CTET — Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education
Overview
CTET is a national eligibility test for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes I–VIII in central government schools.
Eligibility
Candidates need a senior secondary qualification with D.El.Ed / B.Ed as applicable to the level (Paper I or Paper II).
Exam Pattern
Two papers: Paper I (Classes I–V) and Paper II (Classes VI–VIII), each objective with child development, language and subject sections.
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CTET — Frequently Asked Questions
What is CTET?▾
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a qualifying exam for teaching posts (Classes I–VIII) in central government schools like KVS and NVS, conducted by CBSE.
What are CTET Paper I and Paper II?▾
Paper I is for candidates who want to teach Classes I–V (primary), and Paper II is for Classes VI–VIII (upper primary). You can take both.
What is the validity of the CTET certificate?▾
The CTET qualifying certificate is now valid for a lifetime.
What qualification is needed for CTET?▾
The relevant senior-secondary/graduation marks plus a teacher-education qualification (such as D.El.Ed or B.Ed) as specified for each paper.