📋 Bihar TET and Bihar STET - Teacher Eligibility Tests for Bihar Government Schools
Bihar TET (BTET) and Bihar STET 2026 - Mock Tests, Syllabus and Complete Exam Pattern
Complete guide for Bihar's two teacher eligibility tests. Bihar TET (BTET) is for Classes 1-5 (Paper 1) and Classes 6-8 (Paper 2) - primary and upper primary teaching. Bihar STET is for Classes 9-10 (Paper 1) and Classes 11-12 (Paper 2) - secondary and senior secondary teaching. Both are conducted by BSEB. Each paper has 150 questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours, with no negative marking. Qualifying 60% makes you eligible for Bihar government school teaching jobs through the separate BPSC TRE recruitment examination. Free mock tests, paper-wise exam patterns, syllabus and expert tips.
No Negative Marking
150 Questions, 150 Marks
60% Qualifying (General)
BPSC TRE for Actual Job
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BTET
Classes 1-8 (Primary/Upper)
STET
Classes 9-12 (Secondary)
ZERO
Negative Marking
60%
Qualifying Score (GEN)
46,882
BPSC TRE 4.0 Vacancies
🗺️ Bihar Has TWO Teacher Eligibility Tests
Bihar TET (BTET) is for Classes 1-8 (primary and upper primary). Bihar STET is for Classes 9-12 (secondary and senior secondary). Both are separate exams with different eligibility requirements. This page covers both.
⚠️ TET/STET is Eligibility Only - Job via BPSC TRE
Clearing Bihar TET or STET gives an eligibility certificate only - not a job. Actual Bihar government teacher appointments happen through BPSC TRE (Teacher Recruitment Examination). BPSC TRE 4.0 has 46,882 vacancies.
✅ No Negative Marking in Both BTET and STET
Neither Bihar TET nor Bihar STET has negative marking. Attempt all 150 questions in each paper - wrong answers cost nothing. Never leave questions blank. Guessing gives a 25% chance of 1 mark; blanks give 0.
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🎯 Practice Mock Tests - Subject-wise
Bihar TET and STET both test Child Development and Pedagogy, Languages, Mathematics and subject-specific content. Practice the core aptitude and awareness sections below.
🗺️ Bihar Teacher Hiring Pipeline - TET vs STET vs BPSC TRE
Bihar has a three-tier system. Understand which exam you need based on which class level you want to teach - and what comes after TET/STET for the actual job.
🗺️ Path to Bihar Primary Teacher Job (Classes 1-8)
1. Clear BTET Paper 1 (for Classes 1-5) or Paper 2 (for Classes 6-8)
2. Wait for BPSC TRE notification
3. Apply for BPSC TRE with valid BTET/CTET certificate
4. Clear BPSC TRE competitive exam
5. Document verification and medical → Appointment
🗺️ Path to Bihar Secondary Teacher Job (Classes 9-12)
1. Clear Bihar STET Paper 1 (Classes 9-10) or Paper 2 (Classes 11-12)
2. Wait for BPSC TRE notification for secondary posts
3. Apply with valid STET certificate
4. Clear BPSC TRE for secondary level
5. Document verification and medical → Appointment
📊 Bihar TET (BTET) Paper 1 - Primary Level (Classes 1-5)
For candidates wanting to teach Classes 1-5 in Bihar government primary schools. Identical structure to UPTET Paper 1 and CTET Paper 1.
📄 BTET Paper 1 - Offline OMR
150 questions - 150 marks - 2.5 hours - No negative marking
+1 per correct. No negative marking. 2 hours 30 minutes. Offline OMR. Bilingual (Hindi-English) except language sections. Questions from Bihar Board/NCERT Class 1-5 level. Qualifying: 90/150 (60%) for General.
📝 Paper 1 Key Points
- D.El.Ed (2-year) or B.El.Ed (4-year) or B.Ed required for eligibility
- All 5 sections are equal - 30 questions, 30 marks each
- Language I (Hindi) is compulsory - cannot substitute
- Language II: English OR Urdu OR Sanskrit
- Maths at Classes 1-5 Bihar Board/NCERT level
- EVS integrates Science and Social Studies at Classes 1-5 level
- Child Development focuses on ages 6-11 years (primary age group)
- Same structure as CTET Paper 1 and UPTET Paper 1 - preparation overlaps heavily
- Qualifying: 60% (GEN) / 55% (OBC/SC/ST/PwBD)
📊 Bihar TET (BTET) Paper 2 - Upper Primary Level (Classes 6-8)
For candidates wanting to teach Classes 6-8. Subject section carries 60 marks (40% of total). Choose Maths-Science stream or Social Studies stream.
📄 BTET Paper 2 - Offline OMR
150 questions - 150 marks - 2.5 hours - No negative marking
Subject section (60Q) = 40% of total marks. Choose Maths-Science based on your B.Ed subject or Social Studies. Graduation with B.Ed required. Qualifying: 90/150 (60%) for General.
📝 Paper 2 Key Points
- Graduate with B.Ed required (graduation in relevant subject)
- Subject section is 60 questions = 40% of total marks - highest weight
- Bihar Board/NCERT Class 6-8 level for subject content
- Maths-Science stream: 30Q Maths + 30Q Science
- Social Studies stream: History, Geography, Civics, Economics integrated
- Choose stream based on graduation and B.Ed subject
- Can appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 if eligible for both
- Pedagogy focuses on adolescent development (11-14 years)
- Preparation overlaps with CTET Paper 2 and UPTET Paper 2
📊 Bihar STET Pattern - Secondary and Senior Secondary (Classes 9-12)
Bihar STET is a SEPARATE exam from BTET. Online CBT mode. Two parts: Subject section (100 marks) and General section (50 marks). For Classes 9-12 teaching eligibility.
📄 Bihar STET - Online CBT
150 questions - 150 marks - 2.5 hours - No negative marking - Online mode
+1 per correct. No negative marking. 2.5 hours. Online CBT mode (unlike BTET which is offline). Paper 1 for Classes 9-10, Paper 2 for Classes 11-12. Subject section is 67% of total marks - most important for STET.
📝 Bihar STET Key Facts
- Online CBT mode (different from BTET's offline mode)
- Subject section: 100 questions, 100 marks = 67% of total
- General section: 50 questions covering GK, Reasoning, EVS, Maths, Teaching Aptitude
- Subjects available: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Hindi, English, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Commerce, Computer Science, Agriculture, Music and 15+ more
- STET 2025 exam: October 14 - November 16, 2025
- STET 2025 result: Released January 5, 2026
- Qualifying: 60% for General, ~50% for UR in some interpretations, 45% for OBC/SC/ST
- Paper 1 for Classes 9-10 (Secondary); Paper 2 for Classes 11-12 (Sr. Secondary)
- Graduation + B.Ed required (Post-graduation for some subjects in Paper 2)
🧠 Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus (Bihar TET)
30 questions, 30 marks in Bihar TET - common to both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Bihar STET includes Teaching Aptitude in its General section (Part 2) as well.
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Child Development Theories
15-18 questions - highest frequency in Child Development section
- Piaget's Cognitive Development - Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
- Vygotsky - ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development), Scaffolding, Social Constructivism
- Kohlberg's Moral Development - Pre-conventional, Conventional, Post-conventional
- Erikson's Psychosocial Development - 8 stages
- Bandura - Social Learning Theory, Self-efficacy
- Howard Gardner - 8 Multiple Intelligences
- Thorndike - Laws of Readiness, Exercise, Effect
- Pavlov - Classical Conditioning
- Skinner - Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement schedules
- Child-centred education philosophy
- Growth vs Development distinction
- Individual differences among children
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Education Policy and Inclusive Education
12-15 questions - policy knowledge is consistently tested
Key Policy Documents
- RTE Act 2009 - free and compulsory education ages 6-14, provisions, 25% private school quota
- NCF 2005 - 5 guiding principles, constructivist approach, child-centred curriculum
- NEP 2020 - 5+3+3+4 structure, NIPUN Bharat, PARAKH, mother tongue medium
- Bihar Education Act and state-level education policy
Inclusive Education
- Learning disabilities - Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADHD
- Gifted children - identification and enrichment
- CWSN (Children with Special Needs) - Universal Design for Learning
- Gender and language diversity in classrooms
- Bloom's Taxonomy - all three domains
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
- Motivation theories - Maslow, Herzberg
📚 Subject-wise Syllabus Highlights
Bihar TET subject content is based on Bihar Board/NCERT textbooks. STET subject content is at Class 10-12 level for the specific discipline chosen.
📐 Paper 1 Maths (Classes 1-5)
- Number system, operations with whole numbers
- Fractions and Decimals basics
- Geometry - basic shapes, symmetry
- Measurement - length, weight, time, money
- Data Handling - tally marks, simple graphs
- Patterns and spatial understanding
- Maths pedagogy - teaching methods, common errors, nature of Maths
🌿 Paper 1 EVS (Classes 1-5)
- Family, community, relationships
- Plants, animals, food sources
- Water - sources, conservation, water cycle
- Bihar - rivers (Ganga, Gandak, Kosi), geography, festivals
- Environment - pollution, waste management
- Transport and communication
- EVS pedagogy - integration of Science and Social Studies
🔬 Paper 2 Maths-Science (Classes 6-8)
Mathematics (30Q)
- Number System, Integers, Fractions, Decimals, LCM, HCF
- Algebra - expressions, equations
- Geometry - lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals
- Mensuration - area, perimeter, volume
- Data Handling and Statistics basics
Science (30Q)
- Food, nutrition, digestion
- Materials - metals, non-metals, acids, bases
- Living world - cell, tissues, reproduction
- Physical world - force, work, energy, light, sound
- Natural resources and environment
🌏 Paper 2 Social Studies (Classes 6-8)
History
- Ancient India - Harappan, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta empires
- Medieval India - Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti-Sufi movements
- Modern India - British rule, Revolt 1857, Freedom Struggle
- Bihar-specific history - Nalanda, Pataliputra, Bodh Gaya
Geography and Civics
- India and World Geography - physical, political, resources
- Bihar - districts, rivers, agriculture, population
- Indian Constitution - Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Parliament
- Local government - Panchayati Raj, municipalities
- Economy - livelihoods, poverty, agriculture
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualifications and age requirements for Bihar TET (BTET) and Bihar STET. Both require teaching qualification (D.El.Ed / B.Ed).
🏆 Qualifying Marks and Certificate Validity
Qualifying marks, certificate validity and what the certificate enables you to do for Bihar government school teaching careers
🎯 Bihar TET Qualifying Marks
| Category | Marks (out of 150) | % |
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| General / EWS | 90 | 60% |
| OBC | 82-83 | 55% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 82-83 | 55% |
🎯 Bihar STET Qualifying Marks
| Category | Marks (out of 150) | % |
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| General / EWS | 90 | 60% |
| OBC / MBC | ~67 | 45% |
| SC / ST / PH | ~67 | 45% |
📜 Certificate Validity and Use
- Lifetime valid - BTET and STET certificates do not expire
- Mandatory for BPSC TRE application for respective class level
- CTET certificate is also accepted as equivalent to BTET for BPSC TRE
- BTET Paper 1 → Classes 1-5 posts only
- BTET Paper 2 → Classes 6-8 posts only
- Bihar STET Paper 1 → Classes 9-10 posts only
- Bihar STET Paper 2 → Classes 11-12 posts only
- Both certificates held → more BPSC TRE options available
- Issue: BSEB certificate downloaded from official portal
💡 Expert Preparation Tips
From our faculty who have guided thousands of Bihar TET and STET candidates to successful qualification
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Attempt all 150 questions in every paper - no negative marking makes blanks strategically wrong - Both Bihar TET (BTET) and Bihar STET have absolutely no negative marking. A wrong answer costs zero marks; an unattempted question also gives zero marks. But if you guess from 4 options, you have a 25% chance of getting 1 mark. With 150 questions and zero penalty, the mathematically correct strategy is always to attempt every single question. Many candidates leave 15-25 questions blank from uncertainty, costing themselves 3-6 marks that may be the difference between passing and failing (the qualifying threshold is 90/150 for General). After answering questions you know, eliminate the most obviously wrong options and pick from remaining choices for uncertain questions. Never submit a blank.
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BTET and CTET preparation overlaps 90% - prepare for both simultaneously if targeting central government teaching - Bihar TET (BTET) and the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) test the same five sections in Paper 1 and Paper 2 with nearly identical syllabus. The only difference is the administrative body (BSEB for BTET, CBSE for CTET) and questions relating to state-specific content (Bihar geography, Bihar culture in EVS for BTET). Candidates targeting Bihar government school jobs (BPSC TRE) need BTET or CTET. Those who also want KVS or NVS eligibility need CTET. Prepare for both simultaneously - appear in the next CTET and use the same preparation for BTET. Bihar also accepts CTET for BPSC TRE applications, so a CTET pass gives you eligibility for Bihar state jobs too.
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Child Development and Pedagogy (30 questions) - invest 25% of preparation time here for maximum ROI - The Child Development and Pedagogy section is 20% of Bihar TET's marks and the most preparation-sensitive section. Unlike Maths or Language sections where performance depends on years of education, Pedagogy is entirely learnable in 3-4 weeks of focused study. Piaget's stages, Vygotsky's ZPD, Bloom's Taxonomy, NCF 2005, NEP 2020, and RTE Act are standard topics that appear in virtually every BTET cycle. Scoring 27-28 out of 30 in Pedagogy versus 18-20 creates a 7-10 mark advantage that directly affects whether you clear the qualifying mark. This section is the single highest-return investment in Bihar TET preparation.
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Bihar STET Subject section (100 marks out of 150) is the overwhelming merit determinant - master your subject - In Bihar STET, the subject-specific section carries 100 marks = 67% of total. Unlike BTET where all sections are equal (30Q each), STET is heavily weighted toward subject knowledge. A candidate who scores 85/100 in subject and 38/50 in General (total 123) will comfortably qualify. The General section (50 marks: GK, Reasoning, EVS, Maths, Teaching Aptitude) is much easier to prepare for and serves as a buffer, but it cannot compensate for a weak subject section. For STET, 70% of your preparation time should go to your specific subject (Physics/Chemistry/History/Maths etc.) at Class 10-12 Bihar Board and NCERT level.
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Bihar-specific GK is important for BTET EVS and STET General section - study Bihar separately - Both Bihar TET and Bihar STET include Bihar-specific content that is not covered by generic CTET or UPTET preparation material. BTET Paper 1 EVS includes Bihar rivers (Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Sone, Bagmati), Bihar districts and geography, Bihar festivals (Chhath Puja, Sonepur Mela), and Bihar agriculture. Bihar STET General section includes Bihar history (Nalanda, Vikramshila universities, Maurya Empire capital Pataliputra), Bihar polity (state government structure), and current affairs specific to Bihar. Prepare a dedicated Bihar GK note covering geography, history, culture, government schemes and current events. This preparation gives 5-8 additional marks compared to candidates who only study national-level content.
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Clear both BTET and Bihar STET at different points - maximise your eligibility range for BPSC TRE - BPSC TRE (Teacher Recruitment Examination) recruits for all class levels - Primary (1-5), Upper Primary (6-8), Secondary (9-10) and Senior Secondary (11-12). Each level requires the corresponding TET/STET certificate. Candidates who hold both BTET Paper 2 (Classes 6-8) and Bihar STET Paper 1 (Classes 9-10) certificates can apply for two different class-level teacher vacancies in BPSC TRE, doubling their opportunities. The preparation for BTET Paper 2 (Class 6-8 content) partially overlaps with Bihar STET Paper 1 (Class 9-10 content). Clear the easier BTET certificates first to build confidence, then target Bihar STET for higher class eligibility. Both certificates are lifetime valid so you can accumulate them over time.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions - Bihar TET and Bihar STET
Most searched questions about BTET, Bihar STET, eligibility and the path to Bihar government teacher jobs
Bihar TET (BTET) and Bihar STET are two separate teacher eligibility tests for different class levels. Bihar TET (BTET) covers Classes 1-5 (Paper 1 - primary teaching) and Classes 6-8 (Paper 2 - upper primary teaching). Bihar STET covers Classes 9-10 (Paper 1 - secondary teaching) and Classes 11-12 (Paper 2 - senior secondary/higher secondary teaching). Both are conducted by BSEB. Which one you need depends on which class level you want to teach: primary and upper primary teachers need BTET (or CTET which is also accepted), secondary and senior secondary teachers need Bihar STET. Both exams have 150 questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours, no negative marking and 60% qualifying marks for General category. The key structural difference is that BTET is offline (pen-and-paper) while Bihar STET is online (Computer Based Test).
No - clearing Bihar TET or Bihar STET does NOT directly give you a government teaching job. Both are Teacher Eligibility Tests that certify you as eligible to apply for teaching positions - they are not recruitment exams. The actual Bihar government teacher recruitment happens through BPSC TRE (Bihar Public Service Commission Teacher Recruitment Examination), which is a competitive examination conducted separately by BPSC. To get a government teaching job: Step 1 - Clear Bihar TET or STET (depending on class level) to get the eligibility certificate. Step 2 - Wait for BPSC TRE notification. Step 3 - Apply for BPSC TRE using your TET/STET certificate. Step 4 - Clear BPSC TRE competitively (merit-based selection). Step 5 - Get appointment as government teacher in Bihar. BPSC TRE 4.0 has 46,882 vacancies recently announced.
Yes - CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is accepted as equivalent to Bihar TET for applying to BPSC TRE and Bihar government school teaching posts for Classes 1-8. This means if you have cleared CTET Paper 1 or Paper 2, you can apply for BPSC TRE for the corresponding class level without needing a separate Bihar TET certificate. CTET Paper 1 (Classes 1-5) is equivalent to BTET Paper 1. CTET Paper 2 (Classes 6-8) is equivalent to BTET Paper 2. However, CTET is NOT accepted as equivalent to Bihar STET for Classes 9-12 secondary teaching posts - those require specifically the Bihar STET certificate. If you have cleared CTET but not Bihar TET, you are already eligible for Bihar primary/upper primary teacher recruitment through BPSC TRE. Clearing both CTET and Bihar TET gives you eligibility for both central government (KVS, NVS) and Bihar state government teaching posts.
Bihar TET (BTET) is not conducted on a fixed annual schedule - it is announced based on the state government's requirements for teacher recruitment. There have been significant gaps between BTET cycles. There is no maximum attempt limit for Bihar TET - candidates can appear as many times as they remain within the eligible age limit. Since BTET certificates are now lifetime valid, clearing BTET in any cycle remains usable permanently for future BPSC TRE applications. Bihar STET was conducted in October-November 2025 (result released January 5, 2026). Monitor bsebstet.org and biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in for upcoming BTET and STET notifications. Given the gap between cycles, treat each available cycle seriously rather than assuming another opportunity will come soon.
BPSC TRE (Bihar Public Service Commission Teacher Recruitment Examination) is the actual teacher recruitment exam that results in government teaching job appointments in Bihar. It is conducted by BPSC (not BSEB) and is a competitive merit-based examination where candidates are ranked and appointed based on performance. BPSC TRE covers all levels - Primary (Classes 1-5), Upper Primary (Classes 6-8), Secondary (Classes 9-10) and Senior Secondary (Classes 11-12) - in separate papers. The exam pattern covers Subject Knowledge (the teaching subject), General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and other components. A valid TET or STET certificate is a prerequisite - without it, you cannot apply for BPSC TRE. BPSC TRE 4.0 recently announced 46,882 vacancies, making it one of Bihar's largest teacher recruitment drives. The TET/STET is Pass/Fail eligibility; BPSC TRE is the competitive merit-based exam that determines who actually gets appointed.
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This page has been prepared by our senior Bihar teaching exam faculty with experience coaching thousands of BTET and Bihar STET candidates across multiple cycles. All exam pattern details, BTET vs STET distinctions, BPSC TRE pipeline explanation, subject-wise syllabus and qualifying mark information are based on official BSEB notifications. Monitor biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and bsebstet.org for upcoming BTET and STET cycle notifications.
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Bihar TET (BTET) and Bihar STET 2026 - Complete Guide: Two-Exam System, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, BPSC TRE Pipeline and Free Mock Tests
Bihar has two separate teacher eligibility tests: Bihar TET (BTET) conducted by BSEB for Classes 1-5 (Paper 1) and Classes 6-8 (Paper 2) - primary and upper primary teaching; and Bihar STET conducted by BSEB for Classes 9-10 (Paper 1) and Classes 11-12 (Paper 2) - secondary and senior secondary teaching. Both exams have 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, no negative marking. Qualifying marks: 60% (90/150) for General/EWS, 55% (82-83/150) for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD in BTET; 60% General, 45% OBC/SC/ST in STET. Both certificates are lifetime valid. BTET Paper 1 (Classes 1-5): 5 sections of 30Q each covering Child Development and Pedagogy, Hindi, Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit), Mathematics and EVS. BTET Paper 2 (Classes 6-8): Child Dev and Pedagogy (30Q), Hindi (30Q), Language II (30Q), Subject Maths-Science or Social Studies (60Q). BTET is offline (OMR); Bihar STET is online (CBT).
Bihar STET has Part 1 (Subject: 100Q/100 marks - 67% of total) and Part 2 (General: 50Q/50 marks covering GK, Reasoning, EVS, Maths, Teaching Aptitude). Bihar STET 2025 was held October-November 2025 with result released January 5, 2026. Critical clarification: Both BTET and Bihar STET are eligibility tests only - not job recruitment exams. Actual Bihar government teacher appointments happen through BPSC TRE (Teacher Recruitment Examination) conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission. BPSC TRE 4.0 has 46,882 vacancies. A valid BTET or CTET certificate is mandatory to apply for BPSC TRE for Classes 1-8 posts; Bihar STET is mandatory for Classes 9-12 posts. CTET certificate is also accepted as equivalent to BTET for BPSC TRE applications.
Our free Bihar TET and STET mock tests cover all key sections - General Studies (Child Development, pedagogy, NCF 2005, NEP 2020), General Knowledge and Awareness (including Bihar-specific GK), General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical and Mathematical Ability (Mathematics section) and English Language (Language II option) - available topic-wise at zero cost at StudiesToday.com.