Bihar STET 2026 is moving towards the application stage, with the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) expected to begin the online registration process from August 17, 2026. The Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes 9-10 and Classes 11-12 in Bihar.
Candidates planning to appear for the examination should now keep their educational documents and other application details ready. However, the detailed STET 2026 notification containing the complete application schedule, fee, eligibility conditions and examination dates is still awaited on the official STET portal. As of August 13, the portal continues to prominently display STET 2025 services.
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Bihar STET 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Bihar School Examination Board |
| Short Name | Bihar STET 2026 |
| Application Start | August 17, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Paper I | Eligibility for Classes 9 and 10 |
| Paper II | Eligibility for Classes 11 and 12 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Detailed Notification | Awaited |
The application-start development has been reported following directions from the Bihar Education Department. Candidates should nevertheless check the detailed BSEB notification once released because it will establish the final registration deadline, examination schedule, fee structure and subject-specific eligibility conditions.
Applications Expected From August 17
The most important development for Bihar STET aspirants is the reported August 17 opening of the online application process.
Once registration opens, candidates will need to complete their basic registration, enter academic details, choose the appropriate paper and subject, upload the required documents and submit the prescribed application fee.
The detailed notification should be read carefully before final submission because Paper I and Paper II have different academic and subject requirements.
Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial application links. The existing BSEB STET portal was still showing STET 2025-related application, result, objection and admit-card services when checked on August 13.
Bihar STET Paper I and II
Bihar STET consists of two papers according to the teaching level for which a candidate seeks eligibility.
Paper I is intended for candidates seeking teacher eligibility for Classes 9 and 10, while Paper II applies to candidates seeking eligibility for Classes 11 and 12.
Candidates must select the appropriate paper and subject according to their educational qualification. The full Bihar STET 2026 notification is expected to specify subject-wise qualification requirements and other eligibility rules.
Bihar STET 2026 Exam Pattern
The reported examination structure consists of 150 questions carrying 150 marks, with candidates receiving 150 minutes to complete the paper.
| Section | Questions/Marks |
|---|---|
| Concerned Subject | 100 |
| Teaching and Other Skills | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
Each question carries one mark, and no negative marking has been reported under the announced exam structure.
The subject section will therefore remain the most important part of the examination, accounting for two-thirds of the total marks. Candidates preparing for STET 2026 should give priority to their concerned subject while continuing regular preparation for teaching aptitude and related competencies.
Bihar STET Qualifying Marks
The category-wise minimum qualifying percentages currently reported for the examination are as follows:
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| OBC | 45.5% |
| EBC | 42.5% |
| SC/ST | 40% |
| PwD | 40% |
| Women | 40% |
Candidates should treat these as the currently reported qualifying standards and verify them against the detailed STET 2026 notification when BSEB publishes it.
Meeting the minimum qualifying percentage makes a candidate eligible under the STET criteria; it should not be confused with recruitment selection or appointment.
Eligibility Details Await Notification
The complete Bihar STET 2026 eligibility criteria have not yet been published through a dedicated 2026 information bulletin on the currently accessible STET portal.
The forthcoming notification is expected to clarify:
- Subject-wise educational qualification
- B.Ed. or other teacher-training requirements
- Age-related provisions, where applicable
- Paper I and Paper II eligibility
- Category and reservation provisions
- Application fee
- Required certificates and documents
Candidates should therefore avoid assuming that eligibility conditions circulating from previous STET cycles will automatically remain unchanged for 2026.
How to Apply for Bihar STET
Once BSEB activates the STET 2026 application facility, candidates will generally need to complete the following process:
- Open the official Bihar STET application portal.
- Select the STET 2026 registration option.
- Complete the initial registration using personal details.
- Enter educational and qualification information.
- Select Paper I or Paper II and the relevant subject.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the prescribed application fee.
- Review all entered information carefully.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation page.
The exact procedure and documents should be verified from the 2026 notification once released.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates have a short preparation window before the reported application opening on August 17. It is advisable to keep scanned copies of the photograph, signature, identity documents, academic certificates, teacher-training qualification documents and applicable category certificates ready.
Aspirants should also begin subject-wise preparation without waiting for the examination date. With 100 out of 150 marks reportedly assigned to the concerned subject, strong subject knowledge will have a major influence on overall performance.
The detailed notification will also reveal whether there are any changes in syllabus, eligibility conditions or administrative rules for the 2026 cycle.
Bihar STET 2026 Current Status
As of August 13, 2026, the key development is that Bihar STET 2026 online applications are reported to start from August 17. The detailed application bulletin and complete examination schedule are still awaited on the STET portal.
Candidates should therefore focus on two immediate tasks: prepare their documents for registration and continue examination preparation. Once the detailed BSEB notification appears, applicants should verify the final deadline, fee, qualification requirements and subject selection before submitting the form.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Bihar STET 2026 applications start?
The Bihar STET 2026 online application process is reported to begin on August 17, 2026.
Has the detailed Bihar STET 2026 notification been released?
A dedicated detailed STET 2026 notification was not prominently available on the accessible official STET portal as of August 13; the portal continued to display STET 2025 services.
How many marks are there in Bihar STET?
The reported Bihar STET exam pattern carries 150 marks, including 100 marks for the concerned subject and 50 marks for teaching and other skills.
Is there negative marking in Bihar STET 2026?
No negative marking has been reported under the announced exam pattern. Candidates should confirm this again from the detailed 2026 notification.
What are Paper I and Paper II for?
Paper I is for teacher eligibility for Classes 9-10, while Paper II is intended for Classes 11-12.
