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About CTET Exam

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam, The CTET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 tests the eligibility of candidates as Primary (Classes 1 to 5) or Elementary (Classes 6 to 8) teachers. Candidates need to clear the exam to attain eligibility to teach in Central Government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. The CTET exam is held every year.
CTET Exam: Selection Process 2024
If you wish to become a teacher in a government school, then you have to clear a written exam and score minimum qualifying marks to get the CTET certificate. You need to download the CTET certificate by entering login credentials to Digilocker.
  • You must note that if you belong to any reserved category such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Specially-Abled Groups, then you will be given reservation in minimum qualifying marks.
  • In Government Schools, Teachers are hired for positions in Classes I-VIII through the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), which is held every year by the CBSE.
  • The CTET written exam is divided into two parts- Paper 1 and Paper 2.
  • If you wish to become a Teacher for Classes 1-V , then you will have to appear for CTET Paper 1 only.
  • If you wish to become a Teacher for Classes VI-VIII , then you will have to appear for CTET Paper 2 only.
  • If you aspire to teach Classes I-VIII , then you need to attempt and clear both CTET papers.
CTET Exam: Certificate Validity

The CTET Certificate once issued will be valid for a lifetime. This means that a candidate who once qualifies for the CTET exam will be eligible to apply for the teacher recruitment exams opened up by the government for various government schools in India. Earlier, the CTET certificate had a validity of 7 years, but the recent amendments made by the Ministry of Education of India extended the CTET certificate validity from 7 years to a lifetime. That's quite good news among the aspirants who wish to become government teachers.

Furthermore, a qualified applicant can reapply in the subsequent CTET Exam if they believe they have improved their score. The candidate will receive a fresh CTET 2024 certificate if they receive higher marks than in their prior try.

CTET Exam: Frequency of Exams

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted twice every year to test the conceptual understanding rather than the factual knowledge of the aspirants for teaching recruitment.

CTET Exam: Application Fee

Applicants from the General/OBC(NCL) category must pay ₹1000 for a single CTET paper; applicants from the SC/ST and PH categories just need to pay ₹500.

The application fee is ₹1200 for General/OBC(NCL) applicants and ₹600 for SC/ST and PH candidates if they are applying for both Paper I and II.

They can use a debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI to make the necessary payment.

CTET Exam: Minimum Qualifying Marks

CTET Cut-Off 2024 refers to the minimum qualifying marks a candidate needs to secure in order to clear the teacher eligibility exam.

This year, the minimum qualifying percentage for unreserved candidates is 60%. Meanwhile, the minimum percentage for reserved candidates is 55%.

Candidates who belong to the general category need to score 90 marks to qualify for the exam, whereas candidates from the SC/ST/OBC category need to score 82 marks to qualify the CTET exam.

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CTET Important Dates
Event Date
Online Registration Starts from 17th September 2024
Last Date to apply 16th October 2024
Online Payment of Registered Candidate 16th October 2024
Examination Date 1st December 2024
Eligibility Criteria for CTET Exam
Have a look at the various aspects of the CTET eligibility criteria 2024 before applying. If you are willing to apply for this exam make sure that you fulfill all the given eligibility conditions. Read further to know about the criteria for CTET age limit, educational qualifications, etc.
CTET Eligibility: Age Limit

Minimum Age- 17 years.

Maximum Age- No limit.

CTET Educational Qualification 2024

You must check the minimum educational qualifications required for both the papers if you wish to teach students of class 1-8. You can check the qualification requirement for each paper in detail below:

CTET Educational Qualification for CTET Paper I

If you intend to teach classes I to V, then you must meet the following educational qualification:

  • Must pass Senior Secondary or its equivalent with at least a 50% mark or appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education in accordance with the rules and regulations of NCTE /4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
    OR
  • Having at least 45% marks in Secondary level (or its equivalent) or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
    OR
  • Having 50% marks at least in Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
    OR
  • You must have cleared or are still pursuing the final year of 4 years of a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) from a recognized University/Institution (with at least 50% marks).
    OR
  • You must be having 50% marks in their Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) and having a B.Ed. such candidates will have to undergo a six-month Bridge course in Elementary Education which is NCTE recognized within 2 years of appointment as primary teacher.

CTET Educational Qualification for CTET Paper II

If you intend to teach Class 6-8, then you must meet the following educational qualifications:

  • Must pass Senior Secondary or its equivalent with at least a 50% mark or appear in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) /B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed
    OR
  • You must have passed or appeared in the final year of Graduation or a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
    OR
  • You must have 50% marks in Graduation or appearing in 1-year B.Ed/B. Ed in Special Education
    OR
  • You having at least 45% marks in Graduation or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE
    OR
  • You qualified B.Ed Programme which is NCTE recognized
CTET Eligibility Criteria: Nationality

Nationality is the first aspect seen by the higher authorities before proceeding with the candidate for further rounds. The candidate must be an Indian Citizen or should meet any one of the below criteria.

  1. A Subject from Nepal.
  2. A Subject From Bhutan.
  3. A Tibetian who came over to India before 1st January 1962 intended to settle in India Permanently.
  4. The candidates migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Burma with the intention of settling in India permanently.
Exam Pattern
For those seeking to become teachers in central government schools across India, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), a nationwide entrance examination. As a requirement for employment as a teacher in many Central and State Government Schools, the CBSE administers the CTET twice a year. Paper 1 (Primary Teachers) and Paper 2 (Elementary Teachers) are the two test papers.
CTET Exam Pattern for Paper 1
CTET Exam Pattern for Paper 2

The CTET Exam Pattern Paper 1 consists of five sections that candidates must attempt. These sections are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Science. Each section comprises 30 questions, with each question carrying 1 mark. To provide more clarity, refer to the following table:

Sections

Topics

Total Number of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Child Development and Pedagogy

  • Development of a Primary School Child
  • Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs
  • Learning and Pedagogy

30

30

2.5 hours

Language I (compulsory)

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development

30

30

Language II (compulsory)

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development

30

30

Mathematics

  • Content (numbers, solving simple equations, algebra, geometry patterns, time, measurement, data handling, solids, data handling, etc.)
  • Pedagogical Issues

30

30

Environmental Studies

  • Content (environment, food, shelter, water, family, friends, etc.)
  • Pedagogical Issues

30

30

Total

150

150

The CTET Exam Pattern Paper 2 consists of four sections. Candidates must select either Mathematics and Science or Social Studies. The total number of questions and the distribution of marks for Paper II are as follows:

Sections

Topics

Total Number of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Child Development and Pedagogy

  • Child Development (Elementary School Child)
  • Inclusive education and understanding of children with special needs
  • Learning and
  • Pedagogy Theories

30

30

2.5 hours

Language I (compulsory)

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development
  • Poem

30

30

Language II (compulsory)

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development

30

30

Mathematics, Science OR Social Science

  • Numbers system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration Pedagogical issues Food, Material, The World of the Living, The World of the Living Moving Things People and Ideas, How things work, Natural Phenomenon, Natural Resources Science Pedagogical Issues.
  • History, Geography, Social and Political Life Social Studies Pedagogical Issue
  • Environment, food, shelter, water, family, friends, etc.
  • Pedagogical Issues

60

60

Total

150

150

CTET Exam Pattern for Paper 1

The CTET Exam Pattern Paper 1 consists of five sections that candidates must attempt. These sections are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Science. Each section comprises 30 questions, with each question carrying 1 mark. To provide more clarity, refer to the following table:

Sections

Topics

Total Number of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Child Development and Pedagogy

  • Development of a Primary School Child
  • Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs
  • Learning and Pedagogy

30

30

2.5 hours

Language I (compulsory)

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development

30

30

Language II (compulsory)

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development

30

30

Mathematics

  • Content (numbers, solving simple equations, algebra, geometry patterns, time, measurement, data handling, solids, data handling, etc.)
  • Pedagogical Issues

30

30

Environmental Studies

  • Content (environment, food, shelter, water, family, friends, etc.)
  • Pedagogical Issues

30

30

Total

150

150

CTET Exam Pattern for Paper 2

The CTET Exam Pattern Paper 2 consists of four sections. Candidates must select either Mathematics and Science or Social Studies. The total number of questions and the distribution of marks for Paper II are as follows:

Sections

Topics

Total Number of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Child Development and Pedagogy

  • Child Development (Elementary School Child)
  • Inclusive education and understanding of children with special needs
  • Learning and
  • Pedagogy Theories

30

30

2.5 hours

Language I (compulsory)

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development
  • Poem

30

30

Language II (compulsory)

  • Language Comprehension
  • Pedagogy of Language Development

30

30

Mathematics, Science OR Social Science

  • Numbers system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration Pedagogical issues Food, Material, The World of the Living, The World of the Living Moving Things People and Ideas, How things work, Natural Phenomenon, Natural Resources Science Pedagogical Issues.
  • History, Geography, Social and Political Life Social Studies Pedagogical Issue
  • Environment, food, shelter, water, family, friends, etc.
  • Pedagogical Issues

60

60

Total

150

150

CTET Syllabus 2024
CTET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1

The CTET Paper 1 Syllabus for the Primary Stage of the CTET exam includes Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.

Sections

Syllabus

Number of Questions

Child Development and Pedagogy

(a) Child Development (Primary School Child)

  • Concept of development and its relationship with learning
  • Principles of the development of children
  • Influence of Heredity & Environment
  • Socialisation processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)
  • Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives
  • Concepts of child-centred and progressive education
  • Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence
  • Multi-Dimensional Intelligence
  • Language & Thought
  • Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender bias and educational practice
  • Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion etc.
  • The distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning: School-Based Assessment, Continuous and comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice
  • Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners for enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement.

15

(b) Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs

  • Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds, including disadvantaged and deprived
  • Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, ‘impairment’, etc.
  • Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners

5

(c) Learning and Pedagogy

  • How children think and learn; how and why children ‘fail’ to achieve success in school performance.
  • Basic processes of teaching and learning; children’s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning.
  • Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator’
  • Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children’s ‘errors’ as significant steps in the learning process.
  • Cognition & Emotions
  • Motivation and learning
  • Factors contributing to learning – personal & environmental

10

Language I

(a) Language Comprehension

Reading unseen passages – two passages, one prose or drama and one poem with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative or discursive)

15

(b) Pedagogy of Language Development

  • Learning and acquisition
  • Principles of Language Teaching
  • Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
  • A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form
  • Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders
  • Language Skills
  • Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
  • Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resources of the classroom
  • Remedial Teaching

15

Language II

(a) Comprehension: Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability.

15

(b) Pedagogy of Language Development

  • Learning and acquisition
  • Principles of Language Teaching
  • Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
  • A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form;
  • Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders
  • Language Skills
  • Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
  • Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resources of the classroom
  • Remedial Teaching

15

Mathematics

(a) Content

  • Geometry
  • Shapes & Spatial Understanding
  • Solids around Us
  • Numbers
  • Addition and Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Measurement
  • Weight
  • Time
  • Volume
  • Data Handling
  • Patterns
  • Money

15

(b) Pedagogical issues

  • Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking: understanding children’s thinking and reasoning patterns and strategies of making meaning and learning
  • Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
  • Language of Mathematics
  • Community Mathematics
  • Valuation through formal and informal methods
  • Problems of Teaching
  • Error analysis and related aspects of learning and teaching
  • Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching

15

Environmental Studies

(a) Content

  • Family and Friends: Relationships, Work and Play, Animals and Plants
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Water
  • Travel
  • Things We Make and Do

15

(b) Pedagogical Issues

  • Concept and scope of EVS
  • Significance of EVS, integrated EVS
  • Environmental Studies & Environmental Education
  • Learning Principles
  • Scope & relation to Science & Social Science
  • Approaches of presenting concepts
  • Activities
  • Experimentation/Practical Work
  • Discussion
  • CCE
  • Teaching material/Aids
  • Problems

15

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2

The six subjects on the CTET 2024 Paper 2 Exam vary somewhat as students advance to Class VI. The comprehensive CTET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2 for the Elementary Stage must be thoroughly studied by candidates getting ready to take the CTET Paper 2. The following themes and topics are included in the CTET 2024 syllabus, along with the number of questions and marks assigned to each: 

Sections

Syllabus

Number of Questions

Child Development and Pedagogy

(a) Child Development (Elementary School Child)

  • Concept of development and its relationship with learning
  • Principles of the development of children
  • Influence of Heredity & Environment
  • Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)
  • Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives
  • Concepts of child-centered and progressive education
  • Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence
  • Multi-Dimensional Intelligence
  • Language & Thought
  • Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender bias and educational practice
  • Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion, etc.
  • The distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning: School-Based Assessment, Continuous and comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice
  • Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners for enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement.

15

(b)Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs

  • Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds, including disadvantaged and deprived
  • Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, ‘impairment’, etc.
  • Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners

5

(c) Learning and Pedagogy

  • How children think and learn; how and why children ‘fail’ to achieve success in school performance.
  • Basic teaching and learning processes; children’s learning strategies; learning as a social activity; social context of learning.
  • Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator’
  • Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children’s ‘errors’ as significant steps in the learning process.
  • Cognition & Emotions
  • Motivation and learning
  • Factors contributing to learning – personal & environmental

10

Language I

(a) Language Comprehension: Reading unseen passages – two passages, one prose or drama and one poem with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability.

15

(b)Pedagogy of Language Development

  • Learning and acquisition
  • Principles of Language Teaching
  • Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
  • A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form; Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders
  • Language Skills
  • Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
  • Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resources of the classroom
  • Remedial Teaching

15

Language II

(a) Comprehension: Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability

15

(b) Pedagogy of Language Development

  • Learning and acquisition
  • Principles of Language Teaching
  • Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
  • A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form; Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders
  • Language Skills
  • Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
  • Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resources of the classroom
  • Remedial Teaching

15

Mathematics

(a) Content

  • Number System
  • Knowing our Numbers
  • Playing with Numbers
  • Whole Numbers
  • Negative Numbers and Integers
  • Fractions
  • Algebra
  • Introduction to Algebra
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Geometry
  • Basic geometrical ideas (2-D)
  • Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D)
  • Symmetry: (reflection)
  • Construction (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses)
  • Mensuration
  • Data handling

20

(b) Pedagogical issues

  • Nature of Mathematics/Logical Thinking
  • Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
  • Language of Mathematics
  • Community Mathematics
  • Evaluation
  • Remedial Teaching
  • Problem of Teaching

10

Science

(a) Content

  • Food
  • Materials
  • The World of the Living
  • Moving Things People and Ideas
  • How things work
  • Natural Phenomena
  • Natural Resources

20

(b) Pedagogical issues

  • Nature & Structure of Sciences
  • Natural Science/Aims & objectives
  •  Understanding & Appreciating Science
  • Approaches/Integrated Approach
  • Observation/Experiment/Discovery (Method of Science)
  • Innovation
  • Text Material/Aids
  • Evaluation – cognitive/psychomotor/affective
  • Problems
  • Remedial Teaching

10

Social Studies/Social Sciences

  • History
  • Geography
  • Social and Political Life
  • Pedagogical issues

60

For candidates to be successful, understanding the best tactics and strategies to ace the CTET exam is essential. These are the most important strategies and tactics you can apply to improve your preparation.

  • Spend extra time on subjects you find difficult.
  • Plan your study sessions carefully.
  • Use the latest study materials.
  • Read your books carefully.
  • Highlight important points as you study.
  • Create a study schedule.
  • Take detailed notes while studying.
  • Review and practice every day.
  • Divide your study time equally among different subjects.
  • Don't hesitate to ask questions if you're unsure.
  • Practice with mock tests and quizzes regularly.
  • Keep up with current events by reading the news.
  • Manage your time wisely during exams.
  • Aim to improve your performance over time.
Tips to Prepare for CTET Exam Preparations

Frequently Asked Questions

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam, The CTET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 tests the eligibility of candidates as Primary (Classes 1 to 5) or Elementary (Classes 6 to 8) teachers. Candidates need to clear the exam to attain eligibility to teach in Central Government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc.
The full form of CTET is Central Eligibility Test.
Clearing CTET opens doors to applying for teaching positions in various schools, including government and private.
There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

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Yes, you will get the detailed syllabus exam pattern and study materials after purchasing the course.
During the live sessions, you can take advantage of the opportunity to ask any questions or raise any doubts you may have. The instructor will be available to clarify any concepts and provide additional explanations to ensure your understanding of the subject matter. In addition to the live sessions, you can also join the WhatsApp or Telegram group, where you can get additional assistance from both the instructor and your classmates.
The CTET exam is held every year. Next exam date will be announced after the notification is released.