STET Bihar Syllabus 2025 – Paper 1 & 2 Subject-Wise Topics, Pattern & PDF

The Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) is an essential qualification exam for teaching positions in Bihar government schools for Classes 9–12. Organized by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), this exam is split into Paper 1 (Class 9–10) and Paper 2 (Class 11–12).

Here is the complete subject-wise breakdown of the STET Bihar syllabus 2025, with tables for each subject and all key exam details.

The BSEB STET 2025 exam determines teacher eligibility for secondary and senior secondary schools in Bihar. Candidates must appear in either Paper 1 or Paper 2 based on their target teaching class and educational qualifications.

Bihar STET 2025 Exam Overview

Feature	Details
Exam Name	Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET)
Conducting Authority	Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Mode of Examination	Online (CBT)
Duration	150 Minutes
Total Marks	150
Negative Marking	No
Qualifying Marks	Gen – 50%, OBC – 45%, SC/ST – 40%
Papers	Paper 1 (Class 9–10), Paper 2 (Class 11–12)
Official Website	bsebstet.com

Exam Pattern: Paper 1 and Paper 2

Paper 1 Pattern (Class 9–10)

Section	Questions	Marks
Subject Chosen	100	100
Teaching Aptitude & General Studies	50	50
Total	150	150

Paper 2 Pattern (Class 11–12)

Section	Questions	Marks
Subject Chosen	100	100
Teaching Aptitude & General Studies	50	50
Total	150	150

STET Bihar Paper 1 Subject-Wise Syllabus

English (Paper 1)

Topic	Description
Grammar	Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice, Narration
Comprehension	Passage understanding and question-solving
Prose	Literary texts from NCERT syllabus
Poetry	Poetic devices, interpretation
Vocabulary	Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitutes
Sentence Correction	Error spotting and sentence improvement

Hindi (Paper 1)

विषय	विवरण
व्याकरण	संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, कारक, वाक्य शुद्धि
गद्यांश	गद्य पाठ्यांश का विश्लेषण
काव्यांश	कविताओं की व्याख्या और भावार्थ
मुहावरे व लोकोक्तियाँ	सामान्य हिंदी अभिव्यक्तियाँ
निबंध लेखन	विषय विशेष पर विस्तृत निबंध लेखन

Mathematics (Paper 1)

Topic	Description
Algebra	Polynomials, Linear equations, Identities
Geometry	Triangles, Circles, Constructions
Mensuration	Surface area, Volume of 3D shapes
Trigonometry	Ratios, Heights and Distances
Arithmetic	Ratio, Percentage, Profit & Loss
Number System	Whole numbers, Rational numbers, LCM & HCF

Science (Paper 1)

Topic	Description
Physics	Motion, Light, Electricity, Sound
Chemistry	Acids, Bases, Salts, Reactions, Periodic Table
Biology	Life processes, Respiration, Reproduction
Scientific Reasoning	Observation, Classification, Inference

Social Science (Paper 1)

Topic	Description
History	Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History
Geography	Physical features, Climate, Resources
Civics	Constitution, Rights, Government system
Economics	Agriculture, Industries, Money & Banking, Budget basics

STET Bihar Paper 2 Subject-Wise Syllabus

English (Paper 2)

Topic	Description
Poetry	Romantic, Victorian, and Modern poetry
Drama	Shakespearean and Modern Plays
Prose	Literary essays and stories
Grammar & Usage	Clauses, Modifiers, Punctuation, Articles
Vocabulary	Word formation, Idioms, Phrasal verbs
Phonetics	Pronunciation rules and sound patterns

Hindi (Paper 2)

विषय	विवरण
गद्य साहित्य	उपन्यास, कहानी, निबंध
पद्य साहित्य	छायावादी, रीतिकालीन, भक्तिकालीन काव्य
आलोचना	हिंदी आलोचना के सिद्धांत
व्याकरण	वाक्य रचना, वर्तनी, समास
भाषा और लिपि	हिंदी भाषा का विकास और देवनागरी लिपि

Mathematics (Paper 2)

Topic	Description
Calculus	Limits, Derivatives, Integration
Linear Algebra	Matrices, Determinants, Vector Spaces
Probability	Theorems, Permutations and Combinations
Coordinate Geometry	Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola
Statistics	Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation

Physics (Paper 2)

Topic	Description
Mechanics	Laws of motion, Work, Energy
Electrostatics	Charges, Fields, Potential
Optics	Reflection, Refraction, Lenses
Thermodynamics	Heat transfer, Laws of thermodynamics
Modern Physics	Nuclear Physics, Dual Nature, Photoelectric Effect

Chemistry (Paper 2)

Topic	Description
Organic Chemistry	Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Acids, Mechanisms
Inorganic Chemistry	Periodic Table, Coordination Compounds
Physical Chemistry	Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium, Kinetics

Biology (Paper 2)

Topic	Description
Cell Biology	Structure, Function, Organelles
Genetics	Mendel’s laws, DNA structure
Evolution	Darwinism, Modern theories
Ecology	Environment, Biodiversity, Conservation
Physiology	Human systems, Plant systems

Teaching Aptitude & General Knowledge (Both Papers)

Section	Topics
Child Development	Theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg
Pedagogy	Teaching strategies, Inclusive education, Evaluation methods
General Knowledge	Bihar Current Affairs, National Education Policy, Govt schemes
Reasoning	Logical reasoning, Analogies, Series, Puzzles

STET Bihar 2025 Syllabus PDF Download

Download the official syllabus PDF from BSEB using the link below:

Click here to Download Bihar STET Syllabus 2025 PDF

Recommended Books for STET Bihar 2025

Subject	Book Title & Author/Publisher
English	Wren & Martin Grammar, Arihant STET English
Hindi	Lucent Hindi Grammar, Arihant STET Hindi
Mathematics	RS Aggarwal, Arihant Quantitative Aptitude
Science	NCERT Science Books, Lucent General Science
Social Science	NCERT Books (Class 9–10), Arihant STET Social Studies
Computer Science	Basics of Computers by P.K. Sinha
Pedagogy	Child Development & Pedagogy by Disha
General Knowledge	Lucent GK, Bihar Samagra GK by Manish Ranjan

Preparation Tips for Bihar STET 2025

• Understand the Syllabus: Go through the topic-wise structure.
• Study NCERT Books: For conceptual clarity in core subjects.
• Practice MCQs: Daily quizzes for speed and accuracy.
• Use Flashcards & Notes: For revision of definitions and facts.
• Mock Tests: Weekly mock tests with time-bound strategy.
• Read Bihar GK: Stay updated with current affairs and state-specific knowledge.

Specialization Subjects for STET

Paper 1 Specializations	Paper 2 Specializations
English, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit	English, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit
Mathematics, Science	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Social Science	History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy
Computer Science, Physical Education	Computer Science, Physical Education

Conclusion

The STET Bihar syllabus 2025 offers a subject-focused and teaching-oriented curriculum for aspirants. With clearly defined topics, separate papers, and a transparent structure, candidates can plan and prepare strategically. Use this comprehensive guide to kickstart your preparation, download the syllabus PDF, and refer to the best books to boost your chances of success in this competitive exam.