CBSE CTET - 2024, January
F.No.: CBSE/CTET/JAN-2024
Dated : 02.11.2023
The 18th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is scheduled to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education on 21-01-2024, which falls on a Sunday. This nationwide test will be held in 135 cities across the country and will be available in twenty different languages. For those interested, a comprehensive information Bulletin containing exam details, syllabus, language options, eligibility criteria, examination fees, test cities, and crucial dates will soon be accessible on the CTET official website at https://ctet.nic.in. Potential candidates are urged to download this information Bulletin exclusively from the aforementioned website and thoroughly review its contents before submitting their application. The application process for aspiring candidates is exclusively online and can be completed via the CTET website, starting from 03-11-2023.
CBSE CTET Details
| Name of Exam | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) January 2024 |
| Name of Board | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| No of CTET Edition | 18th edition |
| Type of Exam | Offline |
| Validity of CTET Certificate | Lifetime |
| Type of Question | MCQ |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Qualification Marks | 90 (60%) |
| Type of Mark | No Negative Mark |
| Duration | 2hr 30 min |
| No of Question | 150 |
| Language | 20 |
| Paper | Paer – I and II |
CBSE CTET - Class I to V Or Primary Stage
A. Completion of Senior Secondary education (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks is a prerequisite, along with having either passed or currently appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by any recognized name). Alternatively.
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B. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and having either passed or currently appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, as per the guidelines set by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations of 2002.
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C. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks and having either passed or currently appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
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D. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks and having either passed or currently appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
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E.Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
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F. individuals who have acquired a Bachelor of Education qualification from any NCTE recognized institution will be considered for appointment as a teacher in classes I to V. However, it is mandated that those appointed as teachers in these classes must undergo a six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE within two years of their appointment as a primary teacher.
CBSE CTET - Class VI to VIII Or Elementary Stage
A. Completion of Graduation and having either passed or currently appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by any recognized name) is a mandatory requirement.
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B. Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and having either passed or currently appearing in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
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C. Graduation with a minimum of 45% marks and having either passed or currently appearing in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the guidelines outlined by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued periodically.
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D. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and having either passed or currently appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed).
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E. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and having either passed or currently appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
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F. Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and having either passed or currently appearing in a 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
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G. any candidate who has successfully completed a B.Ed. Program recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in the TET/CTET. Moreover, as per the existing TET guidelines outlined in the NCTE letter dated 11-02-2011, a person enrolled in any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as applicable) specified in the NCTE Notification dated 23rd August 2010 is also deemed eligible to appear in the TET/CTET.
Application Fees of CBSE CTET 2024, Jan
| Category | Only Paper I | Both Paper I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
Important Links of CBSE CTET 2024, Jan
| Starting date | 03-11-2023 |
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| Last Date | 23-11-2023. |
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| CTET Question Papers | Click Here |
| CTET Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
