{
  "topic": "who-is-eligible-for-ctet-exam",
  "question": "Who can appear for the CTET exam in India?",
  "short_answer": "Anyone with a graduation degree plus a recognised teacher-training qualification (D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, B.Ed or equivalent) can appear. Minimum marks vary by category.",
  "answer_md": "The **Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)**, conducted by CBSE on behalf of the Ministry of Education, has two papers:\n\n- **Paper I** (Classes I–V): 10+2 with 50% (45% for reserved) plus D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Ed (for special conditions).\n- **Paper II** (Classes VI–VIII): Graduation with 50% (45% for reserved) plus B.Ed or equivalent.\n\nFinal-year training candidates may also apply. There is **no age limit** and **no fixed number of attempts** — the certificate is now valid for life (per 2021 revision).\n\nRelaxations of 5% marks apply to SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates. State-level TETs have their own criteria; CTET is accepted by central-government schools (KVS, NVS, CTSA) and most CBSE-affiliated private schools.",
  "category": "exams",
  "city": null,
  "role": "Teacher",
  "keywords": [
    "who can give ctet",
    "ctet eligibility",
    "ctet exam eligibility"
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  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://ctet.nic.in/",
      "title": "CTET Official — ctet.nic.in"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://ncte.gov.in/",
      "title": "NCTE Recognition Norms"
    }
  ],
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  "citation": "Who can appear for the CTET exam in India? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/who-is-eligible-for-ctet-exam",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-08T07:54:38.114912+00:00"
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