Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officials have released the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to be held in January 2024. CTET is an essential eligibility test designed for individuals aspiring to become teachers for Primary and Upper Primary levels in various schools across India. This notification provides crucial information for candidates interested in pursuing a teaching career.
Candidates who meet the prescribed Eligibility Criteria are invited to submit their applications for CTET 2024. The application window is open from November 3, 2023, to November 23, 2023. To streamline the application process, CBSE has adopted an online application mode, making it easier for candidates to apply. You can access the CTET Notification 2024 and submit your application by following the provided link.
CTET 2024 Notification – Overview
| Latest CTET 2024 Notification | |
| Name Of The Exam | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), January 2024 |
| Name of the Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Application Starting Date | Started |
| Application Closing Date | 23rd November 2023 |
| CTET Exam Dates | 21st January 2024 |
| Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
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CTET January 2024 Notification – Important Dates
| CTET January Session Notification 2024 – Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| CTET Notification Release Date | 3rd November 2023 |
| CTET Application Form Starts From | 3rd November 2023 |
| Last Date to fill CTET Online Application Form | 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 corrections if any, in the particulars uploaded by the candidate | 28th November 2023 to 2nd December 2023 |
| CTET Admit Card | 2 days before exam date |
| CTET Exam Dates | 21st January 2024 (Sunday) |
| CTET Result | By the end of February 2024 (Tentatively) |
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024
The minimum qualifications for appearing in the CTET are as notified by NCTE. The candidates are advised to visit the website of NCTE https://ncte.gov.into ascertain their eligibility.
The minimum qualifications for the teaching staff should be in accordance with 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 2024 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 2024 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 the papers (Paper I and Paper II).
CTET Notification 2024 – Application Form
| CTET January Session Notification 2024 – Important Links | |
| To Download The CTET January 2024 Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| For Online CTET Application Form 2024 | Apply Here |
CTET Exam Pattern 2024
All questions in CTET will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with four alternatives out of whichone answer will be most appropriate. Each carrying one mark and there will be no negative marking.
There will be two papers of CTET.
(i) Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V.
(ii) Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII
CTET 2024 Exam Pattern for Paper I
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 2.30 Hours |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET 2024 Exam Pattern for Paper II
| Subjects | Total Number of Questions | Total Number of Marks | Duration |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 2.30 hours |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| A. Mathematics & Science | 60 | 60 | |
| B. Social Studies & Social Science | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Syllabus 2024
To score well in the CTET Exam, candidates must prepare according to the syllabus outlined below. A proper strategy for preparation is crucial for success, and being up-to-date with the syllabus is the first step in starting preparation. This paragraph provides the complete syllabus for the CTET 2024 exam, enabling candidates to have a clear idea of what topics they need to focus on while studying.
- Syllabus For CTET Paper I: All the aspirants should prepare with the subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics, and Environmental Science.
- Syllabus For CTET Paper II: This covers topics of Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The candidate has to choose anyone from Maths/ Science or Social Studies as per their respective subjects.
CTET Admit Card 2024
CTET Admit Card 2024 will be released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officials 2 days before of the exam. We will provide the CTET Admit Card 2024 link here once officials make it out. We suggest all the aspirants, keep in touch with this page to get new updates about CTET Admit Card 2024.
CTET Result 2024
CTET Result 2024 will be announced by the end of February 2024. All the exam appeared candidates must check the CTET Result 2024. However, we will provide the CTET Result 2024 link here based on the official announcement.
CTET Notification 2024 – FAQs
What is CTET, and what is its purpose?
CTET is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by CBSE for individuals aspiring to become teachers for Primary and Upper Primary levels in Indian schools.
When can candidates apply for CTET 2024?
Candidates can apply for CTET 2024 from 3rd November 2023 to 23rd November 2023.
How can I apply for CTET 2024, and what is the application mode?
You can apply for CTET 2024 online through the provided link.
When is the CTET exam scheduled to be conducted for the January 2024 session?
The CTET exam is scheduled for 21st January 2024.
