| Exam Name | CTET December 2024 |
| Edition | 20th Edition |
| Board | CBSE, India |
| Exam Date | 1st December 2024 |
| Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs.1000/- |
| Start Date | 17th September 2024 |
| Last Date | 16th October 2024 |
CTET Notification 2024
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the 20th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for December 2024. The CTET exam is scheduled to be held on 1st December 2024 (Sunday). Aspiring teachers can submit their online applications through the official CBSE website. This examination is a significant step for those seeking a career in teaching.
Related: CTET Admit Card 2024
CTET Notification Details
Name of Exam: Central Teacher Eligibility Test, December 2024
Edition: 20th Edition
Name of Board: Central Board of Secondary Education
Type of Exam: Written Examination (OMR)
Mode of Exam: Offline
Date of Exam: 1st December 2024 (Sunday)
Age Limit: Candidates who are above 18 years of age will be able to submit their online applications for CTET.
Required Qualifications of CTET 2024
Candidates interested in participating in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) must meet specific educational qualifications. The required qualifications differ for primary and secondary levels. Below are the details of the educational qualifications for each level.
Primary Level (Class I to V)
To appear in the primary level CTET exam, candidates need to fulfil any one of the following qualifications.
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002. |
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). |
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed). |
Secondary Level (Class VI to VIII)
To appear in the secondary level CTET exam, candidates need to fulfil any one of the following qualifications.
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). |
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
| Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
| Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education). |
| Any candidate having qualified B.Ed. Programme recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET/CTET. Moreover, as per the existing TET guidelines circulated vide NCTE letter dated 11-02-2011, a person who is pursuing any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the NCTE Notification dated 23rd August 2010 is also qualified to appear in the TET/CTET. |
Application Fee of CTET 2024
To complete this CTET application process candidates have to pay a specific amount as per their category. Candidates will be able to pay their application fee through an online payment gateway using their credit card, debit card, UPI or net banking. The complete details of the application fee are given below.
| Category | For One Paper | For Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| OBC | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| ST | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
| SC | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
| PWD | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
How to Apply for CTET 2024?
Candidates satisfying the required eligibility criteria of CTET can submit their online applications using the official application portal developed by CBSE. Further, candidates follow the following steps to complete their online application process.
| Scroll down, and check the Important Link section. |
| Click on the Online Application Link. |
| Now, an official web portal will load in the new tab of your browser. |
| In that portal, you will get the option to register yourself. |
| After registration, you have to provide all your required details. |
| After that, you have to upload your documents. |
| Now, you have to pay the examination fee. |
| After successful payment, your application will be submitted. |
| Also, you will receive an acknowledgement copy of your submission. |
| Keep that acknowledgement copy for future use. |
Important Dates of CTET Notification 2024
| Application Start Date | 17th September 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 16th October 2024 |
| Date of CTET Exam | 1st December 2024 |
Important Links of CTET Notification
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| CTET Paper-I Guide Book | Click Here |
| Install Our Android App | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of CTET December 2024
What is the starting date to apply online for CTET 2024?
The starting date to apply online for CTET 2024 is 17th September 2024.
What is the last date to apply online for CTET 2024?
The last date to apply online for CTET 2024 is 16th October 2024.
When will the CTET December 2024 be held?
CTET December 2024 will be held on 1st December 2024.
What is the age limit required for CTET 2024?
A candidate who is not less than 18 years old is eligible to submit his/her application for CTET 2024.