Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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CTET: Central Teacher Eligibility Test

Comprehensive student gateway for Teacher Eligibility for Classes I to VIII (KVS, NVS, Central Schools, CBSE Schools) admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
Teacher Eligibility for Classes I to VIII (KVS, NVS, Central Schools, CBSE Schools) Duration: 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes per Paper) Mode: Offline Pen & Paper (OMR) Total Marks: 150 Frequency: Twice a Year (January & July) Fee: ?1,000 (One Paper) / ?1,200 (Both Papers)
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Premier Colleges Accepting CTET 2026

NIRF Ranked Institutes

Over hundreds of premier Central Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, GMCs, IIMs, NLUs), State Government Universities, and accredited private colleges accept CTET scores.

Tier-1 Institutes

IITs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, IIMs, NLUs offering national benchmark education, cutting-edge labs, and ₹15-40+ LPA average placements.

Top State Govt Colleges

CEG Anna University, VJTI Mumbai, COEP Pune, Jadavpur University with low tuition fee structures and strong regional alumni networks.

Leading Private Hubs

BITS Pilani, VIT, Thapar, Manipal, Amrita, PSG Tech accepting national merit rank with state-of-the-art campus infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Participating Colleges

How many institutes accept CTET scores for admissions?
Dozens to hundreds of premier institutes accept CTET scores, including Central Institutes of National Importance, State Government Universities, and top-tier autonomous private colleges across India.
Can private universities accept CTET scores outside centralized counselling?
Yes, numerous premier private and deemed universities accept valid CTET merit scores for direct counseling or institutional quota seats.

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