Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national level test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) every year. CTET acts as an eligibility certificate for candidates to be appointed as teachers for primary (I-V) or upper primary (VI – VIII). It also acts as an eligibility to appear in different exams like PGT, TGT, BTC, TET and NTT. This exam helps in maintaining a fixed standard for teachers in different central government schools. Here we will discuss the eligibility criteria and pattern of the examination and some additional details regarding the exam.
CTET Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility is different for both Primary stage and Elementary Stage.
Primary Teacher (Paper 1)
A candidate can apply to become a teacher for classes 1st-5thif any of the following criteria is fulfilled.
- The candidate is graduated and have completed or is appearing in the final year of the 2 year diploma in Elementary Education.
- The candidate has completed senior secondary with minimum of 50 % marks and have completed or is appearing in 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education.
- The candidate has completed senior secondary with minimum of 50 % marks and have completed or is appearing in the final year of the 2 year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- The candidate has completed senior secondary with minimum of 50 % marks and had completed or is appearing in the final year of diploma in elementary education as per the NCTE regulations of 2002
- The candidate has completed senior secondary with minimum of 50 % marks and have completed or is appearing in the final year of the 2 year Diploma in Elementary education.
Secondary Teacher (Paper 2)
A candidate can apply to become a teacher for classes 6th -8th if any of the following criteria is fulfilled.
- The candidate is graduated and have completed or is appearing in Bachelor of Education.
- The candidate has completed senior secondary with minimum of 50 % marks and have completed or is appearing in the final year of a 4-year degree program of B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed or B.A.
- The candidate has completed graduation with minimum of 40 % marks and have completed or is appearing in the final year of Bachelors of Education according to NCTE regulations.
- The candidate has completed graduationand has completed or is appearing in the final year of 2 year diploma of Elementary education
- The candidate has completed graduation with minimum of 50 % marks and have completed or is appearing for I year B.Ed program.
The minimum age limit for CTET is 18 years and there is no maximum age limit.
Students belonging to reserve categories are given 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks for the eligibility of the exam.
Exam Pattern
The exam will be conducted in 2 parts, Part 1 for primary (1st to 5th) and part 2 for upper primary (6th-8th)
The questions will be objective type (MCQ’s) with 1 mark given for every right answer and has no negative marking.
Part 1
| S.No | Subject | No of Questions | Marks | Time |
| 1 | Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes ) |
| 2 | Language 2 | 30 | 30 | |
| 3 | Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| 4 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| 5 | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Part 2
| S.No | Subject | No of Questions | Marks | Time |
| 1 | Language 1 | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| 2 | Language 2 | 30 | 30 | |
| 3 | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | |
| 4 | Science & Mathematics/ Social Science | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Exam Cut-off
Candidate scoring more than 60 % of marks will be given the eligibility certificate. Below is the expected cut off for CTET 2018
| Category | Cut off marks |
| ST | 75-80 |
| SC | 75-80 |
| OBC | 82-85 |
| General | 80-87 |
CTET is a platform for people to start their teaching career from great central government schools and is also an eligibility criterial for other exams. It is a great opportunity for those who are interested in the teaching field. Although it would not be easy to crack CTET as many eligible candidates will be fighting for the same post but luckily AAA Bright Academy has a batch for the preparation of CTET where we provide students with the best overall coaching and mentorship that will help clear CTET with flying colours.