The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially declared the results for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. The much-anticipated results were published on the board's official portal on January 5, 2026. This computer-based examination is a critical gateway for aspiring educators aiming to secure teaching positions in Bihar's government secondary and higher secondary schools.
STET 2025 Result: Key Statistics and Pass Percentage
A total of 4,42,214 candidates appeared for the STET 2025 examination. Out of these, 2,56,301 candidates have successfully cleared the test, achieving an overall pass percentage of 57.96%. The results are divided into two papers: Paper 1 for eligibility to teach Classes 9 and 10, and Paper 2 for Classes 11 and 12.
For Paper 1, a total of 1,54,145 candidates qualified. Meanwhile, Paper 2 saw 1,02,156 candidates pass the rigorous assessment, which evaluated both subject-specific knowledge and general teaching aptitude.
How to Check Your Bihar STET 2025 Result Online
All candidates can now access their individual scorecards by visiting the official website, bsebstet.org. The process to download the result is straightforward:
- Navigate to the official BSEB STET website: bsebstet.org.
- Locate and click on the link labeled "STET 2025 Result".
- Enter your required credentials, such as your User ID or Registration Number.
- Provide your Password or Date of Birth in the designated field.
- Click 'Submit' to view your result on the screen.
- Download the scorecard and take a printout for all future reference and recruitment processes.
The board has emphasized that the official portal is the sole authentic source for all updates related to eligibility certificates and subsequent recruitment notifications.
Minimum Qualifying Marks and Eligibility Certificate
The minimum passing marks for STET 2025 were set according to the General Administration Department's resolution. The category-wise qualifying criteria are as follows:
- General Category: Candidates need to score a minimum of 50%.
- Backward Classes (BC): The required minimum is 45.5%.
- Extremely Backward Classes (EBC): The qualifying mark is set at 42.5%.
- SC/ST, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and Women candidates: The minimum mark required is 40%.
All successful candidates will be issued the STET eligibility certificate by the Bihar School Examination Board. This certificate is a mandatory document for applying to teaching vacancies at the secondary and higher secondary levels within the state's government school system.
What the STET 2025 Result Means for Aspiring Teachers
The declaration of the STET results marks a significant milestone for over 2.5 lakh candidates who have now crossed the first major hurdle towards a teaching career in Bihar. The board has advised all qualified individuals to keep their scorecards and future eligibility certificates safe, as these will be crucial during the formal recruitment processes conducted by the state education department.
With the results now public, the focus shifts to the next steps, where the BSEB will facilitate the distribution of certificates, and the state government is expected to initiate recruitment drives to fill teaching positions based on this eligibility list.
