CTET July 2024: Admit Card, Key Dates, Exam

Updated on July 7, 2024 10:07 am

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The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) July 2024 is a national-level examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to assess the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for classes I to VIII in schools affiliated with the central government.

The CTET aims to set national standards and benchmark teacher quality in the recruitment process.The CTET certificate is now valid for a lifetime, allowing qualified candidates to apply for teaching positions in central government schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other CBSE affiliated schools across India.

The exam is typically conducted twice a year – in July and December/January. For the July 2024 session, CBSE had announced that the exam will be held on July 7, 2024. The exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR based) across 136 cities in India. Candidates can appear for either Paper I (for classes I-V) or Paper II (for classes VI-VIII) or both, depending on the level they wish to teach.

Lets get into details of CTET July 2024:

Key Dates

Vacancies

The CTET is an eligibility test and does not have a specific number of vacancies. Candidates who qualify the CTET become eligible to apply for teaching positions in central government schools and CBSE affiliated schools when vacancies are announced separately by those institutions.

Eligibility

Education

For Paper I (Classes I-V):

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
  OR
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.), in accordance with the NCTE Regulations, 2002
  OR
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
  OR
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
  OR
• Graduation and two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)

For Paper II (Classes VI-VIII):

• Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)
  OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.)
  OR
• Graduation with at least 45% marks and 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), in accordance with the NCTE Regulations, 2002
  OR
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
  OR
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
  OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)

Age Range

• There is no age limit specified for appearing in the CTET examination.

Experience

• No prior teaching experience is required to appear for the CTET exam.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply for the CTET July 2024 exam by following these steps:

1. Visit the official CTET website.
2. Click on “Apply Online” for CTET July 2024
3. Register by providing basic details and creating login credentials
4. Log in using the registration number and password
5. Fill in the detailed application form with personal, educational, and exam-related information
6. Upload scanned photographs and signatures as per specifications
7. Pay the application fee online
8. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference

Application Fee

Required Documents

• Scanned passport size photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
• Scanned signature
• Class 10 certificate for Date of Birth proof
• Qualifying degree/diploma certificates and marksheets
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)

Admit Card

The CTET admit card for the July 2024 exam has been released on July 5, 2024, on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. The admit card is an essential document that must be carried to the exam center along with a valid photo ID proof. The admit card will contain important details such as:

• Candidate’s name and roll number
• Exam date and time
• Exam center name and address
• Reporting time
• Important instructions for the exam day

Candidates are advised to carefully check all the details on the admit card and report any discrepancies to the CBSE immediately. It’s recommended to download and print multiple copies of the admit card to avoid any last-minute issues.

Selection Process

Stages of Selection

• The CTET selection process consists of a single stage – a written examination.
• There is no interview.

Exam Pattern

• All questions are multiple-choice with four options
• Each question carries 1 mark
• No negative marking for wrong answers
• Medium of examination: Hindi and English (except language papers)

Qualifying Marks:

• General category: 60% (90 out of 150)
• SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled persons: 55% (82 out of 150)

Salary

The CTET is an eligibility test and does not directly lead to job placement or a fixed salary. The salary for teachers who qualify CTET and get appointed in central government schools varies based on the recruiting organization and the post. However, a general idea of the pay scale is as follows:

For Primary Teachers (Classes I-V):

• Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level 6)
• Basic Pay: Starts from Rs. 35,400 per month

For Trained Graduate Teachers (Classes VI-VIII):

• Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level 7)
• Basic Pay: Starts from Rs. 44,900 per month

Additional Benefits:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance
• Medical benefits
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension benefits under National Pension System (NPS)

Important Links

• Direct Link: Official Website
• Direct Link: Official Notification
• Direct Link: Apply Online
• Direct Link: Admit Card

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CTET website for any updates or changes in the exam schedule, pattern, or other important information.

The CTET certificate, now valid for a lifetime, opens up numerous opportunities for aspiring teachers in central government and CBSE affiliated schools across India. Thorough preparation, understanding of the syllabus, and practice with previous years’ question papers can significantly enhance one’s chances of clearing this competitive examination.

Good luck!

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