CTET
Central Teacher Eligibility Test
📌 Overview
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching posts in Classes I–VIII in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), and other central institutions.
Clearing CTET is mandatory for teaching jobs under the Central Government and is also accepted by many state governments and private schools.
📋 Eligibility
- Paper I (Classes I–V): Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Paper II (Classes VI–VIII): Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) / 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed.
- There is no upper age limit for CTET.
📝 Exam Pattern
Paper I (Primary Stage – Classes I to V)
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Qs
- Language I – 30 Qs
- Language II – 30 Qs
- Mathematics – 30 Qs
- Environmental Studies – 30 Qs
- Total: 150 questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours
Paper II (Elementary Stage – Classes VI to VIII)
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 Qs
- Language I – 30 Qs
- Language II – 30 Qs
- Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science – 60 Qs
- Total: 150 questions, 150 marks, 2.5 hours
No negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks: 60% (90/150) for General, 55% for reserved categories.
📅 Important Dates (Tentative)
- Notification: Usually released 2–3 months before exam
- Application Window: Opens with notification
- Exam: Conducted twice a year (typically July & December cycles)
- Result: Within 6–8 weeks of exam
Always check the official CTET website for exact dates.
🔗 Official Resources
💡 Preparation Tips
- Focus heavily on Child Development & Pedagogy — it is the most scoring and conceptual section.
- Practice previous year papers thoroughly (last 5–7 years).
- Strengthen Language sections with grammar, comprehension and pedagogy of language.
- For Maths & EVS / Science & Social Studies — revise NCERT concepts of the respective classes.
- Time management is key: attempt easy questions first.
Practice Real PYQ Papers Online
Solve authentic previous year question papers with timed test interfaces, instant answer keys, detailed explanations, and performance analytics — 100% free.