CTET 2024 (July): Exam Date (Out), Registration (Ongoing), Admit Card, Syllabus, Result, Updates

Updated By Tiyasa Khanra on 22 Mar, 2024 14:18

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About CTET Exam 2024 (Application Form Out)

The CTET 2024 notification for the July session was released on March 7, 2024. The CTET application form 2024 for the July session was also released on March 7, 2024, on the official website - ctet.nic.in. Candidates will be able to apply for the CTET exam 2024 till April 2, 2024. The CTET 2024 exam will be conducted on July 7, 2024, in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET application form correction window will be available between April 8 to April 12, 2024. The dates for the CTET admit card 2024 and the pre-admit cards, also called the exam city slip, will be announced soon. TheCTET answer key 2024 for the July session will be released by CBSE soon after the exam is conducted successfully.

Annually, CBSE organizes the CTET exam twice, presenting a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in teaching positions within various government and government-aided schools. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), a national-level examination, is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to assess candidates' eligibility for teaching roles in Classes 1 to 8. Prospective candidates must initiate the registration process to participate in the eligibility test. Candidates can find all the updated details on the CTET 2024 in the sections below.

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    CTET Result 2024 Released

    • Mar 07, 2024 08:00 PM: The CTET notification for the July 2024 session has been released on the official website. Along with the CTET notification the CTET 2024 Application Form has also been released.
    • Feb 21, 2024 06:37 PM: The CTET final answer key 2024 has been released on February 19, 2024. The final answer key has been released for Papers I and II on the official website- ctet.nic.in.
    • Feb 15, 2024 09:51 PM: The CTET 2024 Results are out! Find all the latest updates right here on our page!

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    CTET July 2024 Notification

    The CTET 2024 exam notification was officially released on March 7, 2024. The CTET exam for the July session will be conducted on July 7, 2024. Candidates can check all the details of the CTET 2024 July session examination in the notification link below. 

    Download CTET July 2024 Notification PDF

    Colleges Accepting Exam CTET :

    What is CTET 2024?

    The CTET is the "Central Teacher Eligibility Test" and it is administered to assess the eligibility of candidates aspiring to teach in primary and upper primary classes (Classes 1 to 8) within Central Government Schools, including institutions like NVS/KVS, as well as other affiliated schools. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Delhi. CBSE is a Board of Education for Public and Private schools, under the Union Government of India. CBSE grants affiliation to schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, all Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Private schools, and most of the schools approved by the Central Government of India up to Higher Secondary Level.

    CBSE affiliation is considered prestigious, as it requires the schools to follow rigid quality standards. The board is also responsible for developing a common curriculum for these schools while keeping the educational requirements of the nation in focus. 

    CTET Admission Process included the following steps: 

    • Release and Closure of CTET application form
    • Release of CTET Admit Card
    • Appearing for the CTET Exam 
    • Declaration of CTET Result
    • CTET Selection Process
    • Submission of Fee
    • Classes Begin
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    CTET 2024: Exam Highlights

    The key highlights of the CTET 2024 are given below:

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)

    Conducting Body

    Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

    Exam Level

    National

    Exam Frequency

    Twice a year 

    Mode of Exam

    Offline (OMR Test)

    CTET Application Fees

    • ₹ 1,000 (For one paper only)/ ₹ 1,200 (For both papers) for the General/ OBC

    • ₹ 500(For one paper only)/ ₹ 600 (For both papers) for SC/ ST/ PwD

    Exam Duration

     150 minutes

    CTET 2024 Exam Time

    • Shift 1 - 09:30 am to 12:00 noon
      Shift 2 - 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm

    No. of Papers and Total Marks

    • Paper 1: 150 marks

    • Paper 2: 150 marks

    Total Questions

    150 MCQs in each paper

    Marking Scheme

    • +1 for each correct answer

    • No negative marking for incorrect answer

    CTET January 2024 Language/Medium of Exam

    English and Hindi

    Official Website of CTET 2024

    ctet.nic.in

    Schedule of CTET 2024 Exam 

    The schedule of the CTET 2024 exam has been provided below.

    Date of Examination

    Paper

    Timing

    Duration

    July 7, 2024

    Paper II

    09:30 AM to 12:00 noon

    2:30 hours

    Paper I

     02:00 PM to 04:30 PM

    2:30 hours

    CTET 2024 Important Dates

    Candidates can check for the CTET 2024 important datesin the table below for the schedule of events including online application, form submission dates, admit card release dates, examination dates, and CTET 2024 Result Declaration. CTET 2024 important dates can be checked from the table given below - 

    Event

    Dates

    CTET 2024 Exam Notification

    March 7, 2024 (Out)

    CTET Application Form 2024 Start Date 

    March 7, 2024 (Out)
    CTET Application Form 2024 Last Date

    April 2, 2024

    Deadline for the verification of application fee payment by the candidates

    April 2, 2024

    CTET 2024 Exam Date (July)

    July 7, 2024

    CTET Exam City Slip 2024 Release Date

    TBA

    CTET Admit Card 2024/ Exam Center and Exam Date Information

    TBA

    CTET Response Sheet 2024 and Answer Key

    TBA

    CTET Result 2024

    TBA

    CTET Final Answer Key 2024

    TBA

    CTET 2024 Timings

    The CTET Paper 1 will be conducted in Shift 1, i.e., from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and the CTET Paper 2 will be conducted in Shift 2, i.e., from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The detailed CTET 2024 Exam schedule has been mentioned in the CTET notification 2024 which is available for candidates to download from the official website at ctet.nic.in. CTET 2024 exam will be administered in 20 languages across 211 cities all over India. 

    Refer to the table below for the CTET 2024 exam schedule.

    Events

    Paper-1

    Paper-2

    Entry to the Examination Hall

    7:30 AM

    12:30 AM

    Verification of Admit Card

    9:00 AM to 9:15 AM

    1:30 PM to 1:45 PM

    Distribution of Test Booklets

    9:15 AM

    1:45 PM

    Seal of the Booklet to be broken; Answer sheets to be taken out

    9:25 AM

    1:55 PM

    Closing of the Examination Hall Gates

    9:30 AM

    2:00 PM

    Test Starts

    9:30 AM

    2:00 PM

    Test Finishes

    12:00 Noon

    4:30 PM

    CTET 2024 Conducting Body

    CTET is a national-level exam that is conducted every year by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CBSE is responsible for conducting the exam, preparing the syllabus, releasing the notification, preparing the question papers, releasing the result, and other processes involved in the recruitment of teachers through CTET.

    CTET 2024 Admit Card

    As per the recent notification released on the official website@ctet.nic.in, the CTET 2024 Admit Card will be released on the official website, while the exam is scheduled to be held on July 7, 2024. The exact exam date and timings will be mentioned on the CTET admit card of the candidates appearing for the exams. Follow the steps mentioned below to download the CTET 2024 Admit card.

    Steps to Download CTET 2024 Admit Card

    Candidates can follow these steps to download the CTET 2024 admit card once it gets released on the official website @ctet.nic.in

    • Visit the official website of the CTET exam- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
    • Click on the 'CTET 2024 Admit Card' tab
    • Enter the Registration number and Password (date of birth) to proceed
    • Submit the details to generate your admit card
    • The CTET 2024 admit card will appear on the window. It can be downloaded by clicking on the "Download" button provided at the top of the page. 
    • Now take a printout of your CTET 2024 admit card

    Note: All the candidates must bring their CTET admit card to the exam hall without which they won't be allowed to sit for the exam. 

    CTET 2024 Exam Centres

    Here is the complete list of the CTET 2024 exam centres. The CTET exam centres mentioned here will help the candidates to choose the relevant exam centre while filling out the online application form - 

    Panaji

    Delhi Central

    Dhanbad

    Kozhikode

    Ferozepur

    Pune

    Ahmedabad

    Delhi East

    Ranchi

    Trivandrum

    Jalandhar

    Imphal

    Surat

    Delhi North

    Bengaluru

    Kavaratti

    Mohali

    Shillong

    Vadodara

    Delhi South

    Mangalore

    Bhopal

    Ajmer

    Aizawl

    Vijayawada

    Delhi West

    Ernakulam

    Ambala

    Jaipur

    Kohima

    Visakhapatnam

    Hamirpur

    Amritsar

    Faridabad

    Jodhpur

    Lucknow

    Itanagar

    Kangra

    Bhatinda

    Gurugram

    Kota

    Mathura

    Guwahati

    Shimla

    Chandigarh

    Karnal

    Indore

    Moradabad

    Muzzafarpur

    Jammu

    Raipur

    Kurukshetra

    Jabalpur

    Noida

    Patna

    Srinagar

    Dadra & Nagar

    Panchkula

    Aurangabad

    Allahabad

    Port Blair

    Bokaro

    Daman

    Bhubaneswar

    Mumbai

    Bareilly

    Gangtok

    Durgapur

    Udaipur

    Sambalpur

    Nagpur

    Ghaziabad

    Raebareli

    Hyderabad

    Agartala

    Puducherry

    Nashik

    Gorakhpur

    Saharanpur

    Agra

    Madurai

    Dehradun

    Roorkee

    Kanpur

    Varanasi

    Aligarh

    Tiruchirappalli

    Haldwani

    Srinagar Garhwal

    Chennai

    Kolkata

    Coimbatore

    -

    -

    -

    -

    CTET 2024 Syllabus

    CTET syllabus is given out every year by the examination authority. The questions in the exam are given from the syllabus. It is crucial for aspirants to prepare the syllabus thoroughly to qualify for CTET 2024. CTET syllabus comprises various topics such as Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics, Language, EVS, etc. The candidates can check the CTET 2024 Syllabus for the complete details. The CTET Paper 1 & 2 syllabus includes topics from the given sections:

    CTET Syllabus of Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper 1 & 2)

    Child Development (Primary School Child)Learning & Pedagogy
    Concept of Inclusive Education and understanding children with special needs 

    CTET Syllabus of Environmental Studies (Paper 1)

    Food & ShelterThings We Make and Do
    Water & TravelEVS Pedagogy
    Environment Related QuestionsFamily and Friends

    CTET Syllabus of Mathematics (Papers 1 & 2)

    PercentageSimplification
    GeometryTime & Work
    Profit & LossAverage
    Speed & DistanceNumber System
    MensurationAlgebra
    RatioPedagogy of Mathematics

    CTET Syllabus of Social Studies (Paper 2)

    HistoryEconomics and Static GK
    Social and Political LifeGeography
    Social Studies PedagogySociety Related Questions

    CTET Syllabus of Science (Paper 2)

    How things workFood & Materials
    World of the LivingNatural Resources
    Pedagogy of ScienceMoving things
    People and Ideas-

    CTET Syllabus of Language (Papers 1 & 2)

    Unseen PassageLanguage Pedagogy
    GrammarComprehension

    CTET 2024 Exam Pattern

    As per the announcement posted on the CTET official website on November 2, 2023, there has been a change in the format of the CTET 2024 examination. Initially planned as an online assessment, the CTET 2024 will now take place offline, in pen and paper (OMR) mode. The examination will take place in two sessions: the first session will run from 9:30 am to 12 pm, and the second session will be held from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The exam comprises 150 MCQs in both papers. CTET exam pattern 2024 is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the highlights of the exam pattern below.

    Particulars

    CTET Paper 1 Highlights

    CTET Paper 2 Highlights

    Number of subjects

    5

    4

    Subject name

    • Child Development and Pedagogy
    • Language-I
    • Language-II
    • Mathematics
    • Environmental Studies
    • Child Development and Pedagogy
    • Language-I
    • Language-II
    • Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science

    Exam duration

    2.5 hours (150 minutes)

    2.5 hours (150 minutes)

    No. of questions

    150

    150

    Type of questions

    MCQs

    MCQs

    Total marks

    150

    150

    Marking scheme

    • +1 for correct answer
    • 0 for incorrect answer
    • +1 for correct answer
    • 0 for incorrect answer

    Language of paper

    English and Hindi 

    English and Hindi

    CTET 2024 Result

    The CTET 2024 Results for the July session are expected to be released in July/August 2024. The CTET result will be declared in online mode on the official website of CTET (www.ctet.nic.in). The CTET result PDF will display important details of the candidate, along with the marks obtained, total marks, and overall percentage.

    Candidates can check CTET 2024 results by following the given steps:

    • Visit the official website – @ctet.nic.in
    • Click on the 'CTET Result 2024 link
    • Enter the roll number
    • Download the CTET scorecard 
    • Take a printout of the CTET result PDF for future use

    The result will be declared in the online mode by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The candidates will be able to download their CTET scorecard through the official website using their registration number and password. CTET 2024 results contain important information such as the candidate's details, marks obtained in different subjects, overall marks, overall percentage, and pass/ fail details.

      CTET 2024 Paper Analysis

      The difficulty level of the exam will be moderate to high. Candidates appearing for the exam this year can refer to the table given below to get a brief idea about the paper analysis of CTET 2024. The complete paper analysis for the CTET 2024 exam will help to understand the exam pattern and marking criteria of this CTET exam. The expected paper analysis for the July 2024 session has been provided here.

      Expected CTET 2024 Paper Analysis

      Check the expected CTET 2024 Paper Analysis here:

      Expected CTET 2024 Paper Analysis – Paper 1

      Section

      Number of Questions

      Difficulty Level

      Good Attempts

      Child Development & Pedagogy

      30

      Easy-Moderate

      18-20

      Language I

      30

      Easy

      20-22

      Language II

      30

      Easy

      20-22

      Environmental Studies

      30

      Easy

      22-24

      Mathematics

      30

      Easy

      22-24

      Overall

      150

      Easy-Moderate

      120-125

      Expected Topics from Child Development Pedagogy

      The number of questions and unit-wise break-up of the questions asked in the Child Development & Pedagogy topics have been provided in the table.

      Name of the Topic

      Number of Questions

      Previous Year Questions

      4-5 questions

      Vygotsky

      1-2 questions

      Inclusive Education-Dysgraphia

      2 questions

      Growth & Development

      2-3 questions

      Piaget Theory

      3 questions

      NCF 2023

      1-2 questions

      Kohlberg Moral Development

      1-2 questions

      Expected Topics from Mathematics

      It is easy for the candidates to score more than 25 in this section. A detailed topic-wise break-up of the questions that may be asked from Arithmetic has been provided below.

      Name of the Topic

      Number of Questions

      Maths Pedagogy (NCF 2003, Errors, Teaching Methods, NEP 2020, TLM, Teaching Aids, Application Based, Mathematical Skills, Assessment)

      10 questions

      Time & Distance

      2-3 questions

      Ratio

      2-3 questions

      HCF & LCM

      2-3 questions

      Mensuration 2D

      1-2 questions

      Geometry

      1 question

      Simplification

      1-2 questions

      Weight

      1-2 questions

      Money

      1-2 questions

      Expected Topics from Environmental Studies

      Questions from the Environmental Studies section are quite easy to answer since most of them are asked from the NCERT textbooks. A detailed unit-wise break-up of the questions that may be asked from this section has been provided below.

      Name of the Topic

      Number of Questions

      Pedagogy

      10 questions

      Assertion and Reason

      2-3 questions

      Directions

      2 questions

      Agriculture

      2 questions

      Questions based on Language

      1-2 questions

      Metals and non metals

      2 questions

      Question-Based on Elephant

      1 question

      Expected Topics from English Language

      One comprehension passage may be given from which 8 to 10 questions will be asked. The difficulty level of this section ranges from easy to moderate. The detailed topic-wise break-up of the English questions that may be asked in the CTET exam have been provided below.

      Name of the Topic

      Number of Questions

      Reading Comprehension: One Passage

      8-10 questions

      One Poem: ( Poetic devices, Figure of Speech) 5-6

      5-6 questions

      Language Pedagogy

      15 questions

      Expected Topics from Hindi

      Maximum questions will be asked from संधि विच्छेद, प्रत्यय. A detailed topic-wise break-up of the Hindi questions that may be asked in the CTET exam have been provided below.

      Name of the Topic

      Language-1

      Number of Questions

      Language-2

      Number of Questions

      Passage: (प्रत्यय, विलोम, उप्सर्ग, विशेषण)

      8-10 questions

      15 questions

      Poem

      6-7 questions

      5-6 questions

      Language Pedagogy

      15 questions

      15 questions

      Expected CTET Paper 2 Exam Analysis

      The expected CTET exam analysis for Paper 2 has been provided in the table given below:

      CTET Subjects

      Difficulty Level

      Number of Questions

      Good Attempts

      Child Development and Pedagogy

      Easy to Moderate

      30

      22-24

      Language-I (English)

      Easy to Moderate

      30

      24-26

      Language-II (Hindi)

      Easy to Moderate 

      30

      25-26

      Mathematics & Science

      Moderate to Difficult

      60

      44-50

      Social Science

      Moderate

      60

      50-54

      Total

      Easy to Moderate

      150

      117-126

      Expected Topics from Child Development Pedagogy

      Name of the Topic

      Number of Questions

      Vygotsky

      2-3 questions

      Piaget & Kohlberg, Kohlberg Stage for Punishment, Social Interaction

      4-5 questions

      Gender Biased

      5-6 questions

      Evaluation

      3-4 questions

      RTE 2002, NCF 2005, NEP 2020

      3-4 questions

      Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory

      1-2 questions

      Basic Education

      1-2 questions

      Multiple Intelligence

      2-3 questions

      Skinner Based Question

      2-3 questions

      Inclusive Education

      1-2 questions

      Previous Year Questions

      3-4 questions

      Expected Topics from Mathematics

      Name of the Topic

      Number of Questions

      Maths Pedagogy (Van Hiele, Top-down Approach)

      15 questions

      Algebra 

      2-3 questions

      Unit Conversion

      1-2 questions

      Area & Perimeter

      1-2 questions

      Simplification

      2-3 questions

      Trigonometry

      2 questions

      Mean, Median & Mode

      2-3 questions

      Time & Distance

      1-2 questions

      Geometry

      1-2 questions

      Pattern

      1-2 questions

      Expected Topics from Science

      Name of the Topic

      Number of Questions

      Questions Based on Soil

      2 questions

      Nutrition

      2 questions

      Acid & Bases Questions

      1 questions

      Motion (Numerical)

      1-2 questions

      Solar System

      1 question

      Questions based on vector

      1 question

      Hormones Related Questions 

      2-3 questions

      Assessment Based Questions

      1 question

      Pedagogy

      10 questions

      Good Attempts

      26-27 questions

      Expected Topics Social Studies

      Name of the Topic

      Number of Questions

      Parliament Based Question

      1-2 questions

      Question on Gender Equality

      2 questions

      Ancient India 

      2-3 questions

      Modern History

      2-3 questions

      National park

      1-2 questions

      Question-Based on Co

      1 question

      Questions based on Mughal Emprire

      1-2 questions

      Social Studies Pedagogy

      28 questions

      Expected Topics for English Language

      Name of the Topic

      Number of Questions

      Reading Comprehension: (Synonym, Antonym)

      10 questions

      Poem: (Poetic devices)

      8 questions

      Language Pedagogy

      15 questions

      Expected Topics from Hindi Language

      Name of the Topic

      Number of Questions

      Passage: समास, पर्यायवाची, संधि विच्छेद, प्रत्यय, मुहावरे, विलोम

      10 questions

      Poem 

      7 questions

      Language Pedagogy

      15 questions

      CTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

      CTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria is different for the candidates who are opting for the Teacher's post for primary school post and upper primary post. The eligibility requirement is also different for different qualifying exams. All the candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the authorities to be eligible for the exam. 

      There are different eligibility criteria for CTET 2024 have been listed below:

      Type of the CTET PostEligbility Criteria
      Primary School Teacher
      • Passed class 12th with a minimum aggregate score of 50%
      • Minimum aggregate score for reserved classes is 45%
      • Have passed D.Ed ie. Diploma in Elementary Education
      Upper Primary School Teacher
      • Must have completed a Bachelor's degree
      • Must have obtained a minimum aggregate score of 50%
      • Have passed D.Ed ie. Diploma in Elementary Education

      CTET 2024 Application Form

      Given below are important updates related to CTET 2024 Application Form:

      ParticularsDescription
      Application Form ModeOnline
      Application Fee

      For one paper-  ₹1000 (GEN) and ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD)

      For both papers ₹1200 (GEN) and ₹600 (SC/ST/PwD)

      Mode of Application FeeOnline and Non-Refundable
      Offical Websitehttps://ctet.nic.in

      Candidates can also check all the important details related to CTET Application Form by clicking on the following link: CTET 2024 application form.

      The candidate must follow the steps given below, in order to fill up the application form:

      • Step 1: Visit the official website of the CTET 2024 exam  i.e., https://ctet.nic.in
      • Step 2: On homepage, find and click the link " Apply for CTET 2024"
      • Step 3: A new page will open to register yourslef
      • Step 4: Fill in the details and upload the scanned documents
      • Step 4: Pay the registration fee and submit form
      • Step 5: Download the form and take a printout

      CTET 2024 Application Fees:

      To complete the application process, candidates need to pay the application fee which is given in the below table.

      CategoryApplication Fees for Paper 1 or Paper 2Application Fees for both Paper 1 and Paper 2
      General/ OBC candidates₹ 1000₹ 1200
      SC/ ST/ PH candidates₹ 500₹ 600

      CTET 2024 Form Correction 

      Candidates will be allowed to make a few corrections only like change of exam center, subjects, qualification, documents, etc. Based on the changes, candidates might have to pay the form correction fees also. 

      CTET 2024 Cutoff

      CTET 2024 Cutoffrefers to the minimum score that the candidates need to obtain in order to get eligible for CTET certificate. The CTET qualifying marks remain fixed and do not change every year for specific categories. While the cutoff for CTET exam is decided by the exam conducting authorities as per the vacancies and performance of the candidates in the exam. The candidates who score equal to or more than the CTET cutoff will be considered to qualify for the exam. The candidates can check CTET 2024 Cutoff for all the categories.

      CTET 2024 Expected Cutoffs:

      Candidates can refer to the previous year's data to get an idea about the cutoff marks of CTET 2024. The candidates who get a minimum 60% score in the CTET 2024 Exam will be qualified for acquiring a teaching job in Government Schools. The CTET expected cutoffscore for the candidates is as follows:

      CategoryCTET Cutoff (marks)
      General90
      OBC/ SC/ ST82.5

      CTET 2024 Marks Normalization

      The normalisation technique will be used to determine CTET exam scores. The candidates who took the CTET 2024 exam have been updated by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The cutoff scores rely on a few different things. The CBSE will perform the normalisation on several scales.

      By using a balanced set of criteria to evaluate the applicants, the CTET normalisation procedure will guarantee that the results of the CTET are fair. For instance, it's likely that Candidate A, who participated in Shift 1, considered the exam to be simpler than Candidate B, who participated in Shift 2, and who received a somewhat more challenging set of CTET question papers. This can ultimately result in Candidate B receiving lesser marks. The CBSE will cope with the variances in the difficulty level of the question papers by using the normalisation of scores in order to avoid such a situation. This will support the board's objective assessment of the candidates' performance.

      CTET Cutoff Marks 2024 Parameters

      • Number of applicants
      • Total number of appearing candidates
      • Minimum qualifying marks
      • Difficulty level of exam

      CTET 2024 Qualifying Marks for General, SC, ST, OBC, PwD

      CategoryMinimum Qualifying PercentageMinimum Qulaifying Marks
      General6090
      SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD5082

      CTET 2024 Preparation Tips

      All the preparation will be meaningless if the aspirants do not have a strategy regarding how to answer the questions asked in the CTET 2024 exam. It is thus important that the aspirants have a solid plan regarding how to attempt or answer the questions that will be asked in the CTET 2024 entrance examination. The candidates can check below some of the major points related to CTET 2024 Preparation Tips:

      • The aspirants must focus on increasing their reading speed which will help them during attempting the long questions. Increasing the reading speed will save time and enhance their understanding as well
      • CTET 2024 paper will not have negative marking which is why it is suggested to the aspirants to attempt all the questions and not leave any question unattempted
      • During the preparatory stages, the aspirants must develop a strategy regarding which subject needs how much time. It will play a huge role on the day of the exam as certain questions in the CTET 2024 exam will be time-consuming and this time-strategy will help them isolating such questions from the rest.
      • The layman's rule for all the exams- “Do not get stuck in a question”. If an aspirant finds a question hard to comprehend, then it is strongly suggested that he/she must move to the next question. Once the entire paper is complete, the candidate may return to the unattempted questions.

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      CTET 2024 Best Books

      While preparing for the exam, the candidates must also choose from only the best books which will help them prepare for CTET 2024. The list of CTET 2024 best books has been provided below:

      CTET 2024 Best Books for Paper 1

      Name of the BookAuthor/ Publication
      A Complete Resource for CTET (Language I): English and PedagogyGeeta Sahni (Author), Pearson Publication
      CTET & TETs Bhasha Hindi Paper I & IIArihant Publication
      Child Development and Pedagogy for CTET & TETs (Paper I & II)Arihant Publication
      Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations, Edition 7R S Aggarwal
      Environmental Studies (EVS) Exam Goalpost for CTET & TETs, Class I-VWiley Publication

      CTET 2024 Best Books for Paper 2

      Name of the BookAuthor/ Publication
      CTET & TETs Bhasha Hindi Paper I & IIArihant Publication
      Child Development and Pedagogy for CTET & TETs (Paper I & II)Arihant Publication
      Success Master CTET (Social Science /Studies) Paper 2 for Class VI-VIIIArihant Publication
      Study Guide for CTET Paper 2 (Class 6 - 8 Teachers) Social Studies/ Social Science with Past Questions 4th EditionDisha Publication
      CTET and TETs English Language and Pedagogy (Paper I & II)Arihant Publication

      CTET Previous Year Question Papers

      CTET 2024 is computer-based test. More than 20 lakh candidates are going to appear for the exam, and CBSE has opted for a long window to complete the exam process. The exam will take place with two shifts per day viz., Shift 1 (Morning) and Shift 2 (Morning). To prepare for the exam students must download CTET Previous Year Question Papers to get the better understanding of type of questions asked in the paper, difficulty level of paper and much more. 

      The candidates can check the tables below to get the PDFs for CTET Previous Year Question Papers:

      CTET 2023 Question Papers

      CTET December 2022 Question Paper

      Paper 1Click Here
      Paper 2Click Here

      CTET January 2021 Question Paper

      Paper 1Click Here
      Paper 2Click Here

      CTET December 2019 Question Paper

      Paper 1Click Here
      Paper 2Click Here

      CTET July 2019 Question Paper

      Paper 1Click Here
      Paper 2Click Here

      CTET December 2018 Question Paper

      Paper 1Click Here
      Paper 2Click Here

      How to Download CTET Previous Years Question Papers From Official Website?

      Check the following step-by-step procedure to download the CTET question papers:

      • Visit the official website of the exam – https://ctet.nic.in.
      • Click on the question papers link.
      • Select the exam date and paper to download.
      • Select the language combinations from the given options.
      • Download the question paper PDF and start practicing.

      CTET Answer Key 2024

      CBSE will release the CTET answer key 2024 soon after the exam concludes. Students can refer to the steps to download the answer key below:

      • Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in.
      • Click on the 'answer key link' from the 'public notice' section of the homepage. 
      • Go through the answers carefully.
      • Download the answer key PDF.

      CTET 2024 Answer Key

      CTET 2024 answer key will be released 1-2 weeks after the CTET exam is conducted. Candidates can easily download the answer key from the home page of the official website of CTET @ctet.nic.in.

      Candidates who appeared for the CTET exam conducted by CBSE will be able to download their CTET Answer key on the official website – ctet.nic.in. As per the official notice issued by CBSE, candidates can also raise their objections to the CBSE CTET Answer Key. The answer keys released by CBSE are provisional in nature and can be challenged. Candidates can raise their objections to the CTET answer keys within a specified time period. To know about dates, how to check answer key, how to raise objections, and other details, check the CTET 2024 Answer Key. 

      CTET Selection Process

      As the CTET 2024 Result will be declared by the CBSE after the exam is conducted. Candidates might be wondering what's next step that will follow the result. CTET 2024 selection process prescribes the criteria through which the candidates will be selected for the Certificate. It is important for the candidates to go through the selection process to understand the requirements thoroughly. The minimum score to qualify for the CTET 2024 exam is 60%. However, the selection criteria might be different as per different categories of candidates. The candidates can go through CTET 2024 Selection Process to learn everything about the process. A few details are also mentioned below:

      • The selection of the candidate is completely based on their performance in the CTET examination.
      • In order to get shortlisted in any of the institutions, as a teacher, the candidate must have scored at least 60% in the CTET.
      • Qualifying for the examination does not provide jobs to the candidate. The Candidate must keep in mind that they have to apply for the job in various schools.
      • The CTET certification is valid for a lifetime, so the candidate can apply anytime after they qualify for CTET.
      • Candidates who have not qualified for the exam can give as many attempts as they want.

      CTET Mock Test 2024

      Candidates preparing for CTET 2024 exam must attend CTET mock test 2024, which covers the complete CTET exam paper course. It also includes questions from the entire syllabus and difficulty levels. CTET 2024 exam will be conducted offline. CBSE has made available the model question paper and mock tests so that the candidates can access and practice for the online exam at the test practice centres (TPCs). Candidates can get a list of CTET practice centres with addresses and contact details from the official website. CBSE has made the services of these centres free of cost for the candidates to attempt the CTET mock test 2024. Moreover, a CTET model question paper is also available online so that candidates can be familiar with the types of questions expected in the exam.

      CTET Vacancy 2024

      The CTET vacancy along with their eligibility requirements are listed in the table below:

      PostsVacancyEducational Requirement
      Preparatory TeacherTo be announcedCTET Qualified
      LibrarianTo be announcedCTET Qualified
      Trained Graduate TeacherTo be announcedCTET Qualified
      Post Graduate TeacherTo be announcedCTET Qualified
      Primary TeacherTo be announcedCTET Qualified

      CTET Salary 2024

      Many students often wonder about their salary package after qualifying for CTET. The average CTET salary that is offered to the candidates is somewhere between 35,000 to 45,000. The net salary also includes the House Rent Allowance (HRA). The candidates who clear the CTET exam get a stable job as a teacher in government schools. The starting salary of sich candidates is around 35,000 which increases with time and when they get permanent. After qualifying for CTET, the candidates are eligible to apply for Teacher throughout any Government school in India.

      CTET Certificate Validity

      CTET Certificate once issued will be valid for lifetime. This means that a candidate who once qualifies the CTET exam will be ever eligible to apply for the teacher recruitment exmas opened up by the government for various government schools in India. Earlier, the CTET certificate had a validity of 7 years, but the recent ammendments made by the Ministry of Education of India, extended the CTET certificate validity from 7 years to lifetime. Thats quite a good news among the aspirants who wish to become government teachers. 

      Moreover, if a qualified candidate feels that he/she improve the CTET score, he can reappear in the next CTET exam. If the candidate secures more marks than the previou attempt, he/she would be issued a new CTET 2024 certificate.

      Options to Explore other than CTET Exam

      If the applicants fail to clear the CTET exam, the candidates need not worry. We have listed some alternative options that the candidates can explore if they fail to clear the CTET exam.

      • Option 1: - CTET exam is conducted twice a year and the candidates who failed to clear one session of CTET can start preparing for the next session of the CTET exam. For example, if the candidates fail to clear the CTET exam in June or July session, he/ she can start preparing for the December session of CTET exam. Since the candidates will have an idea of mistakes they committed in the previous session of CTET, he/ she will prepare for the upcoming session of CTET exam accordingly. Therefore, the chances of clearing the CTET exam in the subsequent attempt are high.
      • Option 2: - Various states in India conduct state-level Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for the candidates who are aspiring for a career in teaching. Such candidates can apply for state-level exam. However, TET in various states is not conducted twice a year despite the mandatory rule. State-level TET exam is confined only to a particular state, and the candidate who clears the state-level TET exam will be eligible to become a teacher only in his/her state. Some of the state-level TET exams are AP TET, TNTET, OTET, OSSTET, Kerala TET, Assam TET etc.

      Career Opportunities after CTET Exam 2024

      Candidates with a CTET Certificate can apply for all Central Government Teaching jobs like KVS, NVS Army Teacher, ERDO, etc. Without a CTET Certificate, candidates will not be able to apply for Central government teaching jobs. Candidates who will qualify for the CTET exam will be able to teach Classes 1 to 8 in the schools affiliated to the CBSE. After clearing the CTET exam 2024, candidates can apply for teacher recruitment in the following schools:

      • Central Government Schools- KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.
      • Schools under the administrative control of Union Territories.
      • Private schools that consider CTET qualification.
      • Schools that are owned by State Governments and local bodies.

      Also Read: CTET 2024 Response Sheet

      CTET 2024 Contact Details

      Address: CENTRAL TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST UNIT

      PS 1-2, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, I.P. EXTENSION, PATPARGANJ, DELHI – 110092

      Phone Number: 011-22235774, 22240104

      Website: http://ctet.nic.in/CMS/Public/View.aspx?page=46

      Important Dates

      CTET 2024 Important EventsDates
      Admit Card Date 04 Jan to 19 Jan, 2024
      Exam Date 21 Jan, 2024

      Want to know more about CTET

      FAQs about CTET

      Is there any negative marking in the CTET 2024 exam?

      There is no negative marking in the CTET 2024 examination. Candidates are awarded one mark for every correct answer in the exam and there is no deduction for wrong answers or unattempted questions.

      What are the qualifying marks for CTET 2024 exam?

      Candidates need to obtain a minimum of 60 per cent or above marks in the CTET 2024 exam in order to be considered as a CTET pass. The CTET passing marks for OBC/SC/ST category candidates are 55 per cent.

      Is CTET Certificate valid for lifetime?

      Until now, the CTET eligibility certificate was valid for a period of seven years starting from the date of declaration of result. However, now the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and CBSE as well has officially extended the CTET passing certificate validity to lifetime.  

      Can I appear for CTET without B.Ed?

      It is compulsory to have a diploma or degree in teacher education in order to be eligible for CTET. Along with that, the candidates must also have passed their senior secondary or graduation as specified.

      What are the minimum qualifying criteria for obtaining a CTET Certificate?

      The minimum credit score for candidates in the General category is 60%, while reserved sections need to score a minimum of  55% in their CTET exam to clear the CTET Exam 2024. The CTET certificate once issued by the organizing body will be valid for a lifetime. CBSE may offer certain concessions to the reserved category participants.

      What is the applicability of CTET 2024?

      The CTET 2024 certificate that will be issued to all qualifying candidates will be applicable to the following:

      • Central Government Schools like KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.
      • Schools administered by UT’s of Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and NCT of Delhi.
      • Schools owned and managed by the State Government or local bodies as also unaided private schools may exercise the option of considering CTET.

      When will the CTET notification 2024 be released?

      The CTET 2024 notification was released on March 7, 2024, through its official website, which also initiated the opening of the online CBSE CTET Application form for July 2024 session.

      Who conducts the CTET Exam?

      The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) holds the responsbility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). 

      When will CTET 2024 Exam be conducted?

      CTET 2024 Exam will be conducted on July 7, 2024. The official dates have been released by CBSE on its website. The CTET 2024 admit card is expected to be released in June/July 2024.

      What does the CTET stands for?

      CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Conducted annually on an all-India basis, the CTET is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The eligibility criteria for CTET are established in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

      When can I expect the provisional answer key for CTET 2024 to be released?

      The provisional answer key for CTET 2024 will be released 1-2 weeks after the exam. According to the exam information bulletin, the results are likely to be announced by the last week of July.

       

      How will the CTET 2024 results be determined?

      The CTET 2024 results will be determined based on the final answer key. Once the objection window is closed, and the final key is prepared, the results will be calculated, and candidates will be informed of their performance in the examination.

       

      What are the exam timings for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the CTET 2024 Exam?

      The CTET exam will be administered offline mode in two shifts. The timing for CTET 2023 is yet to be announced. Previously, for CTET 2023, the timing set for Paper 1 was 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. while the shift timing for Paper 2 was 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

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      Related Questions

      Am I eligible for CTET 2021 Exam after completing M.Com

      -saba perweenUpdated on July 04, 2022 07:58 PM
      • 5 Answers
      Rahul Raj, Student / Alumni

      Dear Student,

      No, you are not eligible for CTET 2021 Exam with an M.Com degree, in order to be eligible, you must have a degree in teacher education. For more details, we advised you to visit our CTET 2021 Eligibility Criteria page.

      Please fill out our Common application form for more information about the CTET 2021 Exam. Our admissions counsellor will then contact you and provide you with all of the relevant information regarding the CTET exam. You can also call our toll-free number 1800-572-9877 for FREE counselling if you have any other questions.

      Thank you

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