The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has extended the deadline for the D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) entrance exam application process. In a recent notice, BSEB announced that candidates can now submit their D.El.Ed entrance exam applications and fees from December 26, 2025, to January 9, 2026. This extension will benefit candidates who were unable to apply earlier. The entrance exam is a gateway to admission in the D.El.Ed course for the academic session 2026-28 in various educational institutions across Bihar. The examination will cover more than 30,000 seats in these institutions.
Candidates can apply online for the D.El.Ed entrance exam at the official website www.bsebdeled.com. The website also provides a detailed list of the 306 D.El.Ed colleges in the state, along with the number of seats available at each institution.
Importance of D.El.Ed for Teacher Recruitment
The D.El.Ed diploma is mandatory for recruitment as teachers for classes 1 to 8. Candidates who clear the entrance exam and secure admission in the course will be eligible to apply for primary teacher recruitment. However, it is essential for candidates to pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to be eligible for teaching positions. Admission to the D.El.Ed course will be based on the merit list and preference for institutions, with the final allotment determined by the Bihar Board, which will release a separate notification regarding this process.
Eligibility Criteria for D.El.Ed Admission 2026
To be eligible for the Bihar D.El.Ed entrance exam, candidates must have passed their higher secondary (10+2) examination with a minimum of 50% marks. However, candidates from reserved categories and differently-abled candidates will receive a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks requirement. Additionally, candidates who have passed the Maulvi examination with at least 50% marks are also eligible to apply for the D.El.Ed course.
The minimum age limit for candidates is 17 years, based on the first date of the admission year. For all categories, candidates must meet the minimum age requirement. The minimum qualifying marks for the entrance exam are 35% for unreserved candidates and 30% for reserved category candidates.
D.El.Ed Entrance Exam Pattern
The Bihar D.El.Ed entrance exam will consist of 120 questions, each worth one mark, for a total of 120 marks. The exam will be conducted in a time duration of two and a half hours. The question paper will be divided into different sections:
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General Hindi/Urdu: 25 questions
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Mathematics: 25 questions
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Science: 20 questions
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Social Studies: 20 questions
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General English: 20 questions
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Logical and Analytical Ability: 10 questions
Application Fees
The application fee for the Bihar D.El.Ed entrance exam is as follows:
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General, OBC, and BC categories: Rs. 960
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SC, ST, and differently-abled categories: Rs. 760
Required Documents for Application
Candidates must upload several important documents during the application process. These include:
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Matriculation certificate and mark sheet (for proof of date of birth).
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Intermediate certificate and mark sheet.
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Caste certificate issued by a competent authority for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
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Updated creamy layer certificate for candidates from Extremely Backward Class (EBC) or Backward Class (BC), issued by a competent authority.
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Caste certificate for married women claiming reservation must be issued in their father’s name and address, not their husband’s name.
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Economic Weaker Section (EWS) certificate issued by a competent authority for candidates claiming EWS status.
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Disability certificate issued by a competent authority for candidates claiming disability.
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Residence certificate for candidates from Bihar.
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Certificate issued by a competent authority for candidates claiming dependent status of serving/retired/deceased/ex-servicemen employees of Bihar state.
The extended deadline for the Bihar D.El.Ed entrance exam applications gives candidates more time to prepare and submit their applications. This entrance exam is crucial for those aspiring to pursue a career in teaching at the primary level. With over 30,000 seats available in various institutions across Bihar, candidates have a significant opportunity to begin their teaching careers by enrolling in the D.El.Ed program. For more details and to apply online, candidates can visit the official website www.bsebdeled.com. The Bihar Board is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent admission process for all eligible candidates.
