CTET
Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Exam Overview
Key information about CTET
CTET is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education for certifying eligibility to teach in Central Government Schools (KVS, NVS, etc.) for Classes I to VIII.
Important Dates
Exam Date: July and December annually
Application Date: September-October and March-April annually
Result Date: August and January-February annually
Eligibility
Paper I (Classes 1-5): Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR Graduation + B.Ed. Paper II (Classes 6-8): Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed.
Exam Pattern
Sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics / Science / Social Studies
Total Marks: 150
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Negative Marking: No
Official Website
https://ctet.nic.in/Syllabus
Comprehensive syllabus for CTET examination.
- Paper I: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies
- Paper II: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies/Science
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