Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announces how many students applied in the CTET exam on the official website after announcement of the result. Almost 27 to 29 lakh candidates apply for CTET exam every year for each session. Out of which about 8 lakhs write for paper 1 and about 12 lakhs for paper 2 each session.
This Story also Contains
As per the previous year CTET exam reports released by the CBSE a total of 9,58,193 candidates applied for paper 1 and 17,35,333 applied for paper 2 in the January session. Aspirants can gothrough the full article to know how many candidates applied in CTET exam every year.
Also read - When will the CTET 2024 result be declared?
Check the CTET 2024 exam information from the table below.
Exam | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
Exam Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
Mode of application | Online |
Mode of examination | Online (MCQ type) |
CTET Papers | Paper-I and II |
Total marks for each paper | 150 |
Duration for each paper | 2 hours 30 minutes |
The validity of CTET certificate | Lifetime |
Medium | Hindi and English |
Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Related articles:
CTET Exam Statistics of Previous Years are as follows:
Year | Applied Candidates (Both sessions) | Appeared Candidates | Qualified Candidates | ||
2024 (January) | Paper 1 - 9,58,193 Paper 2 - 17,35,333 | Paper 1: 7,95,231 Paper 2: 14,81,242 | Paper 1: 1,26,845 Paper 2: 1,12,033 | ||
2023 | Paper 1 - 15,01,474 Paper 2 - 14,02,022 | Paper 1: 12,13,704 Paper 2: 11,66,178 | Paper 1: 2,98,758 Paper 2: 1,01,057 | ||
2022 | Paper 1 - 17,04,282 Paper 2 - 15,38,464 | Paper 1: 14,22,959 Paper 2: 12,76,071 | Paper 1: 5,79,844 Paper 2: 3,76,025 | ||
2021 | Paper 1 - 18,92,276 Paper 2 - 16,62,886 | Paper 1: 14,95,511 Paper 2: 12,78,165 | Paper 1: 4,45,467 Paper 2: 2,20,069 |
Also read - How many students appeared in CTET?
The exam conducting body determines the CTET 2024 eligibility criteria and mentions on the official notification. The eligibility criteria of CTET exam compress of the following factors.
Nationality - Indian
Age limit - No restriction
Educational Qualification - Passed class 12th, diploma or graduation with a minimum of 50 % marks
CBSE releases the CTET 2024 application form on the official website. Candidates who fullfil the minimum eligibility will be able to fill and submit the CTET application form. Candidates are required to fill in all the important details in the application form such as personal, contact and academic details.
Visit the CTET official website - ctet.nic.in
Complete the registration process by filling the basic information.
Fill the other details in CTET application form 2024
Upload a passport sized photograph and signature.
Preview the CTET exam form 2024 details.
Pay the requisite CTET form 2024 fee
Download and take the print out of the acknowledgement page for future references.
Categories | Fee for Paper-I or Paper-II | Fee for both Paper-I & II |
General/OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1200 |
SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person | Rs. 500 | Rs. 600 |
CBSE prescribes the minimum marks to be considered to have passed the CTET exam. Category wise CTET qualifying marks are as follows:
CTET 2024 Qualifying Marks
Category | Qualifying Marks |
UR | 90 |
SC/ST/OBC/PwD | 82.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, CBSE will release the separate statistics about applied, appeared and qualified for paper 1 and paper 2 of the CTET exam.
Approximately 27 to 29 lakhs candidates applied for the CTET exam every year for each session.
Along with announcement of CTET result, CBSE will announce the report.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Dear,
If you want to get result of CTET 2011 without roll number, then you should check your old admit cards, results or any photocopies if you saved that.
You can directly contact with CTET helpline and give them your details like Name, Father's Name, DOB, Mobile No. or Email id, It may be work and they may be help to get result without roll no.
To clear CTET Paper 1, focus on the following strategies:
Understand the Syllabus: Cover Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and other topics thoroughly.
Practice Previous Papers: Solve past 5–10 years’ question papers to get familiar with question patterns and time management.
Focus on Pedagogy & Child Psychology: These sections are scoring if concepts are clear.
Time Management: Allocate time wisely—don’t spend too long on difficult questions.
Use Short Notes & Formulas: Keep formulas, grammar rules, and important concepts handy for quick revision.
Mock Tests: Regularly take mock tests to assess preparation and improve speed and accuracy.
Revision: Revise at least 2–3 times before the exam to retain key concepts.
Tip: Focus on conceptual understanding rather than rote learning, as CTET emphasizes application-based questions.
Hello aspirant,
Language I and Language II for both exams, Child Development and Pedagogy, and Mathematics and Environmental Studies for Paper 1 and Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies for Paper 2 are all included in the CTET syllabus.
To know the complete syllabus you can visit our site through following link:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ctet-syllabus
Thannk you
Yes, a B.Com graduate with a 2-year A.T.D. (Art Teacher Diploma) can apply for the CTET exam , provided the diploma is recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) or the respective state education board.
For the Primary Stage (Class I–V) , CTET eligibility requires either:
Graduation in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks , along with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education / D.Ed / BTC , or
Senior Secondary (12th) with 50% marks and a recognized 2-year diploma in elementary education.
Since you have 60.08% in B.Com and a 2-year A.T.D. , you meet the academic requirement and can appear for CTET, especially for Art / Drawing teaching subjects .
Note: Always ensure your diploma is recognized , and keep your certificates ready for verification during admission or appointment.
Hi dear candidate,
You can find the UPTET 2025 related content and updates on our official website. Kindly use the links attached below for your reference:
Exam blueprint: UPTET Exam Pattern 2025 - Check Complete Paper pattern here
Latest news: UPTET 2025 - Exam Dates (Announced), Notification, Application form, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus Tips: UPTET Subject Wise preparation Tips 2024 - Subject wise Tips, Strategy, Key Points Sample papers: UPTET Question Papers 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 - Download here
BEST REGARDS
Apply for an Online MBA from Amity Online.
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University