CTET Mock Test Series 2026 (Tier 1 & Tier 2)

CBSE typically conducts CTET twice a year, usually in July-August and November-December. The exact schedule changes — check ctet.nic.in for the current cycle.

Yes. Candidates in the final year of B.Ed or D.El.Ed are eligible to appear in CTET. They must complete the degree before applying for any actual teaching post.

Yes. There is no restriction on the number of CTET attempts. You can retake CTET in any future cycle to improve your score. Only the qualifying certificate matters — a higher score than the minimum 60% does not give any additional preference in most recruitments.

Yes. CTET Paper I pass is required for KVS/NVS PRT posts. CTET Paper II pass is required for KVS/NVS TGT posts. Some private schools also accept CTET as a teaching qualification requirement.

The CTET pass mark is 60% (90/150) for all categories without distinction. However, individual state governments and recruiting bodies may apply a lower cut-off for reserved categories in their own teacher recruitment exams. CTET itself has a uniform 60% pass mark.

Since February 2021, the CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime. Previously it was valid for 7 years. Candidates who had 7-year certificates at the time of the government order got lifetime validity automatically.

No. CTET is only an eligibility certificate. You must additionally clear a separate teaching recruitment examination — KVS, NVS, DSSSB, or a state teacher recruitment board — to actually get a teaching job. CTET is a prerequisite, not a selection.

Yes. You can register for both Paper I and Paper II in the same CTET application. They are usually held on the same day at different shifts. You will receive separate certificates for each paper you clear.

Language I should be the medium of instruction you plan to teach in. Language II is a second language of the school. Most candidates choose Hindi as Language I and English as Language II, or vice versa. Regional languages are also available — choose what you are most comfortable with for maximum marks.

CTET is a central-level exam conducted by CBSE, valid for central government school recruitment (KVS, NVS, DSSSB). State TETs (UPTET, MPTET, REET, etc.) are conducted by respective state governments for state government school recruitment. Some states accept CTET for state school jobs but most require their own state TET.