CTET EXAM

CTET Exam

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level examination administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) twice a year to certify the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers. Its main purpose is to establish a uniform national standard for teacher quality, ensuring that individuals appointed for teaching Classes 1 to 8 possess the necessary aptitude, knowledge of pedagogy, and skills to deliver quality education. The examination is divided into two parts: Paper I for Primary Teachers (Classes I-V) and Paper II for Elementary Teachers (Classes VI-VIII).

Eligibility:

• Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen (or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan).

• Age Limit: There is No Upper or Lower Age Limit to appear for the CTET examination.

• Educational Qualification: Requires 10+2 with D.El.Ed. (for Paper 1) OR a Graduation Degree with B.Ed. (for Paper 2) from an NCTE-recognized institution.

Exam Pattern

Paper 1  (Primary Teacher: Classes I to V)

This paper is mandatory for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5. It consists of five compulsory sections:

Paper 2 (Elementary Teacher: Classes VI to VIII)

This paper is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8. It consists of four sections, including a specialized subject choice:

• Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper / OMR-based).

• Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) for each paper.

• Total Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in each paper.

• Total Marks: 150 marks in each paper.

• Marking Scheme: +1 mark for every correct answer. There is NO negative marking.