The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is held to assess candidate’s eligibility for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government Schools like NVS/KVS and other institutions. CTET will now be administered in an offline format, with its validity extended indefinitely. To stay informed about the specific date and details of the upcoming CTET July 2024 exam, it is crucial to consult the official notification. In states where Teacher Eligibility Tests (TET) are not conducted, candidates are chosen based on their performance in the CTET.
| CTET 2024 Exam Summary | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | CTET 2024 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Registration Dates | 7th March to 2nd April 2024 |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Language of Paper | English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose | For accessing the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in Classes 1-8 |
| No. of Test Cities | 136 cities across India |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 011-22235774 |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
CTET Exam Pattern 2024
The CTET 2024 Exam will be held in two phases, namely Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is intended for individuals aspiring to teach students from Class 1 to 5, while Paper II is designed for those aiming to teach students from Class 6 to 8. Candidates have the flexibility to apply for either or both papers. Both Paper I and Paper II consist of Objective Multiple Choice Questions. To pass the CTET Exam, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 60%. Notably, the CTET score is now considered valid for a lifetime, as per the announcement by CBSE.
Exam Pattern of Paper I for Primary Stage
Here we present the exam pattern of Paper I of the CTET Eligibility Test. There are five sections in Paper I of the CTET Primary Stage paper.
| Exam Pattern For Paper I | |||
| Name Of the Subject | Number Of Questions | Number Of Marks | Duration |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
150 minutes |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks | |
Exam Pattern Paper-II for Elementary Stage
Candidates can check the exam pattern of the Paper II of the CTET Test. There are four sections in Paper II of the CTET Elementary Stage paper.
| Exam Pattern For Paper II | |||
| Organization Name | Number Of Questions | Number Of Marks | Duration |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
150 minutes |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics and Science Or Social Studies/Social Science | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
