CTET Exam Date 2024 Out, CTET Shift Timings and Exam Center

CTET Exam Date 2024 Out

CTET Exam Date 2024 Out: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is organized to assess the eligibility of candidates aspiring to teach classes 1 to 8 in Central Government Schools like NVS/KVS and other institutions. CTET will now be conducted in offline mode, and the validity of the CTET certificate has been extended to a lifetime. The CTET Dec 2024 Exam is scheduled for 21st January 2024 (Sunday), with two sessions from 9:30 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4:30 pm. To get precise information about the CTET December 2023 examination and other relevant details provided below.

CTET Exam Date 2024

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) holds a test called the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to check if candidates are qualified to teach in classes 1st to 5th and 6th to 8th. The CTET Exam happens all over the country and is available in 20 languages. This year, the CTET January Exam is set for 21st January 2024 and it will be done on paper, not on a computer.

CTET January 2024 Exam Schedule

The CTET examination is set to take place on January 21, 2024, and the CTET Admit Card 2024 will be available on the official website 2-3 days before the exam. The exam is divided into two shifts: Shift 1, which runs from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, and Shift 2, which takes place from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. For a comprehensive overview of the CTET Exam Schedule, including details like reporting time, last entry, and other important information, please refer to the table below.

Events	Paper II	Paper I
Entry in the Examination Centre	07:30 am	12:00 pm
Checking of Admit Cards	09:00 am to 09:15 am	01:30 pm to 01:45 pm
Distribution of Test Booklet	09:15 am	01:45 pm
Seal of the Test Booklet to be opened to take out the Answer Sheet	09:25 am	01:55 pm
Last Entry in the Examination Centre	09:30 am	02:00 pm
Test Commences	09:30 am	02:00 pm
Test Concludes	12:00 noon	04:30 pm

CTET 2024 Notification PDF

The CTET Notification 2024 has been officially unveiled by the CBSE and is now accessible in PDF format on the official website https://ctet.nic.in/. This detailed document covers essential aspects of CTET 2024, including the application process, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam structure, syllabus, and result-related information. The PDF for CTET Notification 2024, providing a comprehensive overview of the entire process for the CTET 2024 Exam, can be conveniently downloaded through the link below.

CTET Notification 2024- Overview

A comprehensive overview of the CTET Notification 2024 has been presented in the table below. For individuals eager to embark on a teaching career in government and government-aided schools, understanding every detail about the CTET December 2024 examination is crucial.

Exam Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Name	CTET December 2024 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Twice a year
Exam Mode	Offline
CTET Exam Date 2024	21st January 2024 (Sunday)
Exam Duration	150 minutes
Language of Paper	English and Hindi
Exam Purpose	For assessing the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in Classes 1-8
No. of Test Cities	135 cities across India
Exam Helpdesk No.	011-22235774
Official Website	https://ctet.nic.in/

CTET Notification 2024- Important Dates

Here, we provide essential dates for the CTET Exam 2024. In the table below, candidates should review the crucial dates associated with the CTET Notification 2024. The table encompasses all CTET exam date 2024, starting from the release of the CTET Notification 2023 to the announcement of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test result.

Events	Dates
CTET 2024 Online Registration	3 November 2023
The last date for CTET December Application (Extended)	27 November 2023
Last Date for Submission of Fees	27 November 2023
CTET Correction Window	To be Notified
CTET Exam Date 2024	21 January 2024
CTET Admit Card 2024	2-3 days before the exam
CTET 2024 Answer Key	To be Notified
CTET Result 2024	To be Notified
CTET Certificate Download	To be Notified

CTET Notification 2024 Application Fees

The CTET 2024 Fee Structure, categorized by General/OBC and SC/ST/PWD, is outlined as follows:

Category	Only Paper I or II	Both Paper I and II
General/OBC	Rs. 1000/-	Rs. 1200/-
SC/ST/PWD	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 600/-

The fee structure for CTET 2024 varies based on the category and the choice of appearing for either Paper I or II or both. Please refer to the table above for a clear understanding of the applicable fees.

CTET Apply Online Link 2024

The online application link for CTET Notification 2024 is active on the official website, and it’s essential for candidates to complete and submit their applications well before the deadline. Today marks the last date to apply online. Ensuring accuracy and completeness in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December online application for 2024 is crucial to avoid disqualification.

How to Apply for CTET 2024 December Exam?

To apply for the CTET December 2024 Exam, adhere to these steps:

1. Access the CTET December 2024 Apply Online link or go to ctet.nic.in.
2. Complete the CTET 2024 application form.
3. Process the payment for CTET December 2024 application fees.
4. Review the entered information for accuracy.
5. Submit the CTET application form.
6. Retain a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

CTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The CTET eligibility criteria 2024 serve as defined parameters by the conducting authority to evaluate candidates’ suitability for the exam. It is imperative for applicants to thoroughly understand and meet these criteria before completing the registration process

CTET 2024 Age Limit

The CTET Notification 2024 specifies that there is no upper age limit for individuals applying for the CTET examination.

CTET 2024 Education Qualification

This educational qualification criterion ensures that applicants are well-prepared for teaching roles across these levels.

Level	Eligibility
Level-1	12th Pass + D.Ed/ JBT/ B.El.Ed/ B.Ed
Level-2	Graduate + B.Ed/ B.El.Ed

For Level-1 (PRT), a 12th Pass with D.Ed/JBT/B.El.Ed/B.Ed is required. For Level-2 (TGT), a Graduate degree with B.Ed/B.El.Ed is necessary.

CTET 2024 Selection Process

CTET Selection Process 2024 based on their performance in the CTET December 2024 Exam. It’s crucial to note that CTET serves as an eligibility test, and success doesn’t guarantee employment. Candidates must apply for teaching positions in schools with open vacancies, where a CTET certification, achieved by scoring 60% or more, is often a prerequisite for selection.

CTET 2024 Syllabus

The CTET Syllabus 2024, revised with the CTET Notification 2024, comprises essential subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Science, and Social Studies. Candidates opting for Paper-II select between Mathematics/Science or Social Studies based on their respective subjects.

Paper-I Syllabus	Paper-II Syllabus
– Child Development and Pedagogy	– Child Development and Pedagogy
– Language I & II	– Language I & II
– Mathematics	– Mathematics
– Environmental Science	– Science
	– Social Studies

Candidate must choose any two languages from the provided list.

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern

The official CTET Notification 2024 includes the updated exam pattern, providing insights into question types, quantities, and essential details. Refer to the table below for a comprehensive overview of the CTET 2023-24 Exam Pattern for both Paper I and Paper II. The examination will be conducted in offline (PPT) mode.

CTET 2023-24 Exam Pattern for Paper 1:

The CTET 2023-24 Exam Pattern for Paper 1 focuses on evaluating candidates aspiring to teach classes 1 to 5.

• Language I (compulsory): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Language II (compulsory): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 questions, 30 marks
• Environmental Studies: 30 questions, 30 marks
• Mathematics: 30 questions, 30 marks
• Total: 150 questions, 150 marks

CTET 2023-24 Exam Pattern for Paper 2:

Paper II of CTET is designed for those aspiring to teach classes 6 to 8. The CTET 2023-24 Exam Pattern for Paper 2 is outlined below:

• Language I (compulsory): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Language II (compulsory): 30 questions, 30 marks
• Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 questions, 30 marks
• Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teachers only): 60 questions, 60 marks
• Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teachers only): 60 questions, 60 marks
• Total: 150 questions, 150 marks

CTET Salary 2024

The CTET Salary 2024 offers competitive compensation for qualified teachers, with basic pay ranging from Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800 and a net in-hand salary between Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month, providing a rewarding career path in teaching.

Components	Primary Teacher	TGT	PGT
Pay Scale	Rs. 9,300 – Rs. 34,800	Rs. 9,300 – Rs. 34,800	Rs. 9,300 – Rs. 34,800
Grade Pay	Rs. 4,200	Rs. 4,600	Rs. 4,800
Basic Pay after 7th CPC	Rs. 35,400	Rs. 44,900	Rs. 47,600
HRA	Rs. 3,240	Rs. 3,400	Rs. 4,350
TA	Rs. 1,600	Rs. 1,600	Rs. 1,600
Gross Salary	Rs. 40,240	Rs. 49,900	Rs. 53,550
Net Salary	Rs. 35,000 – Rs. 37,000	Rs. 43,000 – Rs. 46,000	Rs. 48,000 – Rs. 50,000

CTET-qualified teachers can enjoy a competitive salary structure with various allowances, providing a stable and rewarding career in the teaching profession.

CTET Exam Centers 2024

The Common Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for December 2024 will be conducted across various cities. Candidates must select four preferred exam centres during registration. The primary choice holds precedence; however, in case of unavailability, the CBSE may allocate any exam centre.

S. No	States & UT	Cities
1	Andaman & Nicobar Island	Port Blair
2	Andhra Pradesh	Anantapur, Bhimavaran, Chirala, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nandyala, Narsaraopeta, Nellore, Proddatur, Rajamundry, Srikulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Visakhapatnam, Viziannagaram
3	Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
4	Bihar	Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Gaya, Muzzafarpur, Patna, Purnea
5	Chhattisgarh	Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
6	Chandigarh	Chandigarh
7	Dadar & Nagar Haveli	Dadar & Nagar Haveli
8	Daman & Diu	Daman
9	Delhi	New Delhi
10	Goa	Panaji
11	Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Anand, Bardoli, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Valsad, Vapi
12	Haryana	Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Karnal, Hisar, Kurukshetra
13	Himachal Pradesh	Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una
14	Jammu	Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
15	Jharkhand	Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
16	Karnataka	Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi
17	Kerala	Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
18	Lakshadweep	Kavaratti
19	Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
20	Maharashtra	Ahmednagar, Amravati, Aurangabad, Baramati, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kashti, Kolhapur, Kopragaon, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pandharpur, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangmner, Sangoli, Satara, Sindurpur, Solapur
21	Manipur	Imphal
22	Meghalaya	Shillong
23	Mizoram	Aizwal
24	Nagaland	Dimapur, Kohima
25	Odisha	Balasore, Berhampur- Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
26	Puducherry	Puducherry
27	Punjab	Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur
28	Rajasthan	Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
29	Sikkim	Gangtok
30	Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Erode, Kanchipuram, Karur, Mahurai, Kanyakumari, Nammakal, Salem, Thanjavar, Thoothukhudi, Tiruchirappali, Tirupur, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar
31	Tripura	Agartala
32	Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Basti, Bijnor, Bilaspur, Faizabad, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Ghazipur, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Mathura, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Pryagraj, Sitapur, Varanasi
33	Uttarakhand	Almora, Dehradun, Haldwani, Pauri Garhwal, Roorkee, Rudrapur
34	West Bengal	Asansol, Burdwan, Durgapur, Howrah, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri, Siuri

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