CTET Exam Overview

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