CTET Cut Off 2024: OBC, SC, ST Qualifying/Passing Marks

Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( CTET )

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CTET Cut-Off 2024: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) has no CTET cut-off 2024 criterion; candidates only need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks. It is an eligibility exam which is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in central government or other schools. The CTET cutoff is referred to as the minimum qualifying mark. Candidates who obtain the qualifying marks are declared pass in the CTET result 2024. Check below the detailed CTET cut-off 2024 criteria.

The CBSE announces the CTET result based on the minimum qualifying marks or passing marks criteria. The CTET qualifying marks 2024 are different for reserved and unreserved categories. As per the CBSE-fixed qualifying marks, the General category candidates need to obtain a minimum of 60 per cent and reserved category candidates such as SC/ ST/ OBC need to obtain 55 per cent to clear the exam. Know the CTET passing marks 2024 for OBC, SC, ST and other categories.

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Q:   What is the CTET cut off?

A:

CTET cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to obtain in order to clear the exam. The CTET exam is qualifying in nature and candidates only need to obtain the passing marks to obtain the eligibility Certificate. General category candidates need to obtain 60 per cent marks and reserved categories need to obtain 55 per cent to pass the CTET examination.

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Q:   What are CTET qualifying marks for the OBC category?

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The CTET qualifying marks for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category is 55 per cent. OBC candidates need to obtain 82 marks out of the total 150 marks to qualify the exam. A 81 mark scorer OBC candidate will fail to clear the exam.
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Q:   What are CTET qualifying marks for female?

A:

The CTET qualifying marks for females are the same as that of males. Check here the CTET qualifying marks for female candidates below:

Category

Qualifying Marks  (Out of 150)

Qualifying Percentage (in %)

General

90

60

OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD

82

55

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Q:   What are CTET passing marks for the SC and ST categories?

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The CTET passing marks for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories is 55 per cent. The SSC & ST categories candidates need to obtain 82 out of the total 150 marks to qualify the exam and obtain the eligibility Certificate.
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CTET Qualifying Marks 2024 for General/ SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD

Candidates who secure equal to or more than the prescribed CTET cut-off 2024 are declared pass. General category candidates who obtain 60 per cent aggregate and reserved categories who obtain 55 per cent aggregate are declared CTET qualified. Have a look at the minimum CTET qualifying marks 2024 below.

Category

Minimum Qualiying Marks (Out of 150)

Minimum Qualiying Percentage (in %)

General

90

60

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

82

55

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It is solely upon the discretion of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to change the CTET passing marks or cut-off depending on the difficulty level of the paper and the number of candidates appearing in the CTET 2024. The CTET 2024 exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper carries 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each. The CTET qualifying marks are the same for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2024: Paper 1 & Paper 2 PDF Download

CTET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CTET 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

07 Aug '24

Final Answer Key

31 Jul '24

CTET Result 2024

24 Jul '24

CTET Answer Key

CTET Qualifying Marks for Paper 1 and Paper 2 - Female

Candidates who took the CTET exam in 2024 in a general category and received 60 per cent or higher will be declared qualified. There is no negative marking. The minimum qualifying marks for the general category are 90 out of 150 (60%) and for OBC/SC/ST it is 82 out of 150 (55%). 

CTET Qualifying Marks for Female

It's the same: a female in the general category must score 60 per cent, or 90 out of 150; a female in the OBC, SC, or ST category must score 55 per cent, or 82 out of 150. 

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CTET Passing Marks 2024: How to Check Results or Qualification Status?

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to check the qualification status or results after obtaining the CTET passing marks:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the exam (ctet.nic.in).

Step 2: Click on the CTET result link.

Step 3: Enter roll number.

Step 4: Click on Submit.

Step 5: Check the CTET result and know the qualification status.

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CTET Previous Year’s Cut off

There are no previous years' CTET cut-off marks as the minimum qualifying marks remain the same every year. Have a look at the CTET cut off or qualifying marks of all the previous years below:

Category

Cut-Off/ Qualiying Marks (Out of 150)

General

90

SC

82

ST

82

OBC

82

PwD

82

What's Next after obtaining CTET Cut off Marks?

Candidates who obtain the CTET cut-off or qualifying marks are awarded the mark sheet and eligibility certificate. The CTET certificate makes them eligible to apply for the post of Classes 1 to 8 teachers in government schools.

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