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CTET eligibility

Central Teacher Eligibility Test · केंद्रीय शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा

To apply for CTET you need: Paper I: Class 12 with 50% plus a diploma in elementary education (D.El.Ed) or equivalent. Paper II: graduation plus a B.Ed. or D.El.Ed, or other qualifications listed in the bulletin. The age limit is Varies by post.

Educational qualification

Paper I: Class 12 with 50% plus a diploma in elementary education (D.El.Ed) or equivalent. Paper II: graduation plus a B.Ed. or D.El.Ed, or other qualifications listed in the bulletin.

Age limit and relaxation

CategoryUpper age relaxation
General / UnreservedVaries by post

Post-wise age limits can differ. The official notification for each cycle is final.

Other conditions

  • Nationality: As per the information bulletin.
  • There is no age limit and no limit on attempts. Pass mark: 60% (relaxation for reserved categories as decided by the employer).

Application fee

CategoryApplication fee
General / OBC — one paper₹1,000
General / OBC — both papers₹1,200
SC / ST / Differently abled — one paper₹500
SC / ST / Differently abled — both papers₹600