The Bihar B.Ed CET 2026 notification has been officially released for admission into the 2-year B.Ed and Shiksha Shastri programmes across various universities in Bihar. The entrance examination is conducted by B R Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, which has been designated as the state nodal university for this process.
The online application process commenced on April 27, 2026, and will continue until May 18, 2026. Candidates aspiring to pursue a teaching career in Bihar must qualify for this common entrance test, as admissions will be granted strictly on merit through the CET B.Ed 2026.
Overview of Bihar B.Ed CET 2026
The examination is designed for admission to 2-year B.Ed and Shiksha Shastri courses, with multiple universities across the state participating. The exam will be conducted in offline OMR-based mode under the supervision of B R Ambedkar Bihar University. The application window opens on April 27, 2026, and closes on May 18, 2026.
Important Dates Schedule
- Application Start Date: April 27, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: May 18, 2026
- Application with Late Fee: May 19 to May 21, 2026
- Form Correction Window: May 22 to May 23, 2026
- Admit Card Release: From June 1, 2026
- Examination Date: June 7, 2026
- Answer Key Release: June 8, 2026
- Objection Period: June 9 to June 10, 2026
- Result Declaration: June 19, 2026
Application Fee Details
The application fee varies by category: General and UR candidates must pay Rs 1,000; BC, EBC, women, EWS, and Divyang candidates pay Rs 750; while SC and ST candidates pay Rs 500. Payment is accepted online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for B.Ed must have a graduation or post-graduation degree with at least 50% marks. Engineering or technology graduates require 55% marks. For the Shiksha Shastri programme, candidates must have a graduation with Sanskrit as the main subject or an equivalent qualification with a minimum of 50% marks. Applicants are advised to verify their eligibility before applying to avoid rejection during counselling.
Exam Pattern
The exam will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark, with a total duration of 2 hours. Sections include General English, Sanskrit, General Hindi, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Teaching Learning Environment. There is no negative marking, allowing candidates to attempt all questions confidently.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
General category candidates need to secure 42 marks (35%), while reserved categories need 36 marks (30%). This scoring system ensures a transparent selection process.
For more details and to apply online, visit the official website: biharcetbed-brabu.in.
