CTET Exam Timing 2024: Check Paper 1, 2 Shift Timings & Exam Duration

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Updated on Dec 9, 2024 12:30 IST

CTET Exam Timing 2024: The CBSE CTET 2024 exam will be held on December 14, 2024, in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Check below the CTET shift timings 2024 for papers 1 and paper 2. Know the CTET exam time, reporting time, exam duration, etc. Candidates need to appear for the exam as per the CTET Paper Timing 2024.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will organise the 20th edition of the CTET exam on December 14, 2024, across 236 cities in the country. The CTET 2024 exam will be held in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. As per the official CTET exam time 2024 mentioned in the notification, CTET Paper 1 will be conducted in shift 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:00 p.m. and CTET Paper 2 will be conducted in shift 1 from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon.

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Q: What is the basic pay of a CTET-qualified PRT teacher?

The basic pay of a CTET-qualified PRT teacher is usually INR 35,400. Check below the salary structure: Pay Scale- 9,300-34,800 Grade Pay- 4,200 Basic Pay after 7th Pay Commission- 35,400 HRA- 3,240 TA- 1,600 Gross Salary (Basic Pay+HRA+TA)- 40,240 Net Salary- 35,000-37,000.

Q: How much salary does a CTET qualified teacher usually get in hand?

A CTET qualified teacher at primary level usually get an in-hand salary of INR 35,000-37,000. A teacher at upper-primary level get an in-hand salary of INR 43,000-46,000. A CTET-qualified PGT teacher typically gets an in-hand salary of INR 48,000-50,000. It may be noted that the CTET salary varies depending on the post, skill and work experience of a candidate.

Q: What is the basic pay of a CTET-qualified TGT teacher?

The basic pay of a CTET-qualified TGT teacher is about INR 44,900. Check below in detail: Pay Scale- INR 9,300-34,800 Grade Pay- INR 4,600 Basic Pay after 7th Pay Commission- INR 44,900 HRA- INR 3,400 TA- INR 1,600 Gross Salary (Basic Pay+HRA+TA)- INR 49,900 Net Salary- INR 43,000-46,000.

The exact timing of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) exam is mentioned on the CTET admit card 2024. Besides the CTET timing, the admit card also comprises the CTET reporting time 2024. Candidates need to reach the allotted CTET exam centre 2024 as per their reporting time. The CTET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 1-5 (Primary Teachers) and Paper 2 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 6-8 (Elementary Teachers). Candidates who wish to teach Classes 1-8 need to take both papers.

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CTET Exam Timing 2024

The CTET exam time 2024 is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is conducted in the afternoon shift and CTET Paper 2 is held in the morning shift. Have a look at the CTET paper timing 2024 for both papers below:

CTET Paper 2 Exam Time - 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
CTET Paper 1 Exam Time - 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

The CTET Paper 1 comprises 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from five subjects, namely, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. On the other hand, CTET Paper 2 consists of four subjects Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences. The CTET exam pattern 2024 is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

CTET Shift Timings 2024 for Papers 1 & Paper 2

Candidates can check the CTET paper timing 2024 below including the reporting time and exam time for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Q: Will CTET be conducted online or offline?

The CTET 2024 exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET exam is held every year to determine candidates' eligibility for appointment as teachers in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and others. Until 2020, the CTET exam was held offline in pen and paper mode. From 2021 onwards, the exam was being held online wherein candidates were required to mark their answers on the computer. However, the exam will now be held offline again, as per the official notice.

Q: What is the basic pay of a CTET-qualified PGT teacher?

The basic pay of a CTET-qualified PRT teacher is around INR 47,600. Check below in detail: Pay Scale- INR 9,300-34,800 Grade Pay- INR 4,800 Basic Pay after 7th Pay Commission- INR 47,600 HRA- INR 4,350 TA- INR 1,600 Gross Salary (Basic Pay+HRA+TA)- INR 53,550 Net Salary- INR 48,000-50,000.

Q: What is the duration of the CTET exam?

CTET exam is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration for each paper. The CTET exam is conducted in two shifts on each exam date. The CTET Shift 1 starts from 9:30 am to 12 noon and Shift 2 is from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The examination is conducted online in the computer-based test (CBT) mode in each shift. Candidates need to be present for the complete shift.

Q: What is the percentage of CTET score in 2024?

The CTET 2024 score qualifying percentage is different for different categories. General category candidates need to obtain minimum 60 per cent marks to clear the CTET exam and OBC/ SC/ ST and other reserved category candidates need to obtain 55 per cent marks. The CTET exam carried a total of 150 marks. The 60 per cent of the total marks is 90 marks and 55 per cent is 82 marks.

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.

Events	Paper 2	Paper 1
Entry in the Examination Centre (Reporting Time)	7:30 AM	12:30 PM
Checking of Admit Cards	9:00 AM to 9:15 AM	2:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Checking of Computer	9:15 AM	2:15 PM
Last Entry in the Examination Centre	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
Test Commences	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
Test Concludes	12:00 Noon	5:00 PM

Note: Candidates will not be permitted to enter the Examination Centre after the commencement of the examination as per the CTET exam time given in their Admit Card. Candidates must bring a copy of their admit card to the exam hall without fail.

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CTET 2024 Exam

The CTET Dec 2024 session is the 20th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Lakhs of candidates are expected to appear for the CTET exam 2024 to obtain the CTET certificate and become eligible for recruitment as Primary or Elementary teachers in centralized schools such as KVS, NVS, etc.

CTET is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The CTET exam is conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government School such as KVS, NVS, etc. The CBSE is organising the CTET 2024 exam offline in pen and paper mode.

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CTET Exam Day Guidelines 2024

Have a look at the exam day instructions below to be followed by candidates during the conduct of the CTET examination:

Things & Documents to Carry to the CTET Exam Centre

CTET admit card 2024 (also known as hall ticket) is a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre. Candidates not carrying their admit card on the day of the exam will not be allowed to give the paper. In case, a candidate forgets to carry his/her admit card to the centre, s/he is advised to take another printout from a nearby cyber café.
Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry a valid photo ID proof to the test centre such as a PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License and Voter ID Card.

Candidates should not carry to the test centre or inside the exam hall:

Stationery items like books, bits of paper, plastic pouch, calculator, scale, geometry/pencil box, writing pad, pen drives, eraser, log table, electronic pen/scanner, cardboard, etc.
Communication devices such as mobile phones, Bluetooth, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands etc.
Watch, wristwatch, camera, wallet, goggles, handbags, golden ornaments, etc.
Any other item which could be used as unfair means and for hiding communication devices/gadgets.

Note: Candidates suffering from diabetes are allowed to carry eatables such as sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) and transparent water bottles to the test centre. However, such candidates are not allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwiches inside the exam hall.

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CTET Shift Timing 2024 FAQs

Q. When is the CTET 2024 exam?

A. CTET 2024 exam will be held on December 14, 2024 by the CBSE. The exam will be held in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Q. What is the CTET 2024 exam time?

A. The CTET 2024 exam time is as follows: CTET Paper 2 will be conducted in shift 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and CTET Paper 1 will be conducted in shift 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Q. In which mode CTET 2024 exam will be conducted?

A. CTET 2024 exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode in several centres across the country.

Q. What is CTET exam timing 2024 and reporting time?

A. CTET exam timing 2024 and reporting time for different shifts is given below.

Events	Paper 2	Paper 1
Entry in the Examination Centre	7:30 AM	12:30 PM
Checking of Admit Cards	9:00-09:15 AM	2:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Checking of Computer	9:15 AM	2:15 PM
Last Entry in the Examination Centre	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
Test Commences	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
Test Concludes	12:00 Noon	5:00 PM

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