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    CTET Cut Off 2026 - Check CTET Qualifying Marks SC, ST, EWS, UR, OBC

    CTET Cut Off 2026 - Check CTET Qualifying Marks SC, ST, EWS, UR, OBC

    Vishnukumar VUpdated on 07 Sep 2026, 11:34 AM IST

    Central Board of Secondary Education releases the CTET cut off 2026 online after the examination on the official website. The CTET 2026 cut off marks can be checked at ctet.nic.in. The CTET cut off are the minimum marks a candidate needs to score to qualify for the exam. Candidates attempting the CTET exam can find out more about the cutoff, CTET qualifying marks, and results in the article below.

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    This Story also Contains

    1. CTET Qualifying Marks
    2. How to Check the CTET Cut Off 2026?
    3. CTET Cut off - Previous Year’s
    4. CTET Answer Key 2026
    5. CTET Result 2026
    CTET Cut Off 2026 - Check CTET Qualifying Marks SC, ST, EWS, UR, OBC
    CTET Cut Off

    The minimum qualifying percentage for CTET 2026 is 55% for reserved candidates and 60% for unreserved candidates.

    CTET Qualifying Marks

    The CTET passing marks are decided by the exam conducting authorities. Candidates are considered qualified if they obtain a score of 60% on the test. Since the CTET exam 2026 is worth 150 marks, all candidates who earn a score of 90 or higher will be considered eligible for a lifetime certificate. CTET 2026 qualifying marks vary based on the candidate's category, such as General (UR), OBC, SC, ST, EWS, female, etc. Following the announcement of the results, CBSE will grant eligibility certificates to eligible applicants.

    CTET Cut Off 2026 Category Wise - CTET qualifying marks

    Category

    CTET pass percentage

    CTET Passing Marks

    CTET OBC passing marks/ SC / ST

    55%

    82/150

    General

    60%

    90/150

    How to Check the CTET Cut Off 2026?

    • Visit the official CTET website - ctet.nic.in.

    • After that, go to the “CTET exam result” page.

    • A new login window will appear on the desktop.

    • Fill in the appropriate field with your roll number.

    • To log in, go to the Home page and click the Login button.

    • The result, as well as the CTET cut off 2026, will be shown on the screen.

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    Factors Determining CTET Cut Off 2026

    CBSE determines the cut off of CTET 2026 based on a number of factors. The factors determining the CTET cut off 2026 include:

    • The number of candidates who have appeared.
    • Minimum CTET qualifying marks for General Category, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, female, etc.
    • Number of candidates who have registered.

    CTET Cut off - Previous Year’s

    Candidates can check the CTET category wise cut off marks to prepare for the upcoming exam. Aspirants who are preparing for the upcoming exam can analyze the CTET cut off trends and other previous years' cut off to plan their preparation. Check the previous year CTET cut off in the table below:

    CTET Cut Off

    Category

    CTET Cut off Jan 2021

    OBC

    85

    SC

    80

    General

    87

    ST

    80

    CTET Answer Key 2026

    The exam authority releases the CTET answer key 2026 on the official website. The CTET 2026 answer key will be released in PDF format by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The links for the CTET answer key 2026 PDF download are available on the home page of the official website. The exam authority also provides the facility to challenge the CTET 2026 answer key for a certain time period. To challenge the CTET exam answer key, candidates must pay Rs 1000 per question. With the help of the CTET session answer key, candidates can predict their expected CTET cut off.

    CTET Result 2026

    CBSE announces the CTET 2026 result after the examination on the official website. Candidates can check the CTET exam result 2026 using their roll numbers. The result of CTET 2026 will be announced for both papers 1 and 2. Candidates who get the CTET cut off marks will be given eligibility certificates later.

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    Where Can CTET Qualifiers Apply?

    After passing the CTET test, candidates may pursue careers in education. Candidates can enroll in schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya, NVS, and other private institutions. CTET exam qualifier certificate is required for all candidates in almost every teaching recruitment. Some state governments may also recognize the CTET eligibility certificate as proof of eligibility for recruitment.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Will CTET cut off change every year?
    A:

    Every year, the CTET cut off is usually similar to that of previous years. However, the Central Board of Secondary Education reserves the right to adjust the minimum cutoff depending on the paper's difficulty level and the number of candidates taking the exam.

    Q: How will the CTET cutoff be released?
    A:

    CTET cut off 2026 is released online on the official website.

    Q: Will the cutoff of CTET 2026 be released category-wise?
    A:

    Yes, CBSE publishes separate CTET cut offs for candidates in the general and reserved divisions.

    Q: Is the CTET 2026 cut off for primary and upper-primary level exams the same?
    A:

    Yes, the CTET cut off for both levels (primary and upper-primary) is usually the same.

    Q: Is 82 marks qualified for CTET?
    A:

    The CTET exam is conducted for 150 marks and 82 marks could be considered qualified for SC/ST/OBC categories and may not be for general category.  Candidates are recommended to check the CTET cut off.

    Q: I have scored 75 marks in the CTET exam. Am I qualified for CTET 2026?
    A:

    No, if you are in the reserved group, you must score at least 82 points to reach the CTET cut off.

    Q: I met the CTET cut off 2026, What’s next?
    A:

    If you meet the CTET 2026 cutoff, you would pass the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). After that, CBSE will issue you an CTET eligibility certificate.

    Q: What is a good score in CTET?
    A:

    The CTET score between 90 and 95 is considered a good score.

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    Questions related to CTET

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    Have a question related to CTET ?

    Hello Student, CTET mein qualifying marks category ke according depend karte hain. Generally, General category candidates ko 60% marks, yani 150 mein se 90 marks, qualify karne ke liye chahiye hote hain. Reserved categories ke candidates ko applicable rules ke according relaxation mil sakti hai. Agar aap apni category bata

    If you are in the first year of a 4-year B.A.B.Ed /B.A.Ed integrated teacher-education course, you should be careful about CTET eligibility .

    For CTET Paper II, one of the recognised routes is Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks along with passing/appearing in the final year of a 4-year

    Hi Priya,

    Yes, as a first-year B.Ed student, you can apply for the CTET Paper 2 exam

    If you need any study resources please let us know.

    Hello Dear Student,

    If you have lost your CTET December 2022 roll number , you will not be able to download your certificate from DigiLocker until you retrieve it. However, you can still recover it through official channels.

    You should try the following:

    • Check your registered email ID for the