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CTET Apply Online 2026: Application Form, Fee & Eligibility

CTET applications open on ctet.nic.in for each cycle, followed by a correction window before the exam. Also searched: ctet december 2025 application process, tet exam apply online 2025.

Facts last verified 4 July 2026

How it works

Step-by-step

  1. Register on ctet.nic.in with a valid mobile number and email to generate your application number.
  2. Fill in personal, educational and paper-choice (Paper 1 / Paper 2 / both) details.
  3. Upload photograph and signature as per the specified size/format.
  4. Pay the application fee online.
  5. Use the correction window (opens after the application deadline) to fix any errors before it closes.

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Enter your age, highest qualification and category — this checks against the 130 exams covered on KarmSakha. Always confirm exact eligibility on the official notification before applying.

CTET eligibility at a glance

Paper 1 (Classes 1-5)
Senior secondary + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed
Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)
Graduation + B.Ed, or 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed
Age limit
No upper age limit

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Can I apply for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the same cycle?

Yes — CTET allows candidates to appear for both papers in the same cycle if they meet the eligibility for each, on the same or different exam dates as scheduled.

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