CTET Exam Preparation: Complete Guide to Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 Last Updated: December 20, 2026 Key Takeaways - CTET is mandatory for teaching positions in Central Government schools (KVS, NVS, Army Schools) - Paper I is for Classes I-V, Paper II is for Classes VI-VIII; you can attempt both - CTET certificate is now valid for lifetime (changed from 7 years in 2021) - No negative marking makes attempting all questions advantageous - Qualifying marks: 60% for General category...