CTET Age Calculator (2026)
Central Teacher Eligibility Test • Conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Check Eligibility
Enter your details to calculate exact age for CTET.
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 | No Limit |
| OBC (NCL) | 18 Yrs | No Limit |
| SC / ST | 18 Yrs | No Limit |
| PwD | 18 Yrs | No Limit |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Paper 1 (classes 1–5): Senior Secondary + 2-yr Diploma in Elementary Education (or equivalent), or Graduation + 2-yr Diploma in Elementary Education. Paper 2 (classes 6–8): Graduation + B.Ed, or Senior Secondary + 4-yr Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) or equivalent.
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | — | No Limit |
| OBC (NCL) | — | No Limit |
| SC / ST | — | No Limit |
| PwD | — | No Limit |
Special / Additional Relaxations
- CTET has no upper age limit — candidates of any age above 18 can appear, and can attempt the exam any number of times.
- A CTET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime as per the latest CBSE policy.
Important Notes
- This calculator follows CBSE's general CTET eligibility pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- There is no CTET-prescribed upper age limit for any category.
- Always verify the latest official CTET notification for exact qualification codes accepted for your paper.
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 eligibility.