(Last updated – 1 January 2026)
🔹 What is CTET
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to grant eligibility for teaching Classes I–V (primary) and Classes VI–VIII (upper primary) in schools across India — a prerequisite under the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) regulations.
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Qualifying CTET does not guarantee a teaching job; it only grants eligibility. Actual recruitment depends on separate hiring processes by respective school authorities. ✅ Eligibility Criteria for CTET 2026
According to the latest CTET 2026 notification:
For Teaching Level What You Need to Apply — Educational Qualification
Paper I (Classes I–V — Primary) • Senior Secondary (12th) with ≥ 50% + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) (passed or appearing), OR 12th with ≥ 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed, OR Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed (or equivalent recognized teacher training).
Paper II (Classes VI–VIII — Upper Primary) • Graduation (any stream) + B.Ed (passed or appearing), OR Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed (or equivalent recognized teacher-training), OR 12th + 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed (as per NCTE norms) if eligible.
Age Limit: Minimum age 18 years. No upper age limit — aspirants of any age can apply.
Attempts: No limit on the number of attempts.
> ⚠️ Passed/appearing in final year of required diploma/degree is acceptable — i.e., you don’t need to wait until final results always.
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📅 CTET 2026 – Important Dates & How to Apply Online
For the upcoming CTET Feb 2026 session:
Notification Released: 27 November 2025
Start of Online Application: 27 November 2025
Last Date to Apply: 18 December 2025 (before 11:59 PM)
Exam Date: 8 February 2026 (Sunday) for both Paper I & Paper II.
How to Apply — Step by Step
1. Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on “Apply Online for CTET February 2026”.
3. Fill in your personal details and educational qualifications.
4. Upload scanned photograph and signature (as per size/specifications mentioned).
5. Pay the application fee online (credit/debit/net-banking) or via e-challan.
6. Submit the form and take a printout of confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fee (2026):
For one paper: ₹1000 (General/OBC), ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD)
For both papers: ₹1200 (General/OBC), ₹600 (SC/ST/PwD)
📚 CTET Exam Pattern & Syllabus — What to Prepare
Key Points
Mode: Offline (pen & paper, OMR-based).
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
No negative marking.
Each paper: 150 questions, total 150 marks, duration 2½ hours (2:30 hrs).
Paper-wise Structure
Paper I — Classes I to V (Primary Stage)
Section Questions Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy 30 MCQs 30
Language I (Compulsory) 30 MCQs 30
Language II (Compulsory) 30 MCQs 30
Mathematics 30 MCQs 30
Environmental Studies (EVS) 30 MCQs 30
Paper II — Classes VI to VIII (Elementary/Upper-Primary Stage)
Section Questions Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory) 30 MCQs 30
Language I (Compulsory) 30 MCQs 30
Language II (Compulsory) 30 MCQs 30
Social Studies / Social Science 60 MCQs 60
Mathematics & Science (for classes VI-VIII) 60 MCQs 60
> Candidates choose two languages (Language I & II) from the list provided by CTET (including Hindi, English, etc.).
📈 CTET Past 5 Years: Cut-offs & Qualifying Marks
While exact “cut-off score” (i.e. minimum marks to clear) depends on category and paper, generally the following is observed:
To qualify CTET, a candidate must secure at least 60% marks (i.e. 90 out of 150) in each paper.
For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/ PwD), many sources mention relaxation/leniency as per norms — but always check current notification.
Pass Rate Data (as per a recent summary)
Session / Paper Appeared Qualified / Pass % (approx.)
Dec 2022 Paper I 14,22,959 5,79,844 → ~40.72%
Dec 2022 Paper II 12,76,071 3,76,025 → ~29.44%
Aug 2023 Paper I 12,13,704 2,98,758 → ~24.61%
Aug 2023 Paper II 11,66,178 1,01,057 → ~8.66%
> ⚠️ Important: Lower pass percentage does not mean close to cut-off; many aspirants may score below 60%. The 60% qualifying mark remains fixed as per official rules unless changed.
Historically cut-offs (as per some unofficial summaries) for earlier years vary — but aspirants should aim for 90+ out of 150 to be safe.
📝 What CTET Certificate Means & What It Doesn’t
Once you qualify CTET with 60% (or as per current qualifying marks), you get a CTET certificate. Validity: earlier it was 7 years — but as per a recent public notice, CTET certificate is now valid for lifetime (unless notified otherwise).
But: It does not guarantee job. It only makes you eligible for appointment under recruiting agencies (State Govt, Central Schools, etc.).
🎯 Tips: How to Use This Guide
Check your educational qualification — ensure you meet criteria before applying.
Keep all academic documents ready (marksheets, teacher-training certificate or diploma, etc.).
Apply online as soon as CTET application opens — don’t wait for last date.
Aim for at least 95–105/150 marks to be on safe side (given competition).
Choose languages (Language I & II) wisely — your comfort with language impacts score significantly.
Practise using previous years’ question papers (available on official CTET site) for better preparation.
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