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About CTET Exam
The CTET shall apply to schools of the Central Government (KVS, NVS, Tibetan Schools, etc) and schools under the Administrative Control of UT of Chandigarh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and NCT of Delhi. CTET may also apply to the unaided private schools, who may exercise the option of considering the CTET. 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.
Eligibility for CTET Exam
- Minimum Educational Qualifications for becoming Teacher for Classes I-V (Primary Stage):Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). OR
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known),
- in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002. OR
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). OR
- Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
- Minimum Educational Qualification for becoming Teacher for Classes VI-VIII (Elementary Stage):Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). OR
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). OR
- Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard. OR
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A. Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)
CTET Exam Fee
- Only Paper – I or II
- For General / OBC: Rs. 600
- SC/ST/Differently Abled Person: Rs. 300
- Both Paper – I & II
- For General / OBC: Rs. 1000
- SC/ST/Differently Abled Person: Rs. 500
- Service Charges & Service Taxes (as applicable) will be charged extra by the Bank
CTET Exam Pattern
- The CTET examination will be of objective type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ’s). There will be no negative marking. There will be 2 papers of CTET.
- Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V.
- Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII.
- Note: A person who intends to be a teacher for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) will have to appear in both the papers (Paper I and Paper II).
CTET Exam Syllabus
Paper – 1 (Class I to V) Primary Stage
- Child Development and Pedagogy:
- Child Development (Primary School Child)
- Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs
- Learning and Pedagogy
- Language I:
- Language Comprehension
- Pedagogy of Language Development
- Language – II:
- Comprehension
- Pedagogy of Language Development
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
Paper – 2 (Class VI to VIII) Elementary Stage
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs
- Learning and Pedagogy
- Language I
- Language Comprehension
- Pedagogy of Language Development
- Language – II:
- Comprehension
- Pedagogy of Language Development
- Mathematics and Science
- Social Studies/Social Sciences
- History
- Geography
- Social and Political Life
- Pedagogical issues
Subjects & Weightage
Paper – 1 (Class I to V) Primary Stage
- Duration of examination-Two-and-a half hours Structure and Content (All Compulsory)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language I | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language II | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Total:- | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
Paper – 2 (Class VI to VIII) Elementary Stage
- Duration of examination – Two-and-a-half hours Structure and Content (All Compulsory)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy(compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| For Mathematics and Science teacher : Mathematics and Science | 20 MCQs | 20 Marks |
| For Social Studies/Social Science teacher: Social Science | 20 MCQs | 20 MCQs |
| For any other teacher – either (a) or (b) | 20 MCQs | 20 MCQs |
| Total:- | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
Nature & Standard of Questions
- The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group of 11-14 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.
- The Test items in Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction.
- The Test items in language II will focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.
- Language II will be a language other than Language I. A candidate may choose any one language as Language I and other as Language II from the available language options and will be required to specify the same in the Confirmation Page.
- The Test items in Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies/Social Science will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understanding of the subjects. The test items of Mathematics and Science will of 30 marks each. The test items will be evenly distributed over different divisions of the syllabus of that subject as prescribed for classes VI – VIII by the NCERT/CBSE.
- The questions in the test for Paper II will be based on the topics prescribed in syllabus of the NCERT/CBSE for classes VI – VIII but their difficulty standard as well as linkages, could be up to the Senior Secondary stage.
Resources for CTET Exam
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