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Shihij Kaul

Updated on 20th July, 2024 , 4 min read

The  CBSE has announced the CTET cut-off marks for 2024 on its official website. The CTET Cut Off marks are published category-wise and to qualify for the CTET examination they must score minimum passing marks to fall into the passing category.

CTET CUTOFF 2024

The CTET examination consists of two papers, both question paper holds 150 multiple-choice questions, one mark for each question.  According to the CBSE passing criteria, candidates belonging to the general category are required to score a minimum of 60% marks to qualify for the CTET exam. Whereas for reserved category candidates the minimum passing score is 55%.

CTET Passing Marks for Paper 1

Applicants who score the required passing marks in the CTET exam are considered qualified for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. The CTET exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach students from grades 1-5, and Paper 2 is for candidates who want to teach students from 6-8. To be suitable for the post, candidates must score 90 out of 150 marks to qualify for the CTET Exam. whereas for reserved category applicants (SC, ST, and OBC) must obtain a minimum score of 82 marks.

CTET Passing Marks for Paper 2

CBSE has kept the same passing marks criteria for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, which means General category candidates are required to score 60 percentage marks or higher to pass the exam, and reserved category applicants need 55 percent or higher marks.

CTET Passing Marks

The passing marks for CTET 224  are different for different category candidates. For General category applicants, the passing criteria for general category applicants is 90 out of 150 (60%). Whereas for reserved category (OBC/SC/ST) it is 82 out of 150 (55%).

CTET Qualifying Marks Category-Wise

Candidates belonging to the General category who score 60% marks in the CTET exam will not be counted as qualified candidates. Also, there is a positive thing about this examination for applicants there is no negative marking for any wrong attempted question. The CTET 2024 qualifying  marks with cut-off categories are mentioned below:

CTET Qualifying Marks

Category

Minimum Qualifying Percentage

Passing Marks

CTET General Cut-Off Marks

60%

90 Out Of 150

CTET OBC Cut Off Marks

55%

82 Out Of 150

Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Other Backward Class (OBC)/ PwD

55%

82 Out Of 150

Factors Affecting CTET Cut-Off 2024

Numerous factors will choose the cut-off of any exam. Candidates who want to appear for this exam must understand all these factors as it would help them plan their preparation required to clear the examination. The two  important factors affecting the CTET Cut-Off are mentioned below:

  • First is the complexity level of the exam: If the examination level is tough then cut-offs are usually low, but if the examination level is easy the cutoff ranks would be high, 
  • Second, the number of candidates clearing the exam.

Previous Year CTET Category Wise Cutoff

Candidates who wish to apply for the CTET examination must go through the previous year’s cut-offs as it helps candidates to understand the competition level and what passing score is required to pass the examination.  Understanding the Cuff of the previous year's cutoff can help candidates plan their preparation and concentrate on the topics where they can score good marks. The previous year’s cut-off is mentioned below:

CTET Previous Years Cut Off Category Wise

Category

2021

2020

2019

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

General

87

90

90

87

90

87

80-87

87

OBC

85

85

82.5

85

85

85

78-85

85

SC

80

85

82.5

80

80

80

72-80

80

ST

80

85

82.5

80

80

80

70-80

80

Steps to Check CTET Passing Marks 2024 

Candidates who have appeared for the CTET examination can check their cutoff with their scoreboards. The steps how to check their marks is mentioned below:

  • Candidates need to visit the official CTET exam webpage.
  • A new page will display on the screen, clock on the “CTET Result 2024” link.
  • The applicants need to enter their roll number and other details.
  • Then submit the necessary details 
  • The CTET cut-off score will appear for the candidates also with their CTET Results and Qualification Status.

CTET Score Card 2024

Applicants who have passed the CTET Examination 2024 can easily get their CTET scorecard board from the official website or the Digilocker account. The CTET scorecard 2024 is transferred straight from the CBSE board to each qualified candidate’s DigiLocker account.

Note: The candidate will not be given a printed copy of their CTET Score Card or CTET Certificate 2024.

Students can access their DigiLicker accounts, by entering their assigned credentials allotted by CBSE on their registered mobile number. The steps to acute their Score Card are mentioned below:

Step 1: Candidates need to go to their Digi Locker or download the DigiLocker app.
Step 2: Candidates need to sign in to their DigiLocker account using their registered mobile number and Aadhar number.
Step 3: Then click on the “Issued Documents” tab.
Step 4: Below the “Education” category, the candidate will find their CTET Scorecard.
Step 5: Then, Click on the Download button to download the scorecard.

Scope After Qualifying CTET Exam

Applying for government teaching jobs requires passing the CTET exam with high marks, increasing the chances of selection for public and private schools. There is a range of Scope After the Qualifying CTET Exam 2024 as mentioned below.

  • Once you qualify for the CTET exam, you are eligible to apply for primary teachers, TGT, and PGT posts in Central Government Schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya School, DSSSB & Navodaya Samiti Schools.
  • You can also apply for the State level recruitment exam as well.
  • Apart from this, the candidate who clears the CTET Exam is also applied to reputed private schools, there is high demand over there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum Qualifying Percentage for CTET?

The minimum Qualifying Percentage for CTET is 60 % for the general category and 55 % for other categories

What is good score for CTET?

A good score in CTET 2024 is 90 marks and above, which corresponds to 60% marks. However, for the Reserved categories such as SC/ ST/ OBC, 82 marks is a good score

Is there any interview in CTET?

No, candidates do not need to appear for any interview to clear CTET Exam. They just need to obtain the CTET Cut Off mark 2024 category wise.

Are there any separate cutoffs for Paper I and Paper II in CTET 2024?

No, CTET has a common cutoff for both Paper I (for classes 1 to 5) and Paper II (for classes 6 to 8). The cutoff is applicable to the overall score obtained by candidates.

Is there any relaxation in the CTET cutoff for candidates with disabilities?

As of the provided information, there is no specific mention of separate cutoffs for candidates with disabilities. However, candidates with disabilities are eligible for certain relaxations in terms of the duration of the exam and other facilities as per the guidelines. It's advisable to refer to the official notification for detailed information.

What is the qualifying marks for CTET paper 2?

Qualifying Marks for CTET Paper 2 The people from the GEN category needed to score more than 60% marks that is 90 marks for the CTET paper 2. The people from the SC/ST/PWD/OBC category needed to score more than 60% marks that is 90 marks for the CTET paper 2.

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