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Bihar BEd CET

Bihar BEd CET 2026: Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Cut Off & Counselling

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Updated on December 29, 2025

Bihar BEd CET 2026 (Bihar Bachelor of Education Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), Darbhanga, for admission to 2-year B.Ed and Shiksha Shastri programmes in various colleges across Bihar. With 33,100 monthly searches for "Bihar BEd," this examination is one of the most sought-after teaching entrance exams in India. The Bihar BEd CET 2026 provides admission to approximately 35,000-37,000 seats across 14-15 participating universities and 325+ colleges in Bihar. Aspiring teachers who wish to pursue B.Ed from Bihar must qualify this entrance test to secure admission in government, semi-government, and private B.Ed colleges.

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Bihar BEd CET 2026 Exam Highlights

Particulars Details
Exam Name Bihar BEd CET (Bihar Bachelor of Education Common Entrance Test)
Also Known As Bihar CET BEd, Bihar B.Ed Entrance Exam
Conducting Body Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), Darbhanga
Exam Level State Level (Bihar)
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Mode Offline (OMR-based Pen and Paper)
Exam Duration 2 hours (120 minutes)
Total Questions 120 MCQs
Total Marks 120 marks
Negative Marking No
Courses Offered 2-Year B.Ed, Shiksha Shastri
Total Seats (Approx.) 35,000-37,400 seats
Participating Universities 14-15 Universities
Participating Colleges 325-350 Colleges
Medium of Exam Hindi and English
Official Website biharcetbed-lnmu.in

Bihar BEd CET 2026 Important Dates

Event Expected Dates (2026)
Official Notification Release April 2026 (1st week)
Online Registration Begins April 2026 (1st week)
Last Date for Registration April 2026 (Last week)
Application Form Correction Window May 2026 (1st week)
Admit Card Release May 2026 (3rd week)
Bihar BEd CET Exam Date May 2026 (Last week)
Answer Key Release May-June 2026
Result Declaration June 2026 (2nd week)
Counselling Registration June 2026 (3rd week)
Round 1 Seat Allotment July 2026 (1st week)
Document Verification & Admission July 2026
Round 2 & 3 Counselling July-August 2026

Bihar BEd CET 2025 Dates (For Reference)

Event Dates
Notification Released April 3, 2025
Application Started April 4, 2025
Last Date for Application April 27, 2025 (Extended to May 2, 2025)
Exam Date May 28, 2025
Answer Key Released May 29, 2025
Result Declared June 9, 2025
Counselling Started June 16, 2025
Round 1 Seat Allotment July 4, 2025

Bihar BEd CET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Category Qualification Required Minimum Marks
General/EWS Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3) in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities/Commerce OR Master's Degree in relevant subjects 50% aggregate
BC/EBC/Women Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3) in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities/Commerce OR Master's Degree in relevant subjects 50% aggregate
SC/ST Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3) in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities/Commerce OR Master's Degree in relevant subjects 50% aggregate
B.E./B.Tech Candidates Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics 55% aggregate
PwD Candidates Bachelor's Degree in any relevant stream 45% aggregate

Other Eligibility Requirements

  • Nationality: Indian Citizens
  • Domicile: Preference given to Bihar domicile candidates
  • Age Limit: No specific age limit mentioned
  • Appearing Candidates: Final year graduation students can also apply (subject to completion before admission)
  • CTET/STET Qualified: Candidates who have qualified CTET or State TET get preference in admission

Bihar BEd CET Application Form 2026

Application Process Steps

  1. Visit Official Website: Go to biharcetbed-lnmu.in
  2. New Registration: Click on "New Registration" and enter personal details
  3. Generate Login Credentials: Receive Registration Number and Password
  4. Login: Use credentials to log into the portal
  5. Fill Application Form: Enter educational qualification, address, and other details
  6. Upload Documents: Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
  7. Pay Application Fee: Pay fee through online mode
  8. Submit Application: Submit and download confirmation page

Bihar BEd CET Application Fee 2026

Category Application Fee
General Category ₹1,000
EBC/BC/EWS/Women/Disabled ₹750
SC/ST ₹500

Documents Required

  • Passport size photograph (JPG format, up to 100 KB, white background)
  • Signature (JPG format, up to 100 KB)
  • Left Thumb Impression
  • Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
  • Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate
  • Graduation Marksheet (All Years)
  • Post-Graduation Marksheet (if applicable)
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Valid ID Proof (Aadhar Card)

Bihar BEd CET Exam Pattern 2026

Parameter Details
Mode of Exam Offline (OMR-based Pen and Paper)
Duration 2 hours (120 minutes)
Total Questions 120 MCQs
Total Marks 120 marks
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme +1 mark for correct answer
Negative Marking No negative marking
Medium Hindi and English (Bilingual)
Number of Sections 5 Sections

Section-wise Question Distribution

Section Subject Number of Questions Marks
Section A General English Comprehension (B.Ed) / General Sanskrit Comprehension (Shiksha Shastri) 15 15
Section B General Hindi 15 15
Section C Logical & Analytical Reasoning 25 25
Section D General Awareness 40 40
Section E Teaching-Learning Environment in School 25 25
Total 120 120

Bihar BEd CET Syllabus 2026

Section A: General English Comprehension

Topic Sub-Topics
Reading Comprehension Passage-based questions, Main idea, Inference, Vocabulary in context
Grammar Tenses, Voice, Narration, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Prepositions
Vocabulary Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution, Idioms and Phrases
Sentence Improvement Error detection, Sentence correction, Fill in the blanks

Section B: General Hindi

Topic Sub-Topics
व्याकरण (Grammar) संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, काल, वाच्य
शब्द ज्ञान पर्यायवाची, विलोम, अनेकार्थी शब्द, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
वाक्य शुद्धि अशुद्धि शोधन, वाक्य रचना
अपठित गद्यांश गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न
संधि और समास संधि विच्छेद, समास विग्रह

Section C: Logical & Analytical Reasoning

Topic Sub-Topics
Verbal Reasoning Analogy, Classification, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding
Non-Verbal Reasoning Figure Series, Pattern Completion, Mirror Image, Paper Folding
Analytical Reasoning Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Ranking, Puzzles
Logical Reasoning Syllogisms, Statements & Conclusions, Assumptions, Arguments
Mathematical Reasoning Number Series, Mathematical Operations, Data Sufficiency

Section D: General Awareness

Topic Sub-Topics
Current Affairs National and International events, Government schemes, Awards
Indian History Ancient, Medieval, Modern India, Freedom Movement
Indian Polity Constitution, Parliament, Fundamental Rights, DPSP
Geography Indian Geography, World Geography, Climate, Natural Resources
Economics Indian Economy, Budget, Banking, Five Year Plans
Science General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics
Bihar GK Bihar History, Geography, Culture, Important Places, Government Schemes

Section E: Teaching-Learning Environment in School

Topic Sub-Topics
Child Development Stages of development, Growth and development, Heredity vs Environment
Learning Theories Behaviorism, Constructivism, Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg
Teaching Methods Lecture method, Discussion, Demonstration, Project method
Classroom Management Discipline, Student motivation, Learning environment
Assessment & Evaluation Types of assessment, CCE, Grading, Question paper design
Inclusive Education Education for diverse learners, Special needs education
Educational Psychology Intelligence, Personality, Motivation, Memory, Attention
ICT in Education Technology integration, Digital learning, E-learning

Bihar BEd CET Cut Off 2025

Qualifying Cut Off Marks

Category Qualifying Marks (Out of 120) Qualifying Percentage
General (UR) 42 35%
EWS 42 35%
BC/EBC 36 30%
SC/ST 36 30%
PwD 36 30%
Women (All Categories) 36 30%

Expected Cut Off for Government Colleges (2026)

Category Expected Cut Off Marks
General (UR) 70-75
EWS 65-70
BC 60-65
EBC 55-60
SC 50-55
ST 45-50

Previous Year Cut Off Trends

Year General BC EBC SC ST
2025 (Round 1) 70-75 60-65 55-60 50-55 45-50
2024 (Round 1) 68-72 58-63 52-58 48-52 42-48
2023 (Round 1) 72-78 62-68 55-62 50-55 45-50

Bihar BEd CET Participating Universities 2026

S.No. University Name Location
1 Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) Darbhanga
2 Patna University Patna
3 Magadh University Bodh Gaya
4 Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) Bhagalpur
5 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University (BRABU) Muzaffarpur
6 Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University (BNMU) Madhepura
7 Jai Prakash University (JPU) Chapra
8 Veer Kunwar Singh University (VKSU) Ara
9 Munger University Munger
10 Patliputra University Patna
11 Purnea University Purnea
12 Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) Patna
13 Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University Darbhanga
14 Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University Patna

Bihar BEd CET Seat Matrix 2026

College Type Approximate Colleges Approximate Seats
Government Colleges 25-30 3,000-4,000
Semi-Government Colleges 40-50 5,000-6,000
Private Colleges 250-280 27,000-28,000
Total 325-350 35,000-37,400

Category-wise Seat Reservation

Category Reservation Percentage
Backward Classes (BC) 18%
Scheduled Castes (SC) 16%
Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) 12%
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1%
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 10%
Women (Horizontal) 35%
PwD (Horizontal) 3-5%

Bihar BEd CET Counselling 2026

Counselling Schedule (Expected)

Event Expected Timeline
Counselling Registration June 2026 (3rd week)
Document Verification June 2026 (Last week)
Choice Filling (Round 1) June-July 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment July 2026 (1st week)
Seat Confirmation & Fee Payment July 2026 (1st-2nd week)
College Reporting (Round 1) July 2026 (2nd week)
Round 2 Seat Allotment July 2026 (3rd week)
Round 3 Seat Allotment August 2026 (1st week)
Final/Mop-up Round August-September 2026

Counselling Fee

Category Counselling Registration Fee
General (UR) ₹1,000
EBC/BC/EWS/Women ₹750
SC/ST ₹500
Seat Confirmation Fee (All Categories) ₹3,000

Counselling Process

  1. Online Registration: Register on biharcetbed-lnmu.in with login credentials
  2. Fee Payment: Pay counselling registration fee online
  3. Document Verification: Submit documents for verification
  4. OTP Verification: Receive and save OTP for choice filling
  5. Choice Filling: Select preferred colleges and courses in order of priority
  6. Lock Choices: Lock choices before deadline (auto-lock if not done)
  7. Seat Allotment: Check allotted college based on merit and preference
  8. Seat Confirmation: Pay ₹3,000 seat confirmation fee
  9. Download Allotment Letter: Download provisional allotment letter
  10. College Reporting: Report to allotted college with original documents

Documents Required for Counselling

  • Bihar BEd CET Admit Card
  • Bihar BEd CET Scorecard
  • Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
  • Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate
  • Graduation Marksheets (All Years)
  • Graduation Degree/Provisional Certificate
  • Post-Graduation Marksheets (if applicable)
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS)
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Income Certificate (for EWS)
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Character Certificate
  • Passport-size Photographs
  • Aadhar Card

Bihar BEd CET Exam Centres 2026

District Major Exam Centres
Patna Multiple centres across the city
Darbhanga LNMU Campus and affiliated colleges
Muzaffarpur BRABU Campus and nearby centres
Bhagalpur TMBU Campus and affiliated colleges
Gaya Magadh University affiliated centres
Purnea Purnea University centres
Chapra JPU affiliated centres
Ara VKSU affiliated centres
Madhepura BNMU affiliated centres
Munger Munger University centres
Hajipur Vaishali district centres

Bihar BEd CET Preparation Tips 2026

Subject-wise Strategy

Section Marks Preparation Strategy
General Awareness 40 Focus on Bihar GK, current affairs (last 6 months), and static GK. Read newspapers daily.
Logical & Analytical Reasoning 25 Practice puzzles, coding-decoding, and series daily. Focus on speed and accuracy.
Teaching-Learning Environment 25 Study child development theories, teaching methods, and educational psychology thoroughly.
General English 15 Practice grammar rules, vocabulary, and reading comprehension regularly.
General Hindi 15 Focus on Hindi grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension passages.

Recommended Books

Subject Books
General Awareness Lucent's General Knowledge, Bihar GK by Crown Publication
Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
Teaching Aptitude Teaching Aptitude by Arihant, Child Development by Himanshi Singh
English Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
Hindi Samanya Hindi by Unique Publication
Previous Papers Bihar BEd CET Previous Year Papers, Youth Competition Times

General Preparation Tips

  • Start preparation at least 3-4 months before the exam
  • Focus on General Awareness and Reasoning sections (65 marks combined)
  • Solve previous year question papers to understand exam pattern
  • Take regular mock tests to improve time management
  • Create short notes for quick revision
  • Read newspapers daily for current affairs
  • Focus on Bihar-specific GK topics
  • Practice teaching aptitude questions from CTET/TET materials

Bihar BEd Course Fee Structure

College-wise Fee Structure (Approximate)

College Type Annual Fee Range Total Fee (2 Years)
Government Colleges ₹5,000 - ₹15,000 ₹10,000 - ₹30,000
Semi-Government Colleges ₹15,000 - ₹25,000 ₹30,000 - ₹50,000
Private Colleges ₹25,000 - ₹50,000 ₹50,000 - ₹1,00,000

Career Opportunities After B.Ed

Job Opportunities

  • Government School Teacher: Primary, Middle, and Secondary schools (BPSC Teacher, BSTET)
  • Private School Teacher: CBSE, ICSE, State Board schools
  • Coaching Faculty: Competitive exam coaching institutes
  • Content Developer: Educational content creation
  • Educational Counselor: Student guidance and counseling
  • Tutor: Private tutoring and online teaching
  • Higher Education: M.Ed, PhD, NET/SLET for college teaching

Expected Salary

Position Salary Range (Per Month)
Primary Teacher (Government) ₹30,000 - ₹45,000
TGT (Government) ₹40,000 - ₹60,000
PGT (Government) ₹50,000 - ₹80,000
Private School Teacher ₹15,000 - ₹40,000
Coaching Faculty ₹20,000 - ₹50,000

Bihar BEd CET 2026 FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions

    Bihar BEd CET (Bihar Bachelor of Education Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), Darbhanga, for admission to 2-year B.Ed and Shiksha Shastri programmes in colleges across Bihar.
    Bihar BEd CET is conducted by Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), Darbhanga, on behalf of the Government of Bihar for all participating universities in the state.
    Bihar BEd CET 2026 is expected to be conducted in the last week of May 2026. The exact exam date will be announced through the official notification.
    Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) with at least 50% marks in Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, or Commerce, or a Master’s Degree with 50% marks, or a B.E./B.Tech degree with 55% marks in Science and Mathematics specialization.
    No, there is no negative marking in Bihar BEd CET. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and no marks are deducted for incorrect responses.
    Bihar BEd CET consists of 120 multiple-choice questions divided into five sections: General English (15), General Hindi (15), Logical Reasoning (25), General Awareness (40), and Teaching-Learning Environment (25).
    The application fee is ₹1,000 for General category candidates, ₹750 for EBC/BC/EWS/Women/Disabled candidates, and ₹500 for SC/ST candidates.
    Around 325–350 colleges, including government, semi-government, and private institutions affiliated with 14–15 universities, participate in Bihar BEd CET, offering approximately 35,000–37,400 seats.
    The qualifying marks are 35% (42 out of 120) for General and EWS candidates, and 30% (36 out of 120) for BC, EBC, SC, ST, Women, and PwD candidates.
    The counselling registration fee is ₹1,000 for General category, ₹750 for EBC/BC/EWS/Women candidates, and ₹500 for SC/ST candidates. In addition, a seat confirmation fee of ₹3,000 is required for all categories.
    The official website for Bihar BEd CET is biharcetbed-lnmu.in, where candidates can find information related to applications, admit cards, results, and counselling.
    Yes, final-year graduation students are eligible to apply for Bihar BEd CET, provided they complete their graduation before the admission process begins.
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