CTET December 2024 Notification Out: Apply Now Online for Paper I and Paper II

What is CTET December 2024?

The CTET December 2024 is the 20th Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The CTET is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to certify eligible candidates for teaching positions in schools across India. CTET plays an important role in ensuring a standard level of education and is a stepping stone for individuals aspiring to build a career in the teaching field. The upcoming CTET December 2024 exam is a key opportunity for candidates looking to teach from Classes I to Class VIII in both Central and state-run- schools.

Application Fee

• The Application fee for candidates applying for only Paper I or Paper II will ₹1000 for General and OBC(NCL) candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/ PwD Candidates.
• The Application fee for candidates applying for both Paper I and Paper II will be ₹1200 for General / OBC(NCL) candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST/ PwD candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Primary Level (Classes I to V)

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and has passed or currently is in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
  OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and has passed or currently is in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, as per the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002.
  OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or currently in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or currently in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).

Eligibility Criteria for Junior Level (Classes VI to VIII)

• Graduation with at least 50% marks and either passed or currently in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and either passed or currently in the final year of a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program.
• Graduation with at least 45% marks and either passed or currently in the final year of a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program, according to NCTE regulations.
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and either passed or currently in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) program.
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and either passed or currently in the final year of a 4-year B.A./ B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed program.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and either passed or currently in the final of a B.Ed. program.
• Candidates with any B.Ed. qualification recognized by the NCTE is eligible for TET/CTET. As per NCTE guidelines (dated 11/02/2011), individuals enrolled in any teacher education course recognized by NCTE or RCI (as per the NCTE notification dates 23/08/2010) are also eligible for TET/CTET.
• Post-graduation with at least 55% marks and either passed or currently in the final year of a 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. program.

CTET Exam Details

Schedule and Mode of Examination

Structure of the exam

All the questions in CTET will be Mulitple Choice Questions (MCQs), with four alternatives out of which one answer will be most appropriate. Each carries one mark and there will be no negative marking.

There will be two papers of CTET:

• Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V.
• Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII.

Syllabus for Paper I

Syllabus for Paper II

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How to Apply for CTET December 2024

• Go to the CTET official website at https://ctet.nic.in/
• Click on the link “Apply Online”.
• Fill in the required details like your name, date of birth, state, etc.
• After filling in the details, please note the system-generated registration number/application number.
• Log in using the Registration Number and Password.
• Complete the application form by providing details, educational qualifications, and exam preferences.
• Choose the exam center and exam paper preference (Paper I, Paper II, or both).
• Upload your latest photograph and signature.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit The final application.

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