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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) releases how many students appeared in the CTET exam through the official notification after announcement of the result. Nearly 23 to 25 lakhs candidates appeared for the CTET exam every year for each session. Out of that approximately 8 lakhs candidates appear for paper 1 while for paper 2 around 12 lakhs candidates appear for each session.
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As per the previous year reports released by the CBSE a total of 795231 candidates appeared for paper 1 and 1481242 appeared for paper 2 in the January session. Aspirants can gothrouth the full article to know how many candidates appeared in CTET exam every year.
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CBSE conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Exam twice every year. Those who want to apply for the teaching post of Class I to V in state and central government schools have to write Paper I and those who want to become teachers of Class VI to VIII have to write Paper II. Candidates who qualify the CTET exam will be issued a CTET Eligibility Certificate with lifetime validity.
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Candidates can check the CTET 2024 exam information from the below table.
Exam | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
Exam Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
Mode of application | Online |
Mode of examination | Online (MCQ type) |
CTET Papers | Paper-I and II |
Total marks for each paper | 150 |
Duration for each paper | 2 hours 30 minutes |
The validity of CTET certificate | Lifetime |
Medium | Hindi and English |
Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Also read - How many members applied for CTET?
The CTET exam statistics from previous years are as follows:
Year | Appeared Candidates | Qualified Candidates | Approximate CTET pass percentage | |||
January 2024 | Paper 1: 7,95,231 Paper 2: 14,81,242 | Paper 1: 1,26,845 Paper 2: 1,12,033 | Paper 1: 15.95% Paper 2: 7.56% | |||
July 2023 | Paper 1: 12,13,704 Paper 2: 11,66,178 | Paper 1: 2,98,758 Paper 2: 1,01,057 | Paper 1: 24.61% Paper 2: 8.66% | |||
December 2022 | Paper 1: 14,22,959 Paper 2: 12,76,071 | Paper 1: 5,79,844 Paper 2: 3,76,025 | Paper 1: 40.75% Paper 2: 29.39% | |||
December2021 | Paper 1: 14,95,511 Paper 2: 12,78,165 | Paper 1: 4,45,467 Paper 2: 2,20,069 | Paper 1: 29.79% Paper 2: 17.22% | |||
December2019 | Paper 1: 14,13,390 Paper 2: 9,91,755 | Paper 1: 2,47,386 Paper 2: 2,94,899 | Paper 1: 17.50% Paper 2: 29.73% |
CBSE prescribes the minimum marks that a candidate must score in the CTET exam to be considered qualified. The CTET qualifying marks by category are as follows:
Category | Qualifying Marks |
UR | 90 |
SC/ST/OBC/PwD | 82.5 |
Candidates who qualify in the CTET exam will be issued the CTET eligibility certificates. With the CTET certificates they will be eligible to apply for government teacher recruitment and as well in private schools. Those who get the CTET eligibility certificate can teach grades I to VIII. The CTET certificate will be valid for a lifetime. Candidates will be able to download the CTET eligibility certificate in digital format through Digilocker.
Approximately 23 to 25 lakhs candidates appeared for the CTET exam every year for each session.
CBSE will announce the report after the announcement of the CTET result.
Yes, they will release the statistics separately for paper 1 and paper 2 of the CTET exam.
Others:28 January,2025 - 30 April,2025
Others:31 January,2025 - 30 April,2025
Application Date:28 March,2025 - 29 April,2025
Others:31 March,2025 - 30 April,2025
Application Date:07 April,2025 - 03 May,2025
Hello Pooja,
To prepare for the CTET exam , here are the best sample papers and resources:
Previous Year Papers:
These give insight into the exam pattern and types of questions. Available online or in books.
Official Sample Papers:
Download from the
CTET official website
(ctet.nic.in).
Books:
"CTET & TETs" by Arihant Publications for practice questions.
"CTET Success Master" by Upkar Prakashan for mock tests.
Online Platforms:
Websites like
Careers360
offer free sample papers.
Mobile Apps: Apps like Unacademy , Testbook , and GradeUp provide mock tests and sample papers.
Focus on key areas:
Child Development
,
Language
,
Math/Science/Environmental Studies
based on the level (Primary/Upper Primary).
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.
Yes, you can apply for CTET even if you are in the first semester of BTC . To be eligible for CTET exam, you must have passed the Senior Secondary (12th) class examination with minimum 50% marks and have a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or B.Ed degree, whether you are in the first semester or any other semester.
In detail:
Eligibility:
For CTET Paper 1 (Class 1-5), you must have passed Senior Secondary (12th) class examination with minimum 50% marks and two-year D.El.Ed or B.Ed. Must have a degree. BTC course is a type of D.El.Ed, so you can apply even if you are in the first semester.
BTC (D.El.Ed):
This is a two year diploma course to become a primary teacher. Even though you are in the first semester, you are eligible to apply for CTET Paper 1.
CTET Exam:
CTET is a teacher eligibility test conducted for the recruitment of primary and upper primary teachers across India.
Application Process:
You can fill the online application form by visiting the official website of CTET.
Information in the application form:
You will have to fill your educational qualification, personal details and other required information in the application form.
Last Date:
The last date for application for CTET will be given in the exam notification.
Exam Schedule:
The schedule of CTET exam will also be given in the exam notification.
So, you can apply for CTET even if you are in the first semester of BTC. Just make sure you have the required educational qualifications and fill the application form correctly.
Hello,
based on your applications you are eligible for TGT social science if your BA history(Hons) includes the required subject combination. your B.Ed. degree is valid provided it meets the regulatory and NCTE guidelines.
always confirm with the recruitment body for any specific requirements or additional criteria.
Yes, with your B.Com, B.Ed, CTET Paper 2 clearance, and a subsequent BA with History (Hons) including the relevant Social Science subjects like Geography, Political Science, and History, you are eligible to apply for a TGT Social Science position. Your B.Ed degree will be considered valid for this purpose.
While your B.Com may not directly qualify you for Social Science teaching, your BA (Hons) in History with the right subject combination makes you eligible.
Having cleared the CTET Paper 2 indicates your preparedness to teach classes 6-8, which is the TGT level.
Always verify the precise subject requirements for TGT Social Science positions in your desired state or institution as slight variations might exist.
Hello
Yes , you can apply for the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) even if you are not currently working in a school.
The eligibility criteria for CTET require candidates to have the necessary educational qualifications, such as B.Ed. but there is no requirement to be employed at the time of application.
If you meet the qualification criteria, you are eligible to appear for the exam.
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