Introduction
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially released the Provisional Answer Key for the 2025 Bihar STET (Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test) on 24 November 2025 at around midday. Candidates who sat the examination — conducted between 14 October 2025 and 16 November 2025 — can now download the key, access their individual response sheets and submit any objections by the specified deadline. If you’re tracking your performance, this update is essential. Let’s dive into all the key facts, deadlines, and next steps.
Quick Facts at a Glance For official updates and answer key download, visit the BSEB official site:
Conducting body: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Exam name: Bihar STET 2025 – Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test
Examination dates: 14 October 2025 to 16 November 2025
Answer key release date: 24 November 2025 (from 12 PM)
Last date to raise objections: 27 November 2025
Expected cut-offs: General 50%, OBC 45.5%, SC/ST/PwD 40%
Pay scale: Secondary teachers ₹31,000 basic; Senior secondary ₹32,000 basic
What’s New?
- The answer key for the 2025 STET has been made available online from 24 November 2025.
- Candidates can now log in to the official portal, view their recorded responses, and download the PDF of the key.
- If you notice any wrong answers in your response sheet or the key, you may raise an objection. Deadline: 27 November 2025.
- After objections are reviewed, the final key and result declaration will follow (dates yet to be announced).
Detailed Important Dates
Examination & Key Release:
- Exam period: 14 October 2025 – 16 November 2025
- Answer Key release: 24 November 2025 (from 12 PM onward)
- Objection last date: 27 November 2025
- Final Key & Result: To be announced – keep monitoring the official site.
Eligibility & Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification (Suggested based on latest guidelines):
- Paper I (Class 9–10 level): Bachelor’s degree (with at least ~50% marks) + B.Ed (or equivalent) qualification for general teaching subjects.
- Paper II (Class 11–12 level): Postgraduate degree (50% marks) in relevant subject + B.Ed or integrated B.A./B.Ed. or B.Sc/B.Ed.
- Note: As the answer-key release article did not list full qualification details, the above should be considered suggested and verified in the official notification.
How to Download the Answer Key & Response Sheet
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: bsebstet.org
- Navigate to the “Answer Key / Recruitment” section.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password.
- View your Response Sheet and the Provisional Answer Key PDF.
- Download and save the key/response sheet for future reference.
How to Raise an Objection
If you believe an answer key entry is incorrect, here’s how to challenge:
- Log in at the BSEB portal, go to the “Challenge/Objection” section.
- Select the question number(s) you wish to contest.
- Upload supporting document(s) as proof (if required).
- Pay the objection fee: ₹50 per question (refundable if accepted).
- Submit before the deadline of 27 November 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
FAQ Section
Q1. When was the Bihar STET Answer Key 2025 released?
A1. The provisional answer key for STET 2025 was released on 24 November 2025, from around 12 PM.
Q2. Until when can objections be submitted?
A2. Objections can be submitted up to 27 November 2025. After this date, the objection window closes.
Q3. Where can I download my response sheet and key?
A3. Download from the official portal (bsebstet.org) under the “Answer Key / Recruitment” section using your login credentials.
Q4. Do I need a B.Ed qualification for STET?
A4. Yes, as per the suggested educational qualification criteria, candidates applying for Secondary or Senior Secondary teaching through STET need a B.Ed or equivalent professional teaching qualification in addition to their bachelor’s/postgraduate degree.
Q5. What if I don’t raise an objection but believe the key has errors?
A5. If you miss the objection window, your input may not be considered. The final key will be prepared post-objections and unresolved errors may not be addressed after deadline. It’s better to challenge any discrepancy within the allowed timeframe.
Conclusion
The publication of the Bihar STET 2025 answer key marks a critical milestone for candidates who appeared in the exam. Download your response sheet, verify your performance using the key, and promptly raise any objections by 27 November. Staying on top of these updates will help you remain prepared for the forthcoming final key and result declaration. Best of luck!
