Bihar STET 2025 Registration Begins: Apply Online Before September 19, Exam in October
Patna – The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the official notification for the Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. The registration process started on 11 September 2025 and will continue until 19 September 2025. The exam will be conducted from 4 to 25 October 2025, and the results are expected on 1 November 2025.
This exam is a gateway for candidates aspiring to become government teachers in Bihar’s secondary and higher secondary schools.
Important Dates for Bihar STET 2025
Notification release date: 10 September 2025
Online registration begins: 11 September 2025
Last date to apply: 19 September 2025 (till midnight)
Exam dates: 4 to 25 October 2025
Result declaration: 1 November 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
Paper I (Classes 9–10): A graduation degree with at least 50% marks along with B.Ed. or equivalent qualification.
Paper II (Classes 11–12): A postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks along with B.Ed. or equivalent qualification.
Age limit: 37 years for general male candidates, 40 years for female, BC, and EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹960 for one paper, ₹1,440 for both
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹760 for one paper, ₹1,140 for both
Payment can be made online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
How to Apply for Bihar STET 2025
1. Visit the official website: secondary.biharboardonline.com
2. Click on the Bihar STET 2025 registration link
3. Complete the registration with personal and academic details
4. Upload the required photograph and signature
5. Pay the application fee
6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Exam Pattern
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total questions: 150 per paper
Each question carries 1 mark
No negative marking
Papers will include subject-specific questions, pedagogy, general knowledge, and reasoning
Why Bihar STET 2025 Is Important
The Education Department has scheduled STET 2025 before the upcoming Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4), which will be held in December 2025. This ensures that candidates appearing in TRE-4 already hold valid STET eligibility.
Preparation Tips
Study the official syllabus thoroughly
Focus on subject-specific content and teaching aptitude
Practice previous year question papers and online mock tests
Attempt all questions, as there is no negative marking
FAQs
Q1: What is the last date to apply for Bihar STET 2025?
The last date for online application is 19 September 2025.
Q2: When will the Bihar STET 2025 exam be held?
The exam will take place from 4 October to 25 October 2025.
Q3: Is there negative marking in Bihar STET?
No. There is no negative marking in the exam.
Q4: What is the validity of the STET certificate?
The STET certificate is valid for a lifetime.
Q5: Who conducts the Bihar STET exam?
The exam is conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB).
