Bihar STET Answer Key 2025 Released: Download Paper 1 & Paper 2 Answer Key

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially released the answer key for the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. Candidates who appeared for STET Paper 1 and Paper 2 can now download the provisional answer key from the official website and evaluate their performance before the final results are announced.

Quick Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Exam Name	Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET)
Answer Key Status	Released (Provisional)
Papers	Paper 1 (Class I-V) & Paper 2 (Class VI-VIII)
Document Type	Provisional Answer Key
Objection Facility	Available (within specified dates)
Official Website	stet.bseb.online / biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in
Exam Year	2025

Important Dates

Event	Date
STET Exam Conducted	2025 (As per official schedule)
Paper 1 Exam Date	Check official notification
Paper 2 Exam Date	Check official notification
Provisional Answer Key Released	2025 (Recently Released)
Objection Window Opens	As per official notification
Last Date to Submit Objections	Check official website
Final Answer Key Release	After objection review process
Result Declaration	To be announced
Certificate Issuance	After result announcement

STET Exam Pattern Details

Paper 1 (Classes I to V)

Parameter	Details
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Based)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	150
Total Marks	150
Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)
Marking Scheme	1 mark per correct answer
Negative Marking	No negative marking

Paper 2 (Classes VI to VIII)

Parameter	Details
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Based)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	150
Total Marks	150
Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)
Marking Scheme	1 mark per correct answer
Negative Marking	No negative marking

Subject-Wise Question Distribution

Paper 1 (Primary Level: Class I-V)

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I (Hindi)	30	30
Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level: Class VI-VIII)

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I (Hindi)	30	30
Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit)	30	30
Mathematics & Science	30	30
Social Studies/Social Science	30	30
Total	150	150

How to Download Bihar STET Answer Key 2025

Step-by-Step Download Process

Step	Action
Step 1	Visit official website: stet.bseb.online
Step 2	Click on “Latest News” or “Answer Key” section
Step 3	Select “STET 2025 Answer Key” link
Step 4	Choose your paper (Paper 1 or Paper 2)
Step 5	Enter Roll Number/Registration Number
Step 6	Enter Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY format)
Step 7	Click Submit button
Step 8	Download answer key PDF and save it

Login Credentials Required

Credential	Description
Roll Number	As printed on your admit card
Registration Number	Provided during application process
Date of Birth	In DD/MM/YYYY format
Password	If set during registration (if applicable)

How to Check Answer Key and Response Sheet

Step	Process
1	Login to BSEB STET portal with credentials
2	Download your OMR response sheet
3	Download the official provisional answer key
4	Match your responses with the answer key
5	Count total number of correct answers
6	Count incorrect and unattempted questions
7	Calculate final score (No negative marking)
8	Compare with expected cut-off marks

Score Calculation Example

Paper 1 Scoring Example

Component	Value
Total Questions	150
Questions Attempted	145
Correct Answers	118
Incorrect Answers	27
Unattempted	5
Marks per Correct Answer	1
Negative Marking	0 (No negative marking)
Total Score	118/150
Percentage	78.67%
Status	Expected to Qualify

Paper 2 Scoring Example

Component	Value
Total Questions	150
Questions Attempted	140
Correct Answers	112
Incorrect Answers	28
Unattempted	10
Marks per Correct Answer	1
Negative Marking	0 (No negative marking)
Total Score	112/150
Percentage	74.67%
Status	Expected to Qualify

Category-Wise Expected Cut-Off Marks

Paper 1 (Class I-V) Cut-Off

Category	Expected Cut-Off (Out of 150)	Percentage
General/Unreserved	90-95	60-63%
EWS	85-90	57-60%
BC	82-87	55-58%
EBC	80-85	53-57%
SC	78-83	52-55%
ST	75-80	50-53%

Paper 2 (Class VI-VIII) Cut-Off

Category	Expected Cut-Off (Out of 150)	Percentage
General/Unreserved	90-95	60-63%
EWS	85-90	57-60%
BC	82-87	55-58%
EBC	80-85	53-57%
SC	78-83	52-55%
ST	75-80	50-53%

Note: These are estimated cut-offs based on previous year trends. Actual cut-offs may vary depending on difficulty level and number of candidates.

Objection Submission Details

Aspect	Information
Objection Mode	Online through official BSEB portal
Objection Fee	₹100-500 per question (approximately)
Payment Method	Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI)
Documents Required	Reference books, NCERT materials, authentic sources
Document Format	PDF/JPG (Maximum 2-5 MB per file)
Maximum Objections	No limit (separate fee for each question)
Processing Time	10-20 days after objection window closes
Expert Committee	Subject experts review all objections
Fee Refund Policy	Refunded if objection is accepted as valid
Final Decision	BSEB’s decision will be final and binding

Steps to Raise Objections Against Answer Key

1. Visit the official BSEB STET portal
2. Login with your Roll Number and Date of Birth
3. Navigate to “Answer Key Objection” or “Challenge” section
4. Select the Paper (Paper 1 or Paper 2) you want to challenge
5. Choose the specific question number with incorrect answer
6. Provide detailed explanation with proper reasoning
7. Upload supporting documents (reference pages from standard books)
8. Pay the objection fee through online payment gateway
9. Review all details and submit the objection form
10. Download and save the acknowledgement receipt

Eligibility Criteria for STET

Paper 1 (Primary Level: Class I-V)

Qualification	Details
Educational Qualification	Senior Secondary (12th) with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
OR	Senior Secondary (12th) with 45% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
OR	Senior Secondary (12th) with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed
OR	Senior Secondary (12th) with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
OR	Graduation + 2-year B.Ed with specialization in Elementary Education

Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level: Class VI-VIII)

Qualification	Details
Educational Qualification	Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed (Bachelor of Education)
OR	Graduation with 45% marks + B.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
OR	Senior Secondary (12th) with 50% marks + 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed
OR	Senior Secondary (12th) with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed
OR	Graduation with 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)

STET Certificate Validity

Aspect	Details
Validity Period	Lifetime (No expiry date)
Usage	For teaching positions in Bihar government schools
Applicable Classes	As per qualified paper (I-V or VI-VIII)
Transferability	Valid only within Bihar state
Re-attempt	Can appear again to improve score
Certificate Type	Digital + Physical certificate

Documents Required for Certificate Collection

Document	Purpose
STET Admit Card	Identity verification
10th Certificate & Marksheet	Date of birth and educational proof
12th Certificate & Marksheet	Qualification verification
Graduation Certificate & Marksheet	Degree verification
B.Ed/D.El.Ed Certificate	Professional qualification proof
Category Certificate	SC/ST/BC/EBC candidates
EWS Certificate	Economically Weaker Section candidates
Domicile Certificate	Bihar residency proof
Aadhar Card	Identity proof
Recent Passport Size Photographs	For certificate

Selection Process After STET Qualification

Stage	Description
Stage 1	STET Examination (Paper 1/Paper 2)
Stage 2	Answer Key Release and Objections
Stage 3	Final Answer Key Publication
Stage 4	Result Declaration
Stage 5	Certificate Issuance
Stage 6	Apply for Teacher Recruitment Exams
Stage 7	Document Verification (During recruitment)
Final Stage	Appointment as Teacher

Post-STET Career Opportunities

Position	Qualification Required
Primary Teacher (Class I-V)	STET Paper 1 + Required Educational Qualification
Upper Primary Teacher (Class VI-VIII)	STET Paper 2 + Required Educational Qualification
Subject Teacher	STET + Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed
Government School Teacher	STET + Selection through Bihar Teacher Recruitment
Private School Teacher	STET preferred + Institution requirements

Important Instructions for Candidates

Instruction	Details
Answer Key Type	Provisional (subject to change after objections)
Verification	Carefully cross-check all answers with response sheet
Objection Validity	Must be supported by authentic reference materials
Multiple Attempts	Can challenge multiple questions with separate fees
Final Authority	BSEB’s decision on final answer key is absolute
Result Preparation	Based on final revised answer key only
Admit Card	Preserve for future reference and certificate collection
Regular Updates	Keep checking official website for notifications

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake	Solution
Not downloading response sheet	Download immediately after release
Missing objection deadline	Submit well before the last date
Weak supporting evidence	Use NCERT and standard reference books
Incorrect payment details	Verify all payment information before submission
Not saving acknowledgement	Download and save all receipts
Raising frivolous objections	Challenge only genuine discrepancies
Ignoring official notifications	Check website daily for updates

Previous Year Statistics

Year	Paper 1 Candidates	Paper 2 Candidates	Pass Percentage
2023	~2,50,000	~3,00,000	35-40%
2022	~2,30,000	~2,80,000	32-38%
2021	~2,10,000	~2,60,000	30-35%

Note: Approximate figures based on available data

Contact Information

Contact Type	Details
Official Website	stet.bseb.online
Alternative Website	biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in
Helpline Number	Check official website for current helpline numbers
Email Support	Available on official portal
Office Address	Bihar School Examination Board, Patna, Bihar – 800001
Helpdesk Timing	10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
Grievance Portal	Available on official website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question	Answer
Is STET certificate mandatory for teaching?	Yes, mandatory for Bihar government school teachers
Can I appear for both papers?	Yes, you can appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2
What is the validity of STET?	Lifetime validity (no expiry)
Can I challenge the answer key?	Yes, within the specified objection window
Is there negative marking in STET?	No, there is no negative marking
When will the final result be declared?	Within 30-45 days after final answer key release
Can I improve my STET score?	Yes, you can reappear in future STET exams
Is STET valid outside Bihar?	No, it is valid only for Bihar state

Tips for Candidates

• Download both answer key and your response sheet immediately
• Create a systematic comparison chart for all 150 questions
• Calculate your score realistically without overestimation
• Raise objections only when you have strong reference proof
• Use NCERT textbooks and standard reference materials for evidence
• Submit objections well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues
• Keep multiple copies of all submitted documents and receipts
• Regularly monitor official website for updates and notifications
• Join official social media channels for instant updates
• Prepare your documents in advance for certificate collection
• Maintain a folder with all STET-related documents

Preparation for Future Teacher Recruitments

Task	Action Required
Document Organization	Keep all certificates ready and organized
Current Affairs	Stay updated with education sector news
Subject Knowledge	Strengthen your subject expertise
Teaching Skills	Develop practical teaching abilities
Computer Skills	Learn basic computer operations
Language Proficiency	Improve Hindi and English communication
Physical Fitness	Maintain good health for medical tests

Important Points to Remember

• The answer key released is provisional and may undergo changes based on objections received
• All objections must be submitted within the specified time period only
• Objections without proper supporting documents will be summarily rejected
• BSEB’s decision on the final answer key will be binding and final
• No requests for re-evaluation or re-checking will be entertained after result declaration
• STET certificate is a mandatory requirement for teacher recruitment in Bihar
• Keep checking official website regularly as BSEB does not send individual notifications
• Candidates who qualify STET must apply separately for teacher recruitment notifications
• Qualifying STET does not guarantee employment; it’s an eligibility criterion only
• Multiple attempts are allowed to improve your STET score
• Preserve your STET certificate safely as it has lifetime validity

State Teacher Eligibility Test Across India

State	Exam Name	Conducting Body
Bihar	STET	Bihar School Examination Board
Uttar Pradesh	UPTET	UPBEB
Madhya Pradesh	MPTET	MPPEB
Rajasthan	REET	RBSE
Chhattisgarh	CGTET	CGVYAPAM
Jharkhand	JTET	JAC

Conclusion

The release of Bihar STET Answer Key 2025 provides candidates with an excellent opportunity to evaluate their performance and estimate their scores before the official results are declared. Aspirants should carefully verify their answers, raise genuine objections with proper supporting evidence if necessary, and stay updated through the official BSEB website for all important announcements regarding the final answer key, result declaration, and certificate issuance. Qualifying STET is a crucial step toward achieving your dream of becoming a teacher in Bihar government schools.

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Disclaimer: This article provides comprehensive information about Bihar STET Answer Key 2025 based on official patterns and previous year trends. Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official BSEB STET website (stet.bseb.online or biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in) for the most accurate, complete, and updated information. All dates, fees, procedures, cut-offs, and other details mentioned are indicative and subject to official notifications from Bihar School Examination Board. The cut-off marks mentioned are estimated based on previous trends and actual cut-offs may vary.