Bihar CET B.Ed Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Important Dates

Two hours, 120 multiple-choice questions, one mark each, OMR sheet. No negative marking.

Qualifying marks: 42 (35%) for unreserved; 36 (30%) for SC, ST, BC, EBC, BC women, EWS and disabled candidates.

B.Ed

At least 50% in a bachelor's or master's in sciences, social sciences, humanities or commerce; or a B.E. or B.Tech with specialisation in science and maths with 55%.

Shiksha Shastri

At least 50% in a bachelor's with Sanskrit as main subject, or a master's in Sanskrit or Acharya in a traditional Sanskrit shastra; candidates in Acharya or M.A. Sanskrit first year may also apply.

Reservation follows Bihar rules and only Bihar residents get it; creamy layer BC and EBC candidates count as unreserved.

Online form only; your email ID is your login. Fee: ₹1,000 general; ₹750 for disabled, EBC, BC, women and EWS; ₹500 for SC and ST. Late form with ₹500 extra. The fee is not refunded.

The portal lists LNMU Darbhanga, BNMU Madhepura, BRABU Muzaffarpur, Munger University, TMBU Bhagalpur, Aryabhatta Knowledge University, VKSU Ara, JP University Chhapra and Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University. A college list with fees is on the portal.

You choose three cities from the list, which included Ara, Bhagalpur, Chhapra, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Madhepura, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Patna and Purnea. Shiksha Shastri candidates sit only in Darbhanga.

• CET-B.Ed 2026 portal
• Prospectus 2026 (PDF)
• Counselling guidelines (PDF)
• Final round notice (PDF)

Who conducted Bihar CET B.Ed 2026?

B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, as nodal university.

Is there negative marking?

No.

What is the pass mark?

35% for unreserved, 30% for the other categories.

What marks do I need in graduation?

50%, or 55% for B.E. and B.Tech graduates.