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Updated on Dec 20, 2024 11:05 IST

CTET Application Form 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) invited the application form for the 20th edition of the CTET exam from September 17, 2024 to October 16, 2024. Candidates needed to submit the CTET application form 2024 within the stipulated time to appear for the exam. The CTET application fee 2024 needed to be paid along with the online form. While submitting the applications, candidates had to fill in the choices of CTET exam centre city 2024. The CBSE also provided a one-time facility for candidates to make corrections to the already submitted CTET form 2024. The CTET form correction 2024 window was available from October 21 to 25, 2024. Candidates who already submitted their applications could undertake the CTET application form correction 2024 facility to make changes to the form. 

The CTET application process begins with the CTET registration, followed by filling out the application form, uploading scanned documents and payment of the CTET application fee. Read further to know the application process for the CTET exam 2024. Before filling out the CBSE CTET form, candidates are advised to go through the CTET eligibility criteria 2024

Also Read: CTET 2025 Exam Date, Application & Eligibility

Q:   When is the next date to apply for the CTET?

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The CTET 2025 dates have not been announced yet by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The CTET 2025 application dates will be announced soon. Candidates need to register for the exam and submit the CTET online form in order to appear for the exam. Candidates need to upload scanned copy of photo identity card, a recent photograph, and signature for the registration. The CTET application fee is required to be paid for successful submission of the application form.

Candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly for the latest updates.

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Q:   How can I apply for CTET exam?

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Candidates can fill the CTET online form by following the given steps.

  • Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in.
  • Click on Apply for CTET Dec 2024 link.
  • For new users, click on the "New Registration" button to register yourself. If not, enter your information and click the "Sign In" button.
  • Fill in the required credentials like the candidate's name, mother's name, father's name, date of birth, etc.
  • Choose the exam centre and medium of instruction
  • Enter your Aadhar card number or PAN, choose gender and category, select the status of employment, and fill in the status of the qualifying exam.
  • Now fill out the educational details. Enter your communication address, phone number, and email address.
  • Upload a photo and your signature.
  • Now the page will redirect to the payment.
  • Make payment through Credit Card/Debit Card/E-Challan Click the "Submit" button.
  • Take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
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Q:   Is the CTET 2025 application process started?

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No, the CTET 2025 application has not started yet. The CTET application 2025 will begin with the release of the official notification. The CTET registration 2025 will be carried out online. Candidates need to pay the CTET application fee 2025 for successful submission of the online form. The CTET 2025 application fee is INR 1,000 for only one paper and INR 1,200 for both papers.

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Q:   What is the CTET confirmation page?

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The CTET confirmation page is a page that gets auto-generated after successful payment of the application fee. The confirmation page acts as proof that a candidate has successfully filled and submitted the CTET application form. Candidates are required to take printout of CTET Confirmation Page. However, the Confirmation Page is not required to be sent to the CTET Unit or CBSE. Candidates need to keep the Confirmation Page along with them for record and future reference till the end of the entire exam process.
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Q:   I have forgotten my CTET application number. What should I do?

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Candidates can re-generate their CTET application number by visiting the official website of the exam. To re-generate the application number of the CTET exam you need to visit the official website- CTET. Nic. In. Thereafter, you need to visit the apply online link and click on 'Forgot Application No. '. Link under the login tab. By entering candidate name, father name, mother name and date of birth, the CTET application number will get re-generated.

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CTET Registration 2024

Have a look at the important points regarding the CTET registration 2024 below:

  • Candidates should mention their own mobile number and email ID while filling out the application form as all the communication regarding the CTET exam is done through mobile and email only
  • No correction in the application form is accepted through offline (fax/application) or online (email) mode. Candidates have to wait for the CTET application correction window to open to make any changes to the form
  • Application fee once paid shall not be refunded

CTET Registration 2024: Documents required

Candidates should keep some documents ready before filling out the CTET 2024 Application form. The list of documents required by the candidates for registration of CTET 2024 is provided below:

  • Valid Email ID

  • Mobile number

  • Details about identity proof - Passport/Aadhaar card/voter ID/ration card etc

  • Scanned images of the candidate’s photograph and signature as per the specified format.

  • Class 10 and 12 educational details

  • Debit or credit card/ net banking details

Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2024: Paper 1 & Paper 2 PDF Download

Q:   What is the CTET exam fee?

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The CTET exam fee differs for General category and Reserved category candidates. General category candidates need to pay INR 1,000 as CTET exam fee for one paper and INR 1,200 for two papers. On the other hand, reserved category candidates such as SC, ST, OBC and others need to pay INR 500 for one paper and INR 600 for both papers.

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Q:   When will the CTET application form 2024 be released?

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CTET application form 2024 for the December session was released on September 17, 2024. The CTET application process comprises the following steps:

  • CTET registration
  • Filling out the application form
  • Uploading of scanned images
  • Payment of application fee
  • Download the confirmation page. 
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Q:   Is the CTET Application Last Date Extended?

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The CTET application last date has not been extended yet by the CBSE. The CTET last date 2024 to apply online for the exam may or may not be extended. It is advisable that candidates should fill out the CTET online form 2024 timely to avoid any last-minute issues such as network or server problems. Visit this page to check how to fill out the CTET application form 2024 - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ctet-exam-application-form 

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Q:   What is the last date to apply for CTET 2024?

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The last date to apply online for CTET Dec 2024 exam was October 16, 2024. Candidates needed to submit their applications before the CTET last date 2024 of online application process. The CTET application 2024 comprises following stages:

  • CTET registration 2024
  • Filling out the application form
  • Uploading of scanned images
  • Payment of the CTET application fee
  • Download the CTET confirmation page 2024

The CBSE generally provides a month time to candidates to fill out the CTET online form 2024.

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CTET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CTET 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

14 Dec '24

CTET 2024 Exam Date

12 Dec '24

CTET Admit Card 2024

03 Dec '24

CTET 2024 Pre-Admit Card

How to fill CTET Application Form 2024?

Aspirants need to follow the below-mentioned steps to successfully register for the CTET exam.

Step 1: Register for CTET 2024 Exam

CTET_Registration_2021

To register, candidates need to visit the official website of the exam (ctet.nic.in) and click on the link available for the application form. Thereafter, candidates need to click on the Apply button under the New Candidate Registration header. Candidates need to read and download the information brochure carefully and click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page. Next, candidates need to click on 'Click Here to Proceed'. On clicking the button, CTET registration form 2024 will open on the screen. In the online form, candidates need to fill in the below-mentioned details.

Personal Details
Name Mother's name Father's name
Identity type Date of birth Gender
Identification number - -
Contact Details
Complete address with pincode Email ID Mobile number
Choose Password
Password  Security question Security answer
Security pin as visible on the screen) - -

Once all the information in the registration form is filled in, candidates need to verify all details entered and click on the checkboxes at the end of the page. Thereafter, click on the Final Submit button. Note down the system-generated application number and retain it for future use. 

Step 2: Fill CTET Online Form 2024

CTET application form

To proceed towards filling the application form, click on the Complete Application Form button and fill in all the remaining details in the online form. Information that candidates need to provide in their application form for the CTET exam needs to be the same as mentioned by them in their Class 10 board exam.

Candidate’s name

Mother’s name

Father’s name

Date of birth

Gender

Nationality

Category

Persons with Disability (PwD) status

Preference for language-1

Preference for language-2

Employment status

Paper for which application is being filled

Minimum educational qualification

Qualifying exam

Exam centre preference (four choices in order of priority)

Question paper medium

Educational details (pass status, course/stream, board/university, year of passing/appearing, result mode, marks detail, institute pincode)

Once all details are filled in, enter the security pin displayed on the screen and click on the Submit button. Verify all details entered carefully and click on the checkboxes at the end of the page. Thereafter, click on the Final Submit button.

Step 3: Upload CTET Documents

Uploading Scanned CTET Photo & Signature

Next, aspirants need to upload scanned images of their latest photograph and signature in JPG format as per the below-mentioned specifications.

CTET Document

Image Size (in KB)

Image Dimension (in cm)

Photo

10-200

3.5 x 4.5

Signature

4-30

3.5 x 1.5

Once uploaded, enter the security pin and click on the checkbox at the end of the page. Thereafter, click on the Upload button. 

Step 4: Pay CTET Application Fee 2024

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Next, candidates need to proceed toward the CTET 2024 application fee payment. For the same, click on the Pay Examination Fee button. Choose the payment option (online/real-time e-challan) and click on the Proceed button. Pay the prescribed fee through the selected mode of payment. It may be noted that candidates can pay the CTET application fee by means of e-challan in Syndicate Bank/Canara Bank or by means of credit card/debit card/net banking. Have a look at the CTET application fee 2024 below.

Category

CTET Application Fee for One Paper (in INR)

CTET Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR)

General/Other Backward Class (OBC)

1,000

1,200

Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Differently Abled Person

500

600

Once the fee is successfully submitted, the CTET confirmation page will be generated and the application process will be completed. Further, candidates should take a print of the CTET 2024 confirmation page and keep it for future reference, if any.  

Also Read: Last 5 Years Question Papers of CTET: Download Free PDFs

Q:   Can I fill the CTET application form in offline mode?

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No, the CBSE does not provide the facility for filling the CTET application form in offline mode. Candidates need fill the CTET application form online by visiting the official website of the exam only. Moreover, the notification also mentions that candidates are not required to send hard copy of CTET application or confirmation page to the CTET Unit. The CBSE does not accept any offline applications for the CTET exam.

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Q:   I want to withdraw my application for the CTET exam. Is the CTET exam fee refundable?

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No, the CTET application fee once paid is non-refundable. Candidates can withdraw their applications, but will not get a refund. The official notification clearly states that, "Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances".. .
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Q:   What is CTET premises number or name?

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The CTET premises number or name is required to be filled on the online application form. The CTET premises name or number needs to be entered in the ‘Contact Details’ section under the ‘Premises No/ Name’ column. The premises number or name is the apartment or house number or house name wherein a candidate lives. The CTET premises name that is required to be filled in the online form can be the street name or colony name or apartment name, depends on the type of residency a candidate lives in. 

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CTET Application Form Correction 2024

Steps to avail of CTET Application Form Correction Facility 

Candidates could make corrections to their already submitted application form by following the steps mentioned below.

  • Visit the official website of the exam
  • Click on the link available for the CTET application form correction
  • Enter the application number, password and security pin (as shown in the image)
  • Click on the Sign In button
  • Click on the application form correction button
  • Read the instructions on the page and click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page
  • Click on the Proceed for Correction button
  • Make the required changes in the application form
  • Enter the security pin and click on Submit
  • Review the application form
  • Click on the checkboxes at the bottom of the page
  • Click on the Final Submit button

CTET Form Correction 2024 Link - https://examinationservices.nic.in/examsysctet/root/Home.aspx?enc=Ei4cajBkK1gZSfgr53ImFfEytN2I3LFrLvNrMJcZJNnx30PznCVoaU9e1Vfdia78 

Also Read: CTET Application Form Correction 2024 Window: Date, Fees & How to Make Changes

CBSE gives candidates one chance to correct any incorrect information in the CTET application form (if any). The CTET application form correction window is provided only once. As per the CBSE, no change will be accepted through offline mode, i.e., through fax/application, email, etc. Candidates can make corrections (if any) in the following particulars of the application form.
Details that can be corrected in CTET Application Form 2024
Candidate's name Father's name Mother's name
Gender Nationality Employment status
Date of birth Category Differently-abled category
Address Mobile number Paper opted
Subject for Paper II Educational details Choices for exam centre
Language-I and/or II opted Name of the Institution from where the candidate has obtained his/her BEd Degree/ Diploma in Elementary Education etc -

CTET Application Form Correction: Important Points to Note

Some of the important points that candidates should keep in mind regarding CTET 2024 application correction are given below.
  • CTET application correction is a one-time facility. Therefore, candidates are advised to check all details in the CTET online form carefully.
  • The application correction is allowed for only those candidates who have completed all the steps of the CTET registration process and paid the application fee.
  • Candidates can make corrections in all the particulars of the application form except images
  • After making the necessary correction, candidates should take a printout of the revised CTET confirmation page

Q:   When is the CTET application correction window activated?

A:

CTET application form correction window is activated after the closing of the online application process on the official website. CTET application correction is a one-time facility. Therefore, candidates are advised to check all details in the CTET online form carefully. The application correction is allowed for only those candidates who have completed all the steps of the CTET registration process and paid the application fee.

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Q:   What are the steps to availing the CTET Application Form Correction Facility?

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Candidates can make corrections to their already submitted application form by following the steps mentioned below. Visit the official website of the exam Click on the link available for the CTET application form correction Enter application number, password and security pin (as shown in the image) Click on the Sign In button Click on the application form correction button Read the instructions on the page and click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page Click on the Proceed for Correction button Make the required changes in the application form Enter the security pin and click on Submit Review the application form Click on the checkboxes at the bottom of the page Click on the Final Submit button.
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Q:   What is CTET form correction 2024 date?

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The CTET form correction 2024 date was October 21 to 25, 2024. The CBSE releases the CTET application correction link on the official website- ctet.nic.in. The CBSE gives candidates one chance to correct any incorrect information in the CTET application form (if any). No change will be accepted through offline mode, i.e., through fax/application, email, etc. No changes will be allowed in the application form after the closing of the application correction window. 

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CTET Exam Centres 2024

While submitting the CTET online form, candidates are required to make choices of the CTET exam centres 2024. Candidates need to select four CTET exam centres in order of preference while submitting their applications.

What to do if CTET Confirmation Page does not generate?

After the successful payment of the CTET application fee, a confirmation page is generated. The CTET confirmation page works as proof of payment of the application fee. Therefore, candidates need to retain the confirmation page for their records and future reference. However, in case, the CTET confirmation page does not generate after the payment of the application fee, the candidate must contact the Deputy Secretary of the Exam.

Candidates can contact the CTET Deputy Secretary, CBSE between 10:00 AM-5:00 PM along with proof of payment of the fee. Candidates paying the fee through e-challan can show a copy of the same. Candidates can contact the CTET Deputy Secretary at the address shared below.

The Deputy Secretary (CTET),
CTET Unit PS-I & -II,
Institutional Area, IP Extension, Patparganj, Delhi-110092

Also Read: CTET Hall Ticket 2024

Q:   What are the documents required to fill out the CTET application form?

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Candidates should keep the following things ready beforehand while filling out the CTET application form:

  • Valid Email ID
  • Mobile number
  • Details about identity proof- Passport/Aadhaar card/voter ID/ration card
  • Scanned images of the candidates photograph and signature as per the specified format
  • Class 10 and 12 educational details
  • Debit or credit card/net banking details.
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Q:   Can I apply online for CTET exam without paying a fee?

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No, candidates cannot apply online for the CTET exam without paying a fee. It is mandatory to pay the exam fee for submitting the CTET application form. The CTET confirmation page gets generated only after the successful fee submission. The CBSE does not accept the applications that are submitted without the application fee. The CTET application fee needs to be paid online through debit card, credit card, netbanking or UPI.

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Q:   Can I pay the CTET application fee in offline mode?

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No, you can pay the CTET application fee online only through credit card/ debit card/ internet banking/ UPI. The CTET fee submitted by any other mode like Challan, money order, demand draft, IPO, etc. Will be rejected.
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CTET Application Form 2024 FAQs

Have a look at the CTET application form related FAQs below:

Q:   What is the official website for filling the CTET application form?

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Candidates can access the application form for the CTET exam on the official website of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, which is, ctet. nic. in. There is no other official website for the CTET examination. CTET is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
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Q:   What is the CTET photo and signature size?

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Candidates need to upload the scanned images of photo and signature on the CTET application form. The dimensions and size of the CTET photo and signature have been mentioned clearly in the official notification. The scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG/ JPEG format. Have a look at the CTET photo and signature size below:

  • Size & Dimension of Photograph: Size of scanned photograph should be between 10 to 100 KB and the dimension of photograph should be 3.5 cm (w) x 4.5 cm (h).
  • Size & Dimension of Signature: Size of scanned signature should be between 3 to 30 KB and the dimension of photograph should be 3.5 cm (l) x 1.5 cm (h).
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You can easily find CTET previous year question papers on Shiksha.

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Priya Kumari

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Answered 3 days ago

CTET admit card has already been released on 12 December 2024. Also, the CTET exam was held on 14th December and 15th December 2024.

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Priya Kumari

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Answered 5 days ago

The CTET Paper 1 Set I answer key for December 2024 is available online. You can download it from the official CTET website or from various coaching institutes that provide unofficial answer keys.

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ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA

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Answered 5 days ago

Some popular sources for obtaining the question paper of CTET along with the answer key provided in December 2022 are listed below. This is available on the main website of CTET - ctet.nic.in. Some educational websites and institutes like  Shiksha provide question papers of that particular examinati

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KUMKUM BASWAL

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Comprehensive Strategies to Pass CTET Exam:
Understand Syllabus and Exam Pattern. One should be well conversant with the syllabus both for Paper 1 and Paper 2, such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies for Paper 1, and other subjects covered under

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Vikash Kumar Gupta

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Hii Baijnath, you can qualify CTET (Central Teachers Eligibility Test) Exam by following these steps :

  1. Comprehend the exam pattern and syllabus in detail.
  2. Utilize the appropriate study material and go through conceptual clarity of every topic.
  3. Practice atleast 5 previous years questions of CTET exam mu

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Yash Kumar

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No, candidates are not allowed to change their preferences of CTET exam centres after the final submission of the CTET application form. However, the CBSE provides a one-time facility of CTET application correction to candidates wherein they can modify their exam city preferences.

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Yash Goswami

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Yes, B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) graduates can apply for the *Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)* exam, but only under certain conditions. The CTET is conducted by the *Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)* to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in central gov

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The general eligibility requirements for most candidates who wish to appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) as teachers at the primary and upper primary levels are :-

Primary Level (Class I-V):
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Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passe

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Arindam Modak

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The syllabus for Language II (Malayalam) in CTET Paper 1 includes the following:

Understanding: Two unseen prose passages (literary, narrative, or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar, and verbal ability (15 questions).

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