Bihar STET begins tomorrow; 'no entry' into exam centers for those wearing shoes and socks or having henna applied..

Bihar STET 2026: The Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) in Bihar is set to begin tomorrow. The examination will be conducted in two shifts from October 25 to November 21. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has revised the schedule for the exam originally set for November 4; this session will now take place on November 21. The schedule for all other examinations remains unchanged. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the guidelines for this important exam to avoid any difficulties on the day of the test.

Exam Guidelines
According to the guidelines issued by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), candidates arriving at the examination centers wearing shoes and socks will not be permitted to enter.

Additionally, specific instructions have been issued for female candidates: they must not apply henna (mehndi), nail polish, or any similar substances to their hands.

Examinations in Muzaffarpur District
In Muzaffarpur district, the online test (CBT) will be held in two shifts from October 25 to November 21 at two locations: the Digital Examination Center in Shahbazpur Bhikhanpur and the Adarsh ​​(Model) Examination Center in Motijheel.

To note, the examination at the Shahbazpur center will take place from October 25 to November 7, followed by sessions on November 9, 11, 12, and from November 17 to 19. At the Adarsh ​​(Model) center, the examination will be held from November 1 to 7, followed by sessions on November 9, 11, 12, and from November 17 to 20. Reporting Time
The examination will be conducted in two shifts each day:

First Shift
Begins at 9:00 AM; candidates will be granted entry between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Second Shift
Takes place from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM; entry will be permitted only between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM.

The allocation of computers and seats to candidates within the examination hall will be carried out through an automated, machine-based process, without any human intervention.

Jammers, Magistrates, and Live CCTV Monitoring
Continuous CCTV recording—from 30 minutes before the start of the examination until 30 minutes after its conclusion—is mandatory. A dedicated control room has been established at the Collectorate for this purpose.

Static magistrates and armed police personnel have been deployed to ensure security outside the examination centers, while the management within the centers will be overseen by the Center Superintendent. The examination agency has been issued strict instructions to maintain an audit trail of all candidate activities.

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