Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET): Conduct and Eligibility Criteria

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) serves as a benchmark for ensuring the quality of teachers recruited for elementary level schools in India. Administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), CTET evaluates the eligibility of candidates aspiring to teach classes I to VIII. Here’s an overview of the conduct and eligibility criteria for CTET:

Conduct of CTET:

Frequency: CTET is conducted twice a year, usually in the months of July and December, unless there are exceptional circumstances prompting a change in the schedule.
Mode of Examination: The examination is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based).
Paper Pattern: CTET consists of two papers – Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I is for candidates who intend to teach classes I to V, while Paper-II is for those aspiring to teach classes VI to VIII. Candidates can also choose to appear for both papers if they intend to teach all classes from I to VIII.
Duration: Each paper is of 2.5 hours duration.
Types of Questions: The questions in both papers are multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark, with four alternatives out of which one answer will be correct.
Language Medium: CTET is conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bangla, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Tibetan, and Urdu.
Scoring: There is no negative marking in CTET. Candidates are awarded one mark for every correct answer.
Qualifying Marks: To qualify CTET, candidates need to score at least 60% marks. However, there is a relaxation of 5% for candidates belonging to reserved categories.

Eligibility Criteria:

For Paper-I (Classes I to V):
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks. They should also have passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)/ 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)/ 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- OR: Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
For Paper-II (Classes VI to VIII):
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should have completed Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- OR: Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed)/ 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
Relaxation in Qualifications: Relaxation of 5% in qualifying marks is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/Differently Abled.
Nationality: Candidates from India as well as candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet are eligible to apply for CTET.
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to appear for CTET.

CTET aims to ensure that candidates possess the necessary aptitude and knowledge to meet the challenges of teaching at the elementary level. By adhering to these conduct and eligibility criteria, CTET maintains the standard of teaching in schools and contributes to the overall enhancement of the education system in India.

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The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a pivotal examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to assess the eligibility and competence of individuals aspiring to become teachers at various levels in schools across India.

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