How many marks are there in Bihar STET exam?

The Bihar STET exam has total of 150 marks in Paper 1 and Paper 2. In the Bihar STET exam, 150 questions are asked in each paper. Each question is for 1 mark and there is no negative marking in the exam. Candidates are awarded +1 mark for each correct answer and 0 marks for an incorrect answer.

Is there negative marking in Bihar STET?

No, there is no negative marking in Bihar STET exam. Candidates get zero marks for an incorrect answer. There are total 150 questions in Bihar STET Paper 1 and Paper 2 each. In the exam, one mark is given for each correct answer and 0 for the incorrect answer.

Why is Normalization done in Bihar STET exam?

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) conduct the Bihar STET exam in multiple shifts and on multiple days. To provide all the candidates a level playing field, the BSEB conduct the normalisation on raw marks of the candidates. The BSEB notified the Bihar STET normalisation formula in the official notification. The BSTET Result is prepared based on the normalised marks only.

What is Bihar STET normalisation method?

The Bihar STET result is prepared through the normalisation method as the exam is held in several shifts on multiple days. The STET normalised scores are the basis for the declaration of result. The raw scores of candidates are not taken into account to decide the qualification status.Have a look at the Bihar STET normalisation method below:

What is the validity of Bihar STET?

The validity of Bihar STET is lifetime. Candidates who qualify the Bihar STET exam will be provided with the eligibility certificate so that they can apply for the teacher recruitment in Bihar schools for Classes 9-10 or Classes 11-12 or both. However, candidates need to fulfill the age limit and eligibility criteria prescribed by the respective teacher recruitment agency to apply for the job.

How are Bihar STET marks calculated?

The Bihar School Examination Board conduct the Bihar STET exam in online mode. The BSEB releases the tentative answer key and ask the candidates to send objections against the incorrect answers. The Board prepared the Bihar STET final answer key and calculate the marks based on the final answer key. For each correct answer the candidates are awarded 1 mark. There is no negative marking in the Bihar STET exam.

What is the cutoff for Bihar STET exam?

The candidates should note that the Bihar STET exam is a Qualifying exam only. The exam provide the eligibility to the candidates that the qualified candidate in eligible to become a teacher. The Bihar School Examination Board mention the qualifying marks in the official notification. There is no such thing as Bihar STET Cutoff.

Does the qualifying score differ for various category students in Bihar STET exam?

The Bihar School Examination Board mention the qualification marks for each category in the official notification. The Board mention different qualifying marks for different categories. The candidates can see here the BSEB qualifying marks in the official notification as below: Category Qualifying Percentage Qualifying Marks General 50% 75 BC 45.5% 68.25 OBC 42.5% 63.75 SC/ ST/ PwD 40% 60 Women 40% 60

What is the validity of Bihar STET?

The validity of Bihar STET is lifetime. Candidates who qualify the Bihar STET exam will be provided with the eligibility certificate so that they can apply for the teacher recruitment in Bihar schools for Classes 9-10 or Classes 11-12 or both. However, candidates need to fulfill the age limit and eligibility criteria prescribed by the respective teacher recruitment agency to apply for the job.

Which authority/body issues Bihar STET certificate?

The Bihar School Examination Board releases the Bihar STET certificate to the eligible candidates. The candidates validity of the Bihar STET ceritifcate is life time. The candidates who once qualify the Bihar STET exam becomes eligible to become a teacher. Any candidate does not need to appear in the BSTET again.

When will Bihar STET 2025 Result be released?

The Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) conducted the Bihar STET exam 2025 from October 14 to November 16 at the designated exam centres. The Commission released the BSEB BSTET online application form on September 19 on its official website - secondary.biharboardonline.com. The Bihar STET 2025 Result has been declared on January 5.

What is Bihar STET normalisation method?

The Bihar STET result is prepared through the normalisation method as the exam is held in several shifts on multiple days. The STET normalised scores are the basis for the declaration of result. The raw scores of candidates are not taken into account to decide the qualification status.Have a look at the Bihar STET normalisation method below:

What details are required to check Bihar STET result?

The Bihar State Teachers Eligibility Test (BSTET) result is released online only on its official website. There result is not released on any offline medium. The candidates are required to check their results online only. The candidates can see below the steps to check the Bihar STET Results online: Candidates need to enter the login credentials to check their Bihar STET result. The login details required to check and download the Bihar STET scorecard are: Roll number/Application Number Date of birth Candidates should save their application numbers after the conduct of the exam so that they can check their results without any difficulty.

Can a candidate apply for teaching jobs immediately after qualifying STET exam?

Yes. Candidate after qualifying the Bihar STET makes him or her eligible to apply for secondary and higher secondary teaching jobs in the Bihar Government schools.

What details are required to download the Bihar STET result?

The Bihar STET exam was conducted on several centres across the state from October 14 to November 16. Candidates can check it by visting the official portal. Credentials required to see the STET result are application number and date of birth.

What are the passing marks for Bihar STET?

Candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks to clear the Bihar STET exam. Have a look at the STET passing or qualifying marks below: Category Qualifying Percentage Qualifying Marks General 50% 75 BC 45.5% 68.25 OBC 42.5% 63.75 SC/ ST/ PwD 40% 60 Women 40% 60

What is the exam pattern for Bihar STET?

The Bihar STET exam pattern is almost the same for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in terms of number of questions, marks and exam duration. Bihar STET Paper 1 is conducted for Classes 9 to 10 teachers and Paper 2 is for Classes 11 to 12 teachers. Have a look at the detailed Bihar STET exam pattern for Paper 1 and 2 below. Sections Total Questions Total Marks Duration Specific Subject 100 100 2 hours 30 minutes Pedagogy and Other Skills 50 50 2 hours 30 minutes Total 150 150 2 hours 30 minutes

How to regenerate Bihar STET Application Number?

Candidates need to follow the ways given below to regenerate their Bihar STET application number Visit the website Click on ‘Forgot/Get Application Number’ Login using email ID and mobile number Enter the Captcha Code The application number will appear on the screen.

What is the previous year trend for Bihar STET 2025 result date?

Candidates can check below the previous year trends of the Bihar STET 2025 result date. Years Exam Date Result Date 2025 October 14 to 31, 2025 January 5, 2026 2024 September 30, 2024 November 18, 2024 2023 September 15, 2023 October 3, 2023

Who conducts the Bihar STET exam?

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) conducts the Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) to determine the eligibility of candidates as Secondary level teachers and Higher Secondary level teachers in Bihar schools. The Bihar STET exam is consist of two papers, Paper 1 (Secondary level) and Paper 2 (Higher Secondary level). The Bihar STET Secondary level teachers are for Classes 9 and 10 and Higher Secondary level teachers are for Classes 11 and 12. Moreover, the Bihar STET exam is also conducted to determine the eligibility of Physical Education Teachers.

Who sets the Bihar STET question paper?

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) sets the Bihar STET question paper. The BSEB STET exam has two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The STET exam pattern lays down the question paper structure of both papers including the number of questions asked in the exam, the marking scheme and the name of the subjects.

How many questions are asked in Bihar STET exam?

A total of 150 objective-type questions are asked in Bihar STET exam in each paper. All the questions are compulsary for candidates and no either options will be given for any question. Each question is for one marks for each correct answer. On the other hand, no marks will be deducted for the incorrect answers as the exam does not follow negative marking scheme. The candidates have to work for the accuracy and speed to qualify for the exam.

BSEB Bihar STET Result 2025 (OUT): Get Direct Link To Check BSTET Result

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Updated on Jan 5, 2026 17:42 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Bihar STET Result 2025: The Bihar School Examination Board, BSEB has announced the Bihar BSEB STET 2025 result on January 5 (Monday) on the official portal at bsebbstet.org. They can check their result by using the login credentials like application number and date of birth. A direct link is also provided here.

As per the news websites, in Paper 1, Bihar STET was conducted for 16 subjects. Out of 2,46,415 candidates, 1,54,145 qualified and a pass percentage is 62.56 per cent. Where as Paper 2 was conducted for 29 subjects. Of the 1,95,799 candidates, 1,02,156 aspirants qualified and a pass percentage is 52.17 per cent. The Board conducted the Bihar STET exam from October 14 to November 16, 2025.

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