CTET 2023: July Exam Application, Eligibility, Syllabus at ctet.nic.in

CTET July Latest Updates:

• CTET July 2023 registration has commenced from April 27, 2023.
• The registration process is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
• Aspiring candidates can apply for the exam till May 26, 2023.
• The fee payment deadline is May 27, 2023.
• CTET consists of two papers- Paper I for classes I to V and Paper II for classes VI to VIII.
• The exam comprises of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Each question has four alternatives, and the candidates need to select the most appropriate answer.

CTET 2023 Exam Status

Candidates can check the CTET 2023 exam status from the below table:

CTET 2023 Exam Dates

CTET 2023 Application Form

• Firstly, the candidates need to go to the official website.
• Then the candidates have to click the “CTET 2023 Application Form” option to register.
• In the registration part, the candidates need to fill all the details asked in the application form such as personal and educational qualification details.
• Uploading the scanned photograph (4 KB -100 KB) and signature (1 KB- 25 KB) in the JPG file format is the next step.
• Paying the application fee online is the next step. Application fees can be paid through credit card, debit card, net banking, or e-challan.
• The candidate must get a print out of Confirmation Page along with a candidate copy of e-Challan (if fee paid through Syndicate or Canara e-Challan) for record and future reference.

CTET 2023 Application Fee

CTET 2023 application fee details category-wise is as follows:

• Remittance through e-Challan by depositing the prescribed fee in CTET Exam Fee Account with Syndicate Bank or Canara Bank.
  – Payment by Syndicate Bank e-Challan
  – Payment by Canara Bank e-Challan
• By Online-mode (Payment by Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking).

CTET Application Form Correction 2023

CBSE will open the online correction window for CTET Application Form. This facility will last until the third week of May 2020. Successfully registered candidates can make some changes in their application form such as they can update, add, or rectify mistakes if done during CTET registration. In correction, candidates cannot increase the number of papers they had applied for. Applicants can make corrections in fields such as their name, Guardian’s Name, Date of Birth and their Category, etc.

The benefits of the CTET exam are:

1. Eligibility: Clearing the CTET exam makes a candidate eligible to apply for teaching jobs in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.
2. Better Job Opportunities: Many private schools also consider the CTET score while recruiting teachers, which can lead to better job opportunities for candidates.
3. Career Advancement: The CTET score is valid for seven years, which means candidates can apply for teaching jobs during this period. This can lead to career advancement opportunities such as promotions and salary hikes.
4. Professional Development: Preparing for the CTET exam requires candidates to study and revise various topics related to teaching methodology, child development, and pedagogy, which can enhance their professional development.
5. Personal Growth: Clearing the CTET exam can boost the confidence of candidates and give them a sense of achievement, leading to personal growth and development.

CTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must score at least 50% marks in Senior Secondary or its equivalent examination. Should have passed or appeared in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).

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• Candidate must score at least 45% marks in Senior Secondary or its equivalent. Passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), by the NCTE.

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• Candidate must have passed Senior Secondary (or it's equivalent) with at least 50% marks. Must be passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed).

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• Candidate must score 50% marks (at least) in Senior Secondary or its equivalent. Must be passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education).

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• Candidates must be graduated with at least 50% marks in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
• The one who has acquired the qualification or Bachelor of Education from any NCTE recognized institution will be considered for appointment as a teacher in classes I to V provided the person so appointed as a teacher shall mandatorily undergo a six month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE, within two years of such appointment as a primary teacher.

• Candidates who graduated and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).

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• Candidate must score 50% marks (at least) in graduation and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).

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• Candidate must score 45% marks (minimum) in graduation. Passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).

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• Candidate must be passed Senior Secondary (or it's equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed).

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• Candidate must score At least 50% marks in Senior Secondary (or it's equivalent) and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.

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• Candidates who graduated with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

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• Any candidate having qualified B.Ed. The Programme recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET/CTET. Moreover, as per the existing TET guidelines, a person who is pursuing any of the teacher education courses specified in the NCTE Notification is also qualified to appear in the TET/CTET.

Relaxation in Eligibility

Relaxation up to 5% in the qualifying marks in the minimum educational qualification for eligibility shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled.

CTET 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates should go through the detailed information on CTET 2023 Exam pattern. Paper wise, section-wise questions and marks distribution are mentioned below in tables:

• For any other exam candidates will have to choose either mathematics and science or social studies/social science.
• The candidate will have to give both Paper 1 as well as Paper 2 if they wish to become the teacher for both the levels.

CTET 2023 Syllabus

Paper-I

• Child Development (Primary School Child) – 15 Questions
• Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs – 5 Questions
• Learning and Pedagogy – 10 Questions

• Language Comprehension – 15 Questions
• Pedagogy of Language Development – 15 Questions

• Comprehension – 15 Questions
• Pedagogy of Language Development – 15 Questions

• Content – 15 Questions
• Pedagogical issues – 15 Questions

• Content – 15 Questions
• Pedagogical Issues – 15  Questions

Paper-II

• Child Development (Elementary School Child) – 15 Questions
• Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs – 5 Questions
• Learning and Pedagogy – 10 Questions

• Language Comprehension – 15 Questions
• Pedagogy of Language Development – 15 Questions

• Language Comprehension – 15 Questions
• Pedagogy of Language Development – 15 Questions

• Content – 20 Questions
• Pedagogical issues – 10 Questions

• Content – 20 Questions
• Pedagogical issues – 10 Questions

• Content – 40 Questions
• Pedagogical issues – 20 Questions

Important Books for CTET 2023 Preparation

First and foremost candidates must be well thorough with the concepts and logic from NCERT (class 5 to 10) and basic teacher training books. Once the candidate is well versed with these books then they can follow with the CTET books mentioned below for better preparation:

CTET 2023 Admit Card

• Applicants must immediately contact the CTET unit for necessary corrections if any discrepancy is found in admit card regarding particulars of the candidate, photograph, and signature or any other information vary from the confirmation page.
• In case the confirmation page is not generated after depositing the requisite fees, the candidate should approach the Joint Secretary, CTET Unit.
• The candidates need to report at the Exam Centre 90 minutes before the start of the examination. Candidate reporting after 9:30 AM will not be allowed to sit in Paper 1 and candidate reporting after 2:00 PM will not be allowed to sit in Paper 2.
• Applicants must carry the hall ticket to the exam hall. Must retain it untill the recruitment process gets over.

How to Download CTET 2023 Admit Card?

CTET Admit Card 2023 is tentatively releasing in August 2023. However, candidates must download the admit card on their own. CBSE does not send admit card by post. Follow the simple steps given below to download CTET admit card 2023.

• Step 1: Candidate needs to Log on to the official website of CTET 2023.
• Step 2: After that select the link 'CTET 2023 Admit Card' available on home page.
• Step 3: Enter the required credentials i.e. Application Number and Date of Birth / Password.
• Step 4: Admit card will appear on the computer screen.
• Step 5: Download the admit card in an A4 size paper.

CTET 2023 Exam Schedule

CBSE is conducting the CTET 2023 exam as per schedule. Candidates must follow strict timing on exam day. CTET 2023 exam schedule is provided below.

CTET 2023 Answer Key

The official authority will release the CTET 2023 Answer Key in the Third week of December 2023 on the official website. Check the all essential points of answer key given below:

• Authority will release the answer key in the online mode, there is no other way.
• Candidates can be calculated the score through the answer key.
• If candidates have any objection they can raise it, by the given period of time.
• Candidates need to pay Rs. 1000/- fees to raise an objection.
• Candidates must download the answer key.

CTET 2023 Result

CTET 2023 Result will release on the official website. Candidates must go through the below detail of the CTET December 2023 scorecard:

• Before declaring the result, the authority will release the Eligibility Certificate through the DigiLocker app by CBSE to all qualified candidates.
• Eligibility certificate has 09 years validity from the date of result declaration.
• Candidates have to login with their login credential and password.
• Those who score 60% marks are considered as CTET pass.

CTET 2023 Qualifying Marks

A person who scores 60% or more in the TET exam will be considered as TET pass.

• School managements (Government, local bodies, government-aided and unaided) may consider giving concessions to persons belonging to SC/ST, OBC, differently-abled persons, etc., by their extant reservation policy.
• Should give weightage to the CTET scores in the recruitment process, however, qualifying the CTET would not confer a right on any person for recruitment/employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment.

Validity Period of CTET Certificate

The Validity Period of CTET qualifying certificate will be seven (07) years from the date of result announcement. There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET Certificate. A person can again sit for the CTET exam for improvement in scores, even if he/she is qualified the same before. 

Qualifying in CTET means that the candidate is eligible for teaching jobs all over India. States which don't conduct their own Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) consider CTET certification. Check out various recruitment scope after acquiring CTET certificate below.

• Central government schools like KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools.
• Schools that are under the administrative control of UTs of Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and NCT of Delhi.
• Can also apply to unaided private schools that can opt to accept CTET.
• State government or local bodies owned and managed schools, aided schools can accept state govt conducted TET. However, if state govt does not conduct TET then the CTET score can be accepted.
• CBSE Schools

CTET 2023 Highlights

Candidates can check the basic information of CTET 2023 entrance exam given below:

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