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  "topic": "ctet-passing-marks-cutoff",
  "question": "What are the passing marks and cutoff for CTET?",
  "short_answer": "To clear CTET you need 60% (90 out of 150) for the General category, and 55% (82.5 out of 150) for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and Ex-Servicemen categories. There is no separate paper-wise cutoff; you need the qualifying percentage in the paper you appear for.",
  "answer_md": "**To pass the CTET you need 60% (90 marks out of 150) for the General category, and 55% (82.5 marks out of 150) for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and Ex-Servicemen categories.** This qualifying percentage is fixed by the NCTE and is not affected by the number of candidates who appear — CTET is a qualifying test, not a competitive one.\n\n## Passing marks by category\n\n| Category | Minimum score (out of 150) | Percentage |\n|---|---|---|\n| General | 90 | 60% |\n| OBC (NCL) | 82 | ~55% |\n| SC | 82 | ~55% |\n| ST | 82 | ~55% |\n| PwD | 82 | ~55% |\n| Ex-Servicemen | 82 | ~55% |\n\n## Paper structure\n\n- **Paper 1** — 150 questions, 150 marks, for candidates who want to teach Classes 1–5.\n- **Paper 2** — 150 questions, 150 marks, for candidates who want to teach Classes 6–8.\n- Each question carries 1 mark. **No negative marking.**\n- You can take both papers if you want flexibility.\n\n## What clearing CTET actually gets you\n\nCTET is a **qualifying exam**, not a job guarantee. Clearing it makes you eligible to apply for:\n\n- **KVS, NVS, Kendriya Vidyalayas** and other central government schools.\n- **DSSSB** in Delhi.\n- Most **CBSE-affiliated private schools** (some now require it).\n\nYou still need to clear the recruitment exam for the specific board (KVS TGT, DSSSB PRT etc.) to actually get hired.\n\n## Validity\n\nSince the 2021 notification, a CTET certificate is **valid for a lifetime**.\n\n## Related reads\n\n- [Who is eligible for CTET](/answers/who-is-eligible-for-ctet-exam)\n- [CTET syllabus overview](/answers/ctet-syllabus-overview)\n- [TET vs CTET difference](/answers/tet-vs-ctet-difference)",
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    {
      "url": "https://ctet.nic.in/",
      "title": "CTET Official"
    }
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  "citation": "What are the passing marks and cutoff for CTET? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/ctet-passing-marks-cutoff",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-23T19:01:42.973133+00:00"
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