CTET 2023: Latest News, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Details

CTET Exam (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is conducted by CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) nationally for applicants to apply for teaching positions in government and government-aided schools such as NVS/KVS and other schools. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) administers it. The CTET Exam will be administered online in 20 languages nationwide.

CTET is only an eligibility test, meaning passing it does not guarantee a job. They must apply for recruitment at various schools based on available vacancies, which require CTET Certification and candidates to score more than or equal to 60% to be selected. The certificate is valid for life, so once a candidate is qualified, they do not need to retake the exam.

Candidates who have been declared successful in the previous CTET can, however, re-appear for re-examination to improve their scores because there are no restrictions on the number of times they can appear in CTET.   

The exam is divided into two parts: Paper 1 and Paper 2. CTET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach classes 1 to 5, and CTET Paper 2 is for candidates who want to teach students of classes 6 to 8.

Applicants who want to teach students in classes 1 to 8 must take both papers. The exam’s validity period has been extended for a lifetime. States that do not administer the TET Exam select candidates through the CTET Exam.

Why does the Government of India hold CTET Exam?

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) was formed according to the provisions made in the Right to Education Act in 2011. Then, it became essential for the education system in the country to ensure the highest standards of quality. The Government of India holds a minimum qualifying examination for teachers nationwide for a certain reason. This reason is explainable in three points:

• The recruitment boards now hire teachers with better grades I to VIII standards. Thus, this ensures quality.
• The stakeholders in the education system will no longer have to worry about the teachers. Certainly, the newly recruited teachers have undergone adequate and rigorous quality checks. So, the education system is now free of hiring by other means.

CTET Exam 2023 – Overview

Abbreviation	CTET
CTET Full Form	Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Conducting Organization	Central Board of Secondary Education or CBSE
Exam Level	National
Purpose	To ensure and uphold the quality standard in recruiting teachers for grades I to VIII.
Mode of Exam	Online
Application Mode	Online
Type of Paper	Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5) Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8)
Exam Duration	150 Mins
Language of Paper	20
Official Website	www.ctet.nic.in

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CTET Notification 2023

The Central Board of Secondary Education is yet to release the detailed CTET Notification for applicants who wish to pursue a career as a teacher. Notification will include important exam information such as the syllabus, eligibility requirements, exam fees, exam cities, and important dates. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) exam will be conducted online, and the CTET 2023 exam will be the 17th Edition for determining candidates’ teaching eligibility. Applicants can refer to the previous year’s notification for reference.

CTET-Notification

CTET Exam Date 2023

CBSE has yet to release a list of the tentative dates for the application process and examinations for the CTET 2023. Tentative Dates are given ahead of time for a better understanding of the candidate: 

Events	Tentative Date
Release of CTET Notification 2023	To be notified
CTET Registration start	To be notified
Last date to submit the CTET Application form	To be notified
Deadline to pay the Application Fee	To be notified
CTET Admit card available	To be notified
CTET Exam Date	To be notified
Release of CTET Results	To be notified

CTET Application Form

How to apply for CTET 2023?

On the official website, the application form will be accessible. To register and receive alert messages throughout the process, candidates must provide their email address and personal phone number. To complete the application form, the candidate must adhere to the instructions below:

Step 1: Go to the official website and select the CTET 2023 option.

Step 2: Click on the ‘New Registration’ option to begin CTET registration and carefully read the CTET Notification before clicking the ‘Click here to proceed button.

Step 3: Carefully complete all the required information before clicking the Submit button.

Step 4: Fill out the CTET application form 2023 and double-check that the information you entered in the application form is correct.

Step 5: Candidates are given an application number, and they must save their login information securely.

Step 6: The final step is to pay the application fees online or offline.

Step 7: Save the printout for future reference.

CTET Application Fees

The CTET Application fees are different according to the candidate’s category. The Application fees might also differ according to the number of CTET papers one applies for. Since a candidate can apply for more than one paper, their fee will also be higher than those appearing only for Paper I or II.

The Application fees are accepted via two modes:

• E-Challans through any Syndicate Bank or Canara Bank
• Online

The registration fees can be paid via your Credit or Debit card or Internet Banking in addition to wallets. Moreover, candidates may also be charged extra GST according to the conditions set by specific banks. The Application Fee structure for CTET according to category and number of papers applied for are as follows:

Category	Either Paper I or Paper II	Both Paper I and Paper II
General Or OBC (Non-cream Layer)	1000/-	1200/-
SC/ST Or Differently Abled Person	500/-	600/-

Some candidates may wish to apply for a photocopy of their OMR Sheet. Then, they must pay the concerned authority an additional 500/- per OMR sheet. The fee, once deposited, will not be refunded or adjusted for future testing under any circumstances.

CTET Eligibility Criteria

Candidates hoping to appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test need to check the box for CTET eligibility requirements so that their application is accepted. The eligibility criteria differ according to the grade level one wants to teach. Additionally, the eligibility criteria will also differ according to the paper they are applying for:

Basic Qualifications for a Teacher of Classes I to V/Primary Level:

• Either Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks or passed from a Government-recognized institution.
• Appearing in a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education
• Either Senior Secondary with 45% marks or appearing in a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education according to the NCTE Regulations.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks. Either passed or appeared in the final year of a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education course.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks. Either passed or appearing in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Education with emphasis on Special Education.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks. Additionally, they must have a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).

Basic Qualifications for a Teacher of Classes VI to VIII/Elementary Level:

• Graduation is accompanied by either passing or appearing in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks. Either passed or appeared in a one-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) course.
• Graduation with at least 45% marks. Either passed or appearing in a one-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) according to NCTE Regulations.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks. Either passed or appeared in the final year of a four-year Bachelor in Elementary Education course.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks. Either passed or appeared in the final year of four-year courses of B.A./B.Sc. Ed or B.A.Ed./B.Sc. Ed
• Graduation with at least 50% marks. Either passed or appeared in a one-year B.Ed. on Spl. Education.

Other things to keep in mind regarding Eligibility

• Anyone who has qualified B.Ed. Program from a recognized Institution by the NCTE is eligible to appear in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test
• Anyone pursuing teacher education courses recognized by NCTE is qualified to appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test.
• Anyone belonging to reserved categories like SC/ST or Differently-Abled people can receive up to 5% relaxation in qualifying marks in their respective educational exams.
• A candidate must be at least 17 years old. There is no maximum age for CTET applicants. The exam can be taken as many times as the candidate desires.

CTET Admit Card

Once a candidate has registered for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test without any errors, they should be able to download their CTET Admit cards from the official website. Admit cards are only given to qualified candidates who can attend the exam.

To the exam location, candidates must bring their CTET Admit card, two passport-size photos, and an original photo ID proof. The following instructions must be followed to download the CTET Admit card:

Step 1: Candidates must go to the CTET’s official website.

Step 2: On the website’s homepage, click the link provided for downloading their CTET Hall Ticket in the link section.

Step 3: To access your admit card, you must first log in to your page, including your Registration number, Date of birth, and Captcha Code (if specified).

Step 4: Admit card will appear on the screen.

Step 5: Download the admit card in PDF format. Take out its printout.

Documents Required for Admit Card:

• PAN Card
• Aadhar Card
• Passport
• Permanent Driving License
• Voter’s Card
• Bank Passbook with a photograph

Details on CTET Admit Card:

1. Applicant’s name
2. Father’s name
3. Application number
4. Category of the applicant
5. Date of birth
6. Roll number
7. Signature of the applicant
8. Photo of the applicant
9. Residential address
10. Exam center address
11. Exam date
12. Exam time
13. Medium of paper
14. The paper applied for (Paper I or II)
15. General instructions

Candidates can also find detailed summaries of each CTET Exam in the table below:

Events	Paper I	Paper-II
Entry to the Examination Centre	8:00 AM	12:30 PM
Checking of Admit Cards	09: 00 AM to 09:15 AM	01:30 PM to 01:45 PM
Last Entry to the Examination Centre	9:30 AM	2:00 PM
Starting of the examination	9:30 AM	2:00 PM
End of the examination	12:00 Noon	4:30 PM

CTET Vacancy

The Central Board of Secondary Education does not release an official notice about the CTET vacancy in the teacher recruitment process. But, specific schools release the number of available posts yearly. Additionally, the CTET-qualified candidate can apply for various posts in private and public schools as faculty and staff members.

CTET-qualified candidates can apply for the role of a teacher in the following schools:

1. Schools that fall under the affiliation of the Central Government. For example, Kendriya Vidyalaya and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.
2. Schools that fall under the jurisdiction of Union Territories
3. Private schools which factor in the CTET score in their recruitment process
4. Lastly, schools that fall under the jurisdiction of states. These schools accept both TET and CTET scores.

CTET Salary

The basic pay range for teachers who have completed the CTET is between Rs.9,300 to Rs.34,800. Their monthly net pay may be as much as Rs.48,000. After passing the CTET exam, candidates receive a certificate and can start earning a respectable income. The candidates must complete numerous practice exams to perform better on test day. Apart from the basic salary, a CTET-qualified teacher may also receive the following:

• Travel Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Yearly Increments, etc.

CTET Syllabus

The CBSE Board will publish the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) official detailed syllabus on its website. The official website notification will be updated if the CBSE changes the syllabus or exam pattern. Candidates Eligibility Test are advised to study according to the CTET syllabus. There are two sets of syllabi for each paper.

Paper I (For candidates wishing to be a teacher for grades I to V):

1. Child Development and Pedagogy
2. Language I
3. Language II (A candidate must choose a different language than the one tackled in Language I)
4. Mathematics
5. Environmental Science

Paper II (For candidates wishing to be a teacher for grades VI to VIII)

1. Child Development and Pedagogy
2. Language I
3. Language II (A candidate must choose a different language than the one tackled in Language I)
4. Mathematics and Science (For teachers specializing in Math or Science) or
5. Social Studies or Social Science (For teachers specializing in Social Studies or Social Science)

The candidate has to choose either Mathematics/ Science or Social Studies as per their respective subjects. Candidates who wish to appear for both the CTET papers should prepare both syllabi.

The CTET Exam will be a purely objective test. Candidates will receive one mark for each correct response. The CTET Exam carries no penalty points.

CTET Exam Pattern

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test has provided the Exam Pattern in its notification. The CTET exam consists of two papers in its structure:

• Paper I for candidates who wish to teach classes I to V (Primary Level)
• Paper II for candidates who wish to teach classes VI to VIII (Elementary Level)

Paper	Total Marks	Duration
Paper I	150	150 minutes or two and a half hours
Paper II	150	150 minutes or two and a half hours

For CTET Paper I, the exam structure is as follows:

Topic	Number of Questions (out of 150)	Marks Carried
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Science	30	30

For CTET Paper II, the exam structure is as follows:

Topic	Number of Questions (out of 150)	Marks Carried
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics and Science Or Social Studies/Social Science	60	60

Nature and standard of questions

• The test questions for the Child Development and Pedagogy section will concentrate on the educational psychology of teaching and learning pertinent to children between the ages of 6 and 11.
• The Test items in Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction.
• The Language II test items emphasize language, communication, and comprehension skills.
• The mathematics and environmental studies test questions will concentrate on the respective fields’ concepts, problem-solving skills, pedagogical understanding, and practical applications.

CTET Result

Once available, candidates can check their CTET Results online. Candidates who pass the CTET Exam with the required minimum score are eligible to apply for government and private teaching jobs throughout India. The qualifying candidates should have a minimum of 60%.

Candidates can check their results by visiting the website and entering their registration number, password, and date of birth. Doing so will lead them to the page stating their result or the cut-off. The details of the CTET Exam in December 2021 are as under:

Paper	Registered Candidates	Appeared Candidates	Qualified Candidates
Paper-1	18,92,276	14,95,511	4,45,467
Paper-2	16,62,886	12,78,165	2,20,069

The Board responsible for conducting the CTET has stated that the mark sheets of the qualifying candidates are stored in DigiLocker. With their Aadhar number, cell phone number, username, and 6-digit pin, applicants must log in to download the CTET certificate using the DigiLocker app.

How to check result?

Step 1: Visit the official CTET website.

Step 2: On the home page, click the Results tab.

Step 3: Select the link for the CTET Result 2022.

Step 4: An additional window will open.

Step 5: Enter your roll number and press submit.

Step 6: The CTET Result 2022 will show up on the screen.

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