CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Your Complete Guide to Becoming a Teacher in India

Do you want to become a teacher in India? If you do, then Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 is going to unlock for you the door to a very rewarding teaching profession. This all-inclusive eligibility criteria guide covers every aspect-the educational qualification eligibility, an age limit, and more relevant facts about the exam's structure as well as preparation strategies.

Fast Facts:

• Exam Date: December 2024

• Deadline for Application: October 16, 2024

• Two papers: Paper 1 (Classes 1-5) and Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)

• Minimum qualification: 12th grade or graduation with 50% marks

• Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

CTET Paper 1 Eligibility (Classes 1-5):

• Senior Secondary (50% marks) with 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education

• Secondary (45% marks) with 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education

• Senior Secondary (50% marks) with 2 years Diploma in Special Education

• Graduation (50% marks) with 2-year Diploma in Education

CTET Paper 2 Eligibility (Classes 6-8):

• Senior Secondary (50% marks) with 4-year B.El.Ed/B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed

• Graduation (50% marks) with 1-year B.Ed/B.Ed (Special Education)

• Graduation (45% marks) with 1-year B.Ed (NCTE recognized)

• Post-graduation (55% marks) with 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed

Age Limit and Attempts:

• Minimum age: 18 years

• Maximum age: No upper limit

• Number of attempts: Unlimited

Relaxation for Reserved Categories:

• 5% relaxation in qualifying exam marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates

• No seat reservations in CTET exam

Cut-off Marks:

• General category: 90 marks (60%)

• Reserved categories: 82 marks

Exam Pattern:

Paper 1 (Classes 1-5):

• Duration: 2.5 hours

• No of Questions: 150 MCQs

• Subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies

Paper 2 (Classes 6-8):

• Duration: 2.5 hours

• No of Questions: 150 MCQs

• Subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teachers) OR Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies teachers)

Important Documents Required:

• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.)

• Photograph, passport size

• Signature

• Category certificate for applicants belonging to some reserved categories

• Certificate of educational qualification

Preparation Guidelines

• Know the syllabus by heart

• Practice previous year's question papers

• Go through NCERT books regarding subject knowledge

• Practice time management with mock tests

• Keep in touch with modern educational policies and practice

Lifetime Validity of CTET Certificate:

• CTET certificate is valid for lifetime from the date of issue

• There is no minimum/multiple limits for attempts for CTET. Candidates can appear to the number of times one wishes to enhance the scores.

• Eligible applicants can find employment as a teacher in private schools

• Enhances the possibility of selection in state-level TETs

Important Dates (Tentative):

• Issue of Notification: 25 September 2024

• Online Application: 25 Sep 2024

• Last Date to Apply: 16 Oct 2024

• Admit Card: Nov 2024

• Exam: December 2024

• Result: Jan 2025

All information you need is available on the official site of CTET: https://ctet.nic.in. Just make sure that you see the official advertisement for eligibility criteria and dates.

Wish you all the best as you prepare for your CTET exam 2024.

FAQs

Q 1.What is the eligibility for CTET Paper 1 (Classes 1-5)?
Candidates must have at least 50% marks in Senior Secondary with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or other equivalent qualifications.

Q 2.What is the eligibility for CTET Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)?
Candidates must have completed graduation with 50% marks and a 1-year B.Ed or other equivalent qualifications such as B.El.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.

Q 3.Is there an age limit for CTET 2024?
There is no upper age limit for CTET 2024. The minimum age is 18 years, and candidates can attempt the exam unlimited times.

Q 4.What is the cut-off for the CTET 2024 exam?
The cut-off for general category candidates is 90 marks (60%), while for reserved categories, it's 82 marks.

Q 5.How long is the CTET certificate valid?
The CTET certificate has lifetime validity from the date of issue, with no restriction on the number of attempts for improving scores.

Q 6.What are the important dates for CTET 2024?
The last date to apply is October 16, 2024, and the exam will be held in December 2024. Results are expected in January 2025.