What is CTET Exam? - Syllabus, Exam Pattern

What is CTET Exam? - Syllabus, Exam Pattern

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on May 26, 2020 03:42 PM IST | #CTET
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What is CTET Exam - Central Board of Secondary Education (CNSE) conducts Central Teachers Eligibility Test which is commonly known as CTET. This test is a national level test conducted to determine the eligibility of the candidates to be recruited as Teachers in classes 1 to 8. The test is conducted in offline mode for two papers - paper I and II. For those candidates who wish to become a teacher in classes 1 to 5 have to take paper I while paper II must be taken by those who wish to become teachers in classes 6 to 8. In both papers - I and II, candidates have to secure just the minimum qualifying marks - 60% (general) and 55% (reserved category) to qualify CTET. Further, all the qualified candidates will be issued the CTET eligibility certificate through which they will be able to apply for various schools across the country. This test is conducted twice a year - July and December.

Who can apply for CTET?

There are certain eligibility criteria that have been determined by the conducting authorities for those who wish to fill the CTET application form. As per the CTET eligibility criteria, there is no age criteria set. However, candidates taking paper I must hold:

  • A Graduation degree with at least 50% marks or more and

  • A Bachelor’s in Education (B.Ed.) degree.

For Paper II, a candidates must have:

  • Secured at least 50% marks in graduation and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

CTET Dates 2020

This year, CTET 2020 is expected to be held on July 5. The table below contains the CTET exam dates along with other related dates.

CTET 2020 Important Dates

Events

Dates (July Session)

Dates (December Session)

CTET notification

January 23, 2020 (Released)

August 2020

CTET 2020 application form

January 24, 2020 (Released)

August 2020

Last date to fill CTET application form

March 16, 2020 (Extended)

September 2020

Admit card release date

June 17, 2020 (Tentative)

November 2020

CTET 2020

July 5, 2020

December 2020

What is the CTET exam structure?

It is very important for the candidates to know the structure and exam pattern of the CTET exam. As per the CTET exam pattern, the test is conducted in the offline mode i.e the pen and paper mode. CTET comprises two papers - paper I and II. Candidates may or may not appear for both papers depending on the classes for which they want to become teachers. Each of the two papers contains a total of 150 marks questions and candidates are given 2 hours 30 minutes to finish it. The questions are objective type multiple choice. Refer to the tables below for knowing the exam pattern in detail.

CTET 2020 Exam Pattern For Paper 1

Sections

No. of Questions

Marks

Language I (compulsory)

30

30

Language II (compulsory)

30

30

Child Development and Pedagogy

30

30

Environmental Studies

30

30

Mathematics

30

30

Total

150

150

CTET Exam Pattern 2020 For Paper 2

Sections

No. of Questions

Marks

Language I (compulsory)

30

30

Language II (compulsory)

30

30

Child Development and Pedagogy

30

30

Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher only)

60

60

Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher only)

60

60

Total

150

150

Who are considered CTET Qualified?

Only those candidates will qualify the exam who will secure the marks equal to or more than the minimum cut off marks as per their categories. The minimum qualifying marks is also the CTET cut off which is mentioned in the table below.

CTET 2020 Qualifying Marks

Category

Total Marks

Qualifying Percentage

Qualifying Marks

General

150

60%

90

Reserved

150

55%

82.5

CTET Eligibility Certificate 2020

All those candidates who qualify in the test will be issued the CTET eligibility certificate which can be downloaded from the official website by using their roll numbers.

Schools To Apply After Qualifying CTET

  • Schools run by Central Government like KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc and controlled under UT’s of Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and NCTof Delhi.

  • Unaided private schools

  • Schools owned and managed by the State Government/local bodies.

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CTET Result Statistics

The table below contains the statistics of CTET result for previous years.

Year

Papers

No. of Qualified Candidates

No. of Appeared Candidates

December 2019

Paper I

2,47,386

16,46,620

Paper II

2,94,899

11,85,500

June 2019


Paper I

1,78,273

10,73,545

Paper II

1,26,968

8,78,425

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CTET Exam Dates 2020

CTET Syllabus 2020

CTET Exam Pattern 2020

CTET Answer Key 2020

CTET Result 2020

CTET Cut off 2020

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many times can I appear for CTET?

Candidates can appear for the CTET exam as many times as they wish. Candidates who have qualified can also appear for CTET again to improve their scores.

2. Will the exam be conducted in online mode?

No, the exam of CTET 2020 will be conducted in offline mode.

3. How many marks are allotted to Child Development and Pedagogy?

Both the papers I and II will have questions from the Child Development and Pedagogy section and will contain a total of 30 questions of 1 mark each.

4. At how many exam centres will the CTET 2020 be held?

This year, the exam will be held at various CTET exam centres in 112 cities across India. Exam centre of CTET 2020 has been changed to 112 cities.

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Questions related to CTET

Have a question related to CTET ?

CTET correction window is open till 25 th October candidates who needs to change in their name address educational qualification etc get the opportunity to correct it through correction window.to modify the form candidates should login to view their application form and change it according to them after that they have to submit it.once they submitted there is no need of admit approval of form the submission of the form is the proof that your form is accepted.

Dont anxious for unnecessary things you need to start your preparation soon as the CTET exam date is near it is conducted on 15 December.all the best for the exam

Hello,

If you have paid twice for your CTET application form 2024, here's how to seek a refund on one of those payments:

Official CTET Website: You check the official website of CTET for such instructions if any for duplicate payments.

CTET Helpdesk: You would be required to email or call on the helpline number of the CTET. Here's what you need to provide in that email/call- application number, both the transaction details, and a screenshot or photocopy of the payment receipt.

Bank Support: Obtain the contact numbers of both the banks holding the accounts. Mail them with transaction details and ask them to walk you through the refund procedure.

Track the refund status with the CTET board and the banks too. If the board does not do anything, it might be an auto-reversal in your bank account. Keep following both the organizations regularly.

Maintain all the correspondence and payment slips for creating a record of refund.

Students who have completed their B. Ed may now be eligible to apply for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) revised the eligibility criteria for the CTET Exam 2024. To teach in Indian schools dd

Hello,

If your college name is not listed in the CTET 2024 form but is shown on the Examination Regulatory Authority site and not on the NCTE site, you can choose the "OTHERS" option in the form.

However, it's important to confirm whether your college is recognized by NCTE, as CTET eligibility requires recognition from NCTE-approved institutions.

After selecting "OTHERS," you may need to provide additional details or clarification in the form. To be certain, it’s a good idea to contact CTET support or your college administration to clarify the eligibility before proceeding.


Hope it helps you !

For CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper 1 and Paper 2 solved papers, you can access various resources online. Here's how you can find and use them:

  1. Official Website :

    • Visit the official CTET website where they may provide past year papers or sample papers.
  2. Educational Websites :

    • Websites like Gradeup, Career360, or Adda247 offer solved papers for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
    • These platforms usually provide PDFs that you can download and study from.
  3. YouTube :

    • Many educators on YouTube solve and discuss CTET papers. Search for “CTET Paper 1/2 Solved” on YouTube to find video solutions.
  4. Books :

    • Purchase or borrow books from publishers like Arihant or Disha that include solved papers and explanations for CTET.
  5. Mobile Apps :

    • Apps like Testbook, Unacademy, or BYJU’s also offer solved papers and mock tests specifically for CTET.

Using these resources, you can practice and understand the pattern and difficulty level of the exam.

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