The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is conducting for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). This is a eligibility test for teachers for Classes I to V (Paper I) and Classes VI to VIII (Paper II). Applications open on 17/09/2024 and close on 16/10/2024. The exam will be held on 15/12/2024. The test is applicable to schools under various Central Government and Union Territory administrations and is also considered by some private and state schools.

Recruitment Overview

Organization Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Name Teacher Eligibility
Nature of Exam Eligibility Test for teachers
Mode of Exam Offline
Location All India
Category Education

Post Details

CTET exam post details.

S.No. Name
1 Classes I - V Teacher Eligibility Test
2 Classes VI-VIII Teacher Eligibility Test

Exam Fee

Category Paper-I or II Both Paper-I & II
General/OBC(NCL) Rs.1000/- Rs.1200/-
SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person Rs.500/- Rs.600/-

Essential Qualification

Exam NameEssential Qualification
Primary Stage (Classes I - V) Teacher Eligibility

As per NCTE Norms



Qualifications specified in the Recruitment rules for teachers, state or school-specific.

Elementary Stage (Classes VI - VIII) Teacher Eligibility

As per NCTE Norms



Qualifications specified in the Recruitment rules for teachers, state or school-specific.

Selection Process

Steps Process
Written Exam

The CTET exam is an offline, objective-type test.



Paper I (2.5 hours): Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I, Language II.



Paper II (2.5 hours): Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science, Language I, Language II

Qualifying Marks

Candidates need to score 60% or more to qualify.



Concessions may be provided to candidates from reserved categories.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official CTET website
  2. Click on the "Apply Online" link.
  3. Fill out the application form carefully with accurate details.
  4. Upload scanned copies of your latest photograph and signature.
  5. Pay the examination fee through the online payment gateway.
  6. Print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates

Important Dates details for CTET Exam 2024.

Online registration start date 17/09/2024
Online registration last date 16/10/2024 11:59 PM
Payment date of application fees 16/10/2024 11:59 PM
Correction of particulars 21/10/2024 to 25/10/2024
Download of Admit Card To be announced
Conduct of Exam date 15/12/2024
Declaration of result date End of January, 2025

Important Links

Important Links.

Application Correction Window Click Here
Revised Notification Click Here
Official CTET Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is CTET?
    CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test, an eligibility test for becoming a teacher in classes I to VIII in certain Indian schools.
  2. Who conducts CTET?
    CTET is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of the Indian government.
  3. Who can apply for CTET?
    Candidates fulfilling the minimum qualifications prescribed by NCTE for the concerned teaching levels can apply for CTET.
  4. Is CTET a recruitment exam?
    No, CTET is an eligibility test. Qualifying CTET does not guarantee a job but makes candidates eligible for teaching positions.