CTET Notification 2024
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the 18th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for January 2024. The CTET exam is scheduled for 21st January 2024 (Sunday). Aspiring teachers can submit their online applications for CTET on the official CBSE website. This examination is a crucial step for those looking to pursue a career in teaching.
CTET Notification Details
Name of Exam: Central Teacher Eligibility Test, January 2024
Edition: 18th Edition
Name of Board: Central Board of Secondary Education
Type of Exam: Written Examination (OMR)
Mode of Exam: Offline
Date of Exam: 21st January 2024 (Sunday).
Age Limit: Candidates who are above 18 years of age will be able to submit their online applications for CTET.
Required Qualifications of CTET 2024
Candidates who are willing to participate in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, 2024 must fulfil certain educational qualifications. The educational qualification required for CTET is different for primary and secondary levels. The level-wise educational qualification details are given below.
Primary Level (Class I to V)
In order to appear in the primary level CTET exam, candidates need to fulfil any one of the following qualifications.
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002. |
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). |
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed). |
Secondary Level (Class VI to VIII)
In order to appear in the secondary level CTET exam, candidates need to fulfil any one of the following qualifications.
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). |
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
| Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education). |
| Any candidate having qualified B.Ed. Programme recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET/CTET. Moreover, as per the existing TET guidelines circulated vide NCTE letter dated 11-02-2011, a person who is pursuing any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the NCTE Notification dated 23rd August 2010 is also qualified to appear in the TET/CTET. |
Application Fee of CTET 2024
To complete this CTET application process candidates have to pay a specific amount as per their category. Candidates will be able to pay their application fee through an online payment gateway using their credit card, debit card, UPI or net banking. The complete details of the application fee are given below.
| Category | For One Paper | For Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| OBC | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| ST | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
| SC | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
| PWD | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
Important Dates of CTET Notification 2024
| Application Start Date | 3rd November 2023 |
| Application Last Date | 23rd November 2023 |
| Date of CTET Exam | 21st January 2024 |
Important Links of CTET Notification
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Download Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of CTET July 2024
What is the starting date to apply online for CTET 2024?
The starting date to apply online for CTET 2024 is 3rd November 2023.
What is the last date to apply online for CTET 2024?
The last date to apply online for CTET 2024 is 23rd November 2023.
When will the CTET January 2024 be held?
CTET January 2024 will be held on 21st January 2024.
What is the age limit required for CTET 2024?
A candidate who is not less than 18 years is eligible to submit his/her application for CTET 2024.
