Bihar STET 2026 admit card released: download hall ticket by November 20

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) released the admit cards for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 on October 18, 2026. Candidates appearing for the examination can download their hall tickets from the official websites bsebstet.org and stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.

The Bihar STET 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted from October 25 to November 20, 2026. This state-level examination assesses the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions at the secondary and higher secondary levels in Bihar.

Bihar STET 2026 Examination Schedule and Pattern

The Bihar STET 2026 exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across two shifts daily. Shift 1 is from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, with a reporting time of 08:30 am and gate closing at 09:30 am. Shift 2 is from 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm, with a reporting time of 01:30 pm and gate closing at 02:30 pm.

Each paper has a duration of 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying 1 mark. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Paper 1 is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 9 and 10, while Paper 2 is for Classes 11 and 12. The exam pattern includes 100 marks for the subject-specific section and 50 marks for Teaching Art and Other Competencies.

Admit Card and Examination Day Instructions

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) released the Bihar STET 2026 admit cards on October 18, 2026. Candidates are required to download their hall tickets from the official websites bsebstet.org and stetregistration.cbrt.co.in. The admit card is essential for entry to the examination center and contains critical information such as the candidate’s examination date, shift timing, reporting time, and the address of the examination centre. Candidates must carry a printed copy of their admit card along with a valid photo identity document to the examination centre for verification.

The Bihar STET 2026 examination is scheduled to take place from October 25 to November 20, 2026. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across two daily shifts. Shift 1 runs from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, with a reporting time of 08:30 am and gate closing at 09:30 am. Shift 2 is from 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm, with a reporting time of 01:30 pm and gate closing at 02:30 pm. In case of any discrepancies or issues with the admit card, candidates are advised to contact the help desk via the official support email or helpline.

Application Process and Eligibility Criteria

The application period for Bihar STET 2026 was from August 17, 2026, to September 22, 2026. The Bihar STET 2026 notification was released on August 14, 2026. A first dummy admit card was released between September 25 and September 30, 2026, followed by an application correction period from September 25 to September 29, 2026.

The minimum age for Bihar STET 2026 is 21 years as of August 1, 2026. The maximum age for General (Male) candidates is 37 years, for General (Female)/BC, EBC (Male & Female) is 40 years, and for SC/ST (Male & Female) is 42 years. For candidates applying for the Computer Science Subject in Paper-II, a B.Ed. degree is not required.

Application Fees for Bihar STET 2026

The application fee for Bihar STET 2026 varied based on the category and the number of papers applied for. For Paper I or II, the fee was Rs. 960/- for General/EWS/BC/EBC/Other State (All Category) candidates and Rs. 760/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates. For both Paper I & II, the application fee was Rs. 1440/- for General/EWS/BC/EBC/Other State (All Category) and Rs. 1140/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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