Opening Overview
B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur (BRABU) has released the prospectus for Bihar B.Ed. Combined Entrance Test (CET-B.Ed.) 2026 for admission to Two-Year B.Ed. and Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) programmes in universities across Bihar running B.Ed. courses. The application process is online on the official CET portal, and the entrance test is scheduled on 07/06/2026.
Admission Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| State Nodal University | B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur (BRABU) |
| Admission / Exam Name | Bihar B.Ed. Combined Entrance Test (CET-B.Ed.) 2026 |
| Courses | Two-Year B.Ed. Programme, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) Programme |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://biharcetbed-brabu.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 27/04/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18/05/2026 |
| Apply Online with Late Fee | 19/05/2026 to 21/05/2026 |
| Application Form Editing | 22/05/2026 to 23/05/2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 01/06/2026 onwards |
| Entrance Test Date | 07/06/2026 (Sunday) |
| Answer Key Upload | 08/06/2026 |
| Objection Window (with proof) | 09/06/2026 to 10/06/2026 |
| Result Declaration | 19/06/2026 (Friday) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,000 |
| Divyang / EBC / BC / Women / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
Payment Mode: Online payment gateway only (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI). Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Eligibility / Qualification
Two-Year B.Ed. Programme (CET-B.Ed.)
Candidates are eligible if they have:
- At least 50% marks in Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) OR Master’s Degree in Science / Social Science / Humanities / Commerce, OR
- At least 55% marks in Bachelor’s in Engineering / Technology (B.E. / B.Tech) with specialization in Science and Mathematics, OR
- Any other equivalent qualification.
Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) Programme
Minimum qualification to appear in Shiksha Shastri admission test:
- At least 50% marks in Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) with Sanskrit as main subject (Shastri / B.A. where Sanskrit is main) OR Master’s Degree in Sanskrit / Acharya in traditional Sanskrit Shastra with 50% marks, OR equivalent qualification.
Additional condition (as per prospectus text):
- Candidates must have passed Acharya (First Year) or M.A. Sanskrit (First Year) from a recognized university/institution.
- Or candidates with minimum 50% marks in Two-Year Shastri or B.A. (including Sanskrit subject) must complete a one-year bridge course to be eligible for Shiksha Shastri.
- For determining the minimum 50% aggregate, marks of Acharya First Year / M.A. First Year / Bridge course are not added.
Exam Pattern (CET-B.Ed. 2026)
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Questions: 120 (Objective / MCQ)
- Total Marks: 120
- Answering Mode: OMR Sheet (use blue/black ball pen only)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English Comprehension (For B.Ed.) / General Sanskrit Comprehension (For Shiksha Shastri) | 15 | 15 |
| General Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Teaching-Learning Environment in Schools | 25 | 25 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 42 | 35% |
| SC / ST / BC / EBC / WBC / EWS / Divyang | 36 | 30% |
Negative Marking: No negative marking in CET-B.Ed. 2026.
Examination Cities (Appendix-I)
Candidates can choose three cities for the entrance test (centre allotment is done by BRABU and may differ from chosen cities; change request will not be accepted).
City List with Code:
| City | Code |
|---|---|
| Ara | 01 |
| Bhagalpur | 02 |
| Chapa | 03 |
| Darbhanga | 04 |
| Gaya | 05 |
| Hajipur | 06 |
| Madhepura | 07 |
| Munger | 08 |
| Muzaffarpur | 09 |
| Patna | 10 |
| Purnea | 11 |
Important: For Shiksha Shastri, the examination centre city is Darbhanga only.
Key Instructions (as per Prospectus)
- Application form must be filled online only.
- Candidates must ensure eligibility; any eligibility shortcoming is the candidate’s responsibility.
- Keep printout/photocopy of the online application form and registration number for future reference; do not send it to BRABU.
- Upload recent coloured photo and signature (size 35mm × 45mm, jpg, up to 100 KB each).
- Upload marksheets (jpeg) of Matric, Intermediate, Graduation, and Postgraduation (as applicable).
- Identity proof details required: Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving Licence / Passport number.
- Email ID will remain the Login ID for CET-B.Ed. 2026.
- Legal disputes are under Patna High Court jurisdiction.
- Bihar domicile candidates must upload residential certificate to claim reservation benefits; candidates outside Bihar will be treated as Unreserved.
- Service Men’s Quota (SMQ) benefit is available to Bihar residents and son or unmarried daughter only (certificate required).
Admit Card
Candidates can download the CET-B.Ed. 2026 Admit Card by logging in with Login ID (Email ID) and Password on the official website as per schedule.
Counselling Note
Qualifying in CET-B.Ed. 2026 / participating in counselling does not guarantee admission. Admission will be granted only after verification of original marksheets and certificates as per eligibility criteria. Candidates should keep visiting the official website for counselling updates.