CTET 2024 Exam Day Guidelines: Documents List, Provisions for PWD Candidates
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )
CTET 2024 exam will be held on July 7, 2024. Check here for important CTET exam day guidelines 2024 to avoid any hassle during the exam. Also, check the special provisions for PWD candidates. Know here the list of documents to be carried to the test centre and know what to carry and what not to carry to the CTET exam centre 2024.
CTET Exam Day Guidelines 2024
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is going to conduct the 19th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 exam on July 7, 2024. The CTET July 2024 exam will be held offline in pen and paper mode to determine the eligibility of candidates as primary and upper-primary level teachers. The board has allotted more than 230 exam centre cities across the country for the smooth conduction of the examination.
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The CTET admit card 2024 will be released by the CBSE for the exam two days before the exam. Candidates need to carry the CTET admit card to the exam centre. During the conduct of the CTET 2024 exam, candidates need to follow certain rules and instructions as laid down by the board. Moreover, the board has announced special provisions for differently-abled (PwBD) candidates. Read further to know the CTET exam day guidelines 2024 and these special provisions.
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- CTET Exam Day Guidelines 2024
- Important Things & Documents to Carry to the CTET Exam Centre
- Things Not to Carry to the CTET Exam Centre 2024
- CTET 2024: Special Instructions for PwBD Candidates
CTET Exam Day Guidelines 2024
Have a look at the exam day instructions below to be followed by candidates during the conduct of the CTET examination:
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The examination rooms will be opened at 7:30 am for shift 1 and at 12.30 pm for shift 2, that is, two hours before the exam. This is the shift-wise reporting time for the exam.
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Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of rooms.
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A seat indicating roll number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should look for their roll numbers and occupy their allocated seats only.
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Candidates who come after the commencement of the exam will now be allowed to sit in the exam.
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No candidate, without the special permission of the invigilator, will be allowed to leave his or her seat until the paper is over.
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Smoking, chewing gutka, spiting, having tea/ coffee/ cold drinks or snacks are not allowed inside the examination rooms.
Also Read: CTET Exam Timing 2024 (Changed): Check Paper 1, 2 Shift Timings & Reporting Time
Important Things & Documents to Carry to the CTET Exam Centre
Documents and things that candidates need to carry to the allotted CTET exam centre 2024 are given below:
- CTET admit card: The CTET admit card (also known as hall ticket) is a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre. Candidates not carrying their admit card on the day of the exam will not be allowed to give the paper. In case, a candidate forgets to carry his/her admit card to the centre, s/he is advised to take another printout from a nearby cyber café.
- Photo ID proof: Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry a valid photo ID proof to the test centre such as a PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License and Voter ID Card.
- Ballpoint pen (blue/black) of good quality
- Water bottle transparent (500 ml)
Things Not to Carry to the CTET Exam Centre 2024
While it is important to know the things and documents that candidates must carry to the test centre, it is equally important to be aware of the items that are prohibited inside the examination hall to avoid any unfair practices during the paper. Check out the list of items that candidates should not carry to the test centre or inside the exam hall below:
The CTET exam centres cities list is released by the CBSE in the official notification of the exam at ctet.nic.in. However, the exact CTET exam centre is intimated to candidates through their admit cards. Candidates can check the name and address of the CTET exam centre allotted to them by downloading their admit cards. Candidates need to follow the given steps to check CTET exam centre:
- Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in
- Click on the 'Download Admit Card for CTET 2024' link.
- Enter the login details.
- Download the CTET exam centre slip.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not announced the CTET exam date 2025 yet. However, it is expected that the 21st edition of the CTET exam will be conducted in December 2025. The CBSE CTET December 2025 exam will be organised offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET notification 2025 is expected soon.
- Books, Notes, Bits of Papers
- Geometry/Pencil Box
- Gold & Artificial Ornaments
- Plastic Pouch, Pencil Pouch, Pencil, Scale, Log Table, Writing Pad, Eraser, Cardboard
- Watch, WristWatch
- Wallet, Handbag
- Goggles
- Electronics Devices- Mobile Phones, Earphone, Microphones, Cameras, Headphones, Pen-Drives, Pager, Bluetooth Device, Calculator
- Debit/Credit Card
- Electronic Pen/Scanners
- Food and Beverage (Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic)
- Any other item which could be used as unfair means and for hiding communication devices/gadgets.
Note: Candidates suffering from diabetes are allowed to carry eatables such as sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange). However, such candidates are not allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwiches inside the exam hall.
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CTET 2024: Special Instructions for PwBD Candidates
The following instructions are applicable for the differently-abled candidates during the CTET exam:
- Differently, abled candidates will be given a compensatory time of 50 minutes for each paper.
- The facility of scribe/amanuensis will be allowed to candidates who have a disability of 40 per cent or more if desired by them.
- Candidates will be allowed for opting their scribe/amanuensis and no scribe will be provided by the Centre Superintendent
- There will be no eligibility criteria for the scribe/ amanuensis.
- Proper seating arrangements, preferably on the ground floor, should be made before the commencement of the exam.
- Candidates shall also be allowed to take more than one scribe for writing different papers, especially in the case of language.
- Since the exam is being conducted online, there will not be a separate CTET question paper for Visually Impaired (VI) candidates.
Note: Differently abled candidates need to bring the disability certificate to the exam centre to avail of the above relaxations.
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Candidates can check the CTET exam city and date by downloading their pre-admit cards. The CBSE releases the CTET pre-admit card around 10 days before the exam. Candidates can access the CTET 2024 pre-admit card or exam city intimation slip by entering their application number and date of birth when it becomes available on the portal. On the other hand, the CTET admit card is released two days before the exam on the official website of the exam - ctet.nic.in informing the candidates about the allotted exam centre.
CTET 2025 notification will be released soon on the official website. The CTET notification 2025 will be available as a PDF file containing the important exam details including the exam events, dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam structure, exam applicability and so much more. The CTET 2025 application process will begin with the release of official notification. Candidates are advised to go through the notification carefully before applying online.
The CTET exam is conducted in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is held in Shift 2 and Paper 2 in Shift 1. The shift 1 (CTET Paper 2) is held from 9:30 am to 12 noon and Shift 2 (CTET Paper 1) from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The allotted CTET shift timing is intimated to candidates through their admit cards. Candidates need to appear for the CTET exam as per the shift timings mentioned on their respective admit cards.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Yes, according to the criteria of CTET, You can apply for this exam if you got more than 50% in your graduation it is eligible for both papers of CTET.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The CTET 2025 notification has not been released as of now. It is expected that the CBSE CTET notification will be released in October 2025. The notification will be displayed as a CTET information bulletin on the official website- ctet.nic.in. Candidates should visit this page to get the latest upd
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can apply for CTET Paper 1 only if you make sure that you meet the minimum teacher education requirement for Classes 1 to 5.
If we talk about Paper 1, CTET generally requires passing of Class 12 with 50% marks and also a 2-year D.El.Ed, or any certain equivalent teacher training qualificatio
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is an eligibility exam conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. Passing the CTET exam is compulsory for aspirants who want to apply for teacher rec
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The major difference between CTET and UPTET is that when candidates clear the CTET exam, it provides a national-level eligibility certificate that can be used across India, whereas clearing the UPTET exam provides a state-level eligibility certificate that is only valid within Uttar Pradesh state.
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Contributor-Level 6
CTET Notifications
CTET exam is held in a total of 236 exam centre cities across India. CBSE has published the list of CTET exam centre cities in the official notification. Candidates need to make choice of four exam cities while filling out the CTET application form. The CTET exam centres are allotted by the CBSE on the basis of preferences chosen by the candidates.