The Central Board of Secondary Education administers the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, a nationwide assessment designed for prospective educators hoping to land jobs in Central Government-affiliated institutions. The board has announced the CTET December 2024 Notification. The CTET is held twice a year.
Before submitting an application for the eligibility exam, candidates must read all of the information provided in the CTET Notification. Eligible individuals are encouraged to apply online at ctet.nic.in, the official website. The dates of the registration period for the CTET December 2024 Examination are September 17, 2024, through October 16, 2024. The exam is scheduled for December 1, 2024.
Contents
CTET December 2024 Application Form
Name of Exam Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December 2024
Conducting Authority Central Board of Secondary Education
Purpose of Exam Eligibility Test for Teaching Posts
Application Mode Online
Last Date to Apply 16 October 2024
Official Web Portal ctet.nic.in
There are two papers on the exam: Paper I is for candidates who want to teach classes I through V, and Paper II is for applicants who want to teach courses VI through VIII. Candidates need to show up for both papers if they want to teach at both levels. To be eligible, candidates must get at least 60% of the possible points. Qualifying marks for candidates from restricted categories (SC, ST, OBC, and differently abled candidates) can be relaxed by up to 5%.
Eligibility Criteria for Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Educational Qualifications Required
The following educational requirements must be met by candidates in order for them to be considered for a specific teaching level.
For Primary Stage (Class I to V)
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% of the possible points, having passed, or being enrolled in the last year of a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) or two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.).
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% of the possible points, and, in accordance with NCTE guidelines, passed or be in the last year of a two-year diploma in elementary education.
For Elementary Stage (Class VI to VIII)
- graduation as well as passing the last year of a two-year elementary education diploma or enrolling in it.
- graduation with a minimum of 50% of the possible points and enrolment in a one-year Bachelor of Education program (B.Ed).
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% of the possible points, or enrolled in the last year of a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education program (B.El.Ed.).
Age Limit
The age limit for the CTET 2024 exam is not specified. Candidates may apply at any age as long as they meet the requirements for schooling.
CTET December 2024 Examination Fee
The cost of applying for CTET 2024 varies according to a candidate’s category and desired number of papers to appear for.
CategoryOnly Paper I or IIBoth Papers I & II
- General/OBC (NCL) ₹1000/- ₹1200/-
- SC/ST/Differently Abled Person ₹500/- ₹600/-
Important Application Dates
September 17, 2024, is when the online application period for CTET December 2024 opens, and it closes on October 16, 2024. To avoid any last-minute hassles, candidates are recommended to apply well in advance of the deadline. Here, you may also view more significant dates.
- Start Date of Application: September 17, 2024
- Last Date of Application: October 16, 2024 (Before 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Submission: October 16, 2024 (Before 11:59 PM)
- Date of Examination: December 1, 2024
- Admit Card Release: November 2024 (Tentative)
- Result Declaration: January 2025 (Tentative)
How to Apply for CTET Examination 2024?
If you want to apply for the CTET December 2024, here are the instructions:
- Visit the official website ctet.nic.in.
- Click on Apply Online and fill in the details.
- Fill in the Application Form
- Upload required documents like recent photograph and signature
- Pay the Application Fee
- Submit and print the confirmation page
Important Links
Official Website– ctet.nic.in
CTET Exam Application Form- Apply Here