CTET consists of two papers:
Paper I
Paper I is for candidates who intend to become teachers for Classes I to V (Primary Stage).
Paper II
Paper II is for candidates who intend to become teachers for Classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage).
Candidates who want eligibility for both levels can appear for both Paper I and Paper II, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.

The eligibility requirements depend on the paper selected and the candidate's teacher-education qualification.
Paper I – Classes I to V
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualification involving Senior Secondary (12th) and the required teacher education qualification, such as D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed or another qualification recognized under the applicable rules.
Paper II – Classes VI to VIII
Candidates generally require a Bachelor's Degree along with the prescribed teacher education qualification such as B.Ed, D.El.Ed or another recognized qualification, depending on the applicable eligibility category.
Candidates should check the official CTET Information Bulletin for the exact qualification applicable to their particular course and category.
CBSE also clarifies that merely being allowed to appear in CTET does not mean that the candidate's eligibility has been finally verified. Final eligibility is verified by the concerned recruiting/appointing authority.

There is no prescribed upper age limit for appearing in CTET.
However, candidates must fulfill the educational and professional qualification requirements prescribed for the relevant paper.

The CTET application fee depends on the category and whether the candidate applies for one paper or both papers.
For General / OBC (NCL)

Application	Fee
Paper I or Paper II	₹1,000
Paper I & Paper II	₹1,200

For SC / ST / PwBD

Application	Fee
Paper I or Paper II	₹500
Paper I & Paper II	₹600

Candidates should verify the final payable amount displayed on the official CTET application portal before making payment.

The CTET examination is conducted in offline OMR-based mode.
Paper I

Subject	Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Total	150	150

Paper II

Subject	Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science	60	60
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Total	150	150

Each paper consists of 150 questions carrying 150 marks.

Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:

• Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID

• Recent Passport Size Photograph

• Signature

• Class 10 Certificate/Marksheet

• Class 12 Certificate/Marksheet

• Graduation Marksheet, where applicable

• D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.El.Ed or other teacher education qualification documents

• Category Certificate, if applicable

• PwBD Certificate, if applicable

• Active Mobile Number

• Active Email ID

• Other educational documents required according to the selected paper

The exact document specifications should be checked in the official Information Bulletin before uploading.

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CTET September 2026 online application has been re-opened by CBSE. Eligible candidates can apply for Paper I and/or Paper II from 25 August 2026 to 01 September 2026. Check eligibility, application fee, exam pattern, important dates, documents required, and latest exam updates before applying.