Aspiring educators looking to build a rewarding teaching career in secondary and senior secondary classrooms must familiarize themselves with the Bihar TET 2026 framework. Administered officially by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), the certification examination evaluates candidates' pedagogical proficiency, language competency, and core subject mastery. To help aspirants prepare efficiently, this comprehensive guide covers the exam structure, mark distribution, and detailed curriculum breakdown for both levels.
Bihar TET Syllabus 2026 - Overview Details
Before diving into individual subjects, candidates should review the core parameters governing the examination process. You can check official updates via the Bihar TET 2026 Notification - Click to View Details page.
- Organization: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
- Name of Examination: Bihar TET 2026
- Exam Level: State Level
- Total Marks: 150 marks (for each paper)
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions
- Time Duration: 150 minutes for each paper
- Mode of Exam: Offline
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer
- Negative Marking: No negative marking for wrong answers
| Organization | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Name of Examination | Bihar TET 2026 |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Total Marks | 150 marks (for each paper) |
| Types of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Time Duration | 150 minutes for each paper |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking for wrong answers |
Bihar TET Exam Structure & Subject Weightage
The Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test is specifically structured for educators aspiring to teach classes 9th through 12th. Paper 1 is designated for grades 9th & 10th, while Paper 2 targets grades 11th to 12th.
Bihar TET Exam Pattern for Paper 1 Subjects
- Child Development and Pedalogy (30 questions, 30 marks)
- Language I (compulsory) (30 questions, 30 marks)
- Language II (compulsory) (30 questions, 30 marks)
- Mathematics (30 questions, 30 marks)
- Environmental Studies (30 questions, 30 marks)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedalogy | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
Bihar TET Exam Pattern for Paper 2 Subjects
- Child Development and Pedalogy (30 questions, 30 marks)
- Language I (compulsory) (30 questions, 30 marks)
- Language II (compulsory) (30 questions, 30 marks)
- Mathematics & Science Or Social Studies/Social Science (60 questions, 60 marks)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedalogy | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes |
| Mathematics & Science Or Social Studies/Social Science | 60 | 60 | 150 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
Comprehensive Syllabus Breakdown
Candidates must prepare thoroughly across all designated topics to secure qualifying scores. Review the subject-wise breakdown for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below.
Bihar TET Syllabus 2026 for Paper 1 Topics
- Child Development and Pedagogy: Concept of child-centered teaching and competency-based teaching, Evaluation, Individual differences, Personality, Common behavioral problems of children, Adjustment, Factors influencing child development, Dimensions of child development, Adolescence, Process of learning, Theories of learning, Process of children form a diverse context, Organizing teaching, Classroom management
- Urdu: Basic language (Reading, Writing and Verbal Ability), Grammatical skills
- Sanskrit: Basic language (Reading, Writing and Verbal Ability), Grammatical skills
- English: Conjunctions, Tenses, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms and phrases, Synonyms & antonyms, One-word substitution, Spelling correction, Comprehension, Verb, Noun, Articles, Voices, Adverbs, Direct & Indirect Speech, Subject Verb Agreement
- Hindi: कहावतें व लोकोक्तियां, लिंग, वचन, मुहावरा, अशुद्ध वाक्यों के शुद्ध रूप, विलोमार्थी शब्द, समानार्थी शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द, अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द
- Mathematics: Average, Frequency Polygon, Histogram, Fractions, Bar Chart and Pie Chart, Trigonometry, Geometry, Boats and Streams, Discounts, Algebra, Averages, Interest, Mensuration 2D, Partnership, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Speed, Time and Distance, Quadratic equation
- Science: Physics, Anthropology, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany
- Social Science: Economics, Civics, Geography, History
- Environmental Studies: Care and protection of the environment, Pedagogy, Integration of ICT in teaching environmental science, Children environment, Environment of Child’s need
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Concept of child-centered teaching and competency-based teaching Evaluation Individual differences Personality Common behavioral problems of children Adjustment Factors influencing child development Dimensions of child development Adolescence Process of learning Theories of learning Process of children form a diverse context Organizing teaching Classroom management |
| Urdu | Basic language (Reading, Writing and Verbal Ability) Grammatical skills |
| Sanskrit | Basic language (Reading, Writing and Verbal Ability) Grammatical skills |
| English | Conjunctions Tenses Phrasal Verbs Idioms and phrases Synonyms & antonyms One-word substitution Spelling correction Comprehension Verb Noun Articles Voices Adverbs Direct & Indirect Speech Subject Verb Agreement |
| Hindi | कहावतें व लोकोक्तियां लिंग वचन मुहावरा अशुद्ध वाक्यों के शुद्ध रूप विलोमार्थी शब्द समानार्थी शब्द पर्यायवाची शब्द अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द |
| Mathematics | Average Frequency Polygon Histogram Fractions Bar Chart and Pie Chart Trigonometry Geometry Boats and Streams Discounts Algebra Averages Interest Mensuration 2D Partnership Percentages Profit and Loss Speed, Time and Distance Quadratic equation |
| Science | Physics Anthropology Chemistry Biology Zoology Botany |
| Social Science | Economics Civics Geography History |
| Environmental Studies | Care and protection of the environment Pedagogy Integration of ICT in teaching environmental science Children environment Environment of Child’s need |
Bihar TET Syllabus 2026 for Paper 2 Topics
Paper 2 incorporates key topics in Input and Output Devices of Computer and General Knowledge including Indian states and capitals.
- Computers and information technology: Input and Output Devices of Computer, Components of Computer, Computer Storage Devices, Internet, OSI Model, Microsoft Office, Computer Network, Computer Fundamentals
- General Knowledge: Solar System, Indian states and capitals, Countries and Currencies, Sports Terminology, World Geography
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Computers and information technology | Input and Output Devices of Computer Components of Computer Computer Storage Devices Internet OSI Model Microsoft Office Computer Network Computer Fundamentals |
| General Knowledge | Solar System Indian states and capitals Countries and Currencies Sports Terminology World Geography |
Next Steps for Candidates
After reviewing the syllabus and exam pattern, candidates should focus on structured daily practice, tackling mock tests, and strengthening core competencies in pedagogy and subject specializations. Keep track of admit card release dates and organize your exam center travel arrangements well in advance.
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