The online application portal for the Bihar Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) admission for the 2026-28 academic session is set to close today, December 24, 2026. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), which is conducting the process, has announced that no further extensions will be granted. Aspiring candidates who wish to appear for the Bihar DElEd Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) must complete their registration on the official website, bsebdeled.com, before the deadline expires.
Last Chance for Over 30,000 Teacher Training Seats
The board initiated the application process on December 11, 2026, for admission to the two-year elementary teacher training programme. This year, the entrance exam will determine admission to more than 30,000 DElEd seats spread across 306 recognised teacher education colleges in the state. The programme is a crucial stepping stone for those aiming to build a career as primary teachers for classes 1 to 8 in Bihar.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for Bihar DElEd 2026
Prospective applicants who have not yet registered should follow these steps carefully to ensure a successful submission:
- Visit the official BSEB portal at bsebdeled.com.
- Locate and click on the dedicated link for 'Bihar DElEd admission 2026 application'.
- Complete the initial registration by providing basic personal and academic details to generate login credentials.
- Log in to the portal and meticulously fill out the main application form.
- Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents in the specified format and size.
- Proceed to pay the application fee online using the available payment gateways.
- Finally, submit the form and download or print the confirmation page for your records.
Eligibility Criteria and Important Exam Details
To be eligible for the Bihar DElEd JEE, candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary (Class 12) examination with a minimum of 50% marks. A 5% relaxation is provided for candidates from reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, BC, EBC) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Applicants who have passed the Maulvi examination with at least 50% marks are eligible under the Urdu category. The minimum age required is 17 years as of the first day of the admission year.
The entrance test itself will be a 120-mark paper comprising 120 multiple-choice questions to be solved within a duration of two and a half hours. To qualify, general category candidates need to secure at least 35% marks, while reserved category candidates must obtain a minimum of 30% marks.
Subject-Wise Breakdown and Application Fees
The exam will test candidates on a range of subjects. The question distribution is as follows: General Hindi or Urdu (25 questions), Mathematics (25 questions), Science (20 questions), Social Studies (20 questions), General English (20 questions), and Logical & Analytical Ability (10 questions).
The application fee has been set at Rs 960 for candidates from the General, Other Backward Class (OBC), and Backward Class (BC) categories. Applicants belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories are required to pay a reduced fee of Rs 760.
Documents Required and Post-Exam Process
While filling the form, candidates must have scanned copies of several documents ready for upload. The mandatory list includes:
- Matriculation (Class 10) certificate and mark sheet.
- Intermediate (Class 12) certificate and mark sheet.
- Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates.
- Non-creamy layer certificate for EBC/BC candidates.
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate, if applicable.
- Disability certificate for PwD candidates.
- Bihar domicile certificate.
- Certificate for dependents of ex-servicemen, if applicable.
After the entrance exam, qualified candidates will be shortlisted through a merit-based counselling process where they can indicate their preference for institutions. The BSEB will release a separate notification detailing the counselling schedule and seat allotment procedure. Successfully completing the DElEd programme makes graduates eligible to apply for primary teacher positions, subject to clearing the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
The board has urged all applicants to complete their registration and fee payment well before the final deadline today, as no last-minute technical glitches will be entertained. This is the final opportunity for aspiring teachers in Bihar to secure their chance at a government-recognised teaching diploma.
