CTET 2023 Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

CTET 2023 Important Dates: 

CTET Exam Pattern 2023

The candidates who want to appear for the CTET should know about its exam pattern as the test pattern assists the candidates in doing the preparation at a good level. From below reading the CTET Exam Pattern of Paper 1 and Paper 2

Examination Mode – Offline i.e. Pen Paper based

Duration of Exam – 2½ hours

Types of Questions – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Paper-1 Exam Pattern

Paper-2 Exam Pattern

Minimum Qualifying Marks – In order to qualify for the CTET examination General and SC/ST/OBC category candidate has to obtain 60% and 55% marks, respectively.

CTET Subject Name and Code

CTET Syllabus 2023

As we all know, the Syllabus plays a vital role while doing the examination preparation, so the candidates must for once go through the examination syllabus. In order to know the detailed CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 Syllabus click on the link provided below.

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2023

Before filling the CTET Application Form candidates should first ensure that whether he/she is eligible for appearing in the exam or not. From below read the detailed Eligibility Criteria of CTET.

Eligibility Criteria for Classes I-V Teacher (Primary Stage)

• By scoring 50% marks candidates should have qualified 12th standard or equivalent exam. Students appearing in the final year of 2- a year Diploma in Elementary Education can also apply. (OR)
• According to NCTE Norms – The applicant must have qualified 12th or it’s equivalent by scoring 45% marks. Those who are appearing or qualified in the final year of the 2nd-year Diploma in Elementary Education can also register. (OR)
• Must have qualified 12th or its equivalent by obtaining a minimum of 50% marks and must have qualified or appeared in the final year of 2- a year Diploma in Special Education. (OR)
• The candidates should have passed Bachelors and B.Ed. by obtaining 50% marks

Eligibility Criteria for Classes VI-VIII Teacher (Elementary Stage)

1. Candidates must have qualified graduation and should be qualified or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma (in Elementary Education). OR
2. By scoring 50% marks candidates should have completed their bachelors and must have qualified or appeared in 1st-year B.Ed. OR
3. By scoring 50% marks candidates should have completed their bachelors and must have qualified or appeared in 1st-year B.Ed. OR
4. The candidates must have passed 12th or equivalent by obtaining 50% marks and must have qualified/appearing in the 4- year (final year) B.EI.Ed. OR
5. Aspirants must have done Senior Secondary or equivalent by scoring 50% marks and qualified/appearing in the 4- year (final year) B. A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR
6. Should have scored 50% marks in final year graduation and must have qualified or appeared in 1st-year Special Education.

CTET 2023 Application Form

Additionally, it is also important to know that only qualifying for this examination will not make you eligible to get a job as a teacher. You should also need to have a degree or graduation certificate in the related field. Appropriately, they should have completed their BTC and B. ed from any recognized college or university.

A candidate who has applied for the Paper 1 of the CTET examination has to prepare for the below subjects:

• Child Development & Pedagogy
• Language I (compulsory)
• Language II (compulsory)
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies

Candidates will get 30 questions from each subject that they have to answer correctly. Apart from this if you are preparing for Elementary school then the subjects are as follows.

• Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)
• Language I (compulsory)
• Language II (compulsory)
• Mathematics & Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher)
• Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher)

This paper will also have 30 questions from each subject that the student has to complete in 150 minutes.

CTET 2023 Exam Centres (Expected)

FAQs!

How will I get a job after CTET?

CTET qualified candidates can apply for teacher jobs in CTET accepting schools.

Who will get the Marks Statement?

Every candidate who appeared in the exam gets the marks details.

 What are the prohibited items inside the exam hall?

Nothing is allowed in the examination hall except a pen or admit card.

Amount deducted but traction failed. what can i do?

Candidates have to make fee payments again. Any amount deducted will be refunded to the account within 15 days. In case the payment is made through challan, the candidate has to approach the bank.

What is the number of attempts in CTET?

A person can make as many attempts as required to earn the CTET certificate.