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What does CTET stand for?
What is the minimum qualification required for CTET?
How many papers are there in the CTET exam?
What is the duration of each paper in the CTET exam?
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What is the validity of the CTET certificate?
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How many times is the CTET exam conducted in a year?
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What is the purpose of the CTET exam?
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Study Notes
CTET Exam Overview
- CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test
- Conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Purpose: to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in schools under the Central Government (KVS, NVS, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum qualification: 12th pass with at least 50% marks
- For Paper I (Class I-V): 12th pass with at least 50% marks and pursuing/done D.Ed/B.Ed
- For Paper II (Class VI-VIII): Graduation with at least 50% marks and pursuing/done B.Ed
Exam Pattern
- Two papers:
- Paper I (Class I-V): 150 marks, 150 minutes, 30 questions each in Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies
- Paper II (Class VI-VIII): 150 marks, 150 minutes, 30 questions each in Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
Syllabus
- Child Development and Pedagogy: Child development, learning, pedagogy, and curriculum
- Language I and II: Language comprehension, pedagogy, and language teaching
- Mathematics and Science or Social Studies: Subject-specific questions and pedagogy
- Environmental Studies: Environmental studies and pedagogy
Exam Schedule and Result
- Exam conducted twice a year (usually in July and December)
- Results declared within 4-6 weeks after the exam
- Validity of CTET certificate: lifetime
Importance of CTET
- Mandatory for recruitment of teachers in Central Government schools
- Also recognized by many state governments and private schools
- Enhances job prospects and career growth in the teaching profession
CTET Exam Overview
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Determines the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in Central Government schools (KVS, NVS, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum qualification: 12th pass with at least 50% marks
- For Primary Stage (Class I-V): 12th pass with at least 50% marks and pursuing/done D.Ed/B.Ed
- For Elementary Stage (Class VI-VIII): Graduation with at least 50% marks and pursuing/done B.Ed
Exam Pattern
- CTET consists of two papers: Paper I (Class I-V) and Paper II (Class VI-VIII)
- Both papers have 150 marks, 150 minutes duration, and 30 questions each in five subjects
- Paper I subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies
- Paper II subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
Syllabus
- Child Development and Pedagogy: child development, learning, pedagogy, and curriculum
- Language I and II: language comprehension, pedagogy, and language teaching
- Mathematics and Science or Social Studies: subject-specific questions and pedagogy
- Environmental Studies: environmental studies and pedagogy
Exam Schedule and Result
- Exam conducted twice a year (usually in July and December)
- Results declared within 4-6 weeks after the exam
- CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime
Importance of CTET
- Mandatory for recruitment of teachers in Central Government schools
- Recognized by many state governments and private schools
- Enhances job prospects and career growth in the teaching profession
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Learn about the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, its purpose, and eligibility criteria for becoming a teacher in Central Government schools.
