The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Answer Key for the Bihar Special State Eligibility Test (BSSTET) 2023. Candidates who appeared for Paper I (Class 1-5) and Paper II (Class 6-8) exams can now download the answer key. Below are the important details, eligibility criteria, and steps to check the answer key.

Important Dates:

• Application Begin: 02/12/2023
• Last Date for Apply Online: 27/12/2023
• Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 27/12/2023
• Dummy Admit Card Available: 29/12/2023
• Correction Last Date: 03/01/2024
• Exam Date: 23-24 February 2024
• Admit Card Available: 16/02/2024
• Answer Key Available: 18/04/2024

Application Fee:

• For Single Paper:
  • General / BC / EWS: ₹960
  • SC / ST / PH: ₹760
• For Both Papers:
  • General / BC / EWS: ₹1440
  • SC / ST / PH: ₹1140
• Payment Mode: Online Mode Only (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2023):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 37 Years for Male, 40 Years for Female
• Age Relaxation: As per BSEB BSSTET 2023 rules

Eligibility Details:

Paper 1 (Secondary) [Class 1-5] – Total Vacancy: 5543

• Eligibility:
  • 10+2 Intermediate with DELEd Special Education and CRR No.
  • 10+2 Intermediate with Urdu Degree or Maulvi Degree and complete other eligibility criteria.
  • 10+2 Intermediate with Bangla Degree and complete other eligibility criteria.

Paper 2 (Senior Secondary) [Class 6-8] – Total Vacancy: 1745

• Eligibility:
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks, B.Ed Special Education, and CRR No.
  • OR B.Ed and Special B.Ed Certificate/Diploma and CRR No.

Document Required for BSSTET 2023 Online Form:

• Size Photo: Passport-sized with a white or light background.
• Candidate’s Signature: Scanned copy.
• Documents:
  • Class 10th Matric Exam Marksheet & Certificate for Date of Birth (DOB).
  • Intermediate Class 12th Certificate and Marksheet.
  • Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Marksheet.
  • Master’s Degree Certificate and Marksheet (if applicable).
  • Special DELED / B.Ed Exam Marksheet and Certificate.
  • Other Education Qualifications (if available).
  • Category Certificate (if required).
  • Domicile Certificate (if required).

How to Check BSSTET 2023 Answer Key:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) official website 
2. Navigate to the Answer Key Section: Look for the BSSTET 2023 Answer Key notification or link in the latest updates section.
3. Download the Answer Key: Click on the link for the answer key, and it will be available in PDF format. You can view and download it.
4. Verify Your Responses: Compare your answers from the OMR Sheet or answer sheet with the official answer key released by BSEB.
5. Raise Objections (if needed): If you find any discrepancies in the answer key, the board may provide an option to raise objections. Make sure to follow the instructions for submitting objections (if applicable).
6. Download and Save: For future reference, you can save the answer key on your device.