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The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is one of the most popular teaching certification examinations in India. Conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), CTET aims to improve teaching standards across schools in the country.
The CTET 2024 notification is expected to be released in mid-2023 on the official CTET website - ctet.nic.in. This will provide details about the exam dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centers and other key information for CTET 2024.
Over the years, CTET has undergone several changes in terms of exam pattern, syllabus coverage and language options. The CTET 2024 notification is likely to announce more changes and updates to the exam structure and content.
Some of the key changes expected are:
Increased focus on Child Psychology and Pedagogy
More emphasis on competency-based questions to test conceptual clarity
Expansion of language options - addition of more regional languages
Introduction of online mode of examination along with offline pen-paper based
The CTET 2024 notification will provide clarity and enable aspiring teachers to understand the updated exam pattern and prepare accordingly. With India requiring millions of new teachers in the coming years, CTET will continue to be an important milestone exam for teacher eligibility and recruitment.
Exam Dates
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) twice a year - once between February to March and again in December. The exact exam dates for CTET 2024 have not been announced yet by CBSE.
CTET 2024 Important Dates:
CTET 2024 Online Application:07-03-2024
Last Date:02-04-2024
The official CTET notification is usually released 2-3 months before the exam dates. Once released, the exact CTET 2024 exam dates, along with the city-wise exam schedule will be mentioned in the notification.
CTET aspirants are advised to keep checking the official CTET website regularly for updates on the release of the exam notification and exact exam dates. Planning well in advance based on the tentative months helps candidates better prepare for the exam.
Eligibility Criteria
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) eligibility criteria undergo minor changes every year. Here are the key eligibility requirements for CTET 2024:
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have completed their Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline from a recognized university. There is no minimum percentage requirement.
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for CTET. However, candidates applying for the primary teacher position should be between 18-44 years old.
Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts a candidate can take for CTET. One can appear for the exam as many times as they want.
Qualifying Exam: It is mandatory for candidates to have qualified Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to be eligible for CTET. The TET exam needs to be cleared by the state in which the applicant seeks employment.
Language Proficiency: CTET is conducted in 20 languages across India. Hence, candidates should be proficient in the chosen exam language. There is no language proficiency certificate required.
The key change in the CTET 2024 eligibility criteria compared to previous years is the removal of the upper age limit of 65 years for secondary teacher aspirants. Now there is no upper age restriction, aligning with the primary teacher age limit rules.
Exam Pattern
The CTET exam consists of two papers:
Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach classes 1 to 5. This paper has 5 sections - Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (compulsory), Language II (compulsory), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. There are 30 MCQ questions in each section, for a total of 150 questions.
Paper 2 is for candidates who want to teach classes 6 to 8. This paper has 4 sections - Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (compulsory), Language II (compulsory), and Mathematics and Science. There are 30 MCQ questions in each section, for a total of 120 questions.
Both papers are held in a multiple choice question (MCQ) format with 4 options to choose from. Candidates get 2.5 hours (150 minutes) to complete Paper 1 and 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete Paper 2. Each question carries 1 mark, so the total marks for Paper 1 is 150 and for Paper 2 is 120. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
The CTET exam aims to assess candidates' teaching skills, concepts, problem solving abilities, and knowledge of relevant topics pertaining to early childhood and elementary level teaching. The exam pattern tests candidates in a comprehensive manner through MCQs covering all key subject areas.
Syllabus
The CTET 2024 syllabus covers a wide range of subjects that candidates need to be familiar with in order to pass the exam. The main subjects included in the CTET syllabus are:
Child Development and Pedagogy - This section focuses on child psychology, development stages, learning principles, individual differences among learners, inclusive education, classroom management, etc.
Language I (Bengali/Hindi/English/Assamese/Gujarati/Kannada/Odia/Tamil/Telugu/ Urdu) - This section tests the candidate's proficiency in the chosen language and their ability to teach it.
Language II (Bengali/Hindi/English/Assamese/Gujarati/Kannada/ Odia/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu) - Same as above, for a second language.
Mathematics and Science
Mathematics - Number systems, geometry, data handling, algebraic thinking, measurement, etc.
Environmental Studies - Natural resources, food, transportation, shelter, water, etc.
Social Studies/Social Sciences
History - Ancient civilizations, medieval period, modern period, Indian freedom struggle.
Geography - Natural environment, resources, agriculture, industries, etc.
Civics - Democracy, federalism, fundamental rights, directive principles, etc.
The detailed subject-wise syllabus for CTET 2024 will be released along with the official notification by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Candidates are advised to study the syllabus thoroughly to understand the scope of the exam.
Exam Centers
The CTET exam is conducted across multiple centers in India to facilitate access for candidates across the country. Some of the major CTET exam centers are:
Delhi NCR - Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Faridabad
Mumbai Metropolitan Region - Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata
Lucknow
Patna
Chandigarh
Bhopal
Guwahati
Jaipur
Bhubaneshwar
Kochi
Panaji
Dehradun
Gangtok
Pune
Ahmedabad
Raipur
Jammu
Ranchi
Shillong
The exam centers are spread across all major cities and state capitals in India. Candidates can select their preferred city while filling the CTET application form. The exact exam center address is mentioned on the admit card. Candidates are allotted the exam center as per the choice filled in the application subject to availability. The number of exam centers may vary in each city depending on the number of registered candidates.
Application Process
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) releases the official notification and begins the CTET registration process in May-June annually. Candidates must apply online at the official CTET website.
The key CTET application dates are:
Start of online application: Usually in May
Last date to apply: Typically in June
Last date for fee payment: Around a week after the application deadline
Application Fee
The CTET application fee differs for various categories:
General/OBC candidates: ₹1000
SC/ST/Diff. Abled candidates: ₹500
The fee can be paid online via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
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