Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
Quick facts
| Conducted by | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
|---|---|
| Exam level | National |
| How often | Usually twice a year |
| Mode | Online / offline as notified |
| Qualification | 12th + D.El.Ed (Paper I) or Graduation + B.Ed (Paper II) |
| Age relaxation | none |
| Official website | ctet.nic.in |
No age limit. CTET certificate is valid for life.
Overview
CTET is the eligibility test for becoming a teacher in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas, and is accepted by many private and state schools. Passing CTET does not give a job by itself – it makes you eligible to apply.
Eligibility
- Paper I (Classes 1–5): 12th with 50% + D.El.Ed (or equivalent such as B.El.Ed).
- Paper II (Classes 6–8): graduation + B.Ed (or D.El.Ed), as per NCTE norms.
- Students in the final year of D.El.Ed/B.Ed can appear.
Exam pattern & syllabus
| Paper I | Questions |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 |
| Language I | 30 |
| Language II | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 |
Paper II has Child Development, two languages and either Maths & Science or Social Studies. Each paper has 150 marks; there is no negative marking. Passing marks: 60% (relaxation for reserved categories as per state/central rules).
How to prepare
- Child Development & Pedagogy is the key – learn theories of learning (Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg) and inclusive education.
- Study NCERT books of the relevant classes for content.
- Practise previous CTET papers.
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Please note: eligibility, age limits and exam pattern change from year to year. This page gives general guidance only; the official notification for each year is final.