The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Answer Key for the Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. This is important news for all candidates who took the STET exam. The answer key was published on November 24, 2025 . Candidates can now check their answers and estimate their scores.
The Bihar STET examination took place on October 14, 2025 . This test helps find eligible teachers for two levels: Secondary (Class 9th to 10th) covered by Paper 1, and Senior Secondary (Class 11th & 12th) covered by Paper 2. Candidates can download their Bihar STET Answer Key 2025 from the official website: secondary.biharboardonline.com . You will need your Application Number and Date of Birth to access it.
How to Raise Objections
If a candidate believes there is a mistake in any answer given in the official key, they can raise an objection. The dates for submitting these objections will be announced soon by BSEB. To object, candidates must log in to the official portal. They will need their Registration Number and Password. It is important to check the official website regularly for the exact dates and process to raise objections.
Important Dates for Bihar STET 2025
Here are the key dates related to the Bihar STET 2025 exam:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | September 19, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 05, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | October 05, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | October 11, 2025 |
| Exam Date | October 14, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | November 24, 2025 |
| Raise Objection Date | To be announced soon |
| Result Date | To be announced soon |
Application Fees
The application fees for the Bihar STET 2025 exam were as follows:
| Category | For Paper 1 OR Paper 2 | For Both Papers 1 & 2 |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC / EBC | ₹960/- | ₹1440/- |
| Other State (All Categories) | ₹960/- | ₹1440/- |
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹760/- | ₹1140/- |
Candidates paid these fees online using credit card, debit card, or net banking.
Age Limit (as on August 01, 2025)
Candidates had to meet the following age requirements:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age:
- For Male candidates: 37 Years
- For Female (Unreserved), BC/EBC (Male & Female) candidates: 40 Years
- For SC/ST (Male & Female) candidates: 42 Years
Eligibility Criteria for Bihar STET 2025
To appear for the Bihar STET exam, candidates needed specific educational qualifications:
For Secondary (Class 9th to 10th) – Paper 1
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject with 50% marks, and a B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) degree. OR
- A Master’s Degree in a relevant subject, and a B.Ed degree. OR
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with at least 45% marks (as per NCTE norms), and a B.Ed degree. OR
- A 4-year integrated course like BA B.Ed or BSc B.Ed.
For Senior Secondary (Class 11th & 12th) – Paper 2
- A Master’s Degree in a relevant subject with 50% marks, and a B.Ed degree or BA B.Ed / BSc B.Ed. OR
- A Master’s Degree with at least 45% marks (as per NCTE norms), and a B.Ed degree. OR
- A Master’s Degree with 55% marks, and a 3-year B.Ed M.Ed course.
All candidates must have equivalent qualifications from any recognized university, board, or institution in India. For detailed information, candidates must read the official Bihar STET Notification 2025.
Bihar STET Exam Pattern 2025
The Computer Based Test (CBT) for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 followed this pattern:
- Exam Mode: Online
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: There was no negative marking for wrong answers.
- Exam Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 Minutes)
Paper 1 and Paper 2 Exam Structure
| Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Subject | 100 | 100 |
| Art of Teaching | 30 | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 05 | 05 |
| Environmental Science | 05 | 05 |
| Mathematical Aptitude | 05 | 05 |
| Logical Reasoning | 05 | 05 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Bihar STET 2025 Selection Process
Candidates for Bihar STET 2025 will be selected based on these stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Exam: Candidates take an online exam.
- Merit List: A list of qualified candidates is prepared based on exam scores.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will have their original documents checked.
How to Download Your Bihar STET Answer Key 2025
Follow these simple steps to check and download your answer key:
- Go to the official website: secondary.biharboardonline.com .
- On the homepage, look for a link that says “Bihar STET Answer Key 2025” or “Check Marks”. Click on it.
- A new page will open. Enter your Application Number and your Date of Birth in the given fields.
- Click on the “Submit” button.
- Your Bihar STET Answer Key for 2025 will be shown on the screen.
- You can download it, save it on your device, or print it out for future use and reference.