The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national level examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It is held to determine the eligibility of teaching in the primary and elementary levels of Indian schools. CTET is conducted twice a year, usually in the months of July and December. The exam is designed to assess the teaching skills and knowledge of potential teachers. With the successful completion of the CTET exam, the candidates become eligible to apply for the post of teachers in any Central Government or State Government school, as well as in any Private Aided/Unaided schools/Colleges.
CTET Notification
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the notification for the CTET 2020 examination. The candidates can apply for the exam by filling the online application form. The exam is scheduled to be held in the month of July. The last date for submission of the application form is 15th June 2020.
CTET Important Dates
Below are the important dates related to the CTET exam:
Aspect: Official Website Link: https://ctet.nic.in/
CTET Exam Pattern
The CTET exam is conducted in two papers. The paper 1 is for aspirants who wish to become a teacher for classes 1 to 5 and paper 2 is for aspirants who wish to become a teacher for classes 6 to 8.
Paper 1 Exam Pattern
Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language I (Hindi/ English/ Sanskrit/ Urdu/ Punjabi/ Sindhi/ Gujarati/ Manipuri) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (Hindi/ English/ Sanskrit/ Urdu/ Punjabi/ Sindhi/ Gujarati/ Manipuri) | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language I (Hindi/ English/ Sanskrit/ Urdu/ Punjabi/ Sindhi/ Gujarati/ Manipuri) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (Hindi/ English/ Sanskrit/ Urdu/ Punjabi/ Sindhi/ Gujarati/ Manipuri) | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics and Science | 60 | 60 |
Social Studies/ Social Science | 60 | 60 |
CTET Syllabus
The CTET syllabus consists of topics from the following areas:
Subject wise Syllabus
Child Development and Pedagogy: Child Development (Primary School Child), Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs, Learning and Pedagogy.
Language I: Unseen Passages, Pedagogy of Language Development, Grammar (Tenses, Active/Passive Voice, Narration, Transformation of Sentences, etc.).
Language II: Similar to Language I section.
Mathematics: Geometry, Numbers, Measurement, Data handling, etc.
Environmental Studies: Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, etc.
CTET Study Material
The candidates should read the following books to prepare for the CTET exam:
Child Development and Pedagogy Notes
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 15 | Chapter 16 | Chapter 17 | Chapter 18 | Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 | Chapter 21 | Chapter 22 |
English Language Notes
Chapter 1. Articles | Chapter 2. Nouns | Chapter 3. Pronouns | Chapter 4. Adjectives | Chapter 5. Adverbs | Chapter 6. Prepositions | Chapter 7. Verbs | Chapter 8. Tenses | Chapter 9. Modals | Chapter 10. Conjunctions | Chapter 11. Question Tags | Chapter 12. Other Common Rules | Chapter 13. Points To Remember |
NCERT Based Social Science Notes
Class 6 Geography | Class 6 History | Class 6 Social Science | Class 7 Geography | Class 7 History | Class 7 Social Science | Class 8 Geography | Class 8 History | Class 8 Social Science | Class 9 Economics | Class 9 Geography | Class 9 History | Class 9 Political Science | Class 10 Economics | Class 10 Geography | Class 10 History | Class 10 Political Science
Social Science Notes
अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 | अध्याय 9 | अध्याय 10 | अध्याय 11 | अध्याय 12 | अध्याय 13 | अध्याय 14 | अध्याय 15 | अध्याय 16 | अध्याय 17 | अध्याय 18 | अध्याय 19 | अध्याय 20 | अध्याय 21 | अध्याय 22 | अध्याय 23 | अध्याय 24 | अध्याय 25 | अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 | अध्याय 9 | अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 | अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 |
NCERT Based Science Notes
Child Development and Pedagogy Questions
Chapter 01 | Chapter 02 | Chapter 03 | Chapter 04 | Chapter 05 | Chapter 06 | Chapter 07 | Chapter 08 | Chapter 09 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 15 | Chapter 16 | Chapter 17 | Chapter 18 | Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 | Chapter 21 | Chapter 22 | Chapter 23 | Chapter 24 | Chapter 25 | Chapter 26 | Chapter 27 | Chapter 28 | Chapter 29 | Chapter 30 | Chapter 31 | Chapter 32 | Chapter 33 | Chapter 34 |
Child Development and Pedagogy Questions in Hindi
अध्याय 01 | अध्याय 02 | अध्याय 03 | अध्याय 04 | अध्याय 05 | अध्याय 06 | अध्याय 07 | अध्याय 08 | अध्याय 09 | अध्याय 10 | अध्याय 11 | अध्याय 12 | अध्याय 13 | अध्याय 14 | अध्याय 15 | अध्याय 16 | अध्याय 17 | अध्याय 18 | अध्याय 19 | अध्याय 20 | अध्याय 21 | अध्याय 22 | अध्याय 23 | अध्याय 24 | अध्याय 25 | अध्याय 26 | अध्याय 27 | अध्याय 28 | अध्याय 29 | अध्याय 30 | अध्याय 31 | अध्याय 32 | अध्याय 33 | अध्याय 34 |
Social Science Questions
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 15 | Chapter 16 | Chapter 17 | Chapter 18 | Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 | Chapter 21 | Chapter 22 | Chapter 23 | Chapter 24 | Chapter 25 | Chapter 26 | Chapter 27 | Chapter 28 | Chapter 29 | Chapter 30 | Chapter 31 | Chapter 32 | Chapter 33 | Chapter 34 | Chapter 35 | Chapter 36 | Chapter 37 | Chapter 38 | Chapter 39 | Chapter 40 | Chapter 41 | Chapter 42 | Chapter 43 | Chapter 44 | Chapter 45 | Chapter 46 | Chapter 47 | Chapter 48 | Chapter 49 | Chapter 50 |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 15 | Chapter 16 | Chapter 17 | Chapter 18 | Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 | Chapter 21 | Chapter 22 | Chapter 23 | Chapter 24 | Chapter 25 | Chapter 26 | Chapter 27 | Chapter 28 |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 |
Social Science Questions in Hindi
अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 | अध्याय 9 | अध्याय 10 | अध्याय 11 | अध्याय 12 | अध्याय 13 | अध्याय 14 | अध्याय 15 | अध्याय 16 | अध्याय 17 | अध्याय 18 | अध्याय 19 | अध्याय 20 | अध्याय 21 | अध्याय 22 | अध्याय 23 | अध्याय 24 | अध्याय 25 | अध्याय 26 | अध्याय 27 | अध्याय 28 | अध्याय 29 | अध्याय 30 | अध्याय 31 | अध्याय 32 | अध्याय 33 | अध्याय 34 | अध्याय 35
अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 | अध्याय 9 | अध्याय 10 | अध्याय 11 | अध्याय 12 | अध्याय 13 | अध्याय 14 | अध्याय 15 | अध्याय 16 | अध्याय 17 | अध्याय 18 | अध्याय 19 | अध्याय 20 | अध्याय 21 | अध्याय 22 | अध्याय 23 | अध्याय 24 | अध्याय 25 | अध्याय 26 | अध्याय 27 | अध्याय 28 | अध्याय 29 | अध्याय 30 | अध्याय 31 | अध्याय 32 | अध्याय 33 | अध्याय 34 |
अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 | अध्याय 9 | अध्याय 10 | अध्याय 11 | अध्याय 12 | अध्याय 13 | अध्याय 14 | अध्याय 15 | अध्याय 16 | अध्याय 17 | अध्याय 18 | अध्याय 19 | अध्याय 20 | अध्याय 21 | अध्याय 22 | अध्याय 23 | अध्याय 24 |
अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 | अध्याय 9 | अध्याय 10 | अध्याय 11 | अध्याय 12 |
Science Questions
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 15 | Chapter 16 | Chapter 17 | Chapter 18 | Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 15 | Chapter 16 | Chapter 17 | Chapter 18 | Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 | Chapter 21 | Chapter 22 | Chapter 23 |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | |
Science Questions in Hindi
अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 | अध्याय 9 | अध्याय 10 | अध्याय 11 | अध्याय 12 | अध्याय 13 | अध्याय 14 | अध्याय 15 |
अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 | अध्याय 9 | अध्याय 10 |
Biology Questions अध्याय 1 | अध्याय 2 | अध्याय 3 | अध्याय 4 | अध्याय 5 | अध्याय 6 | अध्याय 7 | अध्याय 8 | अध्याय 9 | अध्याय 10 | अध्याय 11 | अध्याय 12 |
CTET Previous Papers
The CTET previous papers help the candidates to get an idea about the exam pattern and the type of questions asked in the exam. The previous papers can be found on the official website of the CTET exam.
CTET Books
The following books are recommended for the CTET exam preparation:
1. CTET Exam Guide by Arihant Publications
2. CTET Solved Papers (Paper 1 & 2) by Disha Publications
3. CTET Success Master by Arihant Publications
4. CTET Practice Sets by Arihant Publications
5. CTET 2020 Exam Guide by Arihant Experts
6. CTET Guide by Pearson Education
7. CTET Exam Success Master by GK Publications
CTET Preparation Tips
The following tips should be followed for effective preparation for the CTET exam:
1. Make a study plan: It is important to make a study plan to keep track of the topics and to ensure that all the topics are covered in time.
2. Time Management: Time management is very important for the CTET exam. It is important to divide the time among all the topics to ensure that all the topics are covered in time.
3. Solve Previous Papers: Solving the previous papers is the best way to understand the exam pattern and the type of questions asked in the exam.
4. Mock Tests: Taking mock tests can help the candidates to understand the exam pattern and the type of questions asked in the exam.
5. Revision: Revision is very important for the CTET exam. The candidates should revise the topics regularly to ensure that all the topics are covered.
CTET Exam Analysis
The CTET exam is conducted in two papers. The paper 1 is for aspirants who wish to become a teacher for classes 1 to 5 and paper 2 is for aspirants who wish to become a teacher for classes 6 to 8. The exam is divided into four sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II and Mathematics/Science/Social Studies. The questions are of moderate difficulty level. The candidates should have good time management skills to complete the exam in the given time.
CTET Eligibility
The candidates should meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the CTET exam:
1. Age: There is no age limit to apply for the CTET exam.
2. Educational Qualification:
• For Paper 1: The candidates should have passed the Senior Secondary Exam (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• For Paper 2: The candidates should have passed the Bachelor Degree with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
3. Nationality: The candidates should be Indian citizens.
CTET How to Apply Online?
The candidates can apply for the CTET exam by following the steps given below:
1. Visit the official website of the CTET exam.
2. Click on the link for ‘Application Form’.
3. Fill in the application form with the necessary details.
4. Upload the necessary documents.
5. Pay the application fee.
6. Submit the application form.
7. Take a print out of the application form for future reference.
CTET Application Fees
The application fee for the CTET exam is Rs. 800/- for General and OBC category candidates and Rs. 400/- for SC/ST category candidates.
CTET Admit Card
The admit card for the CTET exam will be released in the month of July. The candidates can download the admit card from the official website of the CTET exam.
CTET Answer Key
The answer key for the CTET exam will be released after the exam is conducted. The candidates can check their answers with the help of the answer key.
CTET Result
The result for the CTET exam will be declared after the exam is conducted. The candidates can check their result on the official website of the CTET exam.
CTET Cutoff
The cutoff for the CTET exam will be released after the result is declared. The cutoff is the minimum marks that the candidates need to score to qualify the CTET exam.
CTET FAQs
Q. What is the minimum age limit to apply for the CTET exam?
A. There is no age limit to apply for the CTET exam.
Q. What is the educational qualification required to apply for the CTET exam?
A. For Paper 1: The candidates should have passed the Senior Secondary Exam (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
For Paper 2: The candidates should have passed the Bachelor Degree with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Q. How can I apply for the CTET exam?
A. The candidates can apply for the CTET exam by visiting the official website and filling the online application form.
Q. What is the application fee for the CTET exam?
A. The application fee for the CTET exam is Rs. 800/- for General and OBC category candidates and Rs. 400/- for SC/ST category candidates.