly verify their age and educational qualifications before applying.
Examination Pattern
The Bihar STET 2025 examination will be conducted in two papers.
- Paper 1 (Secondary Level): Questions based on the graduate-level syllabus.
- Paper 2 (Higher Secondary Level): Questions based on the graduate (honours) level syllabus.
Each paper will consist of questions totaling 150 marks. This will include 100 marks for subject-specific knowledge and 50 marks for teaching pedagogy and other competencies. The questions in the examination will be objective type.
Candidates are advised to prepare keeping the examination pattern in mind and practice previous year's question papers.
Application Fee
The application fee for Bihar STET 2025 has been determined differently for various categories of candidates.
- General, OBC, and EWS Candidates: ₹960 for Paper 1, ₹1440 for Paper 2.
- SC and ST Candidates: ₹760 for Paper 1, ₹1140 for Paper 2.
Candidates can submit the fee online. The application process will be considered complete only after the successful submission of the fee.
How to Apply
To apply for Bihar STET 2025, candidates must follow the steps below.
- First, visit the official website secondary.biharboardonline.com.
- Click on the STET 2025 Registration link on the homepage.
- Enter the required personal information, educational qualifications, and contact details.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- After submitting the application form, keep a printout safe for future reference.
Candidates are advised to fill in all information correctly while applying. Providing incorrect information may lead to the cancellation of the application.
