
Bihar STET 2026 is conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) through two papers. Paper 1 is for the Secondary level, while Paper 2 is for the Higher Secondary level. Candidates should refer to the syllabus PDF applicable to their selected subject before starting their preparation.
The Bihar STET Syllabus 2026 is divided into Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates need to select the paper and subject applicable to their teaching eligibility and prepare according to the prescribed syllabus.
The subject-wise Bihar STET syllabus PDFs are provided below for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates should check the subject code carefully and download the syllabus PDF for the subject selected in their application.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (Bihar STET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Papers | Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Paper 1 | Secondary Level |
| Paper 2 | Higher Secondary Level |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Questions in Each Paper | 150 |
| Marks in Each Paper | 150 |
| Specified Subject | 100 marks |
| Teaching Art & Other Skills | 50 marks |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Marks for Correct Answer | 1 mark |
Bihar STET 2026 has two papers based on the teaching level. Candidates should check the subject selected in their application and refer to the corresponding syllabus PDF. Paper 1 is for candidates applying for teaching at the Secondary level, while Paper 2 is for candidates applying for teaching at the Higher Secondary level.
The following subjects are included in Bihar STET Paper 1:
| Subject | Subject Code |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 101 |
| Urdu | 102 |
| Bangla | 103 |
| Maithili | 104 |
| Sanskrit | 105 |
| Arabic | 106 |
| Farsi | 107 |
| Bhojpuri | 108 |
| English | 109 |
| Mathematics | 110 |
| Science | 111 |
| Social Science | 112 |
| Physical Education | 113 |
| Music | 114 |
| Fine Arts | 115 |
| Dance | 116 |
For the specified subject in Paper 1, candidates should prepare the relevant graduation-level syllabus. The syllabus should be studied according to the subject or subject group selected in the Bihar STET application.
Candidates should refer to the subject-wise Bihar STET Paper 1 Syllabus PDF provided below and prepare the applicable graduation-level curriculum for their selected subject
The following subjects are included in Bihar STET Paper 2:
| Subject | Subject Code |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 201 |
| Urdu | 202 |
| English | 203 |
| Sanskrit | 204 |
| Bangla | 205 |
| Maithili | 206 |
| Magahi | 207 |
| Arabic | 208 |
| Farsi | 209 |
| Bhojpuri | 210 |
| Pali | 211 |
| Prakrit | 212 |
| Mathematics | 213 |
| Physics | 214 |
| Chemistry | 215 |
| Zoology | 216 |
| History | 217 |
| Geography | 218 |
| Political Science | 219 |
| Sociology | 220 |
| Economics | 221 |
| Philosophy | 222 |
| Psychology | 223 |
| Home Science | 224 |
| Commerce | 225 |
| Computer Science | 226 |
| Agriculture | 227 |
| Music | 228 |
| Botany | 229 |
The specified-subject section of Paper 2 is based on the postgraduate-level syllabus applicable to the selected subject. Candidates should therefore refer to the relevant postgraduate-level curriculum and the subject-wise Bihar STET Paper 2 Syllabus PDF provided below.
Candidates preparing for subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Commerce, Agriculture and Computer Science should follow the applicable postgraduate-level curriculum for their selected subject.
The Bihar STET Paper 1 Syllabus PDF is available for the subjects included in Paper 1. Candidates can check the subject-wise syllabus and download the relevant PDF from the links below. Paper 1 candidates should use these syllabus PDFs along with the applicable graduation-level curriculum for their selected subject.
| Bihar STET Syllabus Paper 1 PDFs | |
| Subjects | PDF Download Links |
| Hindi | Download Links |
| Urdu | Download Links |
| Bangla | Download Links |
| Maithili | Download Links |
| Sanskrit | Download Links |
| Arabic | Download Links |
| Persian | Download Links |
| Bhojpuri | Download Links |
| English | Download Links |
| Mathematics | Download Links |
| Science | Download Links |
| Social Studies | Download Links |
| Fine Arts | Download Links |
| Nritya | Download Links |
The Bihar STET Paper 2 Syllabus PDF is available for the subjects included in Paper 2. Candidates can download the subject-wise syllabus PDFs from the links below. Paper 2 candidates should refer to the relevant postgraduate-level curriculum for their selected subject while preparing for the examination.
| Bihar STET Syllabus Paper 2 PDFs | |
| Subjects | PDF Download Links |
| Hindi | Download Links |
| English | Download Links |
| Sanskrit | Download Links |
| Mathematics | Download Links |
| Physics | Download Links |
| Chemistry | Download Links |
| Zoology | Download Links |
| History | Download Links |
| Geography | Download Links |
| Political Science | Download Links |
| Sociology | Download Links |
| Economics | Download Links |
| Philosophy | Download Links |
| Commerce | Download Links |
| Music | Download Links |
| Botany | Download Links |
Teaching Art and Other Skills is a common component of Bihar STET 2026. It carries 50 marks in each paper, while the specified subject carries 100 marks.
Candidates should prepare the areas prescribed in the latest Bihar STET 2026 syllabus and notification. The official syllabus should be used as the reference for the topics included in this component
The Bihar STET 2026 exam pattern consists of 150 multiple-choice questions in each paper. Each paper carries 150 marks.
The paper has two broad components:
Specified Subject: 100 marks
Teaching Art & Other Skills: 50 marks
| Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 150 | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
| Specified Subject | 100 marks | 100 marks |
| Teaching Art & Other Skills | 50 marks | 50 marks |
| Question Type | MCQ | MCQ |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes | 150 minutes |
| Negative Marking | No | No |
Candidates should follow the latest Bihar STET 2026 notification and syllabus instead of relying on an older exam pattern.
The Bihar STET 2026 marking scheme is as follows:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | No negative marking |
Candidates receive 1 mark for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Candidates searching for Bihar STET Syllabus 2026 in Hindi can download the applicable subject-wise syllabus PDF from the Paper 1 and Paper 2 tables provided above.
Candidates should check the subject name and subject code before downloading the PDF. The syllabus applicable to the selected paper and subject should be followed during preparation.
For subject-specific preparation, candidates can also refer to the dedicated Bihar STET subject pages available on PW:
| Other Related Links | |
|---|---|
| Bihar STET Syllabus | Bihar STET Maths Syllabus |
| Bihar STET Hindi Syllabus | Bihar STET English Syllabus |
| Bihar STET Science Syllabus | Bihar STET Social Studies Syllabus |
Candidates can follow these steps to prepare effectively:
Identify the Bihar STET paper you are eligible for and plan to appear for.
Select the subject for which you will take the examination.
Check the subject code and syllabus level prescribed in the Bihar STET 2026 notification.
For Paper I, revise the applicable graduation-level subject syllabus.
For Paper II, revise the applicable postgraduate-level subject syllabus.
Prepare Teaching Art and Other Skills along with the specified subject.
Practise Bihar STET previous year question papers to understand question trends.
Attempt mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
Since there is no negative marking, attempt all questions after managing your available time effectively.
