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Bihar TET
Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test (Bihar TET)
Bihar TET — for primary + upper-primary teacher recruitment. Paper I + Paper II.
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Concept of Development and LearningIn a Class 4 classroom, the teacher observes that while most students can read simple stories independently, one student named Amit still struggles with basic word recognition despite being the same age as his peers. According to principles of child development, what does this situation primarily demonstrate?
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2025
20 of 150 questions
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20 of 150 questions
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Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.
Child Development and Pedagogy
27 QsLanguage I — Hindi / Urdu / Bengali
73 QsLanguage II — English
68 QsMathematics (Paper I)
69 QsEnvironmental Studies (Paper I)
68 QsMathematics and Science (Paper II)
85 QsSocial Studies (Paper II)
70 Qs
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Top performers — Merit list leaders
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Bihar TET Certificate with top-tier performance
- •Likely to rank in top district/state merit positions
- •First preference in teacher recruitment drives across Bihar
- •Strong candidacy for appointments in urban and preferred districts
- •Excellent prospects for permanent government teacher positions (Class 1-8)
- •May be considered for teacher trainer and academic coordinator roles
Excellent score — High merit range
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Bihar TET Certificate with excellent performance
- •Very strong position in district and state merit lists
- •High probability for Primary and Upper Primary Teacher appointments
- •Preferred candidate for Bihar Education Service posts
- •Good prospects in ongoing Niyojan (recruitment) cycles
- •Eligible for Model School and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya appointments
Strong performance — Good prospects
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Bihar TET Certificate with competitive score
- •Strong position for Primary Teacher recruitment (Class 1-5)
- •Good prospects for Upper Primary Teacher positions (Class 6-8)
- •Eligible for appointment in Bihar Education Department schools
- •Competitive advantage in district-level merit lists
- •Considered for posts in Navodaya Vidyalaya and Kendriya Vidyalaya (with CTET also)
TET qualified — Entry level
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Bihar TET Certificate awarded (valid for 7 years)
- •Eligible for Primary Teacher posts (Class 1-5) in government schools
- •Eligible for Upper Primary Teacher posts (Class 6-8) depending on paper cleared
- •Competitive for appointments in Panchayati Raj institutions
- •May face competition in merit-based recruitment drives
Close to qualifying mark
45–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–45% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
BSEB has extended the Bihar STET 2026 online application deadline from August 31 to September 15, 2026. The notification was released on August 14, and applications started on August 17.
Bihar School Examination Board will conduct Bihar TET Paper I and Paper II on November 7, 2026, for State Teachers Eligibility Test and Physical Education and Health Instructor Examination.
Bihar STET 2025 result declared
69 d agoBSEB declared the Bihar STET 2025 result for the exam conducted from October 14 to November 16, 2025. The answer key was released on November 24, 2025, with objections accepted until November 28.
Important dates
Bihar TET 2026 application start (expected)
passedMon, 9 Feb, 2026
Based on typical cycle pattern
Bihar TET 2026 notification (expected)
passedSat, 7 Mar, 2026
Notification typically released in early March; actual 2026 notification not yet confirmed
Bihar TET 2026 application end (expected)
passedWed, 18 Mar, 2026
Application window typically closes mid-March
Bihar TET 2026 admit card (expected)
44 days awaySun, 25 Oct, 2026
Admit cards typically released 7-10 days before exam
📍Bihar TET 2026 exam - Paper I & II
57 days awaySat, 7 Nov, 2026
Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for Classes 6-8; exam conducted in online CBT mode
Bihar TET 2026 answer key (expected)
64 days awaySat, 14 Nov, 2026
Answer key typically released within 7 days after exam
Bihar TET 2026 result (expected)
100 days awaySun, 20 Dec, 2026
Results typically declared 4-6 weeks after exam completion
Syllabus
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Child Development and Pedagogy
Concept of Development and Learning
Development of the elementary-school child and its relation to learning.
Intelligence, Personality and Individual Differences
Constructs of intelligence, personality and diversity in classrooms.
Inclusive Education and CWSN
Addressing diverse and special-needs learners.
Learning and Pedagogy
How children think and learn and the implications for teaching.
Assessment and CCE
Assessment and continuous evaluation in elementary classrooms.
Language I — Hindi / Urdu / Bengali
Apathit Gadyansh
Two unseen prose passages with comprehension, grammar and vocabulary questions.
Apathit Padyansh
Unseen poem with comprehension and literary devices.
Varnamala
Vowels, consonants and pronunciation in the chosen Lang I script.
Shabd Bhed
Tatsam, tadbhav, deshi and videshi shabd; word categories.
Sandhi
Swar sandhi, vyanjan sandhi and visarg sandhi rules.
Samas
Tatpurush, dvandva, dvigu, karmadharaya, bahuvrihi and avyayibhav.
Upsarg aur Pratyay
Prefixes and suffixes in word formation.
Parts of Speech
Sangya, sarvanaam, visheshan, kriya, kriya-visheshan, samuchchaya, vismayadi (Hindi/Urdu/Bengali equivalents).
Ling, Vachan, Kaal
Gender, number, tense and case forms.
Vakyarachna
Sentence structure, types and punctuation.
Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan
Idioms and proverbs in the chosen Lang I.
Alankar aur Ras
Figures of speech and ras in literary appreciation.
Paryayvachi aur Vilom
Synonyms and antonyms.
Pedagogy of Language Development
Pedagogical concepts for teaching the chosen Lang I.
Language II — English
Unseen Prose Passages
Two unseen prose passages — comprehension, vocabulary and grammar.
Unseen Poem
Unseen poem with literary-device and inference questions.
Parts of Speech
Noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, preposition, conjunction, interjection.
Tenses
Twelve tenses — present, past and future forms.
Voice and Narration
Active-passive voice and direct-indirect speech.
Articles and Determiners
Use of a/an/the and other determiners.
Prepositions
Common prepositions and their usage.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Concord and agreement between subject and verb.
Modals
Can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, ought to.
Sentence Transformation
Transformation between simple, compound and complex sentences.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, homophones.
Idioms and Phrases
Idioms and phrasal verbs in English.
Pedagogy of English
Pedagogy of English as a second language.
Mathematics (Paper I)
Number System
Whole numbers, integers, place value, factors and multiples.
Fractions and Decimals
Operations on fractions and decimals.
LCM and HCF
Lowest common multiple and highest common factor.
Percentage
Percentage and applications.
Profit, Loss and Discount
Commercial mathematics for primary level.
Simple Interest
Simple interest and applications.
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio, proportion and unitary method.
Geometry
Lines, angles, basic shapes — square, rectangle, triangle, circle.
Mensuration
Area and perimeter of simple plane figures.
Measurement
Length, mass, capacity, time and temperature.
Data Handling
Pictograph, bar graph and simple data interpretation.
Money and Time
Money calculations, calendar and clock problems.
Pedagogy of Mathematics
Mathematics-specific pedagogy at primary level.
Environmental Studies (Paper I)
Family and Friends
Family relationships, peers, animals and friendships.
Food
Sources of food, balanced diet and food preservation.
Shelter
Houses across regions of Bihar and India.
Water
Sources, conservation, purification and water-borne diseases.
Travel and Communication
Modes of transport and communication.
Things We Make and Do
Local crafts, handicrafts and traditional occupations of Bihar.
Our Body and Health
Body parts, sense organs, hygiene and common diseases.
Plants and Animals Around Us
Plant and animal life and conservation.
Geography of Bihar
Location, rivers (Ganga, Kosi), forests and climate of Bihar.
Culture and Heritage of Bihar
Folk dances (Jat-Jatin), festivals (Chhath), Madhubani painting and tribal communities of Bihar.
Earth and Universe
Earth's motion, solar system and basic space concepts.
Environmental Protection
Pollution, climate change, conservation and sustainable development.
Pedagogical Issues in EVS
EVS-specific pedagogy at primary level.
Mathematics and Science (Paper II)
Algebra
Algebraic expressions, identities and linear equations.
Quadratic Equations
Roots of quadratic equations and applications.
Geometry
Triangles, quadrilaterals, congruence and similarity.
Mensuration
Area, surface area and volume of plane figures and solids.
Statistics and Probability
Mean, median, mode and elementary probability.
Introduction to Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios and basic identities.
Living and Non-living
Characteristics of living things and basic classification.
Human Body Systems
Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems.
Plant Life
Photosynthesis, transpiration and plant nutrition.
Matter and its Nature
Atoms, molecules, elements and compounds.
Acids, Bases and Salts
Properties of acids, bases, salts and pH scale.
Force, Motion and Energy
Force, motion, work, energy and Newton's laws.
Heat, Light and Sound
Heat transfer, reflection/refraction of light and sound waves.
Electricity and Magnetism
Current, circuits and magnetic effects.
Environment and Ecosystem
Ecosystem, food chains and pollution.
Pedagogy of Math and Science
Pedagogy specific to math and science at upper-primary level.
Social Studies (Paper II)
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryan and Gupta empires.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, bhakti and sufi movements.
Modern India and Freedom Struggle
British conquest, colonial rule and freedom struggle.
History of Bihar
Magadh, Nalanda, Champaran Satyagraha and Bihar's role in freedom struggle.
Earth and the Universe
Solar system, latitudes, longitudes and motions.
Physical Features of India
Mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers and climate.
Natural Resources
Soil, water, forest, mineral and energy resources.
Geography of Bihar
Physical features, climate, agriculture and minerals of Bihar.
World Geography
Continents, oceans and important countries.
Indian Constitution
Preamble, fundamental rights, duties and DPSPs.
Indian Democracy
Parliament, executive, judiciary and elections.
Local Self-Government
Panchayati raj and municipal institutions in Bihar.
Indian Economy
Sectors of the economy, agriculture, industry and services.
Environment and Sustainable Development
Pollution, climate change and conservation.
Art and Culture of Bihar
Folk dances (Bhojpuri, Mithila), Madhubani art, festivals and architecture.
Pedagogical Issues in Social Studies
Pedagogy specific to social studies at upper-primary level.