Central Board of Secondary Education conducts Central Teacher Eligibility Test or CTET for aspirants who wants to set their career in Teaching field for Central Government Schools. This Exam is all India level Entrance Examination conducted by CBSE. This test is conducted twice in a Year. Candidates are selected on the basis of written Test followed by Personal Interview.
ABOUT CTET
- It is an Indian Entrance Exam for Teachers launched in 2011
- The Test is mandatory for getting jobs in all types of schools - Government, private, unaided and aided categories from Class 1 to 8
- Exams are conducted at durations of about 6 months ( Feb/ Sept)
- Makes the candidate eligible for teaching in any of the CBSE Schools
- For Teacher already working, they are supposed to clear in 2 years' time
ABOUT STET
- Conducted by State Governments of India
- Considered for applying to government-run schools of that particular state board
- Aspirants can apply for both CTET & STET
- TET syllabus is in line with the CTET syllabus ( only regional language is included as a subject)
Opportunities After CTET
- A CTET qualified teacher, can get more opportunities for teaching posts in government (central/state) schools, aided and unaided schools.
- The CTET certificate adds weightage to the professional qualifications, the salary package, promotions, grade pays etc.
- Having CTET qualified teachers, adds to the prestige of an organization.
- It leads to professional growth within the institute.
- For the CTET qualified teacher, the openings and avenues widen.
Quick Links:
| CTET Application Form 2017 | Click Here |
| CTET Eligibility & Age Limit 2017 | Click Here |
| CTET Exam Pattern 2017 | Click Here |
| CTET Syllabus 2017 | Click Here |
| CTET Preparation Tips 2017 | Click Here |
| CTET Salary 2017 | Click Here |
| CTET Admit Card 2017 | Click Here |
| CTET Expected Cut-off 2017 | Click Here |
| CTET Result 2017 | Click Here |
CTET 2017 Notification:
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2017 is expected to be held in the month of February and candidates can apply online for CTET 2017 through the official website. Central Government schools consider the Central Teacher Eligibility Test score as the eligibility criterion for teachers recruitment.
CBSE will release the official Notification for Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2017 in the month of November 2016 for Recruitment of teachers for classes 1st to 8th. The Exam is conducted twice in a year and the first exam is to be held in the month of February 2017. Selection for these posts is purely based on the performance in written exam and Interview.
CTET 2017 Important Dates:
| Online Application Procedure starts Date | Dec-16 |
| Last Date to make payment | Dec-16 |
| Online Correction in form | Dec-16 to Jan-17 |
| Application forms Status | Dec-16 |
| Issue of Admit Card | Jan-17 |
| Exam Date | Feb-17 |
| Result Date | Apr-17 |
CTET Application Form 2018
Candidates can apply online for Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2017 through official website. The candidate should fill all the details required for filling the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2017 Online Form and upload their scanned images of latest photograph & signature.
Before applying online please ensure to have Scanned image of latest photograph and signature in JPG format only, for uploading.
Steps of CTET Online Application Form Submission
- Log on to CTET Official website.
- Click on the link Apply Online.
- Complete the CTET Online Application Form
- Upload Scanned Images of latest Photograph and Signature.
- Pay examination Fee
- The candidate should mention their own mobile number and E-Mail id as the CTET alerts will be sent on their registered mobile number and E-Mail id.
CTET 2017 Eligibility Criterion:
Interested Candidates who want to Apply for CTET 2017 must fulfill the Eligibility criterion specified by Central Board of Secondary Education.
Minimum Educational Qualification for Class 1st to 5th:
- At least 50% marks in Senior Secondary or equivalent and/or in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- At least 50% marks in Senior Secondary or equivalent and/or in final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Graduation and/or in final year of two years Diploma in Elementary Education.
Minimum Educational Qualification for Class 6th to 8th:
- Graduation and/or in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- At least 50% marks in Graduation and/or in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
- At least 50% marks in Senior Secondary or equivalent and/or in final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- At least 50% marks in Senior Secondary or equivalent and/or in final year of 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
- At least 50% marks in Graduation and/or in 1-year B.Ed.
CTET Syllabus 2017:
CTET is all India level Entrance Examination conducted by CBSE. This test is conducted twice in a Year. Candidates are selected on the basis of written Test followed by Personal Interview. Here we will be providing you full information of the syllabus of CTET Primary Stage (Class I-V) and Elementry Stage (Class VI-VIII).
CTET 2017 Exam Pattern:
CTET 2017 exam will consist of two papers paper 1 and paper 2 comprising of Multiple choice questions(MCQ) of 1 mark each for every correct answer, There will be no negative marking in the exam.
Paper 1 will be for candidates who wants to be a teacher for class 1st to 5th.
Paper 2 will be for candidates who wants to be a teacher for class 6th to 8th.
CTET Paper 1:
| Subject | Ques. | Marks |
| Child Development | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Paper 2:
| Subject | Ques. | Marks |
| Child Development (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science | 60 | 60 |
| Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET 2017 Admit Card:
Admit Card for CTET 2017 can be downloaded from the official website as per schedule. In the case of any wrong Information on Admit card candidates are requested to report to the respective unit. Candidates without admit card will not be allowed to appear in the exam.
CTET 2017 Result:
Results for CTET 2017 Exam will be declared on official Website as per schedule.
FAQs regarding CTET 2017
Ques 1:What is teacher eligibility test?
Answer:Teacher eligibility test is a gateway to bring uniformity in the standard of teachers appointed to provide quality education to students in school. This was for the first time started in 2011 by the central government in the form of CTET as a mandatory requirement for anyone willing to teach in Center aided schools. Thereafter the states have started conducting the examination for state aided schools. Some of the private schools have also started considering Teacher Eligibility Test as a major eligibility criterion in the recruitment process.
Ques 2:How is CBSE related to CTET?
Answer:Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the CTET exam
Ques 3:What is the role of CTET in recruitment of a teacher?
Answer:CTET clearance is compulsory for candidates who wish to teach in Central schools of India. However, clearing the exam doesn't guarantee a teaching job. There are many other factors on which appointment is dependent. How many times CTET conducted in a year? CTET is conducted twice a year What is the mode of conduct for CTET examination? CTET is conducted Offline (Pen & Paper)
Ques 4:What is the applicability of CTET?
Answer:l The CTET shall apply to schools of the Central Government (KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.) and schools under the administrative control of UT's of Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and NCT of Delhi. l CTET may also apply to the unaided private schools, who may exercise the option of considering the CTET. l Schools owned and managed by the State Government/local bodies and aided schools shall consider the TET conducted by the State Government. However, a State Government can also consider the CTET if it decides not to conduct the State TET.
Ques 5:What is the validity period of CTET certificate?
Answer:The Validity Period of CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be 7 years from the date of declaration of its result for all categories.
Ques 6:Is there any restriction on the number of attempts of CTET exam?
Answer:There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET Certificate. A person who has qualified CTET may also appear again for improving his/her score
Ques 7:How to apply for the CTET exam?
Answer:A student can apply online for CTET through its official website link: ctet.nic.in and complete the online registration.
Ques 8:What is the duration given for online registration of CTET form?
Answer:The online registration opens usually 4 months before the examination date and lasts up to 1 month.
Ques 9:What are the qualifying marks and award of CTET certificate?
Answer: The candidates appearing in CTET will be issued Marks Statement. The Candidates securing 60% and above marks will be issued Eligibility Certificate. l School Managements (Government, Local bodies, Government aided and unaided) may consider giving concessions to person belonging to SC/ST, OBC, differently abled persons, etc., in accordance with their extant reservation policy. l 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.
Ques 10: What are the career opportunities after clearing CTET?
Answer:CTET cleared students can apply individually to various government schools for teacher's job.
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