Bihar Bachelor In Education Common Entrance Test Eligibility Criteria

The Bihar B.Ed Common Entrance Test (CET) 2025 is an entrance test for applicants who want to pursue B.Ed programs in the state. The eligibility criteria are the 1st step in ensuring that your application is accepted. The eligibility conditions, such as age, educational qualifications, and program-specific requirements, are set by Lalit Narayan Mithila University, which conducts the exam.

The eligibility criteria for Bihar B.Ed CET 2025 have been given in detail by this article covering regular B.Ed, Shiksha Shastri B.Ed, and Distance B.Ed courses.

Bihar B.Ed CET 2025 General Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
• Maximum Age: There is no upper age limit specified for the Bihar B.Ed CET 2025.

Educational Qualifications

• General Requirement: Candidates must have completed graduation or post-graduation from a recognized university.
• Minimum Marks Requirement:
• At least 50% marks in graduation or post-graduation in Science, Social Science, Humanities, or Commerce.
• Candidates with a BE/BTech degree must have at least 55% marks, specializing in Science or Mathematics.

Bihar B.Ed CET 2025 Program-Specific Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Regular B.Ed Programs

Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

1. At least 50% marks in graduation from a recognized university.
2. At least 50% marks in post-graduation in Science, Social Science, Humanities, or Commerce.
3. At least 55% marks in BE/BTech with a specialization in Science or Mathematics.

Eligibility for Shiksha Shastri B.Ed Programs

1. At least 50% marks in Shastri or BA with Sanskrit as a main subject.
2. At least 50% marks in:
• Shastri BA with Sanskrit as a compulsory subject and Acharya (first year).
• MA Sanskrit (first year).

Eligibility for Distance B.Ed Programs

Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

1. Be an untrained service teacher in a recognized school.
2. Be a service teacher in elementary education.
3. Have completed a teacher training program recognized by NCTE in a face-to-face mode.

Bihar B.Ed CET 2025 Additional Eligibility Criteria

Preference Criteria

• Candidates who have qualified CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) or State TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) from recognized institutions will be given preference during admissions.

Program-Specific Conditions

• Additional qualifications or specific requirements may be mentioned in the official notification. Candidates should regularly check for updates to ensure compliance.

Key Points to Remember

1. Marks Relaxation for Reserved Categories:
• Reserved category candidates (SC/ ST/ OBC) may benefit from a relaxation of 5% in the minimum marks required.
2. Verification Documents:
• Proof of graduation/post-graduation: Degree certificates and mark sheets.
• Age proof: Birth certificate, Aadhaar card, or any government-issued ID.
• Caste or community certificate for reserved categories.
3. Final-Year Students:
• Candidates in their final year of graduation or post-graduation can apply provisionally but must submit their final mark sheets at the time of counseling.