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Central Teacher Eligibility Test information, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation guidance and important updates for aspiring teachers.
CTET is a teacher eligibility examination conducted at the national level. It is intended for candidates who want to pursue teaching opportunities covered by the applicable eligibility requirements.
Candidates should always verify the latest eligibility, examination schedule, application requirements and other conditions from the official notification before applying.
CTET eligibility can depend on the candidate's educational qualification and teacher education qualification. Always check the applicable official notification.
Check the official notification for exact dates and deadlines.
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CTET has different papers for different teaching levels. Applicable eligibility conditions should be checked before applying.
For candidates interested in teaching students from Classes I to V. Eligibility depends on the prescribed teacher education qualification.
For candidates interested in teaching students from Classes VI to VIII. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational and teacher education requirements.
Candidates who want eligibility for both primary and upper-primary teaching levels can appear for both papers subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.
Designed for candidates seeking eligibility for teaching Classes I to V.
Designed for candidates seeking eligibility for teaching Classes VI to VIII.
The examination primarily uses multiple-choice objective questions.
Questions cover areas related to child development, pedagogy and subject understanding.
Focus on concepts, pedagogy and regular practice. Use previous-year questions and mock tests to understand the examination style and identify weak areas.
Explore Study Material →Understand the complete syllabus before starting preparation.
Create a realistic daily study timetable.
Give special attention to Child Development and Pedagogy.
Study the relevant subject concepts thoroughly.
Solve previous-year questions regularly.
Take mock tests and analyse your mistakes.
Information such as examination dates, eligibility requirements, application fees, vacancies and other conditions can change. Verify the latest details from the official CTET notification before submitting an application.
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