Is 120 a good score in CTET?

Candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks are considered CTET pass. Those who get over and above the set marks are considered good scorers. Hence, scoring 120 marks in the CTET exam is good.

What are CTET passing marks for the SC and ST categories?

The CTET passing marks for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories is 55 per cent. The SSC & ST categories candidates need to obtain 82 out of the total 150 marks to qualify the exam and obtain the eligibility Certificate.

What are CTET qualifying marks for the OBC category?

The CTET qualifying marks for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category is 55 per cent. OBC candidates need to obtain 82 marks out of the total 150 marks to qualify the exam. A 81 mark scorer OBC candidate will fail to clear the exam.

What are CTET qualifying marks for the General category?

General category candidates need to obtain 90 out of 150 marks to pass the CTET exam. The CTET qualifying percentage is 60 per cent for the General category. The General or your category need to obtain 90 or above marks to obtain the eligibility Certificate. A 89 mark scorer also will be declared disqualified in the exam process.

How to Check CTET scores?

Candidates can check CTET marks (overall and sectional) by using the process shared below- Visit ctet.nic.in. Click on the CTET result link. Enter roll number. Click on Submit. Check the CTET marks.

What is the CTET qualifying score for females in Bihar?

The CTET qualifying marks for females in Bihar are the same as those in other states. Moreover, the CTET passing marks are same for both male and female candidates. Have a look at the CTET qualifying marks for all genders and states below: Category Minimum Qualiying Marks (Out of 150) Minimum Qualiying Percentage (in %) General in all states 90 60 SC/ST/OBC/PwD in all states 82 55

What happens if I obtain the CTET qualifying marks?

If a candidate obtains minimum CTET qualifying marks, he or she qualifies the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The CTET qualified candidates are then awarded the eligibility certificates by CBSE. The CTET certificate is one of the documents that is required by candidates to apply for teacher recruitment process in central government schools.

How many marks are required to clear the CTET exam Cutoff?

To clear the CTET exam, candidates in General Category required to score at least 60% that is 90 out of 150 marks and candidates belonging to the SC, ST, OBC, or PwD categories required to score at least 55% marks that is 82 out of 150. It is to be noted that this criteria applies to both Paper 1 and 2.

What is the marking scheme for CTET?

CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 each contain a total of 150 multiple-choice questions. In the CTET exam, one mark is given for each correct answer. Have a look at the CTET marking scheme below- Marks for a correct answer: +1. Marks for an incorrect answer: 0. Marks for an unanswered question: 0.

How much salary does a CTET qualified teacher usually get in hand?

A CTET qualified teacher at primary level usually get an in-hand salary of INR 35,000-37,000. A teacher at upper-primary level get an in-hand salary of INR 43,000-46,000. A CTET-qualified PGT teacher typically gets an in-hand salary of INR 48,000-50,000. It may be noted that the CTET salary varies depending on the post, skill and work experience of a candidate.

Does CTET mark matter?

Yes, the CTET marks matter in terms of qualification. Candidates need to obtain the qualifying CTET marks to clear the exam and obtain the eligibility Certificate. Only those candidates are awarded the CTET Certificate who pass the CTET exam by obtaining the minimum qualifying marks.

What is a good rank in CTET exam?

As per the CTET exam process, there is no rank criteria in the examination. Candidates only need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks to clear the exam and get the eligibility certificate. The CTET passing marks or qualifying marks are 90 for general category and 82 for SC/ ST/ OBC category candidates.

What is the highest score in CTET?

150 is the maximum CTET score. There are 150 total marks in the CTET 2024 exam. As there is no negative marking, obtaining all 150 marks is regarded as the exam's the highest result. However, a candidate from the General category must receive at least 60% of the possible points in order to be eligible for the CTET exam. To pass the exam, applicants from reserved categories, such as SC, ST, and OBC, must receive a grade of at least 55%.

How do I get my CTET old marksheet?

You can get the CTET old marksheet or duplicate CTET marksheet and certificate by visiting the official website of the exam. Follow the steps given below to get the previous years marksheets or certificates: Visit the official website - ctet.nic.in. Go to the 'Duplicate Marksheet & Certificate' link under e-Services. Click on the link given under '2011 to 2016' or '2018 & onwards'. Login using the registered mobile or Aadhaar number. Click on the Get Issued Documents link. Select CBSE >>> Teacher Eligibility Test Mark-sheet or Certificate. Enter the Roll Number and Year of passing. Click on get document link.

CTET Cut Off 2026: OBC, SC, ST Qualifying/Passing Marks

CTET 2026 Sep Session Application Form

11 May '26 - 10 Jun '26

Updated on May 31, 2026 15:00 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Overview

CTET Cut-Off 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education will release the CTET Cut off 2026 for the September session on the official website at ctet.nic.in. To qualify the exam, candidates must meet the minimum passing marks set by the exam conducting authority. Candidates can also check the pass percentage released officially below. Candidates will be able to download their CTET result from the direct link provided below once released for the September session.

The CTET cut off marks are the minimum qualifying marks that need a candidate to score to clear the exam. The minimum qualifying percentage is 55 per cent for reserved categories and 60 per cent for unreserved categories.

The CTET exam is mandatory for the candidates who want to become a teacher and for this they need to qualify the cut off to receive the qualification certificate. Check the detailed CTET cut-off 2026 marks criteria below.

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Table of contents

CTET Qualifying Marks & Expected Cut Off 2026 for General/ SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD
CTET 2026 Schedule
CTET Qualifying Marks for Female: Paper 1 & Paper 2
CTET Marks 2026: How to Check Scores?
CTET Previous Year’s Cut off
What's Next after obtaining CTET Cut off Marks?
CTET Cut-off 2026 FAQs

CTET Qualifying Marks & Expected Cut Off 2026 for General/ SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD

Candidates who secure equal to or more than the prescribed CTET cut-off are declared pass. General category candidates who obtain 60 per cent aggregate and reserved categories who obtain 55 per cent aggregate are declared CTET qualified. Have a look at the minimum CTET qualifying marks for OBC, SC, ST, Gen and PwD below.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 150)	Minimum Qualifying Percentage (in %)
General	90	60
Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Other Backward Class (OBC)/ PwD	82	55

It is solely upon the discretion of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to change the CTET passing marks or cut-off depending on the difficulty level of the paper and the number of candidates appearing in the CTET exam. The CTET 2026 exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper carries 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each. The CTET qualifying marks are the same for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Officially, the CTET result 2026 will be released by the authority after the completion of an answer key objection process. Candidates will be able to check their result online along with the the scorecard and qualifying status will also be displayed. The result will be released subject-wise consisting of the scores and qualifying status. CTET score is valid for a lifetime now from the date of declaration of CTET result. There is no cap on the total number of times an aspirant can appear for the CTET exam. Any candidate who has cleared the Central Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by CBSE may appear again for the exam to improve his/ her score.

Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2024

CTET 2026 Expected Cut off

As per the past trends and patterns, the qualifying marks in the CTET exam generally remain stable as exam consists of the fixed qualifying criteria which is set by the CBSE. Candidates can check below the CTET expected cut off marks 2026.

Category	Expected Qualifying Percent	Expected Cut Off Marks (Out of 150)
General (UR)	60%	90 – 92
OBC	55%	82 – 85
EWS	55%	82 – 85
SC	55%	80 – 83
ST	55%	80 – 83
PwD	55%	80 – 83

CTET 2026 Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CTET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
30 Mar ' 26	CTET 2026 Result
12 Mar ' 26	CTET 2026 answer key
12 Mar ' 26 - 15 Mar ' 26	CTET 2026 Answer Key Challenge Facility
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CTET Qualifying Marks for Female: Paper 1 & Paper 2

The CTET qualifying marks for females are the same as those of males. Female candidates of the general category need to obtain 60 per cent, that is, 90 out of 150 and female, who belong to the OBC/ SC/ ST category need to obtain 55 per cent, that is, 82 out of 150.

CBSE will release the results for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 simultaneously. To check the result, candidates required login credentials including their Roll Number and password. Those candidates who will appear for the CTET exam will be able to check all the details shared in the CTET result. The CTET scorecard has the information shared below-

Name of candidate
Roll number
Name of father and mother
Photograph
Category
Paper
Subject
Language
Exam qualification
Marks in each subject
Scores

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CTET Marks 2026: How to Check Scores?

The CTET Cut off marks released along with the announcement of the result. Candidates will find the cut off with their scorecards. Candidates can check CTET marks (overall and sectional) by using the process shared below-

Visit ctet.nic.in.
Click on the CTET result link.
Enter roll number.
Click on Submit.
Check the CTET marks.

Also Read: CTET 2026 Pass Percentage

How to Check CTET Result 2026?

The CBSE conduct the CTET exam nationally to determine the eligibility of the teachers. The result has been released subject-wise consisting of the scores and qualifying status. Candidates need to use the methods here to check their CBSE CTET result 2026:

Visit ctet.nic.in.
Click on the result link present at the bottom of the page.
Enter the roll number.
Click on Submit.
Download and take print of result.

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CTET Previous Year’s Cut off

There are no previous years' CTET cut-off marks as the minimum qualifying marks remain the same every year. Have a look at the CTET cut off or qualifying marks of all the previous years below:

Category	Cut-Off/ Qualiying Marks (Out of 150)
General	90
SC	82
ST	82
OBC	82
PwD	82

What's Next after obtaining CTET Cut off Marks?

Candidates who obtain the CTET cut-off or qualifying marks are awarded the mark sheet and eligibility certificate. The CTET certificate makes them eligible to apply for the post of Classes 1 to 8 teachers in government schools.

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CTET Cut-off 2026 FAQs

Have a look at the CTET cut off FAQs below:

Q: What are the highest marks in the CTET exam?

There are no fixed the highest marks in the CTET exam. The exam is of total 150 marks. Those who obtain over 120 marks are good scorers.

Q: How many candidates cleared CTET 2024 Exam?

A total of 3,66,279 candidates have passed CTET 2024 exam for July session. Have a look at the CTET result 2024 data below:

Result Data	Paper 1	Paper 2	Qualified
Registered Candidates	8,30,242	16,99,823	1,26,845
Appeared Candidates	6,78,707	14,07,332	1,12,033
Qualified Candidates	1,27,159	2,39,120	2,38,878
Total Qualified Candidates	3,66,279

Q: Is CTET cutoff the same every year?

Yes, the CTET cut off or the qualifying marks remains the same every year. It is solely upon the discretion of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to change the minimum qualifying marks or CTET cut-off depending on the difficulty level of the paper and the number of candidates appearing in the CTET 2026.

Q: What details are required to check the CTET cutoff?

The CTET cutoff is not released by the CBSE as the CTET is merely a qualifying exam. Candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks to clear the CTET exam. Candidates' qualification status can be known through their results. To check the result, candidates need to enter their roll number on the official website of the exam.

Q: Is CTET valid for lifetime?

The CTET exam is valid for life time. Earlier, the CTET eligibility Certificate was valid for a period of seven years starting from the date of declaration of result. However, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and CBSE officially extended the CTET passing Certificate validity to lifetime. Candidates need to fulfil the age limit criteria fixed by the respective teacher recruiting body such as NVS, KVS or others. Therefore, candidates can apply for the teaching jobs after qualifying the Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET however, they must fall within the age limit defined by the respective agency.

Q: What is the CTET cut off?

CTET cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to obtain in order to clear the exam. The CTET exam is qualifying in nature and candidates only need to obtain the passing marks to obtain the eligibility Certificate. General category candidates need to obtain 60 per cent marks and reserved categories need to obtain 55 per cent to pass the CTET examination.

Q: Is there any provision for revaluation or rechecking of CTET result?

As per the rule of CBSE there is no provision for rechecking or revaluation of CTET result. After the declaration of the CTET result, the CBSE releases the marksheets of all the candidates who appeared for the exam. The result is released after proper scrutiny and after going through the objections received from candidates against the provisional answer keys.

Q: What is a good score in CTET?

Candidates who get more than 60 per cent marks in the CTET are good scorers. Those who manage to get over 130 marks are considered as high scorers in the Central Teaching Eligibility Test.

Q: What should I do after the declaration of CTET result?

After the declaration of the CTET result, candidates are awarded eligibility certificates. Further, candidates are informed that the qualifying CTET exam does not confer them the right to employment/recruitment. This is because CTET is simply a qualifying exam and is only one of the eligibility criteria to be hired at the post of a teacher.