CTET July 2024 Applications Open Until April 5th

CTET July 2024: Your Gateway to a Teaching Career in India (Applications Open Until April 5th!)

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level teacher eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. Passing the CTET is mandatory for aspiring teachers seeking jobs in government schools affiliated to the Central Board of Education (CBSE) or schools following other state boards across India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the CTET July 2024 exam, including its eligibility criteria, exam format, application process, and important dates.

Exam Dates and Schedule:

The CTET July 2024 exam will be held on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. The exam will be conducted in two papers:

Paper I: This paper is for candidates interested in teaching classes 1 to 5.
Paper II: This paper is for candidates interested in teaching classes 6 to 8.

Both Paper I and Paper II will be held on the same day. Paper I will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, while Paper II will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Important Dates:

Application Start Date: March 7th, 2024 (Applications are currently open)
Application Last Date (Extended): April 5th, 2024 (till 11:59 PM)
Exam Date: July 7th, 2024

Who Can Apply for CTET July 2024?

To be eligible to apply for the CTET July 2024 exam, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Teacher Eligibility Certificate (TEC) from a recognized university or institute in the relevant subject area for which they wish to teach.
Minimum Marks: Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST category candidates) in their graduation degree.
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CTET exam.

Exam Format:

The CTET exam is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted in Hindi and English. Both Paper I and Paper II consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying one mark each. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Paper I Syllabus:

Child Development and Pedagogy (50 questions)
Language I (Hindi or English) (50 questions)
Mathematics (50 questions)
Environmental Studies (Optional) (50 questions)

Paper II Syllabus:

Pedagogy (50 questions)
Language I (Hindi or English) (50 questions)
Mathematics/Science (50 questions)
Candidates can choose either Mathematics or Science as their third subject.

How to Apply for CTET July 2024?

The application process for CTET July 2024 is entirely online. Candidates can register and submit their applications by visiting the official CTET website: https://ctet.nic.in/

Here's a step-by-step guide to applying for the CTET July 2024 exam:

Visit the official CTET website (https://ctet.nic.in/).
Click on the "Apply for CTET July 2024" link.
If you are a new user, register yourself by providing your basic details.
Login to your account using your registration credentials.
Fill out the online application form carefully, providing accurate information about your academic qualifications, experience (if any), and choice of exam paper(s).
Upload scanned copies of your required documents, including photograph, signature, educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and disability certificate (if applicable).
Pay the online application fee using a debit/credit card, net banking, or e-challan. The application fee varies depending on the category of the candidate.
Review your application form thoroughly before final submission.
Submit your application form and download a copy for future reference.

Application Fee:

The application fee for CTET July 2024 varies depending on the category of the candidate: