The Bihar STET (Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test) 2025 is conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to recruit teachers for secondary and higher secondary levels. It consists of two papers: Paper 1 for candidates aiming to teach Classes 9 and 10, and Paper 2 for those aspiring to teach Classes 11 and 12.
Here’s a breakdown of the exam structure and syllabus to help you prepare effectively.
Bihar STET Exam Structure 2025
Paper 1 (For Classes 9 and 10):
- Mode of Examination: Offline (Pen-and-paper based)
- Total Subjects: 1 (Subject-specific) + Pedagogy
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Type of Questions: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
Paper 2 (For Classes 11 and 12):
- Mode of Examination: Offline (Pen-and-paper based)
- Total Subjects: 1 (Subject-specific) + Pedagogy
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Type of Questions: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
Bihar STET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025 (For Classes 9 and 10)
Paper 1 focuses on subject-specific knowledge along with teaching ability. Key topics include:
Child Development and Pedagogy (Teaching Ability):
- Growth and development of learners
- Learning theories and their application
- Teaching methodologies and techniques
- Classroom management and discipline
- Educational psychology principles
Subject Concerned (Choose one):
- Hindi: Grammar, Literature, Comprehension, Writing Skills
- English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Literature, Comprehension
- Mathematics: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics
- Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environment
- Social Science: History, Geography, Civics, Economics
Bihar STET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025 (For Classes 11 and 12)
Paper 2 is for candidates aspiring to teach senior secondary classes. It also includes subject-specific knowledge and teaching methodology.
Child Development and Pedagogy (Teaching Ability):
- Learner development (adolescents)
- Principles of teaching
- Curriculum and syllabus planning
- Educational evaluation
- Classroom interaction and communication strategies
Subject Concerned (Choose one):
- Hindi: Advanced grammar, Prose, Poetry, Drama
- English: Literature, Grammar, Composition, Phonetics
- Mathematics: Sets, Relations, Functions, Calculus, Statistics, Probability
- Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics
- Chemistry: Physical, Organic, Inorganic Chemistry
- Biology: Genetics, Ecology, Human Physiology, Biotechnology
- Commerce: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics
- Social Science: History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology
- Computer Science: Programming, Networking, Data Structures
Candidates can download the detailed subject-wise syllabus and exam pattern PDFs to begin their preparation for the Bihar STET 2025.