CTET 2024: Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus, and Pattern

 The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a nationwide teaching exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It is held twice a year to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in primary (Classes 1 to 5) and elementary (Classes 6 to 8) schools across India. The 19th edition of the CTET exam will be held on 7th July 2024. 

Important Dates 

The key dates for the CTET 2024 July exam are as follows: 

Application Process 

To apply for the CTET 2024 July exam, follow these steps: 

1. Visit the official website ctet.nic.in. 

2. Click “New Registration”. 

3. Fill in the online application form with personal details to get the Registration Number. 

4. Submit your photograph and signature following the specified format. 

5. Make the payment for the examination fee through e-challan, debit card, credit card, or net banking. 

Application Fees 

The application fees for the CTET 2024 exam are as follows: 

Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications to apply for CTET: 

Primary Stage (Classes I-V) 

• Passed class 12th with at least 50% marks and a 2-year diploma in elementary education. 

• Passed class 12th with at least 45% marks and a 2-year diploma in elementary education. 

• Passed class 12th with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education. 

• Passed class 12th with at least 50% marks and a 2-year diploma in education (Special Education). 

• Completed graduation with a Bachelor of Education degree, achieving a minimum of 50% marks. 

Elementary Stage (Classes VI-VIII) 

• Completed a 2-year diploma program in elementary education after graduation. 

• Graduated with at least 50% marks and a 1-year Bachelor in Education. 

• Graduated with at least 45% marks and a 1-year Bachelor in Education. 

• Passed class 12th with at least 50% marks and obtained a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education degree. 

• Passed class 12th with at least 50% marks and a 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. 

• Graduated with at least 50% marks and a 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) degree. 

• Qualified B.Ed. program recognized by NCTE. 

Age Limit 

Candidates must be at least 21 years old to apply for the CTET exam. There is no upper age limit. 

Exam Pattern 

The CTET exam consists of two papers: 

Paper 1 (For Classes I-V) 

Paper 2 (For Classes VI-VIII) 

Preparation Tips and Study Material 

To prepare effectively for the CTET exam, candidates should practice previous year question papers and refer to the detailed syllabus provided by CBSE. 

Admit Card 

Candidates can download their CTET 2024 admit card by following these steps: 

6. Visit ctet.nic.in. 

7. Click on “Download CTET Admit Card”. 

8. Enter your CTET 2024 Registration Number and Date of Birth. 

9. Download and print the admit card. 

Answer Key and Result 

The CTET answer key will be released on the official website after the exam. Candidates can dispute the answer key by paying Rs. 1000 per question. The CTET result will be declared on the official website, and candidates can check their qualifying status online. 

For more details, visit the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in.