CTET Exam

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:

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.