CTET January 2024 Exam Notification Released: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has given a notification to the candidates who are interested in appearing for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for teaching positions in schools all over India. The CTET exam will be held in January 2024. The application procedure started on November 3, 2023. The interested candidate who wants to apply for the CTET Exam 2024 can check the eligibility criteria and other important details in this article. The last date to apply for the CTET Exam 2024 is November 23, 2023.
CTET January 2024 Exam Notification: Overview
| Organized Board | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Online Registration Starts | November 3, 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 23, 2023 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in/ |
Important Dates:
| Category | Dates |
| Registration Starts | November 3, 2023 |
| Last Date | November 23, 2023 |
| Last Date for submission of fee | November 23, 2023 |
| Online corrections | 28 November 2023 to 2 December 2023 |
| Exam Date | 21st January 2024 |
| Result Declared | February 2024 (Tentatively) |
Education Qualification:
Minimum Qualifications for Becoming a Teacher for Classes I to V:
- Candidates should have passed senior secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 percent marks and passed or appeared in the final year of a 2-year diploma in elementary education.
Minimum Qualifications for Becoming a Teacher for Classes VI to VIII:
- Candidates should have completed graduation with at least 50 percent marks and passed or appeared in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.).
Age Limit:
- According to the official notification, there is no age limit fixed for applying for the CTET Exam 2023.
Examination Fee:
Only Paper I or II:
- General/OBC (NCL): Rs. 1000/-
- SC/ST/Differently Abled Person: Rs. 500/-
- Payment Mode: Online Net Banking
Both Paper I and II:
- General/OBC (NCL): Rs. 1200/-
- SC/ST/Differently Abled Person: Rs. 600/-
- Payment Mode: Online Net Banking
Exam Pattern:
CTET Exam Pattern: PAPER I
| Subject Details | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 2.30 Hours |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Exam Pattern: PAPER II
| Subject Details | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 2.30 Hours |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Note:
- Paper I: Those who appear to be teachers for classes I to V
- Paper II: Those who appear to be teachers for classes VI to VIII
CTET Exam 2024 Cut Off:
- Unreserved: 60% Marks
- Reserved: 55% Marks
Apply Procedure:
- Log on to the CTET official web site.
- Go to the “Apply Online” section.
- Fill out the online application form and note down your registration number.
- Upload a scanned photograph and signature.
- Payment the application fee through online net banking.
- Print the confirmation page.
Important Link:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the full form of CTET?
Ans: Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Q2. My age is 30 or above; can I appear for this exam?
Ans: Yes, why not? There is no age limit fixed for the CTET exam in 2024.
Q3. What is the last date for the CTET exam application in 2024?
Ans: November 23, 2023