The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has postponed the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 exam that was initially scheduled for November 4. The postponement is due to a scheduling conflict with the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) recruitment exams, which are also set for November 4, 2026. The new date for the STET exam is November 21, 2026.
- The STET exam originally planned for November 4 is now on November 21, 2026.
- Revised admit cards will be released on October 24, 2026.
- Applicants can download the revised admit cards from the official website.
- Minimum qualifying marks vary by category, with 50% for General candidates and lower percentages for reserved categories.
- The STET exam tests both subject knowledge and teaching skills.
Why was the BSEB STET 2026 exam postponed?
The BSEB postponed the STET 2026 exam originally set for November 4 because it clashed with the recruitment exams conducted by KVS and NVS on the same date. To avoid inconvenience to candidates appearing for multiple exams, the board rescheduled the STET exam to November 21, 2026.
What are the new dates for the STET 2026 exam?
The STET 2026 exam will now be conducted from October 25 to November 21, 2026. While most exam dates remain unchanged, the exam scheduled for November 4 has been moved to November 21. This adjustment ensures no overlap with other major recruitment tests.
How can candidates get their revised admit cards?
BSEB will issue revised admit cards for the rescheduled November 21 exam on October 24, 2026. Candidates must download their updated admit cards from the official STET registration website at stetregistration.cbrt.co.in. It is important to carry the revised admit card to the examination center.
What is the qualifying criteria for the STET 2026 exam?
The minimum qualifying marks for the STET 2026 exam vary based on the candidate's category. General category candidates must score at least 50%. For Other Backward Classes (OBC), the minimum is 45.50%. Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) candidates need 42.50%, while Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and women candidates must secure at least 40% to qualify.
What does the STET exam consist of?
The STET exam is designed to assess candidates' eligibility to become secondary (Classes 9-10) and higher secondary (Classes 11-12) school teachers in Bihar government schools. The exam paper is divided into two sections: one focusing on the specified subject matter and the other on teaching arts and related competencies.
The total marks for the exam are 150. Of these, 100 marks are allocated to questions on the specific subject, and 50 marks are for teaching arts and other competencies. Each correct answer awards one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
What is the importance of the STET exam?
The STET exam certifies candidates as eligible teachers for secondary and higher secondary levels in Bihar government schools. Passing this exam is a crucial step for those aspiring to become government school teachers in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the STET 2026 exam be held now?
A: The exam originally scheduled for November 4, 2026, has been postponed to November 21, 2026.
Q: Where can candidates download the revised admit card?
A: Revised admit cards will be available on October 24, 2026, at the official website stetregistration.cbrt.co.in.
Q: What is the minimum qualifying mark for General category candidates?
A: General category candidates must score at least 50% to qualify.
Q: Is there negative marking in the STET exam?
A: No, the STET exam does not have negative marking.
