CTET 2024 Notification Out | Exam Date, Online Form, Eligibility, Pattern, Apply Link

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the CTET Exam to assess candidates’ eligibility for teaching positions in Central Government Schools, including KVS and NVS. The official notification for the December 2024 CTET Exam was released on 17th September 2024. Those interested in pursuing a career in teaching for primary and upper primary classes in government and government-aided schools must pass the CTET Exam.

Overview of CTET Notification 2024

The CTET Exam comprises two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is for candidates aiming to teach primary classes (Class 1 to 5), while Paper 2 is intended for those who want to teach classes 6 to 8.

Below is an overview of the details related to the CTET Notification.

Exam Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Name	CTET 2024 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Twice a year
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Based)
Registration Dates	17th September to 16th October 2024
Exam Duration	150 minutes
Language of Paper	English and Hindi
Exam Purpose	For accessing the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in Classes 1-8
No. of Test Cities	136 cities across India
Exam Helpdesk No.	011-22235774
Official Website	ctet.nic.in
Official Notification	Click Here

CTET Exam Date Out 

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted to assess candidates’ eligibility for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8 at Central Government Schools, including NVS and KVS. The exam date for the CTET December 2024 has been updated, and it will now take place on 15th December 2024 (Sunday) in an offline format.

CTET Paper II is scheduled for the morning shift from 09:30 AM to 12:00 noon, while Paper I will be held in the evening shift from 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM.

Application Fees of CTET Notification 2024 

Candidates from the General or OBC category must pay a fee of ₹1000 if they are applying for either Paper I or Paper II and ₹1200 if they intend to apply for both papers. In contrast, candidates from the SC/ST category will pay a reduced fee of ₹600 for either Paper I or Paper II, and ₹1200 for both papers.

Category	Only Paper I or II	Both Paper I & II
General/OBC	Rs. 1000/-	Rs. 1200/-
SC/ST/Differently Abled Person	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 600/-

Eligibility Criteria for CTET Notification 2024

The eligibility requirements vary for candidates applying for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 5 compared to those for Classes 6 to 8. Below are the educational qualifications needed for each group:

Educational Qualification for Classes 1-5

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Senior Secondary or Equivalent: Completed Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and either cleared or currently enrolled in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• NCTE Regulations: Completed Senior Secondary or equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks and either cleared or currently enrolled in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, as per NCTE Regulations 2002.
• Bachelor of Elementary Education: Completed Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and either cleared or currently enrolled in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education.
• Diploma in Education: Completed Senior Secondary or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks and either cleared or currently enrolled in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Holds a Bachelor’s degree and is either cleared or currently enrolled in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Educational Qualifications for Classes 6-8

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Graduation with Diploma in Elementary Education: Holds a Graduation degree and has either passed or is currently enrolled in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Graduation with Bachelor in Education:
  • Completed Graduation with at least 50% marks and has either cleared or is currently enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
  • Completed Graduation with at least 40% marks and has either cleared or is currently enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor in Education, by NCTE regulations.
• Senior Secondary with Bachelor of Elementary Education: Completed Senior Secondary or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks and has either cleared or is currently enrolled in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education.
• Senior Secondary with B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed: Completed Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and has either cleared or is currently enrolled in the final year of B.A.Ed, B.Sc.Ed, or B.A/B.Sc.Ed programs.
• Graduation with 1-Year B.Ed: Holds a Graduation degree with at least 50% marks and has either cleared or is currently enrolled in a 1-year B.Ed program.

Age Limit

There is no specific age limit for applying for the CTET Exam 2024. Candidates can take the exam multiple times if they wish to enhance their CTET scores, as there are no age restrictions for applicants.

How To Register for CTET Exam 2024?

To apply for CTET, follow these simple steps:

• Visit the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in.
• On the homepage, click on “Apply for CTET Dec-2024.”
• If you’re a new user, click “New Registration” to create an account. If you already have an account, log in by filling in your details and clicking “SIGN IN.”
• Enter your details, such as your name, parent’s name, and date of birth, all in capital letters.
• Choose your exam center and the language (English/Hindi) in which you want to take the exam.
• Enter your Aadhaar number, gender, category, employment status, and details of your qualifying exam.
• Provide your educational details, including the latest qualification and percentage.
• Fill in your communication details, like your address, phone number, and email ID.
• Upload your photo and signature in jpg/jpeg format with a white background.
• Proceed to the payment page and pay the exam fee online or offline.
• Finally, click “SUBMIT” and download the confirmation page for future reference.

CTET Exam Pattern 

The CTET 2024 Exam consists of two distinct papers:

• Paper I: This paper is for candidates aiming to teach Classes 1 to 5.
• Paper II: This paper is for those aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8.

Candidates have the option to apply for either Paper I, Paper II, or both. The format for both papers consists of Objective Multiple Choice Questions. To qualify for the CTET Exam, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 60%. Additionally, it is important to note that the CTET score is now valid for a lifetime, as announced by CBSE.

Subject	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Language I (compulsory)	30	30
Language II (compulsory)	30	30
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Total	150	150

Nature and Standard of Questions

• Child Development and Pedagogy: This section will assess candidates’ understanding of educational psychology related to teaching and learning for children aged 6 to 11. It will focus on recognizing the characteristics and needs of diverse learners, interacting effectively with them, and identifying the qualities of a proficient learning facilitator.
• Language I: Questions in this section will evaluate the candidates’ skills related to the medium of instruction.
• Language II: This section will test candidates on language elements, communication skills, and comprehension abilities. Language II must be a different language from Language I. Candidates can select one language as Language I and another as Language II from the available options, which they will need to confirm on their Confirmation Page.

Code No	Language
01	English
02	Hindi
03	Assamese
04	Bengali
05	Garo
06	Gujarati
07	Kannada
08	Khasi
09	Malayalam
10	Manipuri
11	Marathi
12	Mizo
13	Nepali
14	Oriya
15	Punjabi
16	Sanskrit
17	Tamil
18	Telugu
19	Tibetan
20	Urdu

• Mathematics and Environmental Studies: The questions in these sections will assess candidates on their understanding of key concepts, problem-solving skills, and pedagogical knowledge related to the subjects. The test items will be evenly distributed across various divisions of the syllabus for Classes I-V as outlined by NCERT.
• Paper I Questions: The questions will cover topics specified in the NCERT syllabus for Classes I-V. However, the difficulty level of the questions may extend to concepts and linkages relevant to the Secondary stage.

Exam Pattern Phase II

The CTET Paper-I exam consists of four sections. In Paper II, candidates can choose between Mathematics & Science or Social Studies. Below is the distribution of total questions and marks for Paper II:

Subjects	Total Number of Questions	Total Number of Marks	Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30	2.5 hours
Language I (compulsory)	30	30
Language II (compulsory)	30	30
A. Mathematics	30	30
B. Science	30	30
C. Social Studies & Social Science	60	60
Total	150	150

CTET Syllabus 2024 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the revised CTET syllabus.

For candidates preparing for the upcoming CTET, understanding the detailed syllabus is the crucial first step. The syllabus is comprehensive and primarily focuses on Child Development and Pedagogy, which is a key component of the CTET exam.

Additional subjects included in the CTET syllabus are Mathematics, Science/Environmental Science, and Languages. Candidates are also required to prepare for any two languages from the options provided in the notification.

• Syllabus for CTET Paper-I: This includes topics on Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics, and Environmental Science.
• Syllabus for CTET Paper-II: This encompasses topics on Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Candidates must choose one of the following subjects: Mathematics/Science or Social Studies based on their specialization.

CTET Certificate Validity 2024 

The validity period for the CTET certificate has been updated, and it is now valid for a lifetime. This change, effective from 2011, was announced by the Education Minister. Candidates whose certificates have expired can obtain a new certificate that also has no expiry date.

Additionally, it has been stated that the responsibility for revalidating or reissuing CTET certificates will lie with the respective States and Union Territories (UTs) for candidates whose certificates have exceeded the previous 7-year validity period (post-2011). Previously, the CTET certificate was valid for 7 years from the date of issuance.

CTET Teacher Salary Breakdown 2024 

Candidates who successfully pass the CTET 2024 Exam will be eligible to apply for teaching positions for Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government Schools, including institutions like NVS and KVS. The basic salary for CTET-qualified teachers typically falls between ₹9,300 and ₹34,800. As a result, the net monthly salary that a CTET-qualified teacher can expect to receive ranges from ₹35,000 to ₹50,000.

Components	Primary Teacher	TGT	PGT
Pay Scale	9300-34800	9300-34800	9300-34800
Grade Pay	4200	4600	4800
Basic Pay after 7th CPC	35400	44900	47600
HRA	3240	3400	4350
TA	1600	1600	1600
Gross Salary	40240	49900	53550
Net Salary	35000-37000	43000-46000	48000-50000

CTET Exam Center 2024 

The Common Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be held in various cities, and candidates must select four preferred exam centers during the registration process from the provided list. The chosen first preference will be prioritized, but if that center is unavailable, the CBSE may assign a different exam center.

S. No	States & UT	Cities
1	Andaman & Nicobar Island	Port Blair
2	Andhra Pradesh	Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Chirala, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nandyala, Narsaraopeta, Nellore, Proddatur, Rajamundry, Srikulam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Viziannagaram
3	Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
4	Bihar	Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Gaya, Muzzafarpur, Patna, Purnea
5	Chhattisgarh	Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
6	Chandigarh	Chandigarh
7	Dadar & Nagar Haveli	Dadar & Nagar Haveli
8	Daman & Diu	Daman
9	Delhi	New Delhi
10	Goa	Panaji
11	Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Anand, Bardoli, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Valsad, Vapi
12	Haryana	Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Karnal, Hisar, Kurukshetra
13	Himachal Pradesh	Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una
14	Jammu	Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
15	Jharkhand	Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
16	Karnataka	Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi
17	Kerala	Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
18	Lakshadweep	Kavaratti
19	Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
20	Maharashtra	Ahmednagar, Amravati, Aurangabad, Baramati, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kashti, Kolhapur, Kopargaon, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pandharpur, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangmner, Sangli, Satara, Sindurpur, Solapur
21	Manipur	Imphal
22	Meghalaya	Shillong
23	Mizoram	Aizwal
24	Nagaland	Dimapur, Kohima
25	Odisha	Balasore,Berhampur- Ganjam,Bhubaneswar,Cuttack,Dhenkanal,Rourkela,Sambalpur
26	Puducherry	Puducherry
27	Punjab	Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur
28	Rajasthan	Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
29	Sikkim	Gangtok
30	Tamil Nadu	Chennai ,Coimbatore,Cuddalore,Dindigul,Erode,Kanchipuram,Karu,Mahurai,Kanyakumari,Nammakal ,Salem ,Thanjavar ,Thoothukhudi,Tiruchirappali,Tirupur,Vellore,Villupuram,Virudhunagar
31	Tripura	Agartala
32	Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Basti, Bijnor, Bilaspur, Faizabad, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Ghazipur, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Mathura, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Pryagraj, Sitapur, Varanasi
33	Uttarakhand	Almora, Dehradun, Haldwani, Pauri Garhwal, Roorkee, Rudrapur
34	West Bengal	Asansol,Burdwan,Durgapur ,Howrah,Kalyani,Kolkata,Siliguri ,Siuri

Selection Process of CTET 2024 

The selection process for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) involves candidates being evaluated based on their scores in the CTET exam. It’s important to note that CTET is merely an eligibility test; qualifying does not guarantee job placements. Candidates must apply for teaching positions at various schools that require CTET certification. To be eligible for selection, candidates need to achieve a minimum score of 60%.

Important Dates 

Events	Dates
CTET Notification 2024 Release	17th September 2024
CTET Application Form 2024 Starts From	17th September 2024
Last Date to Fill out Online Application	16th October 2024 (11:59 pm)
Last Date for Submission of Fee	16th October 2024 (11:59 pm)
Final Verification of Payment of Fee by Bank	16th October 2024 (11:59 pm)
CTET Admit Card 2024	Last week of November 2024
CTET Exam Date 2024	15th December 2024 (Sunday)
CTET Answer Key 2024	3rd week of December 2024
CTET Result 2024	January 2025

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