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.

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.

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.

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.

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.