The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CTET July 2024 Notification. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Primary and Upper Primary levels in schools across India. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the CTET 2024 Notification from 3rd November 2023 to 2nd April 2024. The CTET 2024 application mode is online. Apply for the CTET Notification 2024 through the provided link below.
Annually, the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted twice on a national level, offering aspiring candidates an opportunity to secure teaching positions in the government sector. The CBSE administers the CTET Exam in offline mode. The official notification for the CTET December exam has been released on the official website. Individuals aiming to advance their careers in the teaching sector, specifically for primary and upper primary classes, need to successfully clear the CTET Exam. The scores obtained in the CTET Exam enable candidates to apply for vacancies in diverse government and government-aided schools.
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CTET July 2024 Notification Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| CTET Notification Release Date | 7th March 2024 |
| CTET Application Form Starts From | 7th March 2024 |
| Last Date to fill CTET Online Application Form | 2nd April 2024 |
| CTET Admit Card | July 2024 |
| CTET Exam Dates | 7th July 2024 |
| CTET Result | By the end of August 2024 (Tentatively) |
CTET Eligibility Criteria
The minimum qualifications for appearing in the CTET are as notified by NCTE. The candidates are advised to visit the website of NCTE to ascertain their eligibility.
The minimum qualifications for the teaching staff should be the following:
i. National Council for Teacher Education (Determination of Minimum Qualifications for Persons to be recruited as Education Teachers and Physical Education Teachers in Pre-Primary, Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary, Senior Secondary or Intermediate Schools or Colleges) Regulations as amended and notified from time to time.
ii. Minimum qualifications laid down in the Recruitment Rules for the teachers by the Appropriate Government where the school is situated or the Recruitment Rules for the teachers of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sang than or Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
iii. The candidate should satisfy his/ her eligibility before applying and shall be personally responsible in case he/ she is not eligible to apply as per the given eligibility criteria. It is to be noted that if a candidate has been allowed to appear in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test it does not imply that the candidate’s eligibility has been verified. It does not vest any right with the candidate for appointment. The eligibility shall be finally verified, by the concerned recruiting agency / appointing authority.
Note: As notified by NCTE, relaxation up to 5% in the qualifying marks in the minimum Educational Qualification for eligibility shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to reserved categories, such as SC/ ST/ OBC/ Differently-abled.
CTET Application Fee
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I & II |
| General/ OBC (NCL) | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| SC/ ST/ Diff Abled Person | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
CTET Selection Process
- CTET Paper I (Primary Stage): Candidates who want to be Teachers for I to V Classes.
- CTET Paper II (Elementary Stage): Candidates who Want to be a Teacher For VI to VIII Classes.
Note: A person who intends to be a teacher for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) will have to appear in both papers (Paper I and Paper II).
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CTET Exam Pattern
The CTET Exam pattern for Level-I (Primary Teacher) and Level-II (Trained Graduate Teacher) is given here. The time duration of the CTET Exam 2023 is 2 Hours 30 Mins for each Level:
CTET Exam Pattern of Level-I (PRT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Exam Pattern of Level-II (TGT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Math & Science OR Social Science/ Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply for CTET January:
- First, visit the CTET official website at ctet.nic.in.
- Locate and click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Complete the Online Application Form.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.
- Make the payment for the Examination Fee using your debit/credit card or net banking.
- Don’t forget to print the Confirmation page for your records and future reference.
This CTET registration marks a significant step in the journey to becoming a certified teacher. Make sure to complete your application before the November 23 deadline to secure your spot. Best of luck to all aspiring educators!