The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) today released the results for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET 2025). Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their scores and qualifying status on the official website, bsebstet.org .
The STET exam serves as a crucial eligibility criterion for individuals seeking to become teachers in government-run secondary and senior secondary schools across Bihar. Successful qualification in this test is a mandatory step for prospective educators aiming for teaching positions for Classes 9–10 and Classes 11–12.
STET 2025 Examination Overview
The Bihar STET 2025 examination was conducted over several weeks, from October 14 to November 16 . This Computer Based Test (CBT) lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes for all candidates.
The exam comprised a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates chose between two papers: Paper 1 was for those aspiring to teach Classes 9–10, while Paper 2 was for individuals targeting teaching roles in Classes 11–12. The marking scheme awarded one mark for each correct answer. Importantly, there was no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted questions, encouraging candidates to attempt all questions.
Accessing Your Results
To access the Bihar STET 2025 result, candidates must follow a straightforward process. Upon visiting the official website, **bsebstet.org**, candidates will need to locate the result link. They must then enter their valid user ID and password into the designated fields. The results are released in a Portable Document Format (PDF).
The result PDF provides a comprehensive breakdown of the candidate’s performance. It includes details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, and the total marks obtained. Further specifics include marks scored in each individual subject, the predetermined passing marks for the examination, and most importantly, the candidate’s qualifying status and overall rank within their category.
Understanding Qualifying Marks
To successfully qualify for the Bihar STET 2025 exam, candidates must secure minimum marks based on their respective categories. These qualifying marks are established by the BSEB to ensure a standard level of competency among prospective teachers. Failure to meet these minimum percentages means a candidate has not qualified for the teacher eligibility status.
The category-wise qualifying marks and their corresponding percentages are detailed in the table below:
| Categories | Qualifying Marks | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General | 75 | 50% |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 68.25 | 45.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 63.75 | 42.5% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 60 | 40% |
| Women | 60 | 40% |
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
Candidates who have successfully qualified in the Bihar STET 2025 exam will now be eligible for subsequent stages of the teacher recruitment process in Bihar. This qualification makes them eligible to apply for teaching vacancies in government schools. The Bihar School Examination Board and the state’s education department will issue further announcements regarding future recruitment drives and application procedures for qualified candidates.