The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has provided a crucial extension for aspiring teachers, giving candidates more time to apply for the Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) programme. The board has officially extended the registration deadline for the DElEd Joint Entrance Examination 2026 until January 9. All applications must be submitted through the official portal, bsebdeled.com.
Key Details on Eligibility and Application Process
This entrance examination is the gateway to securing one of the over 30,000 DElEd seats available in Bihar for the 2026 academic session. The application portal also lists the 306 participating colleges along with their specific seat capacities, allowing candidates to make informed choices.
Prospective applicants must carefully review the eligibility criteria. Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD), the required minimum is 45%. There is a specific provision for Urdu stream candidates who have cleared the Maulvi exam (Class 10 equivalent) with 50% marks. Notably, holders of Polytechnic or ITI qualifications are not eligible, except for those who have completed vocational Class 10+12, Madhyamik, or Intermediate exams. All applicants must be at least 17 years old at the commencement of the admission year.
Exam Pattern, Fees, and Selection Criteria
The application fee is set at Rs 960 for General, EWS, BC, and EBC candidates. For SC, ST, and PwD applicants, the fee is Rs 760. The application window, which was initially set to close on December 24, 2025, will now remain open until the new deadline.
The Bihar DElEd Joint Entrance Exam 2026 will be a comprehensive test. It will consist of 120 objective-type questions, each carrying one mark. Candidates will have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the paper. The question distribution is as follows: 25 questions each from General Hindi/Urdu and Mathematics, 20 questions each from Science, Social Studies, and General English, and 10 questions from Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
To qualify, unreserved category candidates must score a minimum of 35% in the entrance exam. For reserved category candidates (SC, ST, PwD), the passing mark is set at 30%.
Final Selection and Important Steps to Apply
The final selection of candidates will not rely solely on the entrance exam score. The board will prepare a merit list that combines the candidate's entrance exam performance with their stated institutional preferences. Successful candidates will be allocated colleges based on this merit list and the choices they filled in their application form.
For those planning to apply, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: bsebdeled.com.
- Locate and click on the link for 'Apply for D.El.Ed Entrance Exam – 2026'.
- Fill in all the required personal and academic details accurately and proceed to pay the application fee online.
- After successful submission, take a printout of the completed application form for your records and future reference.
With the deadline extended to January 9, 2026, eligible candidates across Bihar have a valuable opportunity to complete their applications for this key teacher training programme without haste.
