Bihar TET (Paper 2) Syllabus 2025 & Detailed Exam Pattern

Q: Is there any negative marking in the Bihar TET Paper 2 exam?

No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Bihar TET examination. This allows candidates to attempt all 150 questions without the fear of losing marks.

The Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test (Bihar TET or BTET), conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), is a mandatory qualifying examination for candidates aspiring to become teachers in the upper primary schools of Bihar. To succeed in this crucial exam, a thorough understanding of the syllabus and the latest exam pattern for Paper 2 (for Classes 6 to 8) is the first and most important step.

This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Bihar TET Paper 2 syllabus and the detailed exam structure to help you create a winning preparation strategy for 2025.

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Bihar TET Paper 2: Exam Overview & Pattern

The Bihar TET Paper 2 is a single-stage, offline (pen-and-paper) examination designed to assess a candidate's aptitude for teaching at the upper primary level. The exam is a qualifying test, and candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for teacher recruitment.

Bihar TET Paper 2 Exam Pattern

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)	30	30
Language I (Hindi/Urdu/Bangla) (compulsory)	30	30
Language II (English) (compulsory)	30	30
(a) For Mathematics and Science teacher: Mathematics and Science (b) For Social Studies/Social Science teacher: Social Science (c) For any other teacher: either (a) or (b)	60	60
Total	150	150

Marking Scheme & Key Details:

Correct Answer: +1 mark.
Negative Marking: There is No Negative Marking for incorrect answers.
Total Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
Nature of Questions: Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs).

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Bihar TET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025: In-Depth Topic Breakdown

Success in the Bihar TET Paper 2 depends on a deep understanding of every topic. The syllabus is based on the curriculum of Classes 6 to 8 of the Bihar Board, but the difficulty level of the questions, especially in pedagogy, can be up to the senior secondary stage.

Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus

Subject	In-Depth Topics & Chapters
Child Development and Pedagogy	This section tests the candidate's understanding of educational psychology and teaching methodologies for children aged 11-14 years. Child Development (Elementary School Child): Concept of development and its relationship with learning, Principles of the development of children, Influence of Heredity & Environment, Socialization processes. Concepts of Child-centered & Progressive Education: Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky's constructs, Critical perspectives. Concept of Inclusive Education: Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds, Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties. Learning and Pedagogy: How children think and learn, Basic processes of teaching and learning, Child as a problem solver, Motivation and learning, Cognition & Emotions.
Language I & Language II	This section is divided into two parts for each language: comprehension and pedagogy. Language Comprehension (15 Questions): Two unseen prose passages (discursive, literary, narrative, or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar, and verbal ability. Pedagogy of Language Development (15 Questions): Learning and acquisition, Principles of language Teaching. Role of listening and speaking; function of language. Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom. Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resources.
Mathematics & Science	This section has 60 questions, divided between the two subjects and their pedagogy. Mathematics (30 Questions): Content: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Handling. Pedagogical Issues: Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking, Place of Mathematics in Curriculum, Language of Mathematics, Community Mathematics, Evaluation, Problems of Teaching, Error analysis. Science (30 Questions): Content: Food, Materials, The World of the Living, Moving Things, People and Ideas, How things work, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources. Pedagogical Issues: Nature & Structure of Sciences, Natural Science/Aims & objectives, Understanding & Appreciating Science, Approaches/Integrated Approach, Observation/Experiment/Discovery, Innovation, Text Material/Aids, Evaluation, Problems.
Social Studies/Social Science	This section has 60 questions, covering History, Geography, and Social & Political Life, along with pedagogy. Content (40 Questions): History: When, Where and How, The Earliest Societies, The First Farmers and Herders, The First Cities, Early States, New Ideas, The First Empire, etc. Geography: Geography as a social study and as a science, Planet: Earth in the solar system, Globe, Environment in its totality, Air, Water, Human Environment, Resources, Agriculture. Social and Political Life: Diversity, Government, Local Government, Making a Living, Democracy, State Government, Understanding Media, Unpacking Gender, The Constitution, Parliamentary Government, The Judiciary, Social Justice. Pedagogical Issues (20 Questions): Concept & Nature of Social Science/Social Studies. Classroom Processes, activities and discourse. Developing Critical thinking. Enquiry/Empirical Evidence. Problems of teaching Social Science/Social Studies. Sources – Primary & Secondary. Projects Work, Evaluation.

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Download Bihar TET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025 PDF

(Candidates are advised to download the official syllabus PDF for complete details from the official website.)

FAQs: Bihar TET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025

Q1: What is the minimum qualifying mark for the Bihar TET Paper 2 exam?

Ans: The minimum qualifying mark is typically 60% (90 out of 150) for the General category. There are relaxations for reserved categories: 55% for BC/EBC and Female candidates, and 50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Q2: Is there any negative marking in the Bihar TET Paper 2 exam?

Ans: No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Bihar TET examination. This allows candidates to attempt all 150 questions without the fear of losing marks.

Q3: What is the main focus of the Child Development and Pedagogy section in Paper 2?

Ans: This section focuses on the educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the 11-14 age group (elementary school). It tests a candidate's understanding of adolescent psychology, inclusive education, and effective teaching methodologies for upper primary students.

Q4: Can a candidate with a B.Com degree choose the Mathematics & Science option?

Ans: The choice of the optional subject (Mathematics & Science or Social Studies) is based on the subjects studied by the candidate in their graduation. A B.Com graduate would typically be required to choose the Social Studies/Social Science option.