The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing the Bihar STET 2026 Dummy Admit Card today, September 25, 2026. Candidates who completed their application and fee payment by the revised deadline of September 22, 2026 can check the dummy admit card through the official STET registration portal.
The Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card 2026 is expected to be available from the afternoon. After downloading it, candidates should carefully verify their name, date of birth, photograph, signature, category, selected subject and other details. If any correction is required, the online correction facility will remain available from September 25 to September 30, 2026.
The Bihar STET 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for candidates seeking eligibility to teach at the secondary and higher secondary levels. The exam will include Paper 1 for Classes 9–10 and Paper 2 for Classes 11–12, with each paper carrying 150 questions and 150 marks and a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Candidates should download the Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card 2026 today and check every detail carefully. Any permitted correction should be completed within the prescribed correction window.
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Bihar STET 2026 Overview
| Particular | Bihar STET 2026 Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 |
| Also Known As | Bihar STET / BSTET |
| Conducting Body | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Purpose | Eligibility test for teaching at Secondary (Class 9–10) and Senior Secondary (Class 11–12) levels in Bihar |
| Papers | Paper I (Secondary) and Paper II (Senior Secondary) |
| Exam Mode | Online – Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective) |
| Total Questions | 150 Questions per paper |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks per paper |
| Exam Duration | 150 Minutes (2 Hours 30 Minutes) per paper |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Revised Application Last Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Dummy Admit Card | 25 September 2026 |
| Dummy Admit Card Correction | 25–30 September 2026 |
| Final Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Exam Date | November 2026 (Expected) |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
Latest Update
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing the Bihar STET 2026 Dummy Admit Card today, September 25, 2026. Candidates who successfully completed their application and fee payment by the revised deadline of September 22, 2026 can download the Dummy Admit Card through the official STET registration portal.
The Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card 2026 is being made available from the afternoon. After downloading it, candidates should carefully check their name, date of birth, photograph, signature, category, selected subject and other application details.
If any permitted information needs to be corrected, candidates can use the online correction facility from September 25 to September 30, 2026. Candidates who need to pay an additional fee due to a permitted category or other correction should complete the payment within the prescribed deadline.
The Bihar STET 2026 examination is expected to be conducted in November 2026. BSEB will announce the final examination date and detailed schedule separately.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application & Fee Last Date | September 22, 2026 |
| Dummy Admit Card | September 25, 2026 |
| Correction Window | September 25–30, 2026 |
| Last Date for Additional Fee Payment | September 30, 2026 |
| Bihar STET 2026 Exam | November 2026 |
What is Bihar STET ?
STET stands for Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test. It is important to understand that Bihar STET is not a recruitment exam — it does not have its own list of vacancies or seats. STET only certifies that a candidate is eligible to apply for teacher recruitment in Bihar, in the same way CTET works at the national level.
Once a candidate qualifies STET, they receive a lifetime-valid eligibility certificate. This certificate is then used to apply when the state government or BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) announces actual teacher recruitment drives, such as the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE). So if you are searching for “Bihar STET 2026 vacancy,” the correct way to understand it is: STET 2026 gives you eligibility, and the real teacher vacancies are announced separately by BPSC under TRE recruitment cycles.
Bihar STET 2026 Important Dates
The table below lists dates that are officially confirmed for STET 2026, along with dates expected on the basis of the STET 2025 cycle. Dates marked “awaited” will be updated as soon as BSEB releases them.
| Event | STET 2026 Date |
|---|---|
| BSEB announcement to conduct STET 2026 | 12 August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Online application starts | 17 August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Detailed Notification (Vigyapti) Release | August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Original Last Date to Apply Online | 31 August 2026 |
| Extended Last Date to Apply Online | 22 September 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 September 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Dummy Admit Card Release | 25 September 2026 (Scheduled) |
| Correction Window | 25–30 September 2026 |
| Final Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Exam Date | November 2026 (Expected) |
| Answer Key Release | To Be Announced |
| Result Declaration | To Be Announced |
Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Bihar STET 2026 eligibility is divided into three parts — nationality, age limit and educational qualification. Candidates must be Indian citizens. Age relaxation and fee concession benefits under reserved categories apply only to candidates who are permanent residents (domicile) of Bihar; candidates from outside Bihar are treated as General category for age and fee purposes.
Bihar STET 2026 Age Limit
The minimum age for STET 2026 is 21 years. The category-wise maximum age limit below is based on the STET 2025 notification (calculated as on 1 August 2025) and is expected to remain the same for 2026, with the reference date updated in the new notification.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / General (Male) | 37 years |
| Unreserved / General (Female) | 40 years |
| Backward Class (BC), Male/Female | 40 years |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC), Male/Female | 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC), Male/Female | 42 years |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST), Male/Female | 42 years |
| Persons with Disability (PwD / Divyang) | 10 years relaxation over the applicable category limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years relaxation plus service period (total age not to exceed 57 years) |
Note: Trained/in-service candidates were not given age relaxation in the STET 2025 cycle, since the exam has been held every year since 2023. The same restriction is likely to continue in 2026, but confirm from the official notification once released.
Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility – Paper I (Secondary, Class 9-10)
| Subject Group | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| General subjects (Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Maithili, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, Bhojpuri, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science) | Graduation or Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with minimum 50% marks + B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution. OR Graduation/PG with minimum 45% marks + B.Ed. under NCTE 2002/2007 norms. OR a 4-year B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognised institution in the same subject group. |
| Physical Education | Graduation with Physical Education as an elective subject (50% marks). OR Graduation with PE elective (45%) plus recognised sports/athletics participation at university, state, inter-university or national level. OR a 3-year B.P.Ed. degree. OR Graduation plus NCC ‘C’ Certificate. OR Graduation (40%) with PE as an elective. OR an in-service Physical Education teacher/coach with Graduation (45%) and at least 3 years of teaching experience. Several other alternate routes are listed in the official notification. |
| Music / Fine Arts / Dance | Graduation with minimum 50% marks in the concerned subject from a recognised university or board. |
| Special School Teacher | Graduation (minimum 50%) + B.Ed. in Special Education with a valid RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration number, along with 6 months of cross-disability training (can be completed within 2 years of appointment if unavailable at entry). |
Bihar STET 2026 Eligibility – Paper II (Senior Secondary, Class 11-12)
| Subject Group | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| General subjects (Hindi, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Bangla, Maithili, Magahi, Arabic, Persian, Bhojpuri, Pali, Prakrit, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Home Science) | Post-Graduation in the concerned subject with minimum 50% marks + B.Ed. OR PG with minimum 45% marks + B.Ed. under NCTE 2002/2007 norms. OR PG (50%) with a 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. degree. |
| Commerce | Post-Graduation in Commerce with minimum 50% marks. Candidates with a PG in Commerce can apply for all three Commerce papers — EPS (Entrepreneurship), Accountancy and Business Study. Note: M.Com in Applied/Business Economics is NOT eligible for the Commerce subject. |
| Computer Science | Multiple routes accepted, including B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, MCA, M.Sc. Computer Science, a PG Diploma in Computer Science plus any degree, DOEACC ‘B’ Level plus PG, and a 3-year MCA course. B.Ed. is not mandatory for this subject. |
| Agriculture | Graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture along with a Post-Graduation in Agronomy, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology, Soil Science or Horticulture, with minimum 50% marks. |
| Music | Graduation/Post-Graduation in Music with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university or board. |
Bihar STET 2026 Paper II – Accepted Equivalent Degrees at PG Level
| Subject | Accepted Equivalent Degrees |
|---|---|
| Physics | Physics / Electronics / Applied Physics / Nuclear Physics |
| Chemistry | Chemistry / Biochemistry |
| Economics | Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics |
| Commerce | M.Com (Applied/Business Economics stream not eligible) |
| Botany / Zoology | Botany / Zoology / Life Science / Bio Science / Genetics / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Plant Physiology |
| Mathematics | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
Reservation relaxation: SC/ST/EBC/BC and PwD candidates who are domicile of Bihar get a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying percentage required for educational eligibility.
Bihar STET 2026 Subject List and Subject Code
Bihar STET has separate subject codes for Paper I and Paper II. Candidates must select the correct subject code matching their qualification while filling the application form.
Paper I (Secondary Level) Subject Codes
| Code | Subject |
|---|---|
| 101 | Hindi |
| 102 | Urdu |
| 103 | Bangla |
| 104 | Maithili |
| 105 | Sanskrit |
| 106 | Arabic |
| 107 | Persian |
| 108 | Bhojpuri |
| 109 | English |
| 110 | Mathematics |
| 111 | Science |
| 112 | Social Science |
| 113 | Physical Education |
| 114 | Music |
| 115 | Fine Arts |
| 116 | Dance |
| — | Special School Teacher (code specified in official notification) |
Paper II (Senior Secondary Level) Subject Codes
| Code | Subject |
|---|---|
| 201 | Hindi |
| 202 | Urdu |
| 203 | English |
| 204 | Sanskrit |
| 205 | Bangla |
| 206 | Maithili |
| 207 | Magahi |
| 208 | Arabic |
| 209 | Persian |
| 210 | Bhojpuri |
| 211 | Pali |
| 212 | Prakrit |
| 213 | Mathematics |
| 214 | Physics |
| 215 | Chemistry |
| 216 | Zoology |
| 217 | History |
| 218 | Geography |
| 219 | Political Science |
| 220 | Sociology |
| 221 | Economics |
| 222 | Philosophy |
| 223 | Psychology |
| 224 | Home Science |
| 225 | Commerce |
| 226 | Computer Science |
| 227 | Agriculture |
| 228 | Music |
| 229 | Botany |
Bihar STET 2026 Application Fee
The application fee below is based on the STET 2025 notification and is expected to remain the same for 2026. Payment is accepted online only, through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
| Category | One Paper (Paper I or Paper II) | Both Papers (Paper I & II) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC / EBC | ₹960 | ₹1,440 |
| SC / ST / PwD (Divyang) | ₹760 | ₹1,140 |
Note: Fee concession for reserved categories applies only to candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar. Candidates from other states must pay the General category fee, regardless of their category.
Bihar STET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Subject-specific questions | 100 |
| Teaching Aptitude and Other Competencies | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer, 0 for wrong answer |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Shifts | Exam is generally conducted in two shifts a day, across multiple dates for different subjects |
Normalization: Since Bihar STET is conducted across multiple shifts and dates, BSEB applies a Normalization formula to adjust for difficulty-level differences between shifts. A candidate’s qualifying status is decided on the basis of their Normalized Score, not the Raw Score. This means a candidate could get more correct answers (raw score) than the passing mark but still not qualify if their normalized score falls below the required cut-off — so always check your official normalized score on the scorecard, not just your raw calculation.
Bihar STET 2026 Qualifying Marks (Cut Off Percentage)
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 50% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 45.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 42.5% |
| SC / ST | 40% |
| PwD (Divyang) | 40% |
| Women (all categories) | 40% |
These qualifying percentages have already been confirmed for STET 2026 and match the STET 2025 cycle exactly.
Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card Correction Window 2026 Apply process
Candidates can correct mistakes in the Bihar STET 2026 Dummy Admit Card online from September 25 to September 30, 2026. The correction facility will be available through the official STET registration portal, and candidates should use their User ID and Password to log in.
Steps to Correct Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official Bihar STET registration portal.
- Click on the Bihar STET 2026 Login/Correction option.
- Enter your User ID/Application Number and Password.
- Open and download the Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card 2026.
- Carefully check your name, date of birth, category, subject, photograph, signature and other details.
- If any permitted detail is incorrect, click on the Edit/Correction option.
- Enter the correct information and review the changes carefully.
- If an additional examination fee is applicable, complete the online payment by September 30, 2026.
- Submit the correction form and save the confirmation page or updated details for future reference.
The correction window will close on September 30, 2026, so candidates should complete any required changes before the deadline.
Bihar STET 2026 Apply Online – Step by Step Process
- Visit the official website — secondary.biharboardonline.com or bsebstet.org.
- Click on “Online Apply: Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), 2026”.
- Register: On the registration page, fill in your basic details and click “Generate OTP”. After OTP verification, your User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number.
- Fill the form: Log in using your User ID and Password. Complete your personal and educational details in the application form.
- Upload photograph and signature as per the specified size and format (details given in the next section).
- Click “Preview” to review your filled application carefully. If there is any mistake, correct it and click “Save”.
- Pay the application fee by selecting “Select Online Payment”, choosing a payment gateway, and completing payment through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page. Keep a printout safely for future reference.
Important: Once the final application is submitted, no correction request will be accepted at any later stage. Fill every detail carefully before submitting, especially your category, as an incorrect reservation category can directly affect your result.
Documents Required for Bihar STET 2026 Application Form
- Matric (10th) certificate and marksheet (for date of birth proof)
- Intermediate (12th) certificate and marksheet
- Graduation certificate and marksheet
- Post-Graduation certificate and marksheet (if applicable)
- B.Ed. certificate and marksheet
- Any other relevant educational qualification certificate, if applicable
- Residential/domicile certificate issued by a competent authority
- Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates, issued by a competent authority
- Non-creamy layer / updated EBC-BC certificate for EBC/BC candidates
- Valid disability certificate for PwD candidates
- Ex-servicemen certificate, if claiming age relaxation
Note for married women claiming reservation: The caste/non-creamy layer certificate must be issued in the name of the candidate’s father, not the husband.
Bihar STET Certificate Validity
Candidates who qualify Paper I and/or Paper II of Bihar STET 2026 will be issued a qualifying certificate. As per the departmental order dated 22 June 2021, the Bihar STET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime — there is no need to reappear for the exam once you have qualified, even for future teacher recruitment cycles.
Bihar STET 2026 vs BPSC TRE – What is the Difference ?
Many candidates search for “Bihar STET 2026 vacancy,” but it helps to understand the actual recruitment pipeline in Bihar:
| Point | Bihar STET | BPSC TRE (Teacher Recruitment Exam) |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Type of exam | Eligibility test (like CTET) | Direct recruitment exam |
| Vacancies | No fixed vacancies — only issues an eligibility certificate | Announces a fixed number of teacher vacancies |
| Validity of qualification | Lifetime | Job appointment based on merit list |
| Who can apply | Any graduate/postgraduate meeting subject eligibility | STET or CTET qualified candidates (and other eligible categories as per BPSC notification) |
As of August 2026, BPSC TRE 4.0 is separately in progress, with the Bihar Education Department sending a requisition for 32,388 teacher posts across Classes 1-5, 6-8, 9-10 and 11-12. Candidates who clear Bihar STET 2026 will be eligible to apply in such BPSC TRE recruitment drives once they are officially notified.
Bihar STET 2026: Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Dummy Admit Card | soon |
| Bihar STET 2026 Apply Online | Click Here (Link Active) |
| Bihar STET 2026 Registration Portal | Click Here |
| Bihar STET Official Website | Click Here |
| BSEB Official Website | Click Here |
| Bihar STET Notification | Click Here |
| Bihar STET Application Status | Click Here |
The STET registration portal shown in the provided notice is stetregistration.cbtr.co.in. The BSEB’s STET website is also available for official examination-related updates. (BSEB)
| Officail Notification | Download |
| Official STET Portal | bsebstet.org |
| BSEB Main Website | biharboardonline.com |
| Join Our Telegram Channel | Click Here To Join |
| Helpline Number | +91-7353921118 |
| Helpdesk Email | stethelpdesk2025@gmail.com (may be updated with a 2026-specific ID in the new notification) |
Bihar STET 2026 FAQs
1. What is Bihar STET 2026?
Bihar STET 2026 is the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) for candidates seeking eligibility to teach at the secondary and higher secondary levels in Bihar.
2. Who conducts Bihar STET 2026?
Bihar STET 2026 is conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna.
3. When did Bihar STET 2026 registration start?
The online application process for Bihar STET 2026 started on 17 August 2026.
4. What is the last date to apply for Bihar STET 2026?
The application deadline was extended to 22 September 2026.
5. When will the Bihar STET 2026 Dummy Admit Card be released?
The Bihar STET 2026 Dummy Admit Card is scheduled to be released on 25 September 2026.
6. When is the Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card correction window?
The correction facility will remain available from 25 September to 30 September 2026.
7. What details should candidates check on the Dummy Admit Card?
Candidates should verify their name, date of birth, photograph, signature, category, subject and other application details and report permitted errors during the correction period.
8. What is the eligibility for Bihar STET 2026?
Eligibility varies according to the paper and subject. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification and teacher-training requirements mentioned in the official notification.
9. What is the age limit for Bihar STET 2026?
The applicable minimum and maximum age limits, along with category-wise relaxation, are determined according to the BSEB notification. Candidates should check the official subject-wise eligibility rules before applying.
10. What is the exam pattern of Bihar STET 2026?
Bihar STET is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Each paper consists of 150 questions carrying 150 marks, with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
11. Is there negative marking in Bihar STET 2026?
No. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in Bihar STET 2026.
12. How many papers are there in Bihar STET 2026?
There are two papers. Paper 1 is for secondary-level teaching, while Paper 2 is for higher secondary-level teaching.
13. How many questions are asked in each Bihar STET paper?
Each paper contains 150 questions for a total of 150 marks.
14. What is the duration of the Bihar STET 2026 exam?
Candidates will get 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the respective Bihar STET paper.
15. What is the application fee for Bihar STET 2026?
The application fee depends on the candidate’s category and the number of papers selected. Candidates should refer to the official notification and payment page for the applicable amount.
16. What is the minimum qualifying percentage in Bihar STET 2026?
The qualifying percentage varies according to the candidate’s category. Candidates should refer to the official BSEB notification for the applicable qualifying standard.
17. Is Bihar STET 2026 mandatory for teacher recruitment?
Bihar STET is an eligibility test for the relevant secondary and higher secondary teaching levels. Passing STET does not by itself result in appointment to a government teaching post.
18. Does passing Bihar STET 2026 guarantee a government teacher job?
No. Qualifying Bihar STET only establishes eligibility. Candidates must meet the requirements and selection process of the relevant teacher recruitment examination.
19. Is the Bihar STET certificate valid for a lifetime?
The STET qualifying certificate is generally treated as having lifetime validity, subject to the applicable BSEB rules and orders.
20. Can candidates from other states apply for Bihar STET 2026?
Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply. However, Bihar domicile requirements may apply for category-based benefits, reservation and fee concessions.
21. When will the Bihar STET 2026 final admit card be released?
The final admit card release date has not yet been announced. BSEB will provide the final admit card schedule through its official portal.
22. When will the Bihar STET 2026 examination be conducted?
The examination is expected to be conducted in November 2026. Candidates should wait for BSEB’s official examination schedule for the confirmed date and shift.
23. Where can I download the Bihar STET 2026 Dummy Admit Card?
Candidates will be able to download the Dummy Admit Card through the official Bihar STET registration portal using their login credentials.
24. What should I do if there is an error in my Bihar STET Dummy Admit Card?
Candidates should use the online correction facility during the prescribed 25–30 September 2026 correction window and submit the required changes before the deadline.
25. Where can I check the latest Bihar STET 2026 updates?
Candidates should regularly check the official BSEB/STET portal for Dummy Admit Card, correction, final admit card, examination date, answer key and result updates.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is based on the latest available Bihar STET 2026 updates. Candidates should verify the applicable eligibility, dates, fees and other conditions from the official BSEB notification and portal before taking any action.
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