CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) has started registration for the 18th Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET 2024. Eligible candidates can apply online for CTET 2024 examination on their official website ctet.nic.in. In this post, you will find all relevant details regarding CTET 2024 such as Application Process, Fees, Exam Patter, How to apply, Eligibility, CTET Syllabus, Previous year Questions Etc.
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Central Teachers Eligibility Test CTET 2024 Exam Date:
Interested candidates should note the CTET 2024 will be conducted on 21 January 2024 in two shifts at the examination centers selected by CBSE in various districts. The first shift Exam will be held for Paper-1 from Morning 9:30 AM to 12 PM and the second shift exam will be taken for Paper-2 from 2 PM to 4:30 PM. Candidates are advised to arrive at least one hour before the entry.
CTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria, Who can apply for CTET 2024:
| (Paper-1 and Paper -2 | -Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.” -Candidates enrolled in a Teaching Training Course (TTC) are treated as “Pursuing” and are eligible to apply for the exam. Please refer National Council for Teacher Education https://ncte.gov.in official Notification for Minimum Qualifications. |
| Age Limit | Minimum Age- 17 years. Maximum Age- No limit. |
CTET 2024 Examination Pattern :
There will be two Examination papers for CTET 2024.
Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V.
Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIIII.
Candidates who wish to be teachers for both classes I to V and classes VI toVIII are advised to apply for both Paper-I and Paper-II:
- CTET Paper I Pattern (for Classes I to V) Primary Stage; Duration of examination-Two-and-a-half hours Structure and Content (All Compulsory):
| (i) Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (ii) Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iii) Language II (compul sory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iv) Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (v) Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
- CTET Paper II Pattern (for Classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage; Duration of examination-Two-and-a-half hours Structure and Content (All Compulsory): (Appendix I)
| (i) Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (ii) Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iii) Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iv) Mathematics and Science (for Maths and Science Teacher) | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
| (v) OR Social Studies/Social Science (Social Studies/Social Science teacher) | ||
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
Minimum Cutoff to Clear CTET 2024 and Validation of Marks:
QUALIFYING MARKS for CTET 2024 AND AWARD OF CTET CERTIFICATE:
- As per NCTE Notification No.76-4/2010/NCTE/Acad dated 11.02.2011: A person who scores 60% or
more in the TET exam will be considered as TET pass. - School management government, local bodies, government aided and unaided) may consider
giving concessions to persons belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per reservation policy. - The certificate and Marksheet obtained in this CTET examination will be valid for a lifetime. However, you can give another attempt to improve your marks.
CTET 2024 Examination Fees:
For CTET Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2024, following are the fees as per the categories:
| Category | Only for Paper-I or Paper-II | Both Paper-I & II |
| General/OBC(NCL) | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| SC/ST/Differently Abled Person | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
How to Apply Online for CTET 2024: CTET Registration Process step-by-step:
- Step 1: First, you need to visit the official website of CTET January 2024 ‘ON-LINE’ through https://ctet.nic.in.
- Step 2: You need to complete the registration process,Fill in the Online Application Form and note down system-generated Registration No./Application No.
- Step 3: Now, you can pay the examination fees using Internet Banking, and Debit Card/Credit Card options.
- Step 4: After payment, take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Note: You are advised to download CTET 2024 official Notification (Information Bulletin) from thier official website or by visiting this link. You can also download CTET 2024 Notification in Hindi Here.
Syllabus for Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET 2024
Syllabus for CTET Paper I (for classes I to V) Primary Stage:
(i)Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)
- a) Child Development(Primary School Child)
- b) Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs
- (c) Learning and Pedagogy
(ii) Language I (compulsory)
- Language Comprehension
II. Language II
- a) Language Comprehension
- b) Pedagogy of Language Development
(iii)Language II (compulsory)
- Comprehension
- Pedagogy of Language Development
Mathematics
- Geometry
- Shapes & Spatial Understanding
- Solids around Us
- Numbers
- Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Measurement • Weight • Time
- Volume
- Data Handling
- Patterns
- Money
Environmental Studies
- Family and Friends:
- Relationships
- Work and Play
- Pedagogical Issues
- Science
- Social Studies/Social Science
Syllabus for CTET Paper II (for classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage:
(i)Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)
- a) Child Development(Primary School Child)
- b) Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs
- (c) Learning and Pedagogy
(ii) Language I (compulsory)
- Language Comprehension
- II. Language I
- a) Language Comprehension
- b) Pedagogy of Language Development
(iii)Language II (compulsory)
- Comprehension
- Pedagogy of Language Development
Mathematics
- Geometry
- Shapes & Spatial Understanding
- Solids around Us
- Numbers
- Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Measurement • Weight • Time
- Volume
- Data Handling
- Patterns
- Money
Environmental Studies
- Family and Friends:
- Relationships
- Work and Play
- Pedagogical Issues
Science
- Food
- Sources of food
- Components
- Social Studies/Social Science
You are requested to download the official notification for CTET Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 to check the detailed syllabus Download CTET 2024 Syllabus.
CTET Previous Years Papers Download PDF:
CTET Previous Year Question Papers With Solution PDF are given here, Download CTET Old Questions Papers PDF from here. Candidates can check out CTET Last Year’s question paper with solutions:
CTET 2023 August Question Papers with solutions PDF:
| CTET Paper I | Download PDF paper1_SetA.zip – Google Drive | Download CTET 2023 Paper 1 Solution PDF(Final Answer Key) |
| CTET Paper II | Download PDF paper2_SetE.zip – Google Drive | Download CTET 2023 Paper II Solution PDF Final Answer Key |
Conclusion:
CTET Central Teachers Elibility Test is an prestigious examination for candidates who wish to apply for the post of Primary and Elementary Teachers. The score and maskseet of CTET can be used to apply for councelling of schools teachers recruitment as CTET marksheet is one of the minimum eligibility criteria for selection of teachers. If you have any doubt or confusion, you are free to write in comments, and our experts will resolve it promptly.