CTET

Yes, according to the criteria of CTET, You can apply for this exam if you got more than 50% in your graduation it is eligible for both papers of CTET.

Yes. The CTET 2026 notification was released on November 27, 2025. The notification was displayed as a CTET information bulletin at ctet.nic.in. Candidates should visit this page to get the latest updates on the CTET exam - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2026-exam-blogId-170985 

Yes, you can apply for CTET Paper 1 only if you make sure that you meet the minimum teacher education requirement for Classes 1 to 5.

If we talk about Paper 1, CTET generally requires passing of Class 12 with 50% marks and also a 2-year D.El.Ed, or any certain equivalent teacher training qualifications.

But, since you have B.Ed, you are eligible for Paper 2 (Classes 6–8). But, the CTET notification also allows B.Ed grads to appear for Paper 1 only if they have undergone a short bridge course in elementary education after appointment.

CTET full form is Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is a national-level exam conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. Passing the CTET exam is compulsory for aspirants who want to apply for teacher recruitment in government schools for Classes 1 to 8. 

Hi Sumati, yes, you are eligible to appear for both Paper I and Paper II of the CTET exam after completing B.Ed. For Paper I (Classes 1–5), you'll need to do a 6-month Bridge Course later if selected. For Paper II (Classes 6–8), you're fully eligible without any extra requirement.

If you took admission in D.Ed in May 2025, then in July–August 2025 you will be in 1st year.

CTET lets in the handiest final or 2nd-year students.

So, you'll not be eligible in July–August 2025.

You can apply for CTET subsequent 12 months when you reach the second year.