The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is set to conduct the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025starting from October 14, 2025, according to recent media reports and notification updates. The admit card is expected to be released a few days prior, so candidates preparing for secondary and higher secondary teaching eligibility should be ready.Â
Earlier announcements had placed the STET window broadly from October 4 to October 25, 2025. But more refined reports now suggest the formal start will be October 14 onward.
đź—“ Complete Schedule & Key Dates
Here’s a consolidated schedule based on official notification and media reporting:
| Event | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | September 10, 2025 Â |
| Online Application Start | September 19, 2025Â |
| Last Date to Apply | October 5, 2025 (extended)Â |
| Admit Card Release | October 11, 2025 (expected)Â |
| STET Exam Begins | October 14, 2025Â |
| STET Exam Window | Through October 31, 2025 (tentative)Â |
| Result Declaration | Expected around November 1, 2025Â |
⚠️ Note: The “October 4 to 25” window mentioned in some sources appears to be earlier projections. The more recent updates favor a start on October 14.Â
đź•’ Exam Timings & Format
While the final day-wise schedule (shift, timings) has not yet been made public, here are typical features based on past STET exam patterns and current information:
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT / Online)Â
Papers:
 • Paper I – For prospective teachers of Classes 9 & 10
 • Paper II – For prospective teachers of Classes 11 & 12ÂDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes (2:30 hours) per paperÂ
Number of Questions / Marks: 150 questions / 150 marks (1 mark per correct response)Â
Marking Scheme: No negative marking is reported for wrong answers.Â
Candidates should await the official shift-wise schedule and exam day timings, which will be detailed in their admit cards.
🎯 What Candidates Should Do Now
Download Admit Card as soon as it is released (likely on October 11) from the official STET / BSEB portal.Â
Check exam date, time, and shift in your admit card. If there’s a clash or mismatch, raise objections early.
Be ready with documents: Admit card, photo ID, passport-size photo, and any required declarations.
Arrive early to the test center, with buffer time for security checks.
Plan your attempt strategy: since there is no negative marking, attempt all questions carefully, but avoid blind guessing.
Revise high-weight topics in both pedagogy / teaching method parts and subject knowledge.
Practice mock CBT / simulation tests with time constraints to get comfortable with exam interface.
Stay updated on official website / notifications in case of any last-minute schedule changes.
âś… Wrap-Up & Key Reminder
The official Bihar STET 2025 exam is slated to begin on October 14, 2025, for secondary and higher secondary level teaching eligibility. The registration window is now closed, and aspirants await their admit cards and final timetable.
While earlier projections had a broader exam window (Oct 4–25), more recent trusted sources converge on the revised start date of October 14.
Make sure you check your admit card for the exact time and shift, and prepare accordingly. Once the day arrives, stay calm, manage time wisely, and give your best.
