Anyone interested in starting their teaching career by taking the CTET July 2024 exam should submit their applications online before April 2nd, 2024. It is recommended to submit applications well in advance of the deadline. The offline exam is set for Sunday, July 7th, 2024, and will be held in 136 cities.
Important Dates
The CTET Notification for 2024 has been released on the official website, detailing important dates like registration, fee submission, and exam date. The CTET Exam is scheduled for July 7th, 2024, with Paper 1 in the morning from 9:30 am to 12 noon and Paper 2 in the evening from 2 pm to 4:30 pm.
| Events | Dates |
| CTET July 2024 Notification Release Date | 7th March 2024 |
| CTET July 2024 Application Begins | 07th March 2024 |
| Last date to apply online | 2nd April 2024 |
| Last date for Submission Application form | 2nd April 2024 |
| CTET Admit Card 2024 | July 2024 |
| CTET Exam Date 2024 | 7th July 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria
To successfully apply for the CTET 2024 July Exam, candidates need to familiarize themselves with the eligibility criteria outlined in the CTET July Notification 2024. This includes having the necessary educational qualifications as specified in the notification.
Educational Qualification
To become eligible to teach classes I-V (Paper I) in the exam:
- Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and completed or be in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- Or candidates with at least 50% in Senior Secondary and the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) or a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
To become eligible to teach classes VI-VIII (Paper II) in the exam:
- Graduates who have completed or are in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) are eligible.
- Or, Graduates with at least 50% marks and in the first year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) or candidates with 50% in Senior Secondary and the final year of a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) or 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
Application Fee
To apply for the CTET July Paper 1 or Paper 2, candidates must pay an application fee. The fee is different for single and double papers. General/OBC(NCL) candidates need to pay Rs. 1000/- for a single paper and Rs. 1200/- for both papers. SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person need to pay Rs. 500/- for a single paper and Rs. 600/- for both papers. Only applications with the application fee will be accepted as per the CTET Notification 2024.
Cut off Marks
To pass the CTET exam, candidates in the general category need to score 60% or above, which is 90 out of 150 marks. However, for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories, the passing percentage is lower at 55%, equivalent to 82.5 out of 150 marks, due to relaxation as per government regulations.
Exam Pattern
For Paper I, candidates will be teaching classes I to V and will cover subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. The objective is to assess the candidate's ability to teach younger children in primary classes.
For Paper II, candidates will be teaching classes VI to VIII and will cover subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II. They must choose between Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science based on their interest. The objective is to assess the teaching capabilities of candidates for higher elementary classes.
Certificate Validity
Once you pass the CTET exam, your certificate is valid for a lifetime. However, you will need to renew your certificate every 7 years starting from the date when the results were declared. This ensures that teachers who have successfully completed the exam stay updated with new teaching methods and standards.
Steps to Apply
To apply for the CTET exam, visit the official website ctet.nic.in and find the CTET Application Form.
If you are a new user, register by providing necessary details to receive a registration number and password. Use these details to login and carefully fill in the application form with all required personal information.
Once you have completed filling in your details for the application, scan and upload the required documents.
Make sure to pay the application fee online through the provided payment methods. Before finalizing your submission, double-check all the information entered and the uploaded documents.
Once you have successfully submitted and paid the fee, a confirmation page will be displayed on your screen. Remember to print this confirmation page.
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