CTET Age Calculator (2026)
Central Teacher Eligibility Test • Conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Awaiting Details
Enter your date of birth and category to see if you are eligible for this exam.
Category-wise Age Limits Table
Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for CTET.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 18 Yrs | - |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For Paper I: 10+2 with minimum 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or 4-year B.El.Ed. For Paper II: Graduation with minimum 50% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed or 1-year/2-year B.Ed.
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Max Age | Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / UR | No upper age limit | — | Unlimited |
| OBC / SC / ST / PwD | No upper age limit | — | Unlimited |
General / UR: Minimum age is 18 years.
OBC / SC / ST / PwD: 5% concession in the qualifying educational marks is granted to reserved category candidates.
Special / Additional Relaxations
- Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC, PwD) get a concession of 5% in the minimum educational marks required in Senior Secondary or Graduation.
- There is no attempt limit — candidates can appear as many times as they want to improve their scores.
Important Notes
- CTET certificate is now valid for lifetime (revised from 7 years in 2021).
- Qualifying CTET does not guarantee employment; it is only an eligibility criterion for recruitment.
Eligibility data above is based on standard official rules. Rules can change — always verify the latest official Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) notification before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries regarding CTET age limits, cutoff date, and attempts.