Download CTET Certificate using Digilocker: A Step by Step uide
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An individual can receive a CTET certificate by successfully qualifying for the Common Teacher Eligibility Test. Candidates who complete the CTET exam are given a CTET certificate. CBSE will make a digital copy of the CTET certificate available on their DigiLocker account.
This article will help you know about:
- Steps for CTET certificate download from the DigiLocker App
- Hike in fees on the issuance of Duplicate CTET Documents
- Validity of the Certificate
Steps to Download CTET Certificate from the DigiLocker App
Follow these steps to download your certificate via the DigiLocker App
Step 1: First, download the DigiLocker app from the Google Play Store or Apple IOS store, or visit the Digilocker website.
Step 2: After downloading, click on the sign-in option. You can sign in using a Mobile or Aaadhar card. After that, enter the necessary credentials obtained on SMS.
If you are new to DigiLocker, enter your registered mobile number and verify it through OTP. Moreover, to fill in the security pin, enter your date of birth in DDMMYY format. For example, if your date of birth is 16/11/1997, your security pin will be ‘161197’.
If you cannot sign in using your mobile number, you can use your Aadhar Card Number instead. Moreover, if you still face any issues, immediately draft an email to support@digitallocker.gov.in.
Step 3: After successfully logging in, click on ‘issued documents’ and select ‘Central Board of Secondary Education.
Step 4: Lastly, enter your roll number and download your CTET certificate for future reference.
How to get a CTET Duplicate Certificate?
If you lose your documents, such as mark sheet or CTET certificate, you can apply for duplicate documents. CBSE has announced that in order to generate duplicate documents, students need to apply online through CBSE website.
The fee for duplicate documents and verification of each document is 500 Rs each. There has been a hike in the fees for the issuance of duplicate documents; the fees have been increased twofold from INR 235/- to INR 500/-.
CTET Certificate Validity
The validity of the CTET Certificate in the current years is for a lifetime. It was earlier valid only for 7 years. However, with effect from June 2021, the education ministry has declared the revised validity of the certificate of CTET from 7 years to a lifetime.
ctet-certificateThis recent change benefits both candidates and the education ministry as the candidates won’t have to give the examination again after seven years. In addition, there will be lesser applicants which will save resources.
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )
CBSE conducts the Central Teachers Eligibility Test (CTET) every year for the budding aspirants willing to enter the teaching profession. Furthermore, passing CTET with good grades will earn you a certificate that will be valid for a lifetime. Hence, after you successfully pass the test, you can download the certificate of CTET through the DigiLocker app using your mobile number/Aadhar card number and roll number.
Follow these steps to download your CTET mark sheet in DigiLocker: Sign in to your DigiLocker account by entering your username and password. However, if you are new to the app, enter your mobile number and verify it with the OTP. Enter your Aadhar card details. Now the dashboard will appear in front of you. Next, go on documents and click on ‘CTET mark sheet’. Lastly, download your CTET mark sheet and save it for future preference.
Originally, the certificate of CTET was valid for 7 years. However, with effect from June 2021, the certificate is valid for a lifetime.
Yes, the CTET result has been declared on March 9, 2022, by CBSE. Respective candidates can download their certificates from the DigiLocker app.
Many government institutions recruit teachers only if they have a CTET certificate. Therefore, after qualifying for CTET, you have a great opportunity of joining a government teaching job.