CTET 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started the registrations for the 18th edition Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 January session. Eligible candidates can apply online for CTET January 2024 exam through the official website ctet.nic.in till 23 November 2023. CTET exam is conducted for the minimum qualification for teacher recruitment from class 1st to 8th.
CTET January 2024 Notification
The CTET 2024 Notification for the January session has been announced on the CBSE’s official website. Prior to November 23, 2023, aspiring candidates for CTET Papers 1 or 2 can complete the necessary application form formalities. Individuals who fulfill the basic eligibility criteria will receive an invitation to appear for the CTET exam scheduled on January 21, 2024, during the January 2024 session.
CTET Exam 2024 January
CBSE conducts CTET exam twice every year. The first examination is held in the month of June-July and the second in the month of December-January. Successful candidates participating in CTET Paper-1 will be considered eligible for teacher recruitment for class 1st to class 5th. Whereas the successful candidates appearing in Paper-2 will be considered eligible for teacher recruitment for classes 6th to 8th. Candidates who pass this examination can apply for appointment to the post of teachers in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya and Army schools across the country.
CTET January 2024 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CTET January 2024 Notification | 02nd November 2023 |
| CTET Application Form Starts From | 03rd November 2023 |
| Last Date to fill Online Application | 23rd November 2023 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date for submission of fee | 23rd November 2023 (11:59 pm) |
| Final verification of payment of fee by bank | 28th November 2023 |
| Online Correction Schedule | 28th November to 2nd December 2023 |
| CTET Admit Card 2024 | January 2024 |
| CTET Exam Date 2024 | 21st January 2024 |
CTET January 2024 Exam Date
CBSE CTET exam will be conducted in two shifts on Sunday, January 21, 2024. The first shift will run from 9:30 am to 12 noon for Paper-I and the second shift will run from 2:00 pm to 04 pm for Paper-II. Candidates are advised to report at the exam center one hour before the commencement of the examination.
CTET January 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification For CTET 2024
| Paper | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Paper-I (Class I to V) | The applicants can have the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) with min 50% of marks. OR The student is eligible to apply for the CTET 2024, who is studying the final year D.El.Ed . OR Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002. OR Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education. OR Senior Secondary with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR Diploma in Education with at least 50% marks and the candidate appearing in the final year of 2- year exams. |
| Paper-II (Class VI to VIII) | Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). OR The students passed or appeared in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. OR Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard. OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed/ B.El.Ed. OR Graduation with minimum 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. |
Applications Fee
| Paper | General & OBC | SC/ ST/ PwBD |
| Paper – I or II | Rs.1000/- | Rs.500/- |
| Both Paper – I & II | Rs.1200/- | Rs.600/- |
How To Apply For CTET 2024
- Visit the official website of CTET, ctet.nic.in.
- Go to the link “Apply for CTET-Jan2024” and click on it.
- Now fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload the scanned documents, photo and signature.
- Now pay the application fees through UPI or Net banking.
- Finally submit the form and take a print for records.
CTET 2024 Exam Pattern
CTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern (Class I to V)
| S.No | Topics for Exam | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| 1 | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | The language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| 5 | Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET 2024 Paper 2 Exam Pattern (Class VI to VIII)
| S.No | Topics for Exam | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| 1 | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | The language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| 4 A | Mathematics and Science | 60 | 60 |
| 4 B | Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET 2024 Qualifying Marks
CTET Minimum Passing Marks – For General category, you should get at least 90 marks out of 150 (60 percent), while for SC, ST, you should get 82 marks out of 150 (55 percent).
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage | Maximum Marks | Minimum Marks |
| General | 60% | 150 | 90 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 55% | 150 | 82 |
CTET Certificate Validity
The TET – Teachers Eligibility Test qualifying certificate has been extended from 7 years to a lifetime, effective from 2011. There are no restrictions on the number of attempts one can make to obtain a CTET Certificate. Candidates who have successfully cleared the CTET Exam can also retake the exam to enhance their scores. Consequently, the CTET Certificate now holds lifelong validity, with no defined expiration period.
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