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Bihar TET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test (Bihar TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.

AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.

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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)

Category	Expected Cutoff (Indicative)
General	90-105 marks (60-70%)
EWS	85-100 marks (57-67%)
OBC	82-97 marks (55-65%)
SC	75-90 marks (50-60%)
ST	75-90 marks (50-60%)
PwD	68-83 marks (45-55%)

The General-to-OBC gap typically ranges 5-8 marks (3-5 percentage points), with SC/ST cutoffs approximately 10-15 marks below General category; Bihar TET maintains relatively accessible thresholds as it's a qualifying examination rather than purely merit-based selection.
Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, number of vacancies announced, and candidate performance distribution; Paper-I (Classes I-V) generally sees slightly lower cutoffs than Paper-II (Classes VI-VIII) by 2-5 marks.
Meeting the minimum qualifying mark (typically 60% for General, 55% for OBC, 50% for SC/ST/PwD) ensures TET certification validity for 7 years, though actual teaching appointments depend on subsequent recruitment drives with their own merit lists.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

Excellent score — top tier prospects
90–100%
- Top-tier Bihar TET qualification — highly competitive profile
- Strong candidacy for Primary and Upper Primary Teacher posts in all districts including Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur
- Priority consideration in BPSC TRE merit lists (subject to vacancies and reservation policy)
- Eligible for Model School, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) teaching positions
- Competitive for Central schools (KVS, NVS) with additional subject qualifications
- Enhanced prospects for promotion to headmaster/principal cadre in career progression
Strong qualifying score — good prospects
80–89%
- Strong Bihar TET qualification with competitive advantage
- High probability for selection in Primary Teacher posts across most districts
- Upper Primary Teacher — competitive for subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Science
- Good standing for BPSC Teacher Recruitment Exam merit list
- Eligible for Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) applications with TET
- Preference in district-level merit-based appointments
Qualified — moderate competitive standing
70–79%
- Bihar TET qualified — certificate issued by BSEB
- Competitive for Primary Teacher posts in Tier-2 and Tier-3 districts
- Upper Primary Teacher eligibility with subject-specific merit consideration
- Reasonable chances in BPSC Teacher Recruitment (subject to vacancy and reservation)
- Eligible for Urdu/Sanskrit medium teaching posts with language proficiency
- Valid for private aided schools requiring TET qualification
Qualified — lower competitive edge
60–69%

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