Application for Bihar STET 2025 will start from this day, know how to apply

Bihar STET 2025: Registration Starts September 8, Exam from October 4, Check Eligibility and Application Process

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially released the notification for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. This exam is a gateway for candidates aspiring to become teachers in secondary and higher secondary schools across the state.

The online application process for Bihar STET 2025 will begin on September 8, 2025, and will remain open until September 16, 2025. The computer-based test (CBT) is scheduled to be conducted from October 4 to October 25, 2025.

Lifetime Validity of STET Certificate

This year’s Bihar STET comes with a special opportunity for aspirants. Candidates who qualify the exam will receive a lifetime validity certificate, making them eligible for the BPSC TRE-4 teacher recruitment drive set to begin in December 2025. This change is expected to benefit thousands of teaching aspirants across the state.

Key Dates to Remember

• Start of Online Application: September 8, 2025

• Last Date for Application: September 16, 2025

• Exam Dates: October 4 – October 25, 2025

• Result Declaration: November 1, 2025 (tentative)

The result announcement has been planned early to ensure that qualified candidates can participate in the BPSC TRE-4 recruitment process without delays.

How to Apply for Bihar STET 2025

Interested candidates can apply by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the official BSEB website.

2. Click on the “Bihar STET 2025 Registration” link available on the homepage.

3. Complete the registration process by entering basic details.

4. Log in using your registration number and password to fill out the application form.

5. Pay the application fee online and submit the form.

6. Download and print a copy of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Applicants are advised to keep essential documents, including educational certificates, passport-size photographs, and scanned signatures, ready before starting the registration process.

Exam Pattern for Bihar STET 2025

The exam will be conducted in two papers:

• Paper 1: For candidates applying to teach Classes 9 and 10.

• Paper 2: For candidates applying to teach Classes 11 and 12.

Each paper will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs):

• 100 questions from the chosen subject

• 50 questions from teaching aptitude and general knowledge

Each question carries one mark, and there will be no negative marking. The exam duration is set at 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Relaxation

BSEB has revised eligibility norms to provide opportunities to more candidates:

• General category: Maximum 50% marks required

• OBC: 45.5% marks required

• EBC: 42.5% marks required

• SC, ST, Women, and PwD candidates: Minimum 40% marks required

In addition, the upper age limit has been relaxed:

• General candidates: 5 years relaxation

• PwD candidates: 10 years relaxation

This inclusive move is expected to encourage a higher number of applications, particularly from women, backward classes, and differently-abled aspirants.

Why Bihar STET 2025 is Important

The Bihar STET 2025 is not just another eligibility test—it is an opportunity for thousands of candidates to secure a stable teaching career. With lifetime certificate validity and linkage to upcoming BPSC TRE-4 recruitment, the exam holds greater significance this year.

Candidates are strongly advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Preparing strategically for the computer-based test and focusing on both subject knowledge and teaching aptitude will be key to success.