Question 1

What are the passing marks for Bihar TET (BTET)?

Accepted Answer

General category candidates must score 90 out of 150 (60%) to pass BTET. OBC candidates require 82.5 marks (55%), while SC/ST candidates need 75 marks (50%). The BTET certificate is valid for 7 years from the date of issue, though the Bihar government periodically reviews this policy.

Question 2

What are the Language II options available in BTET?

Accepted Answer

Bihar TET offers multiple Language II options to accommodate the diverse linguistic demographics of the state. Candidates can choose from Maithili, Urdu, Bengali, or English as their second language. This makes BTET accessible to candidates from Mithila, Muslim-majority areas, and border regions with West Bengal.

Question 3

What teaching jobs can I apply for after clearing BTET?

Accepted Answer

BTET qualification makes you eligible for Primary Teacher posts (Classes 1–5) with Paper 1 clearance and Upper Primary Teacher posts (Classes 6–8) with Paper 2 clearance in Bihar government schools. Recruitment is managed by BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) for teacher posts, and BTET score is a mandatory eligibility criterion.

Question 4

What is the syllabus for BTET Paper 2 subject section?

Accepted Answer

BTET Paper 2 subject section carries 60 marks and covers either Mathematics and Science (for Math/Science teachers) or Social Studies (for Social Studies teachers). The content is based on NCERT/SCERT Bihar textbooks from classes 6–8, supplemented by subject-specific pedagogy questions on teaching methods and learning assessment.

Question 5

How is BTET different from CTET for Bihar teaching jobs?

Accepted Answer

BTET is a state-level exam conducted by BSEB specifically for Bihar government schools, while CTET is a central exam conducted by CBSE. For Bihar government school recruitment, BTET qualification is generally mandatory. However, CTET-qualified candidates may also be considered depending on the specific recruitment notification issued by BPSC.

Event	Date
Notification Release	July–August 2026 (tentative)
Application Opens	July–August 2026 (tentative)
Application Closes	14 August 2026
Admit Card Release	24 September 2026
Exam Date	October 2026 (tentative)
Result Declaration	26 November 2026

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PWD	₹250
Women (some states)	₹250

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