TeachingUsual cycle
UGC NET
UGC National Eligibility Test
- Age
- Up to 30
- Qualification
- Postgraduate
- Usually
- Notified around April–May and September–October
Central Teacher Eligibility Test
CTET · also known as CTET
Overview
Teacher eligibility test for Classes 1–8 in central government schools (KVS, NVS) and schools that accept CTET. The certificate is valid for life.
Posts: Eligibility for primary (Classes 1–5) and elementary (Classes 6–8) teacher posts.
Important dates
No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | March–April and September–October |
|---|---|
| Applications | About a month |
| Exam | July and December/January |
| Result | 1–2 months later |
Eligibility
Age
17+. No upper age limit.
Qualification
Paper I: 12th with 50% plus a D.El.Ed (or appearing). Paper II: graduation plus a B.Ed (or appearing), or the alternatives in the notice.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Paper I (Classes 1–5) and/or Paper II (Classes 6–8)
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each paper: child development, two languages, maths, EVS / maths-science or social studies | 150 | 150 | 2½ hours | none |
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Sections
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language I and Language II
- Mathematics, Environmental Studies (Paper I)
- Mathematics & Science or Social Studies (Paper II)
Selection process
Qualifying marks: 60% (55% for reserved categories in many schools).
Salary and vacancies
Vacancies: Eligibility test, not a recruitment.
Latest notices
No recent notices found for this exam. Check the official website.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the certificate valid?
For life (since 2021).
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on ctet.nic.in before applying.