CTET Passing Marks 2024: Gen, OBC, SC, ST Qualifying Marks

Updated On: February 15, 2024 10:02 pm IST | CTET

CTET passing marks are the minimum marks candidates must have to get a CTET certificate. Check CTET passing marks 2024 for all the categories including General, OBC, SC, and ST here!

Table of Contents

CTET Passing Marks for General Category 2024
CTET Passing Marks for OBC/SC/ST
CTET Passing Marks 2024 for EWS
CTET Cut off 2024 (Expected)
Category-wise CTET Previous Year Cutoff
How to Check CTET Qualifying Marks 2024?
Factors Affecting CTET Passing Marks 2024
CTET Score Card 2024
CTET Certificate 2024 Validity
Details Mentioned in CTET Certificate
What is the Scope After Qualifying CTET Exam?
Faqs

CTET Passing Marks 2024 are the minimum marks a candidate must obtain to pass the exam. Only those who achieve the CTET Qualifying Marks will be awarded the CTET certificate and considered CTET Pass. For different categories, different CTET scores are required to pass the exam. The CTET Passing Marks 2024 has been fixed at 60% or higher for the General category and at 55% for SC, ST, and OBC categories. Out of the total marks of 150, the minimum qualifying mark for the General Category is 90, and for Reserved categories such as SC/ ST/ OBC, the qualifying or CTET cut-off is fixed at 82.

This year, the CTET 2024 was conducted on January 21, 2024, in offline mode. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted every year by CBSE to recruit eligible teachers for primary and upper primary classes at the Central Government Schools in India. The CTET exam is conducted for two papers: Paper 1 for primary-level teachers and Paper 2 for upper-primary-level teachers. If you are appearing for the exam, then go through the complete article to know CTET passing marks 2024.

Also Read: What is a Good Score in CTET 2024?

CTET Passing Marks for General Category 2024

To qualify for the CTET exam, candidates belonging to the general category must secure a minimum of 60% marks. This implies that out of the total 150 marks, they need to obtain at least 90 marks in the exam.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage	Passing Marks
General Passing Marks	60%	90 Out of 150

CTET Passing Marks for OBC/SC/ST

Candidates belonging to the OBC/SC/ST category need to score at least 55% marks to qualify for the CTET exam. This means, that out of the total 150 marks, they need to score at least 82 marks in the exam.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage	Passing Marks
OBC/SC/ST Passing Marks	55%	82 Out of 150

CTET Passing Marks 2024 for EWS

Candidates belonging to the EWS category must obtain a minimum of 55% marks to pass the CTET exam, which means they must obtain a minimum of 82 marks out of a total of 150 marks.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage	Passing Marks
OBC/SC/ST Passing Marks	50%	60 Out of 150

Also Read: CTET Important Questions 2024

CTET Cut off 2024 (Expected)

Candidates should be interested in learning the CTET cutoff 2024 when taking the Exam. One needs to be informed of the projected cut-off to do well in the exam. As you prepare for the exam, it is essential to keep the expected cut-off and the cut-off from the previous year in mind because they will offer you a general understanding of how to approach it. See below for the anticipated CTET Cutoff 2024:

Category	Cutoff
General	90 out of 150
OBC	82 out of 150
SC	82 out of 150
ST	82 out of 150

Category-wise CTET Previous Year Cutoff

Understanding the CTET cut-off from the previous year is important since it tells you how tough the competition will be and what score is required to qualify for the exam. Knowing the cutoff could aid in making wise plans and achievable preparation goals. By being informed of the cutoff from the previous year, aspirants can plan their approach and concentrate on the topics where they can score better. The official cut-off for the year 2024 will be announced by CBSE a few days after the CTET result 2024. In the interim, you can look at the official CTET cut-off from the previous year.

The Official Cut Off List for the CTET Exam taken in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016 is shown in the table below and was made public by CBSE on the CTET website. The category-wise cutoff is listed below in a tabular format.

Category	July 2023	July 2022	January 2021	July 2020	July 2019	Dec 2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
General	90	90	87	90	90	87	90	87	80-87	87
OBC	82	82	85	85	82.5	85	85	85	78-85	85
SC	82	82	80	85	82.5	80	80	80	72-80	80
ST	82	82	80	85	82.5	80	80	80	70-80	80

How to Check CTET Qualifying Marks 2024?

The CTET cut-off will be released after the result. Candidates will find the cut-off with their scorecards. Given below are the steps to follow to get the official cutoff.

Visit the CTET exam's official webpage.
Then, a new page will appear, click on the "CTET Result 2024" link.
The candidates must enter their roll number and other details.
The candidates then need to select "Submit".
The CTET cut-off score will be displayed for students along with their CTET Result and Qualification Status.

Also Read: How to Prepare for CTET Mathematics 2024?

Factors Affecting CTET Passing Marks 2024

The cut-off for each exam will be determined by several variables. It is crucial to be aware of these elements because they will determine the candidate's level of preparation. Knowing the factors is crucial because of this. The two main elements that influence the CTET qualifying marks are as follows:

Total Number of Students Who Appeared in Exam: Any exam's cut-off or passing marks majorly depends on the number of students turning up for the exams.
The Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the exam is difficult then we can see a low cut-off, but if the degree of difficulty is moderate then a high cut-off can be expected.

CTET Score Card 2024

Candidates who have cleared the CTET Exam 2024 can easily get their CTET Scorecard from the official website or the Digilocker account. The CTET scorecard 2024 is directly transferred from the CBSE board to each candidate's DigiLocker account. The applicants will not be given a printed copy/ hard copy of their CTET Score Card or CTET Certificate 2024. Students can access their DigiLocker accounts, by entering credentials issued by CBSE on their registered email address and mobile number.

CTET Certificate 2024 Validity

The CTET certificate has lifetime validity. A person may take the exam as many times as they like to receive a CTET certificate. A candidate who has passed the CTET may reapply to improve their score. If they immediately receive a CTET certificate, candidates are eligible to apply for teacher recruitment.

Details Mentioned in CTET Certificate

CTET Certificate issued by the CBSE after completing the CTET Exam. The CTET Exam Certificate 2024 has the following details mentioned on it:

Candidate's name
Roll Number
Candidate's category
Mother’s Name
Father’s Name
Subject Name
Marks secured in each subject
Overall Score

What is the Scope After Qualifying CTET Exam?

The CTET Exam is essential for applying for government teaching jobs. If you do well on this exam, you have a good chance of being accepted into both public and private schools. Candidates who passed the CTET may apply at:

Schools managed by the UTs as well as Central Government schools (KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.).
Unaided private schools may consider teachers based on CTET scores.
If any State Board, does not want to conduct its own TET exams, it can also hire Teachers based on CTET Score.

Candidates must also check out the articles mentioned below to learn more about the CTET exam!

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FAQs

What is the minimum Qualifying Percentage for CTET?

The minimum qualifying percentage or the CTET passing marks is the minimum score that aspirants must achieve if they wish to obtain the CTET certificate. The CTET Minimum Qualifying Percentage for the General category is 60 % and 55 % for the Reserved category.

What is the validity of the CTET Certificate?

The CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime, this means candidates can use their CTET certificate for recruitment for the entirety of their professional careers and can also re-issue the certificate if they have lost it. Previously the CTET certificate was only valid for 7 years.

Does CTET marks matter in KVS?

Yes, only those who are CTET qualified are eligible for hiring as KVS teachers. Candidates must also note that those with higher CTET exam scores might be given preference.

I applied for the CTET Exam from the General category even though I fall under the SC category. What are the CTET Passing Marks?

The CTET passing marks for General category students is 60% or 90 out of 150. Candidates who are able to achieve the minimum passing mark for the General category which is 90 out of 150, will be issued the CTET certificate.

My marks in CTET paper 1 are 81 and I am from the OBC category. Am I qualified for CTET Paper 1 exam?

No, You are not qualified for CTET Paper 1 since the minimum qualifying marks for the CTET exam for Reserved category students is 55% or 82.50 marks. This means you had to score at least 82.50 out of 150 in order to qualify for CTET and obtain the CTET certificate.

Is the CTET passing marks same for Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Yes, the CTET passing scores for both Papers 1 and 2 are the same. General category students must score at least 60% on both Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately to qualify for both CTET papers. Similarly, Reserved category candidates must score at least 55% on both Paper 1 and Paper 2 to qualify for both CTET papers. 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from five sections, including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies, are included in the CTET Paper 1. In contrast, the CTET Paper 2 includes four sections: social studies/social sciences, language I, language II, mathematics, and child development and pedagogy. The total marks on both CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 150.

Is the CTET cutoff the same as CTET passing marks?

Yes, the CTET cutoff and the CTET passing marks are the same. Since candidates are eligible for teaching positions if they achieve the CTET passing marks, there are no specific cutoff criteria set by institutes during the recruitment process through CTET. However, it is important to note that aspirants who achieve a higher score in the CTET exam will be given preference during the recruitment process and it will be easier for them to secure teaching positions in reputed schools and educational institutions.

How can I check the CTET cutoff?

Given that the CTET is only a qualifying exam, the CBSE does not publish the CTET cutoff. To pass the CTET exam, candidates must receive the minimum qualifying marks which are 60% for the General category and 55% for the Reserved category. The CTET results allow candidates' qualification status to be determined. Candidates must input their roll number on the exam's official website in order to view their results and also their qualification status. If candidates have qualified for the CTET exam they will be issued the CTET certificate which has a lifetime validity.

What is the scope after scoring the CTET passing marks?

After qualifying for the CTET exam, you can apply for elementary teacher and TGT positions in Central Government Schools like Army Schools, Central CBSE Schools/KVS, and Navodaya Samithi Schools. CTET qualifications are accepted in 1300 Central schools and 961 Navodaya Schools, there aren't more than 6000 positions available each year for Navodaya Schools. Candidates must therefore apply to several government and private institutions in order to pursue a career in teaching after passing the CTET. Aspirants must keep up with employment trends and look for teaching openings. Depending on the schools to which one is applying, one may have to take written exams and have a personal interview after applying.

Does CTET have negative marking?

Negative marking is not included in the CTET 2023 exam. For each question that is answered correctly, candidates receive one mark; incorrect or skipped questions do not affect this total. The 'no negative marking' rule was implemented because the CTET is an eligibility test and not a recruitment test. Because there is no negative marking in the exam, applicants cannot be penalised for selecting the incorrect response. For the CTET exam, it is advised that applicants concentrate on answering as many questions as they can in order to get a good score. It's crucial that applicants refrain from speculating and answer questions accurately.