Teaching & Education Entrance Exam

According to the NCTE notification, candidates require 60% or more to pass the CTET examination. The minimum marks required by a candidate being a General category to qualify the CTET exam is 90 out of 150 and for SC, ST, OBC and PwD is 82 out of 150.

Candidates can visit the official website at ctet.nic.in for the syllabus of the CTET. The entire syllabus is provided and candidates can download it for every topic together. The syllabus PDF is also provided on our Shiksha page.

Yes, it is possible for a candidate to clear CTET exam in three months. All is required a dedicated and disciplined approach. Clear understanding of the syllabus and pattern of an exam. Frequent revision, practice and strategize the preparation. 

Candidates need to visit the official website to download the PDF of the CTET Syllabus at ctet.nic.in and check the information bulletin. The CTET syllabus is available in English as well as Hindi medium that covers both Paper 1 and 2 topics in detail. The CTET syllabus PDF is also available on our Shiksha page: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ctet-exam-syllabus

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.

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.

Yes, candidate need to attempt the Language 1 section of the CTET exam in Paper 1. It is mandatory. Language 1 and 2 are compulsory to attempt. 

As per the CTET 2026 analysis and as per the experts, the most difficult section of the CTET exam is generally Paper 2 Maths and Science or Social Science section. Because of its vast syllabus and the difficulty level was Moderate. Also, some of the questions asked in the application-based Child Development and Pedagogy was also seen a bit difficult.

Yes, it is mandatory to apply for the CTET exam before the application deadline ends. Candidates who want to sit in the CTET exam need to fill the application form online as per the deadline mentioned. After that, candidate will not be able to fill the form and also will not be able to sit in the exam.

The CTET syllabus consists of the detailed topics that needs to be covered in both Papers namely Paper 1 and 2. The Central Eligibility Test is conducted twice every year. The exam is divided into 2 papers. Paper 1 is for the candidates who are aiming to teach Classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 for classes 6 to 8.