CTET

To be eligible for CTET, you must be an Indian citizen and at least 18 years old.

For Paper I (Classes 1–5), you need to pass 12th with 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or a 4-year B.El.Ed.

For Paper II (Classes 6–8), you need a graduation with 50% marks and a B.Ed or equivalent degree. If you belong to SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories, you get 5% marks relaxation.

There is no limit on the number of attempts.

The major difference between CTET and UPTET is that when candidates clear the CTET exam, it provides a national-level eligibility certificate that can be used across India, whereas clearing the UPTET exam provides a state-level eligibility certificate that is only valid within Uttar Pradesh state.

Your first language being Telugu and studying in English medium is not a problem for CTET. What matters is your educational qualification. To be eligible, you must have completed or be pursuing a D.El.Ed or B.Ed course.

Nursing (ANM, GNM, or BSc Nursing) alone doesn't make you eligible, as CTET is meant for teaching roles and requires a recognised teacher training qualification. You can apply once you have that.

No, For CTET Paper I (classes 1-5), you generally need to have passed or be appearing in the final year of a 2-year D.El.Ed. or have a B.Ed. degree. 

You can start preparing in the second year of D.El.Ed. itself!

You already study pedagogy, child development, and subject methods during the course, which are the core parts of CTET/TET. Preparing side-by-side will make your concepts stronger, and you'll save time after finishing the diploma.

There are many CTET guides, mock tests, and online classes available even free YouTube channels. You can find it on shiksha.com also.

The CTET 2026 application form will be out shortly at ctet.nic.in. The CTET exam notification and application form will be released together on the website of the exam. Once released, candidates can get the CTET application form link here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2026-exam-blogId-170985