- Read the bulletinDownload the information bulletin for the current edition from ctet.nic.in and check your eligibility and paper choice.
- Register onlineFill the online form on ctet.nic.in. Choose Paper I, Paper II or both. For Paper II, choose Maths & Science or Social Studies. Pick Language I and Language II (they must be different).
- Upload photo and signatureUpload a recent photo and your signature in JPG/JPEG format within the size limits.
- Pay the feePay online by debit card, credit card or net banking before the fee deadline. The form is complete only after payment.
- Print the confirmation pageDownload and keep the confirmation page. Do not post it to CBSE.
- Use the correction windowIf CBSE opens a correction window, fix any mistakes then. No changes are allowed after it closes.
- Get city slip and admit cardYour exam city and date appear on the portal about 15 days before the exam. The admit card comes 2 days before. CBSE allots the city; change requests are not accepted.
Documents to keep ready
- Class 10 certificate details (name, parents' names and date of birth must match)
- Class 12 and graduation marks
- D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.El.Ed details (institute, percentage or final-year status)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) if claiming lower fee
- Disability certificate or UDID card if differently abled; medical certificate for a scribe
- Scanned photograph and signature
- Valid email ID and mobile number
Photo and signature
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG, 10–100 KB, 3.5 cm wide x 4.5 cm high |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 3–30 KB, 3.5 cm wide x 1.5 cm high |
Application fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) – one paper | Rs 1,000 |
| General / OBC (NCL) – both papers | Rs 1,200 |
| SC / ST / Differently abled – one paper | Rs 500 |
| SC / ST / Differently abled – both papers | Rs 600 |
Mistakes to avoid
- Not choosing Maths & Science or Social Studies for Paper II — the form is rejected and the fee is lost
- Choosing the same language as Language I and Language II
- Name or date of birth not matching the Class 10 certificate
- Uploading a blurry photo, a photo with cap or dark glasses, or a file outside the size limits
- Leaving fee payment for the last day and missing the deadline
- Applying for Paper I with only a B.Ed
GST and bank charges are extra. The fee is not refunded.
Source: cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in