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Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Eligibility test for teaching positions in central government schools. Paper I (Class 1–5) and Paper II (Class 6–8).
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
CTET certificate is valid for life (per 2021 NCTE notification — earlier 7-year validity has been removed).
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General — Paper 1 (Class 1-5) | 90/150 (60%) |
| 2024 |
2025
22 questions
Take paper →2024
22 questions
Take paper →2023
21 questions
Take paper →2022
19 questions
Take paper →2021
16 questions
Take paper →Take any mock in your preferred language — use the language picker inside the mock to switch (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and 15 more).
CTET — Full Mock 1
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →| General — Paper 2 (Class 6-8) |
| 90/150 (60%) |
| 2024 | SC / ST / OBC / PwBD | 82-83/150 (55%) |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
30/150 marks avg
Concept of development + learning + theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, etc.)
Inclusive education + special needs
Pedagogy + Assessment
30/150 marks avg
Comprehension + Pedagogy of language development
30/150 marks avg
Comprehension + Pedagogy of language development
30/150 marks avg
Number system + Geometry + Measurement + Data handling
Pedagogical issues in teaching maths to Class 1-5
30/150 marks avg
Family + Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things we make
EVS pedagogy
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
CTET — Full Mock 2
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →CTET — Full Mock 3
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →CTET — Full Mock 4
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →CTET — Full Mock 5
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →CTET — Full Mock 6
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →CTET — Full Mock 7
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →CTET — Full Mock 8
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →CTET — Full Mock 9
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →CTET — Full Mock 10
FULL150 questions · 150 min
Start mock →Take a mock to see where you stand on the leaderboard.
| # | Student | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venu M. | 0.0% |
What can I get from CTET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Excellent score — top tier
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Very competitive score
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Good qualifying score
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Basic qualification achieved
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Central Board of Secondary Education is anticipated to release the official notification for CTET July 2026 cycle in the coming weeks. Candidates are advised to monitor the official ctet.nic.in portal regularly for the exact notification date and application timeline.
Source →CBSE has confirmed that the upcoming CTET cycle will maintain the traditional OMR-based offline examination pattern across multiple cities. The exam will consist of Paper I for primary level teachers and Paper II for upper primary level teachers, with candidates allowed to appear for both papers.
Source →The teaching eligibility certificate obtained through CTET continues to have lifetime validity as confirmed by NCTE regulations. Qualified candidates can use their CTET certificate for teacher recruitment processes across central government schools without time restrictions.
Source →Several state-level Teacher Eligibility Tests are being conducted during this period. While CTET qualifies candidates for central schools like KVS and NVS, state TETs are mandatory for state government school positions in respective states.
Source →Expected notification release
passedSat, 23 May, 2026
Official CTET July 2026 notification anticipated from CBSE
CTET — application portal opens
passedTue, 26 May, 2026
Application portal opens
passedTue, 26 May, 2026
Online registration begins on ctet.nic.in
Last date for online application
29 days awayThu, 25 Jun, 2026
Final date for form submission and fee payment
Correction window closes
36 days awayThu, 2 Jul, 2026
Last opportunity to edit application details
Admit card release
52 days awaySat, 18 Jul, 2026
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📌CTET examination date
59 days awayClick any topic to read study notes
Child Development (Primary School Child)
Concepts, principles and dimensions of child development relevant to ages 6–11.
Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs
Addressing diverse learners and ensuring inclusive classrooms.
Learning and Pedagogy
How children think and learn, and the implications for teaching.
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026
Paper I and Paper II conducted across multiple cities
Answer key publication
66 days awaySat, 1 Aug, 2026
Provisional answer keys released for challenge submission
Result declaration
89 days awayMon, 24 Aug, 2026
Final results and certificates available online