Bihar STET Syllabus 2026: Paper 1 and Paper 2 Pattern
Bihar STET 2026 — qualifying exam. CBT 150 marks.
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) conducts the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) for candidates who want to become eligible to teach at Classes 9–10 (Paper 1) and Classes 11–12 (Paper 2). STET is a qualifying examination, not a recruitment with a vacancy count — clearing it does not by itself give a posting. The primary official site is bsebstet.org. Board mirrors also used for notices include secondary.biharboardonline.com and biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. Online apply for this cycle has been reported as 17–31 August 2026 — confirm the live window on bsebstet.org. The paper is typically in Hindi medium unless the subject notice says otherwise. This page states the CBT size, the usual 100+50 split, and how to read subject lists from the official PDF only.
Bihar STET Syllabus 2026 / Notification Out @bsebstet.org
STET is a computer-based test: 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, with no negative marking as commonly printed in BSEB STET notices. BSEB STET is usually structured as 100 questions on the chosen subject plus 50 questions on Art of Teaching / pedagogy and related professional skills. That 100+50 split is the structure to prefer; it is not the CTET-style 30+30+30+60 paper. Always verify section names and marks on the official PDF at bsebstet.org before you treat any unit list as final. Paper 1 is for secondary (9–10) subjects; Paper 2 is for higher secondary (11–12) subjects. You apply for the paper and subject combination the notice allows.
Open bsebstet.org — STET 2026 notice / syllabus PDF.
Official links
Highlights
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Board | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Exam | Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 |
| Nature | Qualifying TET — not a job vacancy list |
| Paper 1 | Classes 9–10 (secondary) |
| Paper 2 | Classes 11–12 (higher secondary) |
| Mode | CBT, typically Hindi medium |
| Apply (reported) | 17.08.2026–31.08.2026 (confirm on bsebstet.org) |
| Negative marking | None (as in standard BSEB STET notices) |
Exam pattern
| Section (usual BSEB STET structure) | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Subject knowledge (chosen Paper 1 or Paper 2 subject) | 100 | 100 |
| Art of Teaching / pedagogy and other professional skills | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes. Objective MCQ. No negative marking in the usual BSEB STET scheme. Qualifying marks and validity of the STET certificate are only those printed in the year’s information bulletin — do not copy another state’s TET cut-off.
Paper 1 vs Paper 2
| Paper | Level | What to study |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Class 9–10 | Secondary syllabus of the opted subject (language, science, maths, social science, etc. as listed) |
| Paper 2 | Class 11–12 | Higher-secondary / +2 syllabus of the opted subject (including stream subjects the notice opens) |
Subject codes (Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Political Science, Commerce, Computer Science and others) change with the bulletin. Pick only a subject you are eligible for under the qualification table.
Subject knowledge (100 questions) — how to read the official list
BSEB publishes subject-wise units in the STET information bulletin / syllabus PDF on bsebstet.org. This page does not invent a chapter list for every optional subject. Use this method:
Download the STET 2026 syllabus PDF from bsebstet.org.
Open the annexure for your Paper and subject code.
Treat Bihar Board Class 9–10 books as the floor for Paper 1, and Class 11–12 books as the floor for Paper 2, then overlay any extra units the PDF names.
Ignore CTET/UPTET topic blogs; those papers have a different split.
Art of Teaching / pedagogy (50 questions) — high-level clusters
The 50-mark block in BSEB STET notices is commonly labelled Art of Teaching or teaching skills (and related professional items the PDF lists). Typical clusters — confirm labels in the official file:
Teaching–learning process, aims of education, child / adolescent development at the relevant stage.
Methods, lesson planning, evaluation, inclusive classroom outline.
Classroom management, communication, and use of teaching aids / ICT as the bulletin states.
Any “other skills” line in that year’s PDF (do not add NCF chapter numbers unless the STET file cites them).
How to download the official file
Open bsebstet.org first.
Open the STET 2026 advertisement / information bulletin tile.
Download the syllabus or subject-annexure PDF hosted on that domain (or the Board URL the notice points to).
If the primary site is busy, check secondary.biharboardonline.com or biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in for a matching official circular — still avoid prep-site copies.
Note
STET eligibility is not a vacancy. Recruitment of teachers, if any, is a later departmental advertisement. Apply dates and subject lists are valid only from bsebstet.org.
FAQ
Where is the Bihar STET 2026 syllabus? Primary site bsebstet.org. Also check secondary.biharboardonline.com or biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. Verify the 100 subject + 50 Art of Teaching split on the official PDF.
What is the exam pattern? CBT, 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, no negative marking. Usual BSEB structure: 100 subject + 50 pedagogy / Art of Teaching — not a CTET 30+30+30+60 split.
Is STET a job vacancy? No. It is a qualifying teacher-eligibility test. There is no vacancy count on this page.
When was apply open? Reported window 17–31 August 2026. Confirm start and last date on bsebstet.org before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Bihar STET 2026 syllabus?
Official PDF on bsebstet.org.
What is the exam pattern?
CBT, 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, no negative marking.
Is STET a job vacancy?
No. It is a qualifying teacher-eligibility test.
When was apply open?
Reported window 17–31 August 2026. Confirm on bsebstet.org.
