CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024 is prescribed by the NCTE for CBSE CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can check the detailed CTET eligibility 2024 for Papers 1 and 2 along with all the norms such as nationality, age limit, educational qualification, qualifying marks, and reservation norms. Get below for the detailed CTET 2024 eligibility conditions fixed by the NCTE.
CTET Eligibility 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is carrying out the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Dec 2024 exam process. Candidates need to undertake the CTET registration 2024 to appear for the exam. The CBSE accepts applications only from those candidates who fulfil the CTET eligibility criteria 2024. Candidates are required to go through the detailed eligibility criteria before filling out the CTET application form 2024. The CTET eligibility 2024 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 has been fixed as per TET guidelines framed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
CTET Paper 1 is meant for candidates who plan to teach Classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 is meant for applicants who wish to teach Classes 6 to 8. Candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to appear for both papers. The CTET Paper 1 eligibility is different from the CTET Paper 2 eligibility criteria. The CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 eligibility criteria are mentioned in detail in the official CTET notification of the exam along with the educational qualification, age limit, and reservation norms. Some of the basic requirements to fulfil CTET eligibility criteria 2024 are passing 12 examinations or completing graduation with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks.
Q: What are CTET qualifying marks for female?
The CTET qualifying marks for females are the same as that of males. Check here the CTET qualifying marks for female candidates below:
Category | Qualifying Marks (Out of 150) | Qualifying Percentage (in %) |
|---|---|---|
General | 90 | 60 |
OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD | 82 | 55 |
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Here we have shared the detailed CTET eligibility 2024 conditions and norms, as prescribed by the CBSE, that candidates need to fulfil to appear for the CTET 2024. The 20th edition of the CTET exam will be held on December 1, 2024.
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CTET Eligibility Criteria PDF 2024
The latest CTET eligibility criteria PDF 2024, that is, the information bulletin containing the eligibility conditions for Paper 1 and Paper 2 has been shared below. The PDF file shared below contains the NCTE eligibility for the CTET exam 2024.
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024 PDF
NCTE CTET Eligibility 2024: Minimum Qualifications to Appear for Exam
Candidates should possess the minimum qualifications for the teaching staff by the following to be eligible for appearing in the CTET. Have a look at the NCTE CTET eligibility 2024 below:
Q: What are CTET qualifying marks for the OBC category?
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: How many attempts are there in CTET?
Q: What is the pay scale for CTET qualified teachers?
Q: For how many years is the CTET score valid?
- NCTE Eligibility for CTET: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) (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.
- Minimum educational qualifications as laid down in the Recruitment Rules for the teachers by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), and other schools.
- Candidates should satisfy their eligibility before applying for the exam as they are fully responsible in case they are not eligible to apply as per the given CTET eligibility 2024. If a candidate has been allowed to appear for the CTET 2024 exam, it does not imply that his or her eligibility has been verified. The eligibility will be finally verified by the concerned recruiting body or school.
CTET Eligibility 2024: Nationality
Have a look at the CTET eligibility criteria 2024 below in terms of nationality:
- Candidates should be citizens of India to be eligible to apply for the CTET 2024 exam.
CTET Age Limit 2024
Have a look at the CTET age limit 2024 below:
- The minimum age limit to apply for CTET 2024 is 18 years.
- There is no restriction on the upper age limit to apply for the CTET exam.
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CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Educational Qualification for Papers 1 & 2
CTET eligibility for Paper 1 (primary teachers) and Paper 2 (elementary teachers) is different. Go through the details below:
CTET Educational Qualification 2024 for Paper 1 (Primary Teachers)
To be qualified for being a primary teacher of classes 1 to 5, applicants must meet any one of the given CTET eligibility criteria in terms of education qualification:
- Passed Senior Secondary or Class 12 exams with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and passed or appeared in the final year of the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.Ed) (by whatever name known)
- Passed Class 12 exams with a minimum of 45 per cent marks and passed or appeared in the final year of the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) per rules mentioned in NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002
- Passed Class 12 exams with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and passed or appeared in the final year of four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
- Passed Class 12 exams with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and passed or appeared in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Special Education
- Graduation in any stream with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and a BEd degree
Note: Candidates who have obtained the BEd degree from any NCTE-recognised institution need to mandatorily undergo a six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) within two years after being appointed as a primary teacher.
CTET Educational Qualification 2024 for Paper 2 (Elementary Teachers)
To be qualified for appointment as an elementary teacher of classes 6 to 8, applicants must meet any one of the given CTET eligibility criteria in terms of education qualification:
- Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.Ed)
- Graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and passing or appearing in a one-year BEd course
- Graduation with a minimum 45 per cent mark and passed or appearing in one-year BEd per the rules and norms of NCTE
- Passed Class 12 exams with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and passed or appeared in the final year of four-year B.El.Ed
- Passed Class 12 exams with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and passed or appeared in the final year of four-year BA/BSc.Ed or BA.Ed/BSc.Ed
- Graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year BEd in Special Education
Note: Candidates belonging to the SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD category are given a relaxation of 5 per cent in the minimum marks required to be eligible for the CTET exam.
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CTET Eligibility 2024: New CTET Eligibility Criterion Added by CBSE
The CBSE added one more eligibility criterion in the CTET December 2021 session exam. Have a look at the new criterion below:
'Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year integrated BEd - MEd'
As per the above-mentioned criterion, candidates who have obtained a minimum of 55 per cent marks in the post-graduation with a three-year integrated BEd-MEd course from any NCTE-recognized institution are eligible to appear for CTET 2024 exam and will be considered for appointment as Classes 1 to 5 teachers. However, the condition that prevails is that such candidates need to mandatorily undergo a six-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education within two years of their appointment.
CTET 2024 Exam Eligibility: Number of Attempts
There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts in the CTET 2024 examination. Candidates can appear for the CTET exam any number of times till they obtain the desired scores.
CTET 2024 Eligibility: Associated Parameters
Check below the other parameters related to CTET eligibility:
- A diploma/degree in teacher education pursued by candidates should be mandatorily recognized by NCTE.
- In the case of a Diploma in Education (Special Education) and BEd (Special Education), a teacher education course recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) only shall be considered.
- A candidate with Diploma in Special Education needs to undergo, after appointment, an NCTE-recognized six-month Special Programme in Elementary Education.
- Applicants are chosen as teachers of Physical Education according to the regulations and norms laid down by NCTE.
- For teachers of Art Education, Craft Education, Home Science, Work Education, etc. norms by other school management and state government are applicable until NCTE lays down its minimum eligibility norms with such teachers.
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CTET Eligibility 2024: Qualifying Marks
Candidates who gain minimum qualifying marks are declared qualified in the CTET exam. General Category candidates need to obtain 60 per cent marks. There is a relaxation of 5 per cent for reserved categories such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), and Differently Abled. Candidates who belong to OBC/SC/ST categories need to obtain 55 per cent marks.
| Category |
Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General |
60% |
90 out of 150 |
| OBC/SC/ST |
55% |
82 out of 150 |
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CTET Eligibility 2024 FAQs
Q. Who is eligible for the CTET 2024 exam?
A. The CTET eligibility 2024 is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who are Class 12 passed are eligible to apply for CTET Paper 1 and those who have completed graduation with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks are eligible for Paper 2.
Q. What is the minimum age limit to appear for the CTET 2024 exam?
A. The minimum age limit to appear for the CTET exam is 18 years. Have a look at the CTET age limit 2024 below:
- The minimum age limit to apply for CTET 2024 is 18 years.
- There is no restriction on the upper age limit to apply for the CTET exam.
Q. Is there any upper age limit for the CTET exam?
A. No, there is no upper age limit for the CTET exam. Candidates belonging to any age can apply for the CTET exam. Check below for the CTET age limit 2024:
- The minimum age limit to apply for CTET 2024 is 18 years.
- There is no restriction on the upper age limit to apply for the CTET exam.
Q. What is the minimum educational qualification for the CTET exam?
A. Candidates appearing for CTET paper 1 should have passed Class 12 exams with at least 45 per cent marks and completed their teacher training programme and candidates appearing for paper 2 should have completed graduation with 45 per cent marks/Class 12 exams with 50 per cent marks along with a teacher training programme.
Q. Can only Class 12 pass candidates apply for the CTET exam?
A. No, candidates who have only passed Class 12 exams are not eligible to apply for the CTET exam. Candidates must have passed or appearing in a two-year teacher training diploma course in Elementary Education.
Q. Is BEd compulsory for the CTET exam?
A. No, B.Ed is not compulsory to apply for the CTET exam. However, there is a criterion wherein candidates who have completed graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and a BEd degree can appear for the CTET exam.
Q. Is there any relaxation in CTET educational qualification for SC/ST candidates?
A. Yes, candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/PwD are given a relaxation of 5 per cent in the minimum marks required to be eligible for the CTET exam.
Q. I live in Canada. Can I apply for the CTET exam?
A. No, only citizens of India can apply for the CTET exam. Check below the CTET eligibility criteria 2024 below in terms of nationality:
- Candidates should be citizens of India in order to be eligible to apply for the CTET 2024 exam.
Q. What is the maximum number of attempts for the CTET exam?
A. There is no limit on the number of attempts a candidate can give the CTET exam, provided he or she meets the eligibility criteria for the exam. That is there is no fixed limit on the number of attempts in the CTET 2024 examination. Candidates can appear for the CTET exam for any number of times till they obtain the desired scores.
Q. Who are declared pass in the CTET exam?
A. Candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks (60 per cent for the General category and 55 per cent for the Reserved category) are declared pass in the CTET exam. Candidates who belong to OBC/ SC/ ST categories need to obtain 55 per cent marks.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 out of 150 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 55% | 82 out of 150 |
Q. What is the validity period of the CTET eligibility certificate?
A. The CTET exam is now valid for a lifetime. CTET-qualified candidates are awarded the eligibility certificates. The validity of the CTET Certificate has been extended from seven years to a lifetime. Candidates qualifying for the CTET 2023 exam will be able to apply for teacher recruitment in Central schools at any point in time till they fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by the respective recruiting agency or school.
Q. In which schools can I apply for a teaching job after passing the CTET exam?
A. You can apply for the post of class 1 to 8 teacher in all central government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. You can also apply at schools managed by state governments or owned by local bodies as unaided private schools.
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