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What are the CTET eligibility requirements in 2026?

CTET requires a 50% graduate degree plus a B.Ed or D.El.Ed. Paper-I is for Classes I–V, Paper-II for VI–VIII.

CTET 2026 eligibility

Paper-I (Primary, Classes I–V) — any one of:

  • Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year D.El.Ed (final year eligible)
  • Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed
  • Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed

Paper-II (Upper Primary, VI–VIII) — any one of:

  • Graduation (50%) + 2-year B.Ed
  • Graduation + 4-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed
  • Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed

SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates get 5% relaxation. CTET is mandatory for KVS/NVS and most CBSE schools.

Source: CBSE CTET official notification, valid until superseded.

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Updated 8 Jul 2026 · JSON