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CTET Exam 2026: Important Date, Eligibility, Syllabus

 CTET Exam Date and Eligibility 2026

Last date submission of online application: 18/12/2025 (11:59 AM)
CTET Exam Date
Exam Date: 8th Feb 2026  

📅Exam Date: 

  • The official notices states that the 21st Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET (for the December 2025 Session) will be held on 08th February 2026 (Sunday) for Paper-I and Paper-II.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age Limit
  • Minimum Age: 17 Years
  • Maximum Age: No Upper Age Limit

Application Fee:

Only Paper- I or II
  • General/OBC(NCL) Rs.1000/- 
  • SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person Rs.500/-

Both Paper-I & II
  • General/OBC(NCL) Rs.1200/-
  • SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person Rs.600/-
  • GST as applicable will be charged extra by the Bank

Educational Qualification

CTET Level 1 (Class 1 to 5)

  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR  

  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education following NCTE 2002 Norms, OR 

  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), OR 

  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).  

Paper 1 Syllabus (Class I-V)

Sections:

1. Child Development & Pedagogy

2. Language I (the medium of instruction)

3. Language II

4. Mathematics

5. Environmental Studies


CTET Level 2 (Class 6 to 8)

  • Bachelor's Degree and passed or currently enrolled in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by any name). OR  

  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or currently enrolled in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). OR  

  • Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or currently enrolled in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), following the NCTE Norms. OR  

  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or currently enrolled in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR  

  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or currently enrolled in the final year of a 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR  

  • Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks and passed or currently enrolled in a 1-year B.Ed. / (B.Ed Special Education).  

  • Any candidate who has completed a B.Ed. Program recognized by the NCTE can take the TET/CTET.
Paper 2 Syllabus (Classes VI-VIII)

Sections:

1. Child Development & Pedagogy

2. Language I

3. Language II

4. Either:
Mathematics & Science (for those opting this)
OR

Social Studies / Social Science (for those opting this)
 

Nationality

  • Must be an Indian citizen or otherwise satisfy any norms as specified in the official notification.

Other Important Notes

  • You may appear for either or bother papers depending on your eligibility and the classes you intended to teach.
  • The Certificate obtained after clearing CTET remains valid for life (once you qualify) in many cases.
  • Candidates in the final year of the qualifying education programme (B.Ed/D.Ed/B.El.Ed/etc.) are also often eligible to apply, provided they pass by the time of appointment.

For complete information, Please visit ctet website https://ctet.nic.in/

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