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CTET Cut Off 2026
CTET Cut Off: the latest information and updates for CTET, collected by airGurukul.
CTET Cut-off (Qualifying Marks)
CTET does not have a changing "cut-off" like a recruitment exam. CBSE fixes minimum qualifying marks. If you score these marks in a paper, you pass that paper and receive the CTET eligibility certificate. The marks below apply to every session, including the February 2026 session and the December 2026 session.
Category-wise qualifying marks (each paper, out of 150)
| Category | Qualifying % | Marks out of 150 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 |
| OBC | 55% | About 82–83 (55% of 150 is 82.5) |
| SC | 55% | About 82–83 (55% of 150 is 82.5) |
| ST | 55% | About 82–83 (55% of 150 is 82.5) |
| Persons with Disabilities | 55% | About 82–83 (55% of 150 is 82.5) |
Check the official bulletin on ctet.nic.in for how CBSE rounds the 55% mark.
How many cleared: February 2026 session (stage: final result)
| Paper | Qualified | Pass % |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 3,58,937 | 33.69% |
| Paper II | 3,46,738 | 18.56% |
| Overall | 5,97,061 | 25.68% |
Things to know
- The pass marks are the same for both Paper I and Paper II.
- There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
- Passing CTET does not guarantee a job. Recruiting bodies such as KVS and NVS run their own selection and may set their own cut-offs.
- The certificate is valid for life for all categories.
Source: Careers360 (CTET notification and pattern), CBSE Guidance Web (CTET Sept 2026 notification summary), Free Press Journal (CTET Feb 2026 result)
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