The CTET Exam 2024, administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India, is a nationwide teacher eligibility test. It is mandatory for aspirants who want to teach classes 1 to 8 in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs), Central Schools (SCs), and other schools affiliated to CBSE.
The CTET 2024, or Central Teacher Eligibility Test, stands as a pivotal examination for prospective educators in India. It serves as a qualifying criterion for appointment as a teacher in schools from Class I to VIII. Here are the key details for the CTET Exam 2024:
- Exam Date: The CTET 2024 exam is scheduled to take place on July 7, 2024.
- Application Period: Candidates can apply for the CTET July 2024 cycle online from March 7, 2024, until April 2, 2024.
Eligibility for CTET Exam 2024:
- Candidates must have a teacher training qualification such as Diploma in Education (D.Ed) or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized university.
- There is no minimum marks requirement for appearing in the CTET exam.
CTET Exam Pattern 2024:
The CTET examination comprises two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is for candidates who want to teach classes 1 to 5, while Paper II is for those who want to teach classes 6 to 8.
Paper I:
- Child Development and Pedagogy (60 marks)
- Language I (Hindi or English) (60 marks)
- Mathematics (60 marks)
- Environmental Studies (60 marks)
Paper II:
- Child Development and Pedagogy (60 marks)
- Language I (Hindi or English) (60 marks)
- Mathematics (60 marks)
- Select any two subjects from the following (60 marks each):
- Science
- Social Science
- Sanskrit
- Urdu
- Hindi
- English
- Punjabi
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Malayalam
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Odia
The CTET exam is a multiple-choice question (MCQ) based exam and the duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.
How to apply for CTET Exam 2024:
The application process for CTET is online. Candidates can apply by visiting the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in: https://ctet.nic.in/.
Some resources for CTET Exam 2024:
- Official CTET website: ctet.nic.in: https://ctet.nic.in/
- CBSE website: https://cbse.gov.in/
- NCERT website: ncert.nic.in: https://ncert.nic.in/ (NCERT books are a good resource for preparing for the CTET exam)
- CTET preparation websites and apps: There are many websites and apps available that offer CTET preparation materials, mock tests, and other resources.