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CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi has released the CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024 along with a detailed notification on the official website at https://ctet.nic.in/. As per the latest update, the online application process begun and the last date for submission is 23rd November 2023. The CTET exam will be conducted in CBT mode on 21st January 2024. This article will detail all the requirements that a candidate writing CTET must fulfill.

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CTET Eligibility – Important Dates

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 registration dates and exam dates have been released by Central Board of Secondary Education for the January 2024 cycle. The candidates must look at the overview for a glimpse of the CTET January 2024 exam as discussed in the below table.

Events	Date
CTET 2024 Notification	3rd November 2023
CTET 2024 Online Registration Form	3rd November 2023
Last Date to Fill CTET Application	23rd November 2023 (11:59 pm)
Last Date for Submission of Fees	23rd November 2023 (11:59 pm)
Correct Window	28th November to 2nd December 2023
CTET Exam Date	21st January 2024
CTET 2024 Answer Key	To be Notified
CTET Result 2024	By the end of February 2024 (Tentatively)

CTET Eligibility Criteria

There are different criteria that candidates must meet to be able to write CTET 2024-

Educational Qualification
Age Limit
Nationality

CTET Educational Qualifications

Here are the educational qualifications required for different levels of CTET:

For Primary Teacher (Class 1st to 5th) – CTET Eligibility Criteria for Paper 1:

Must have passed Class 12th with at least 50% marks and also passed or appearing in the final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or
Must have passed Class 12th with at least 45% marks and also passed or appearing in the final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE 2002 norms, or
Must have passed Class 12th with at least 50% marks and also passed or appearing in the final year of four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or
Must have passed Class 12th with at least 50% marks and also passed or appearing in the final year of two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education), or
Must have passed undergraduate degree and also passed or appearing in the final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

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For Elementary Teacher (Class 6th to 8th) – CTET Eligibility Criteria for Paper 2:

Candidates wanting to write Paper 2 of CTET 2024 should meet the following requirements-

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and also passed or appearing in the final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or
Must have a graduation degree with at least 50% marks and also passed or appearing in the one-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), or
Must have a graduation degree with at least 45% marks and also passed or appearing in the one-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) as per NCTE norms, or
Must have passed Class 12th with at least 50% marks and also passed or appearing in the final year of four-year Bachelor in Elementary Education, or
Must have passed Class 12th with at least 50% marks and also passed or appearing in the final year of four-year B.A.Ed or B.SC.Ed, or
Must have an undergraduate degree with at least 50% marks and also passed or appearing in the one-year B.Ed/ (B.Ed Special Education).

CTET Eligibility Age Limit

The minimum age limit is 18 years and there is no maximum age limit for applying for CTET.

CTET Age Relaxation

The following are the categories of candidates who are eligible for age relaxation in CTET:

SC/ST/OBC candidates: SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible for a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit.
PWD candidates: PWD candidates are eligible for a relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit.
Ex-servicemen candidates: Ex-servicemen candidates are eligible for a relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit.

Nationality

The candidate should be a citizen of India to apply for the CTET exam.

CTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about the eligibility criteria for CTET 2024:

The educational qualification requirement may be waived for candidates who have passed the National Eligibility Test (NET) or the State Eligibility Test (SET). The NET and SET are both national-level exams that are conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), respectively. Candidates who have passed either of these exams are exempt from the educational qualification requirement for CTET.
The teaching experience requirement may be waived for candidates who have passed the B.Ed. examination. The B.Ed. is a bachelor’s degree in education that is offered by many universities and colleges in India. Candidates who have passed this degree are exempt from the teaching experience requirement for CTET.
Candidates who are currently pursuing their B.Ed. or M.Ed. degree may also apply for the CTET exam. However, it is important to note that these candidates will not be eligible for appointment to teaching positions if they do not complete their degree by the time they are offered a job.\

CTET 2024 Eligibility – Conclusion

In conclusion, the eligibility criteria for CTET 2024 are as follows:

You must be a citizen of India.
You must be at least 18 years of age.
You must have passed the Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
You must have at least two years of teaching experience in a recognized school or educational institution.

If you meet all of the eligibility criteria, you can apply for the CTET 2024 exam.

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CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Frequently Asked Question

Q1. What is the age limit for CTET?

A1. Candidates appearing for CTET should be minimum 18 years of age. There is no upper age limit for CTET.

Q2. What is the age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC for CTET?

A2. SC/ST/OBC candidates get 5 years age relaxation.

Q3. Are the educational qualification requirements for CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 the same?

A3. No, for Paper 1 the minimum qualification is Class 12th while for Paper 2 the minimum qualification is Graduation.

Q4. What is the validity period for CTET Certificate 2024?

Ans. The validity period of the CTET qualifying certificate will be for a lifetime for all categories.

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