Bihar STET 2026: Exam Date, Admit Card, Pattern, Passing Marks
Latest update (17 October 2026): BSEB announced the Bihar STET 2026 exam schedule on 16 October 2026. The exam is planned from 25 October to 20 November 2026. The admit card is reported to be released on 18 October 2026 (afternoon). Applications are closed. The result date, answer key date and city-wise schedule are not announced. Confirm everything on the official BSEB STET website.
Bihar STET 2026 will be held from 25 October to 20 November 2026 in computer-based mode. The admit card is expected on 18 October. Download it as soon as it is live and check every detail.
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | 14 August 2026 | Confirmed |
| Online application starts | 17 August 2026 | Confirmed |
| Last date to apply (after extension) | 22 September 2026 | Confirmed |
| Exam date announcement | 16 October 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admit card | 18 October 2026 | Confirmed (as reported). Verify on the portal |
| Exam | 25 October to 20 November 2026 | Confirmed |
| Result | Not announced | Tentative |
Eligibility
Rules depend on the paper and subject. In general:
| Paper | Level | Qualification (general rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Classes 9-10 | Graduation in the subject plus B.Ed. |
| Paper II | Classes 11-12 | Post-graduation in the subject with about 50% marks plus B.Ed. |
Exact marks, subject lists and relaxations are in the official notification. Check them for your subject.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Reported pattern for each paper:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Questions | 150 multiple-choice questions |
| Marks | 150 |
| Time | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Sections | Subject-specific (100 marks) and teaching ability and general topics (50 marks) |
| Negative marking | None, as reported |
The syllabus follows your chosen subject and teaching topics. Download the syllabus from the official notification. Confirm the final structure there, because some reports differ on section splits.
Qualifying Marks
Reported qualifying percentages:
| Category | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| BC | About 45.5% |
| EBC | About 42.5% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD | 40% |
These are reported figures. Check the official notification to confirm. Reservation benefits depend on Bihar domicile.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Open the official BSEB STET website when the link goes live.
- Click the admit card link for Bihar STET 2026.
- Enter your registration number and password or date of birth.
- Submit and view your admit card.
- Check your name, paper, subject, date, shift and exam centre.
- Download and print a clear copy.
- Report any mistake to the helpdesk on the portal.
Several websites list different portal addresses. Open the link given on the BSEB notice only.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Printed admit card
- Original photo ID (such as Aadhaar, voter ID or driving licence)
- Passport-size photo if the admit card asks for it
- A transparent pen or any item the instructions allow
Phones, watches and bags are usually not allowed inside. Read the admit card instructions.
Result and Next Steps
- BSEB will publish the answer key and result on its website. Dates are not announced.
- Passing STET makes you eligible to apply for teacher posts. It does not give a job.
- Check each recruitment notice to see which STET paper you need and from when.
- For teacher vacancies, see our BPSC TRE 4.0 guide.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting to download the admit card on exam week.
- Not checking the exam centre address and shift.
- Carrying an expired or unclear photo ID.
- Reaching late. Reach 60 to 90 minutes early.
- Believing a social media date. Use only BSEB notices.
- Skipping a mock test of the CBT format.
Preparation Tips
- Revise your main subject first. It carries 100 of 150 marks, as reported.
- Practise the teaching topics: child development, pedagogy and class management.
- Solve previous STET question papers.
- Take full-length CBT mocks in 2.5 hours.
- Use the last week for revision and short notes.
- Keep a calm routine the night before.
FAQs
1. When is Bihar STET 2026? It is scheduled from 25 October to 20 November 2026.
2. When does the admit card come out? It is reported for 18 October 2026 (afternoon).
3. Is the Bihar STET exam online or offline? It is a computer-based test.
4. How many papers are there? Two. Paper I is for Classes 9-10. Paper II is for Classes 11-12.
5. Is there negative marking? Reports say no. Confirm on the notification.
6. What are the passing marks? Reported: 50% for General and 40% to 45.5% for reserved categories. Check the official notice.
7. Can I still apply? No. Applications closed on 22 September 2026.
8. Does passing STET give me a job? No. It makes you eligible to apply for teacher recruitment.
9. What should I carry on exam day? Printed admit card and a valid photo ID.
10. Where will I get the result? On the official BSEB STET website. The date is not announced.
Official Links
- BSEB STET: bsebstet.org
- BSEB: biharboardonline.com
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Final Words
Bihar STET 2026 starts in eight days. Download your admit card on 18 October, check every detail and practise on a CBT mock. We will update this page with the result and answer key.
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Disclaimer
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Last updated: 17 October 2026. Sources: BSEB official portals. Cross-checked with education news and coaching websites.
