The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the exam date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December 2024 session. This exam is crucial for candidates aspiring to become teachers in Indian schools.
Important Dates:
- Notification Release Date: September 17, 2024
- Start Date for Application: September 17, 2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: October 16, 2024
- Last Date to Pay Application Fees: October 16, 2024
- Application Correction Window: October 21 to October 25, 2024
- Exam Date: December 15, 2024
- Admit Card Release: To be announced (expected to be released a few days before the exam)
- Result Announcement: Expected in January 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying for the CTET must fulfill the following criteria:
- For Primary Stage (Class I to V):
- Candidates should have passed the Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and should possess a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or should have passed or be appearing in the final year of such a diploma.
- For Upper Primary Stage (Class VI to VIII):
- Candidates must have completed their graduation with at least 50% marks and must possess a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree or should have passed or be appearing in the final year of such a degree.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC: ₹1,000
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹500
Candidates should ensure that they pay their application fees before the deadline to avoid any issues with their application.
Exam Pattern:
The CTET consists of two papers:
- Paper I: For candidates who wish to teach Classes I to V.
- Paper II: For candidates who wish to teach Classes VI to VIII.
Each paper will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a total of 150 marks. The duration of each paper will be 2 hours and 30 minutes. The exam will cover subjects including:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language I (chosen by the candidate)
- Language II (chosen by the candidate)
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies (for Paper I)
- Social Studies/Social Science (for Paper II)
How to Apply:
- Visit the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the “CTET December 2024 Application” link.
- Register by providing your basic details.
- Fill out the application form with the required information.
- Upload the necessary documents (photograph, signature, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Admit Card:
The admit card will be available for download on the official CTET website a few days before the exam date. Candidates must carry the admit card to the examination center along with a valid photo ID.
Result and Eligibility Certificate:
Post-examination, the results will be announced, and eligible candidates will receive their eligibility certificates. These certificates will be available online and can be downloaded from the official website.
For detailed information, updates, and future announcements regarding the CTET December 2024 session, candidates are advised to regularly check the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in