Know About CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)

CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) which is conducted by Central Board of Secondry Education. This test is essential for all aspiring teachers who wish to join as teacher in Central Government Schools like KVS/ NVS/ Tibetan School etc. States who do not want to conduct State TEST (State Teacher Eligibility Test) may consider the CTET score for recruitment of teachers.
History of CTET- TET(Teacher Eligibility Test) was introduced by the Government of India in order to meliorate standards in teaching. It was contain for the first time in 2011. For teacher already working, they are supposed to clear the exam in two years time.
Eligibility for CTET- * Each graduates including Bsc, B.A, B.Com are eligible for the test.
* Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (or its equivalent)
• A diploma/ degree course in teacher education recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) only shall be considered. However , in case of Diploma in Education (Special Education) and Bed (Speciak Education), a course recognized by the Rahabiltation Council of India (RCI) only shall be considered.
• Relaxation of the 5% in minimum qualifying at BA/ Bsc/ Senior Secondary level is admizzible for SC/ ST/ Differently abled Candidates.
How to apply- Applicants can procure forms either from CBSE, New Delhi or from the selected branches of Syndicate bank. After duly filling the forms , aspirants should sent it to the CTET Unit by post or in person prior to the last date enclosing the relevant documents.
You can also apply online through CBSE website. After submission of Online application candidates must send the print out of application by Registered or Speed Post.
Selections are accomplished on basis of performance in Written Examination.
Structure and Pattern of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test- Separate tests like Paper 1 and Paper 2 are conducted for Class I-IV and Class VI-VIII teachers. Both of the tests are objective type, Time limit is 1.30 hours. The test contain questions on Environmental Studies, Child Studies, Child growth and Pedagogy , Language and Mathematics. There is no negative marking in the test.

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