Exam✅ CTET Eligibility 2026
Who Can Apply? — Complete qualification requirements for Paper 1 & Paper 2
🔔 No upper age limit for CTET. Any Indian citizen with required qualifications can apply.
📋 Paper 1 Eligibility (Class 1–5 Teachers)
- Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
- Senior Secondary with 45% marks AND 2-year D.El.Ed (under NCTE 2002 norms)
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks AND 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
- Graduation AND 2-year D.El.Ed
- Graduation with B.Ed qualification (eligible for Paper 2 also)
✅ Final year D.El.Ed / B.Ed students can also appear in CTET
📋 Paper 2 Eligibility (Class 6–8 Teachers)
- Graduation with at least 50% marks AND 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed)
- Graduation with 45% marks AND 1-year B.Ed (under NCTE 2002 norms)
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks AND 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed
- Graduation with 50% marks AND 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)
- Graduation with 50% marks AND 4-year B.El.Ed (eligible for Paper 1 also)
📊 Eligibility Quick Reference
| Paper | For Teaching | Min Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Class 1–5 | 12th + D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed |
| Paper 2 | Class 6–8 | Graduation + B.Ed |
| Both Papers | Class 1–8 | Graduation + B.El.Ed or B.Ed |
🌐 Nationality & Age
- Must be a citizen of India
- No minimum or maximum age limit
- No experience required — freshers can apply
- Can appear multiple times — no attempt limit
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can B.Ed students apply for Paper 1?
Yes — candidates with Graduation + B.Ed can appear in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Is there an age limit for CTET?
No — there is no age limit. Any eligible Indian can apply.
Can I apply if I'm in final year of B.Ed?
Yes — final year students can appear but must submit degree proof at time of joining.