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  • CTET Exam

    Updated : 16-Jun-2017

    Central Board of Secondary Education organize Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). These exams are primarily conducted by the aspirants who are willing to join NVS/KVS/Tibetan School etc. as a Teacher. CTET is an All India entrance exam conducted every year.

    In accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 23 of the RTE Act, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) vide Notification gives the minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher for class I to VIII. 

     Essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in any of the schools referred to in Clause (n) of section 2 of the RTE Act is that he/she should pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the appropriate Government in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE.

     CTET Educational Qualification for Classes I-V

     ·Candidates completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with minimum 50% marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). Or,

    · Candidates completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with minimum 45% marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration), according to the NCTE Regulations 2002. Or,

    ·  Candidates completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with minimum 50% marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of Bachelor of Elementary Education (4 years duration).Or,

    · Candidates completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with acquiring minimum 50% marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of Diploma in Education (2 years duration). Or,

    · Candidates with Bachelor’s degree and cleared or appearing in final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration).

     

    CTET Educational Qualification for Classes VI-VIII

    · Candidates with Graduation degree and passed or appearing in final year examination of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). Or,

    · Candidates completed their Graduation degree with 50% marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of Bachelor in Education. Or,

    · Candidates completed their Graduation degree with 40% marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of Bachelor in Education, according to NCTE regulations.

    · Candidates Who have completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with minimum 50% marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of 4 years duration Bachelor of Elementary Education.

    · Candidates completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with 50% marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed. Or,

    · Candidates having Graduation degree with minimum 50% marks and cleared or appearing in B.Ed program of 1 year duration.

    How to Apply for CTET

    · It’d be possible to apply for CTET through its official website i.e. ctet.nic.in.

    · It is very important to verify your eligibility before you begin the application procedure.

    · Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format is also necessary.

    · Candidates are instructed to take printout of confirmation page for future record.

    CTET Exam Pattern

    ·   Paper I is conducted for aspirants appearing as a teacher for class I to V.

    ·   Paper II is conducted for aspirants appearing as a teacher for class VI to VIII.

    ·   Candidates interested for both are required to appear for both papers.

     

    Paper- 1

    Subject                Questions   Marks

    Language I (compulsory)            3030

    Language II (compulsory)                    3030

    Child Development and Pedagogy             3030

    Environmental Studies            3030

    Mathematics                    3030

     

    Paper- 2

    Subject     Questions           Marks

    Language I (compulsory)      30       30

    Language II (compulsory)               30        30

    Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)30         30

    Social Studies/Social Science        60          60

    Mathematics and Science         60           60

     

    Language Mode – English and Hindi

    Minimum Qualifying marks – 60%

    Exam validity – 7 years from publication of result

    Candidates are advised to visit CTET Official website for detailed information.