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Bihar STET Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Mock tests for BSEB STET Paper II Computer Science — both the 100-mark subject paper and the 50-mark teaching section.

Bihar STET is the eligibility test conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) for teaching posts, and Computer Science is offered in Paper II only (Classes 11–12). The paper splits 150 marks between 100 marks of Computer Science and 50 marks of Art of Teaching & Other Skills — and it is that second half, not the subject paper, that most CS candidates under-prepare. Practise both here with bilingual, exam-pattern-accurate mocks and a topic-level breakdown of where your marks go.

Last reviewed: August 2026

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Bihar STET Exam Pattern 2026

Section / SubjectQuestionsMarks
Section 1 — Computer Science100100
Section 2 — Art of Teaching & Other Skills5050
Total150150
Duration
150 minutes
Marking
+1 per correct
Negative marking
No negative marking
Mode
Online CBT
Total questions
150
Total marks
150

Bihar STET Selection Process

  1. 1Online CBT — Paper II (150 MCQs, 2 hours 30 minutes)
  2. 2Category-wise qualifying cut-off on the total score
  3. 3BSEB STET certificate — valid for lifetime
  4. 4Separate BPSC teacher recruitment for actual appointments

Bihar STET Detailed Syllabus

Section 1 — Computer Science (Units 1–8)

  • Digital logic — number systems, Boolean algebra, K-maps, combinational & sequential circuits, logic families
  • Computer organization & architecture — CPU, addressing modes, memory, error detection & correction, microprocessors
  • Programming & data structures — arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, searching & sorting
  • Algorithms — complexity & asymptotic notation, divide and conquer, dynamic programming, graph algorithms, NP-completeness
  • Operating systems — processes, scheduling, synchronization, deadlock, memory management, file systems
  • Database management systems — relational model, ER design, normalization, SQL, transactions & concurrency
  • Computer networks — topologies, OSI & TCP/IP, data link, routing, TCP/UDP, HTTP/FTP/SMTP
  • Software engineering — process models, LOC/function points/COCOMO, SRS, design and testing

Section 1 — Computer Science (Units 9–15)

  • Object-oriented programming — classes, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, constructors, exception handling
  • Web-based application development — HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, PHP with MySQL, DOM, XML, sessions
  • Theory of computation — finite automata, regular expressions, context-free grammar, PDA, Turing machines, halting problem
  • Internet of Things — IoT architecture, Zigbee, Modbus, RFID, cloud & mobile computing, IIoT, security
  • Artificial intelligence — search strategies, knowledge representation, inference, Bayesian networks, machine learning, expert systems
  • Fundamentals of e-commerce — frameworks, firewalls & security, payment systems, EDI, data warehouses
  • Multimedia — audio, graphics, animation, video, authoring tools and project design

Section 2 — Art of Teaching

  • Teaching and learning — meaning, process and characteristics
  • Teaching objectives and Bloom's Taxonomy
  • Teaching methods — types, merits and demerits
  • Lesson planning, models and microteaching
  • Classroom management and the effective classroom ecosystem
  • Textbook, library and teaching aids
  • Qualities of a teacher
  • Evaluation and assessment for learning
  • Syllabus construction and factors affecting teaching

Section 2 — Other Skills

  • General knowledge — current affairs, static GK, Bihar-specific topics and education policy
  • Environmental science — environment, ecology, pollution and conservation
  • Mathematical ability — basic arithmetic and quantitative aptitude
  • Logical reasoning — verbal and non-verbal reasoning

Bihar STET Syllabus — FAQs

Is Computer Science available in Bihar STET Paper I?

No. Computer Science is offered in Paper II only, which certifies you to teach Classes 11–12. Paper I covers Classes 9–10 subjects.

Is there negative marking in Bihar STET?

No. Every correct answer earns +1 and nothing is deducted for a wrong one, so you should attempt all 150 questions and never leave a blank.

What are the qualifying marks for Bihar STET?

Out of 150: 50% for General, 45.5% for BC, 42.5% for EBC, and 40% for SC/ST, women of all categories and persons with disability. The cut-off applies to your total, not to each section.

Does qualifying STET get me a teaching job?

No — STET is an eligibility test, not a recruitment exam. Qualifying earns a BSEB STET certificate (now valid for lifetime); actual posts are filled through separate BPSC teacher recruitment.

Are the questions available in Hindi?

Yes. The BSEB paper is set primarily in Hindi, and every question, option and explanation here is available in both Hindi and English.

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