{
  "topic": "ctet-eligibility-2026",
  "question": "What are the CTET eligibility requirements in 2026?",
  "short_answer": "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.",
  "answer_md": "## CTET 2026 eligibility\n\n**Paper-I (Primary, Classes I–V)** — any one of:\n- Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year D.El.Ed (final year eligible)\n- Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed\n- Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed\n\n**Paper-II (Upper Primary, VI–VIII)** — any one of:\n- Graduation (50%) + 2-year B.Ed\n- Graduation + 4-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed\n- Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed\n\nSC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates get 5% relaxation. CTET is mandatory for KVS/NVS and most CBSE schools.\n\n_Source: CBSE CTET official notification, valid until superseded._",
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