Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for candidates who wish to become teachers for Classes I to VIII in Central Government schools and other schools accepting CTET qualifications.
Teacher Eligibility for Classes I–V (Primary Stage)
Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and a 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Senior Secondary with 45% marks and a 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations.
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and appearing/passed 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 2-Year Diploma in Special Education.
Graduation with a 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Teacher Eligibility for Classes VI–VIII (Elementary Stage)
Graduation with a 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Graduation with at least 50% marks and a 1-Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
Graduation with at least 45% marks and B.Ed as per NCTE Regulations.
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-Year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed.
Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed (Special Education).
CTET Certificate Validity
CTET qualifying certificate remains valid as per the latest Government/CBSE notification.
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for CTET.
Candidates may appear again to improve their CTET score.
