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CTET (2027)

Active
Application StartAI Forecast
5 Nov 2026
Official NotificationAI Forecast
5 Nov 2026
Application EndAI Forecast
5 Dec 2026
Teacher Eligibility ExamAI Forecast
24 Jan 2027
Exam Result & ScorecardAI Forecast
2 Mar 2027
Certificate IssuanceAI Forecast
25 Mar 2027
Final Validity LiveAI Forecast
5 Apr 2027
26

CTET (2026)

Completed
Application Start
5 Mar 2026
Official Notification
5 Mar 2026
Application End
5 Apr 2026
Teacher Eligibility Exam
7 Jul 2026
Exam Result & Scorecard
10 Aug 2026
Certificate Issuance
5 Sept 2026
Final Validity Live
15 Sept 2026
25

CTET (2025)

Completed
Official Notification
5 Mar 2025
Application Start
7 Mar 2025
Application End
5 Apr 2025
Written Exam
7 Jul 2025
Written Exam Result / Scorecard
10 Aug 2025
Final Eligibility Certificate Issuance
1 Sept 2025
Validity / Joining Verification
1 Oct 2025
24

CTET (2024)

Completed
Notification
7 Mar 2024
Application Start
7 Mar 2024
Application End
5 Apr 2024
Exam
7 Jul 2024
Result
15 Aug 2024
Final Selection List
15 Aug 2024
Final Appointment/Certificate
1 Sept 2024
23

CTET (2023)

Completed
Notification
3 Nov 2023
Application Start
3 Nov 2023
Application End
1 Dec 2023
Exam
21 Jan 2024
Result
15 Feb 2024
Final Selection List
15 Feb 2024
Final Appointment/Certificate
1 Mar 2024
22

CTET (2022)

Completed
Notification
31 Oct 2022
Application Start
31 Oct 2022
Application End
24 Nov 2022
Exam
28 Dec 2022
Result
3 Mar 2023
Final Selection List
3 Mar 2023
Final Appointment/Certificate
1 Apr 2023
21

CTET (2021)

Completed
Notification
17 Sept 2021
Application Start
20 Sept 2021
Application End
25 Oct 2021
Exam
16 Dec 2021
Result
9 Mar 2022
Final Selection List
9 Mar 2022
Final Appointment/Certificate
1 Apr 2022
19

CTET (2019)

Completed
Notification
19 Aug 2019
Application Start
19 Aug 2019
Application End
25 Sept 2019
Exam
8 Dec 2019
Result
27 Dec 2019
Final Selection List
27 Dec 2019
Final Appointment/Certificate
15 Jan 2020
AI Overview • Direct Answer Summary
Verified via Official Gazette & Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of PRT: ₹35,000 - ₹42,000 | TGT: ₹44,000 - ₹52,000 (As per central school scales), with general eligibility requiring ages between No upper age limit (Minimum 18 years; D.El.Ed / B.Ed qualification).

Conducting BodyCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Monthly In-HandPRT: ₹35,000 - ₹42,000 | TGT: ₹44,000 - ₹52,000
Age LimitNo upper age limit
Official Sourcectet.nic.in

About CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)

CTET is a mandatory eligibility exam for candidates aspiring to become teachers in central government schools like KVS, NVS and Central Tibetan Schools.

Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Official Portal: https://ctet.nic.in

💡 Why Prepare for CTET?

  • ✓Mandatory qualification for central govt teaching jobs
  • ✓Valid certificate usable for 7 years
  • ✓Wide acceptance across central and many state schools
💰 In-Hand Monthly Salary & 7th CPC

PRT: ₹35,000 - ₹42,000 | TGT: ₹44,000 - ₹52,000 (As per central school scales)

🎯 Age Limit & Eligibility

No upper age limit (Minimum 18 years; D.El.Ed / B.Ed qualification)

🎫 Admit Card & City Allotment

City allotment slip issued 20 days prior; final admit card released 2 days before exam.

📋 CTET Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
Paper 1 (Classes 1-5)Pen & Paper (Objective (MCQ))Child Development, Language I & II, Maths, EVS2.5 Hours150No negative markingModerate
Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)Pen & Paper (Objective (MCQ))Child Development, Language I & II, Maths/Science or Social Studies2.5 Hours150No negative markingModerate

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

B.Ed/D.El.Ed qualified candidates

Aspirants seeking central govt teaching jobs

Subject-matter experts wanting KVS/NVS postings

🚀 How to Start Preparing for CTET

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for CTET
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (CTET)

Q: Who conducts CTET?

A: CTET is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

Q: Is CTET conducted every year?

A: Yes, CTET is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in CTET?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.