What is CTET?
CTET 2019 Exam Analysis
CTET Eligibility 2019
CTET Selection Process
Important FAQs Regarding CTET Exam
What is CTET?
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) twice a year to shortlist candidates for appointment as teachers in classes I to VIII. There are two CTET test papers in the exam, that is, Paper-I and Paper-II. Candidates who plan to teach classes I-V need to give Paper-I and candidates who plan to teach classes VI-VIII need to take Paper-II. Candidates who plan to teach classes I-VIII need to take both the papers.
Every year, over 20 lakh aspirants appear for CTET exam. In 2019, close to 30 lakh candidates have appeared for CTET, as per media reports. In 2018, total 23.77 lakh aspirants took the CTET exam out of which 3.52 lakh candidates qualified.
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CTET Exam Highlights
| Exam Name |
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Body |
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Exam Duration |
150 minutes |
| Language |
English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose |
To shortlist candidates for appointment as teachers in classes I to VIII |
| No. of Test Cities |
110 cities across India |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
011-22235774 |
| Official Website |
https://ctet.nic.in/CMS/Public/Home.aspx |
CTET 2019 Exam Analysis
CTET 2019 paper-I was successfully conducted from 9:30 AM-12 Noon on December 8. Shiksha reported live from a CTET exam centre in Noida where approximately 600 students took the paper-I. Majority of the students shared that the difficulty level of paper-I was easy to moderate but the exam was extremely lengthy. Check complete CTET 2019 paper-I analysis by students.
CTET 2019 paper-II was held in the second shift from 2-4:30 PM on December 8. Shiksha reported live from Bal Bharati Public School, Noida to know students' feedback on the difficulty level of the paper. Majority of the students told Shiksha that the difficulty level of paper-II was moderate and there were many tricky questions in the exam. Check complete CTET paper-II 2019 analysis by students.
CTET Exam Dates 2019
Check important CTET exam dates 2019 below:
| CTET 2019 Events |
CTET 2019 Dates |
Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Application form releases |
August 19, 2019 |
CTET 2019 application form released on August 19. |
| Application process closes |
September 30, 2019 |
The application process closed on September 30. |
| Application form correction window |
October 4-10, 2019 |
Candidates could make corrections (if any) in the application form from October 4-10. |
| November 20, 2019 |
CTET admit card 2019 was released on November 20. |
|
| CTET exam |
December 8, 2019 |
CTET 2019 exam was conducted by CBSE on December 8 at 110 cities across India. |
| Unofficial answer key |
December 8, 2019 |
The unofficial CTET answer key was released soon after the exam was over. |
| Official answer key |
Last week of December, 2019 (tentative) |
The official CTET answer key is expected to be released by CBSE in the last week of December. |
| Result |
Third/last week of January, 2020 (tentative) |
CTET result 2019 is likely to be declared in the third/last week of January, 2020. |
CTET Eligibility 2019
- Candidates should pass 10+2 with minimum 45 per cent aggregate marks in order to be qualified for appointment as a primary stage teacher
- Candidates should clear graduation with minimum 45 per cent aggregate marks or 10+2 with at least 50 per cent aggregate marks in order to be qualified for appointment as an elementary stage teacher
- Candidates should complete the prescribed teacher training programmes/ teacher education courses
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CTET Selection Process
CTET selection process includes the following steps:
- CTET application form: Aspirants need to fill their CTET 2019 application form in online mode on the official website of the exam. Candidates also need to pay CTET application fee of Rs 700 (for one paper) and Rs 1,200 (for two papers).
- CTET admit card: Candidates can download CTET 2019 admit card from the official website of the exam. The admit card for CTET exam contains relevant details related to the aspirant and exam. It also mentions the candidate’s test centre details as well as reporting time for the exam.
- CTET exam: Aspirants need to report at their CTET exam centre at least 90 minutes before the commencement of the exam. CTET exam is of two and a half hour duration. On the exam day, two papers are conducted. Paper-I needs to be given by aspirants who want to qualify for teaching of classes I-V (primary wing). Paper-II is for candidates who want to qualify for teaching of classes VI-VIII (elementary wing).
- CTET result: CBSE announces CTET result on the official website of the exam. Candidates who qualify the exam get a CTET eligibility certificate. The validity of CTET eligibility certificate is seven years from the date of declaration of result.
Important FAQs Regarding CTET Exam
Q: How many times is CTET exam conducted in a year?
A: CTET exam is conducted twice a year, typically in the months of July and December.
Q: Is there any age limit to appear for CTET exam?
A: No, there is no age limit to take the CTET exam.
Q: Is there any negative marking in CTET exam?
A: There is no negative marking in CTET. Candidates are awarded one mark for every correct answer in the exam.
Q: What are the qualifying marks for CTET?
A: Candidates should score 60 percent or above marks in the exam in order to be considered as CTET pass.
Q: How many attempts can be taken at the CTET exam?
A: There are no minimum or maximum attempts for the exam. This means that candidates can appear for CTET exam as many times as they want.
Q: What is the validity of CTET eligibility certificate?
A: CTET eligibility certificate is valid for a period of seven years starting from the date of declaration of result.
Q: Will I get the job after clearing CTET exam?
A: Qualifying CTET exam does not guarantee job to a candidate. It is only one of the eligibility criteria for employment.
Q: Will CBSE or CTET unit give me job if I clear the exam?
A: No, CBSE is an exam conducting body and does not offer employment to any candidate.
Q: Can I apply for CTET again if I had already qualified the exam before?
A: Yes, you can apply for the exam again. There is no restriction on the number of attempts for qualified/ non-qualified candidates.
Q: Can I appear for paper-I and II in different cycles of the exam?
A: Yes, you can appear for paper-I and II in different exam cycles.
Q: What is the confirmation page?
A: The CTET confirmation page is a page that gets auto-generated after successful payment of the application fee. The confirmation page acts as a proof that a candidate has successfully filled and submitted the CTET application form.
Q: How is the CTET exam centre allotted to a candidate?
A: CTET exam centre is allotted as per the city preferences mentioned by the candidate in the application form.
CTET 2019 Contact Information
Address
The Joint Secretary (CTET),
Central Teacher Eligibility Test Unit,
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE),
Ps 1-2, Institutional Area, IP Extension, Patparganj, Delhi-110 092
Contact Number
011-22235774, 22247176 Fax: 22235775
Email ID
ctet.cbse@nic.in
CTET 2019 Answer Key
Unofficial CTET answer key 2019 has been released by coaching institutes. The answer key was released soon after the CTET 2019 exam got over on December 8.
The and scanned images of the OMR sheet will be released by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) tentatively in . The answer key will be released paper- and set-wise. Along with the key, the board will also open the facility for challenging the provisional answer key. Candidates can check the CTET answer key and challenge it (if requ
CTET 2019 Dates
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| PAST EVENTS | |
|---|---|
8 Dec '19 | CTET Exam |
20 Nov '19 | Admit card released |
CTET 2019 Admit Card
CTET admit card 2019 has been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on November 20. Candidates can download the CTET admit card by using their registration/ application number and date of birth/ password. It may be noted that CTET admit card has been issued for only those candidates who have successfully submitted CTET application form.
It may also be noted that CBSE had released the download link for the admit card in earlier part of the day on November 20. However, the
CTET 2019 Syllabus
CTET syllabus 2019 has been released by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on the official website of the exam. The CTET exam comprises questions from subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (compulsory), Language II (compulsory), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science, and Social Studies/ Social Sciences.
Candidates need to appear for in order to be appointed as teachers from Class I to Class VIII. CTET exam comprises two papers - Paper-I and Paper-II. Aspira
CTET 2019 Pattern
CTET exam pattern for paper-I and II is different as mentioned below:
CTET Exam Pattern 2019 for Paper-I
CTET exam for paper-I contains a total of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs) that candidates need to attempt in two and a half hours duration. The paper is conducted in offline mode as a pen-and-paper based test. The CTET question paper is divided into five sections as mentioned below:
| CTET Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
| Language I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
CTET 2019 Question Papers
Download previous year CTET question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download CTET previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.
Download CTET Question Papers
CTET 2019 Mock Test
CTET 2019 exam will be conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on December 8. The exam will be conducted in offline mode for two papers – I and II. Paper-I will be conducted for candidates who plan to teach classes I-V and paper-II will be conducted for candidates who plan to teach classes VI-VIII.
One of the best resources to prepare for is practicing previous years’ question papers and attempting mock tests. Attempting CTET mock tests and practicing give candidates a real-exa
CTET 2019 Centre
CTET 2019 test centres have been released. The CTET exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 8 in 110 cities across India. In 2018, CTET exam was conducted in 97 cities. However, this year, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has increased the number of test cities.
Candidates can mention in order of preference in their . The official notification of CTET reads, “Under no circumstances, the Centre once allotted shall be changed by the Board. In case the number of candidates in any
CTET 2019 Application Form
CTET application correction window has been closed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on October 10. Candidates could apply online for CTET 2019 exam from August 19 - September 30. According to the initial dates released by CBSE, CTET registrations were first scheduled to end on September 18. However, the board extended the deadline twice to September 25 and 30, respectively.
Candidates could fill the CTET 2019 application form in online mode on the official website of the exam. Ho
CTET 2019 Results
CTET result 2019 has been announced by CBSE on July 30. The CTET 2019 result has been released on the official website of the exam. As part of CTET result, the marks secured by the candidate in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTE as well as their qualifying status is listed. The CTET scorecard includes total marks secured by the candidate as well as marks secured by them in each subject. Aspirants can check their CTET result 2019 by filling their roll number on the official website of the exam
CTET 2019 Cut Off
CTET cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks that aspirants need to secure in order to qualify Central Teacher Eligibility Test. CTET exam has been conducted on July 7, 2019. The result has been announced on July 30. CTET cutoff 2019 has been released in the form of qualifying marks. As per the cutoff, candidates who have secured 60% and above marks have been declared CTET qualified. However, SC/ST/OBC/differently abled candidates have been given concession in the qualifying cutoff.
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CTET 2019 News
CTET is a national-level exam conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to shortlist candidates for appointment as teachers. Check out all latest updates on Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) below.
Latest CTET News & Updates
- About 30 lakh candidates appeared for CTET 2019; official answer key to release soon
- CTET 2019 unofficial answer key out
CTET Admit Card News
CTET Updates & Articles
Dec 10, 2019
Dec 8, 2019
Dec 5, 2019
Nov 20, 2019
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You can either go for the another one whenever you get the time.
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Yes you are eligible for the same.
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Depends upon the category you are in.
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