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CTET Notification 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the official notification for the conduct of the CTET Dec 2024 exam on September 17, 2024. The CTET notification PDF 2024 was published on the official website- ctet.nic.in as an 'information bulletin' containing details of the examination, syllabus, languages, eligibility criteria, examination fee, examination cities and important dates. Candidates should go through the CTET official notification PDF thoroughly so that they do not miss out on any important information regarding the CTET exam. The CTET notification 2024 PDF download file is shared below for ease of candidates.
The CTET application form 2024 was released along with the notification on the official website of the exam. The CTET Apply Online 2024 link was available at ctet.nic.in. Candidates were required to fill out the CTET application form by visiting the website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates should go through the CTET eligibility criteria 2024 carefully to know all the conditions to be fulfilled before appearing for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 exam.
Q: What is the CTET exam date 2024?
The CTET exam date 2024 was December 14, 2024. The 20th edition of the CTET exam was conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET notification 2024 was released in September 2024. The CTET Dec 2024 application began with the reelase of notification. The CTET 2024 exam will be held on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Q: What is the eligibility for CTET?
Q: What are the qualifying marks for CTET exam?
The CTET qualifying marks are different for different categories. General category candidates need to obtain a minimum of 60 per cent or above marks in the CTET 2025 exam in order to be considered as a CTET pass. The CTET passing marks for OBC/SC/ST category candidates are 55 per cent. Candidates scoring more than or equal to the qualifying marks are considered CTET qualified. Only those candidates are awarded the CTET Certificate those who secure the minimum qualifying marks. However, a higher CTET score is advantageous in the further teacher recruitment process.
Q: Is there any age criteria to appear for the CTET exam?
CTET Notification 2024 PDF
The CBSE CTET notification 2024 is the first official document that is released as an 'Information Bulletin'. The notification PDF contains the important details related to the exam including:
- Application process
- CTET Exam dates and schedule
- CTET eligibility criteria
- CTET exam pattern
- CTET syllabus
- Language of question paper
- CTET qualifying marks
- Applicability
- Validity of CTET certificate
- CTET exam centres list
- Admit card
- Procedure for the conduct of the exam
- Examination fee
- Verification of eligibility
- Rechecking or reevaluation
- CTET Certificate and marksheet
- Display of recorded responses
- Display of answer key for challenges
- Test practice centres
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Q: What is CTET notification?
The CTET notification is an official document that contains important information about the exam such as dates, pattern, syllabus, admit card download process, result declaration process, etc. The CTET notification is a ready reckoner for the exam. The CTET exam process begins with the release of notification that acts as a guide for candidates in terms of eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus and pattern.
Q: Who releases the CTET notification?
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the conducting authority for the CTET exam, releases the notification. The Ministry of Education, Government of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to the CBSE Delhi. And hence, all the events related to the exam are announced or released by the board itself.
Q: When will the CTET notification 2024 be released?
CTET Dec 2024 notification was released on September 17, 2024 on the official website. The CTET notification 2024 is available as a PDF file containing the important exam details including the exam events, dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam structure, exam applicability and so much more. The CTET 2024 application process began with the release of official notification. Candidates were advised to go through the notification carefully before applying online.
CTET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CTET 2024 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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14 Dec '24 | CTET 2024 Exam Date |
12 Dec '24 | CTET Admit Card 2024 |
03 Dec '24 | CTET 2024 Pre-Admit Card |
CTET Application Form 2024
Candidates needed to fill the CTET application form 2024 in two parts – the registration and application form. To register for the exam, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below.
- Visit the official website of the exam
- Click on the application/registration form link
- Read the exam notification carefully and click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page
- Click on the ‘Click Here to Proceed’ button
- Fill out the CTET online registration form
- Note down the system-generated application number
Also Read: CTET 2024 Hall Ticket
Next, candidates needed to fill out the CTET authentication form and application form by following the below-mentioned steps:
- Login to the registered account using the application number and password
- Fill out the authentication form
- Fill out the application form
- Upload scanned photo and signature as per the prescribed specifications
- Pay CTET application fee through Syndicate Bank/Canara Bank e-challan or credit card/debit card/net banking
Category |
CTET 2023 Application Fee for One Paper (in INR) |
CTET 2023 Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR) |
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General/Other Backward Class (OBC) |
1,000 |
1,200 |
Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Differently Abled Person |
500 |
600 |
- Click on Submit to submit the CTET application form
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Q: Is the CTET 2025 application process started?
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.
Q: How can I apply for CTET exam?
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.
Q: What is the CTET photo and signature size?
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).
CTET Exam Pattern 2024
The CTET exam contains two papers 1 and 2. Check major CTET exam pattern highlights for both Paper 1 and 2 below.
Particulars |
CTET Paper 1 Highlights |
CTET Paper 2 Highlights |
---|---|---|
Exam mode |
Offline |
Offline |
Number of sections |
5 |
4 |
Names of subjects |
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 |
Duration of exam |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
Total questions |
150 |
150 |
Type of questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
Total marks |
150 |
150 |
Marking scheme |
+1 for the correct answer 0 for an incorrect answer |
+1 for the correct answer 0 for an incorrect answer |
Download CTET Syllabus 2024- Click Here |
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- CTET 2024 Answer Key
- CBSE CTET Result 2024
- CTET Cut-Off 2024
- CTET Exam Timing 2024: Check Paper 1, 2 Timings, Reporting & Shift Time
- How to Crack CTET 2024 in First Attempt?
- CTET Pre Admit Card 2024: Exam City Allotment Slip Download Link
- CTET 2025: Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility
Q: Do all CTET qualifying candidates get a job?
No, clearing the CTET exam does not guarantee jobs to candidates. By clearing CTET, candidates only become eligible to apply for teaching jobs in government schools across India. Post exam, all qualifying candidates need to go through the recruitment process of the school in which they apply for a job.
Q: How many times can a candidate apply for the CTET exam?
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the exam. This means that candidates can apply and appear for the exam as many times as they want irrespective of whether they cleared the paper in the last cycle. Candidates can also attempt the CTET paper again to improvise their exam score.
Q: What is the next date of CTET exam 2025?
The CTET 2025 (January) exam date will be announced soon by the CBSE. The CTET 2025 schedule will be released along with the official notification. The CTET Jan 2025 exam will be held offline in pen and paper mode. The exam is conducted on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is organised from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Paper 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates check the CTET next exam details here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2025-exam-blogId-170985
CTET Notification 2024 FAQs
Have a look at CTET notification 2024 FAQs below:
Q: What is the eligibility for CTET?
Q: What is the last date to apply for CTET 2024?
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.
Q: Does CBSE offers jobs to CTET qualifying candidates?
No, CBSE is only the conducting body for the exam and does not offer a job to any candidate. The CTET is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It determines the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government School such as KVS, NVS, etc.
News & Updates
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Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
You can easily find CTET previous year question papers on Shiksha.
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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
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
Answered 2 weeks ago
Hii Baijnath, you can qualify CTET (Central Teachers Eligibility Test) Exam by following these steps :
- Comprehend the exam pattern and syllabus in detail.
- Utilize the appropriate study material and go through conceptual clarity of every topic.
- Practice atleast 5 previous years questions of CTET exam mu
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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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 4 weeks ago
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):
Educational Qualification:
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passe
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
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).
Language Development Pedagogy Includes topics about language learn
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Contributor-Level 10
Where can I find CTET previous year question papers?