CTET · Cutoff
CTET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official CTET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at ctet.nic.in.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 90-95 marks (60-63%) |
| EWS | 85-90 marks (57-60%) |
| OBC | 82-88 marks (55-59%) |
| SC | 80-85 marks (53-57%) |
| ST | 80-85 marks (53-57%) |
| PwD (all categories) | 75-80 marks (50-53%) |
- The General-OBC gap typically ranges 5-8 marks; SC/ST categories maintain a minimum 60% qualifying threshold but effective cutoffs hover around 53-57% based on competition density and paper difficulty.
- CTET cutoffs are qualifying in nature (certificate issued for ≥60% marks), but competitive recruitment positions often require 70%+ scores; year-to-year variations of 2-4% occur based on paper difficulty and overall candidate performance distribution.
- Paper I (Classes I-V) and Paper II (Classes VI-VIII) may show slight cutoff variations; urban centres and high-demand subjects typically see candidates scoring in the 70-80% range for actual teaching post selection beyond basic qualification.
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Exceptional score — Top 5%
93–100%
- Top tier for all KVS positions including Delhi region and metro postings
- NVS recruitment — all cadres including PGT specialist subjects
- DSSSB Vice Principal / senior positions where CTET is criterion
- Central Schools for Tibetans — preferred candidates for leadership-track roles
- International schools affiliated with CBSE (CTET often preferred)
- Can be competitive advantage for B.Ed admissions and education-sector fellowships
High score — Top 15% range
85–92%
- Highly competitive for KVS in metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore) — PRT/TGT positions
- Strong candidacy for NVS principal-rated schools
- DSSSB TGT positions (subject specialists) — well above typical cut-offs
- Atomic Energy Central Schools (AECS) teacher recruitment
- CISF schools and other central paramilitary school postings
- Can leverage for state government teacher recruitment where CTET accepted
Good score — Competitive tier
75–84%
- Strong eligibility for KVS PGT/TGT/PRT positions — all regions including metros
- Competitive for NVS recruitment in preferred regions
- DSSSB primary teacher (Delhi government schools) — typically competitive cut-off range
- Central Tibetan Schools Administration (CTSA) teacher posts
- Army Public Schools teacher recruitment — good positioning
- Eligible for state TET exemptions in several states (Haryana, UP, Rajasthan accept CTET)
Qualifying score — Basic eligibility
60–74%
- CTET certificate awarded (valid 7 years from result date)
- Eligible for Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) teacher recruitment — Classes I-V or VI-VIII depending on paper
- Eligible for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) teacher posts
- Can apply for DSSSB (Delhi) primary/upper primary teacher positions
- Competitive for central government schools in Tier 2/3 cities
- May face competition in metro postings where scores typically 75%+
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet CTET minimum pass percentage (60%)
- Certificate not awarded
- Ineligible for central government school teacher positions
- Recommend focused revision of Child Development, Pedagogy, and subject content
- Can reappear in next cycle (conducted twice yearly)
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