Bihar B.Ed CET 2026 Notification: Exam Dates, Syllabus, and Online Application Guide
The official Bihar B.Ed CET 2026 notification has been released by Baba Saheb Ambedkar Bihar University. Eligible candidates are encouraged to complete their online applications before the deadline on 18 May 2026. This guide provides essential information regarding exam dates, the application process, syllabus, and marking schemes.
Bihar B.Ed CET Application Form 2026
The official Bihar B.Ed Combined Entrance Test (CET) 2026 application portal is now live. We advise all applicants to meticulously review their personal, educational, and contact information before submission to prevent application errors or disqualification.
Bihar B.Ed CET Eligibility Criteria 2026
To participate in the entrance test, candidates must strictly satisfy the eligibility requirements set by the university. Only applicants holding recognized academic qualifications will be considered for admission.
| Programme | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Two-Year B.Ed Programme (CET-B.Ed.) | Candidates must have at least 50% marks in either:
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| Shiksha Shastri Programme |
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How to Apply For Bihar B.Ed CET 2026?
The application process is exclusively online; physical or offline forms will not be accepted. We highly recommend reviewing the official user manual provided by the board to ensure a seamless registration experience. Follow these sequential steps to submit your form accurately:
- Enter your full name exactly as mentioned in your High School or equivalent certificate. Do not use any titles such as Shree, Smt., Kumari, Sushree, or Doctor.
- Enter your father’s name and mother’s name strictly as per your High School certificate, following the same guidelines as above.
- Fill in your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format as recorded in your High School/Secondary certificate or equivalent examination record.
- Provide a valid email ID in the specified field. An OTP will be sent to this email ID for verification, which must be completed to proceed further.
- Enter your 10-digit mobile number in the specified field. An OTP will be sent to this number for verification, which must be completed to proceed.
- Select the appropriate gender option carefully from the given choices.
- Choose your nationality in the relevant section of the application form.
- If you are a resident of Bihar, select “Bihar” and upload a valid residential certificate. Candidates who are not residents of Bihar will not be eligible for reservation benefits.
- Select your category carefully as Reserved or Unreserved, as applicable. The available options include Unreserved (UR), Backward Class (BC), Extremely Backward Class (EBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). Candidates belonging to BC/EBC under the Creamy Layer will be treated as Unreserved. Reservation will be applicable as per the Bihar State Government norms. As per Government rules, candidates belonging to states other than Bihar must apply under the Unreserved category.
- If the applicant belongs to the Divyang (Persons with Disabilities) category and wishes to claim reservation benefits, select “Yes”, choose the appropriate sub-category, and upload a valid disability certificate issued by the Chief Medical Officer or a duly constituted Medical Board in the prescribed format.
- Select Married or Unmarried to indicate your marital status.
- For identification purposes, the applicant must enter their Aadhaar number correctly.
- If the applicant wishes to avail benefits under the Service Men’s Quota (SMQ) or Divyang category, select the relevant option and upload the required certificate at the time of application. The original certificate must be produced during counselling. SMQ benefits apply only to Bihar residents and are limited to sons or unmarried daughters of ex-servicemen.
- For correspondence, applicants must enter their full name and complete postal address in the specified section. Applicants must clearly mention their PIN code along with the postal address.
- Upload the mark sheet of Matriculation (Class 10) or an equivalent examination.
- Upload the mark sheet of Intermediate (Class 12) or an equivalent examination.
- Enter the total marks and aggregate marks obtained in the Bachelor’s degree programme in the designated fields. The percentage will be calculated automatically. Upload the Bachelor’s degree mark sheet.
- Enter the total marks and aggregate marks obtained in the Postgraduate programme in the designated fields. The percentage will be calculated automatically. Upload the Postgraduate mark sheet, if applicable.
- Applicants must select three preferred examination cities for the entrance test (as listed in Appendix I). Darbhanga is the only examination city for the Shiksha Shastri programme. Requests for a change of examination centre will not be entertained.
- Applicants must carefully read all instructions and the declaration, follow the guidelines, and click the declaration checkbox to complete the application process.
- Keep the printout of the online application form and your registration details safely with yourself for future reference(s).
Application Fees
Upon completing the form, candidates must remit the required application fee as per their designated category to finalize their registration.
| Bihar B.Ed CET Application Fees 2026 | |
| Category | Fee |
| General | ₹1000 |
| Differently Abled/EBC/BC/Women/EWS. | ₹750 |
| SC/ST | ₹500 |
Bihar B.ED Combined Entrance Test Exam Pattern 2026
The Bihar B.Ed Combined Entrance Test (CET) 2026 is an offline assessment designed to evaluate applicants for B.Ed programs statewide. The exam features objective-type questions with specific scoring criteria. Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive breakdown of the exam pattern and mandatory qualifying marks.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration of Exam | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Options per Question | 4 options for each question |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Mode of Answering | OMR Sheet |
| Pen to be Used | Blue or Black Ball Pen only |
| Miniumum Qualyfing Marks |
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Bihar B.ED Combined Entrance Test Syllabus 2026
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English Comprehension (for B.Ed. Programme) / General Sanskrit Comprehension (for Shiksha Shastri Programme) | 15 | 15 |
| General Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Teaching–Learning Environment in Schools | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Why is Bihar B.Ed CET a Great Opportunity?
Help Desk and Contact Information
For technical assistance regarding form submission, payment issues, or exam-related queries, please contact the official help desk. Ensure you utilize the official support channels during working hours for the most accurate information.
- For Technical Enquiry email at [email protected]
- Helpline Number: 011-41169760
- Helpdesk Timings: Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed on holidays)
Bihar B.Ed CET FAQs
The standard online application window remains open from 27 April 2026 to 18 May 2026. Submissions with a late fee penalty will be accommodated from 19 May to 21 May 2026.
Mark your calendars: The Bihar B.Ed CET 2026 entrance examination is scheduled to take place on 7 June 2026 (Sunday) in an offline (pen-and-paper) format.
The 2026 B.Ed CET is administered by Baba Saheb Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, which serves as the nodal institution for this admission cycle.
General eligibility requires a minimum of 50% marks in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (increased to 55% for those with a degree in Engineering or Technology). Specific criteria apply for the Shiksha Shastri course.
The examination comprises 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 120 marks, with a time limit of 2 hours and no negative marking. Qualifying thresholds are set at 42 marks (35%) for General candidates and 36 marks (30%) for reserved categories.