CTET: Official CBSE Bulletin, Eligibility, and Application Steps

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to determine eligibility for teaching positions in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and as a qualifying criterion for state teacher recruitment. CTET is held twice a year (July and December cycles).

Official Portal

The CTET official portal is ctet.nic.in. Key pages:

• Notification and information bulletin
• Online application form
• Admit card download
• Answer key and OMR sheet
• Result declaration
• Previous year papers

Application Process

Step 1: CTET Registration

• Visit ctet.nic.in → "Apply Online"
• Fill personal details: name, parents' names, date of birth, gender, category, contact details
• Create login credentials
• Note your registration number

Step 2: Fill Application

• Select paper(s): Paper 1 (Classes 1-5), Paper 2 (Classes 6-8), or both
• Select examination centre (city)
• Upload photograph (10 KB-100 KB, recent) and signature (3 KB-30 KB)
• Pay fee

Step 3: Fee Structure
Step 4: Confirmation

• Download the confirmation page
• Verify all details — name, date of birth, paper selection
• Use the correction window to fix errors (if available)

Eligibility

Paper 1 (Classes 1-5)

Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)

Note: Educational qualification requirements vary. Check the CTET information bulletin for the exact list of accepted qualifications.

Exam Structure

Paper 1 (Classes 1-5)

Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)

General Information:

• No negative marking
• Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
• Mode: Offline (pen and paper)
• Qualifying marks: 90/150 (60%) for General, 82/150 (55%) for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD
• Certificate valid for 7 years

Key Dates (Typical)

What to Check Before Applying

• Verify you meet the educational qualification for Paper 1, Paper 2, or both
• Read the complete information bulletin from ctet.nic.in
• Check if the examination centre is convenient for you to reach
• If appearing for both papers, ensure you have adequate preparation time
• Keep your educational certificates ready for verification
• Note that CTET certificate is valid for 7 years — apply even if you are not immediately seeking employment

Preparation Essentials

1. Download the CTET syllabus from the official bulletin
2. Focus on Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) — it is the most conceptual section
3. For Paper 1: study NCERT textbooks for Classes 3-5 (Math, EVS, English, Hindi)
4. For Paper 2: study NCERT textbooks for Classes 6-8 (Math, Science, Social Studies)
5. Solve at least 10 previous year CTET papers
6. Practice time management — 150 questions in 150 minutes means 1 minute per question
7. There is no negative marking — attempt every question

Official Source

Use the official source for notifications, dates, eligibility, application, admit cards, and results: CTET CBSE Portal. Blog-Ghar does not guarantee a deadline or vacancy; verify the page before taking action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many attempts are allowed for CTET?
A: There is no limit on attempts. You can appear for every CTET cycle (twice yearly) until you qualify.
Q: Is CTET accepted by all states?
A: CTET is mandatory for KV and NV. For state government schools, each state has its own TET. However, many states accept CTET as well.
Q: Can I appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2?
A: Yes. You can register for both papers in the same cycle by paying separate fees.
Q: What is the CTET certificate validity?
A: 7 years from the date of result declaration.