Central Teacher Eligibility Test

Method of Submission of the CTET Online Application Form:

Step 1: The candidates must log on to the CTET official website, i.e https://ctet.nic.in. 

Step 2: After that, click on the “Apply online” option and open it.

Step 3: Fill out the details in the Online Application Form and write down your Application No/Registration No.

Step 4: Upload all the scanned copies of your signature and photograph.

Step 5: You need to pay the examination fee via debit/credit card or by e-challan.

Step 6: Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

CTET Registration Process:

1. Authentication Form: You must fill out your mandatory details like State, Identification type, Candidate’s Name, Gender and Date of Birth.
2. Fill the Application Form: Fill out your details and complete the form, then submit it. After submission, an Application Number/Registration Number will be generated on the screen. The Registration Number will help you to log in; choose your password accordingly. And do not share your password with anyone.
3. Upload the Scanned Photograph, Images.

• Upload the scanned copy of your signature and photograph.
• You must upload the scanned images in JPEG/JPG format.
• 10 to 100 KB is the perfect size for a scanned photograph.
• 3.5cm (width) to 4cm (height) is the mandatory image dimension.
• 3 to 30KB is the perfect size for the scanned signature.

Download the Confirmation Page: You must download the printout of the application form and keep it with you as a reference.

CTET December 2026 Educational Qualifications for the applicants:

For Primary Classes Teachers (Paper 1)

• The candidates must clear their diploma in elementary education with 50 % marks

Or

• The candidates must have cleared their 12th class with 45% or be appearing in the NCTE Diploma (in elementary education).

Or

• The candidates must have cleared their 12th with 50% marks or have taken admission in the B.EI.Ed course (last year)

Or

• The candidates cleared their 12th with 50% marks or are appearing in the last year of a diploma in Education for Special Education only.

Or

• The candidate must have a graduation degree with a B.Ed course.

For Secondary Classes (Class 5th to 8th)

• The candidate must be a graduate, have passed, or be appearing in the Diploma in Elementary Education.

or

• A graduate must have participated in the B.Ed course.

Or

• A graduate with 45% marks and a 1-year B.Ed

Or

• 12th pass with 50% marks and participating in 4 years of B.EI.Ed.

Or

• The candidate must have graduated with 50% marks and completed a 1-year B.Ed in Special Education.