CTET Exam 2020: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

As per the official updates, CTET 2020 exam will be commenced on 05^th July 2020. Here is the comprehensive schedule for other CTET 2020 exam events:

CTET 2020 Exam Date - 05^th July 2020

The CTET Exam is conducted both in English as well as in the Hindi languages. The score of the CTET Exam remains valid for 7 years from the date of announcement of the result.

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A candidate can appear for either Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both. The exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the CTET Exam is different. The duration of the Paper-1 & Paper-2 is 150 minutes.

Distribution of Marks and questions in Paper-1 (Primary Stage Teacher - For class I-V):

Distribution of Marks and questions in Paper-2 (Elementary Stage Teacher - For class VI-VIII):

CBSE CTET 2018 Paper-1 & Paper-2 Official Syllabus –Click here to download

CTET Age Limit

The minimum age limit to apply for CTET 2020 is 18 years, but there is no maximum age limit.

Educational Qualification

Education qualification for primary stage teacher (class 1st to 5th) is different from the education qualification required for the upper primary stage teacher (5th to 8th).

Minimum Educational Qualification required for becoming a primary teacher for class 1st to 5^th

• A candidate should have passed Senior Secondary or equivalent exam with at least 50% marks. A candidate with 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education, either passed or appearing is also eligible to apply for the exam.
• In accordance with the NCTE (Regulation norms and Procedure) Act, the candidate should have passed the Senior Secondary or equivalent with minimum 45%marks in aggregate. A Candidate with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education either passed, or appearing is also eligible to apply for the exam.
• A candidate with 50% marks in Senior Secondary or equivalent and having 4 years of Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, either passed or appearing is eligible to apply for the exam.
• A candidate with 50% marks in Senior Secondary or equivalent and having 2 years Diploma in Special Education.
• A graduate candidate with 2 years Diploma in elementary education is also eligible to apply for the exam.

Minimum Educational Qualification required for becoming an elementary teacher for class 6th to 8^th

• A Graduate candidate with 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education passed or appearing is eligible to apply for the exam.
• A Graduate candidate with 50 % marks in aggregate and having B.Ed. of 1 year, passed or appearing is eligible to apply for the exam.
• In accordance with the NCTE (Regulation norms and Procedure) Act, the candidate should be Graduate with 45% marks and have a B.Ed. of 1 year, passed or appearing is eligible to apply for the exam.
• A candidate with 50% marks in Senior Secondary or equivalent and having 4 years of Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, either passed or appearing is eligible to apply for the exam.
• A candidate with 50% marks in Senior Secondary or equivalent and having 2 years Diploma in Special Education.
• A graduate candidate with 2 years Diploma in elementary education is also eligible to apply for the exam.

The CTET 2020 application process is being carried out online. If you have not applied yet, visit the official website of CTET to complete the process. CBSE has extended the last date to fill in online application form till 2^nd March 2020.

Pre-requisites Documents/Files

• Scanned images of your recent photograph and signature in JPG format only.
• A copy of class 10^th certificate.
• Internet banking, debit/credit card details for fee payment.

Step by Step CTET 2020 Application Process -

• Visit the official website of CTET.
• Click on the “Online Registration for CTET July 2020 exam” button located at the bottom of the home-page.
• You will be re-directed to the registration page.
• Click on ‘PROCEED TO APPLY ONLINE’ button.
• Read the instructions and click on ‘PROCEED TO APPLY ONLINE’ button.
• Complete the authentication form and ‘Submit’ the details. Here you need to enter the details of your identification document.
• Now enter the details for registration. Once the registration is complete, you will receive a registration ID and password.
• Use the ID and password to log in through the registration page.
• Complete the application form, upload the required documents, and make fee payment.
• Once the fee payment is successful, take a print out of the ‘Confirmation Page’. Candidates are not required to send the confirmation to the CTET unit.

Note:

1. It is mandatory for candidates to provide their previous CTET roll numbers (for last 3 attempts) if they have appeared for the CTET exam earlier.
2. Information filled in the application form for CTET exam need to be same as mentioned in the Class 10 Board exam.

CTET 2020 Application Fee -

No application form will be accepted by CBSE (exam conducting authority) without the application fee. Once paid, the application fee will not be refunded. The last date for application fee submission is 27^th February 2020.

Mode of Payment of Application Fee -

• Application fee can be paid online through Net Banking/ Credit Card or Debit Card.
• Application fee can also be paid through E-Challan (payable at Syndicate or Canara Bank). Candidates must retain the copy of E-Challan.

CTET 2020 Exam Admit Card

Candidates can download the CTET 2020 admit cards before commencement of the exam. The hall tickets can be downloaded from the official website by entering the log-in details such as Exam Roll Number and Password. Aspirants must note that, candidates should carry their hall ticket to the examination centre. Please read all the instructions provided on the admit card carefully. Without admit card, a candidate will not be allowed to take up the exam. Along with the admit card, it is necessary for candidates to keep one identity proof like Aadhaar card, pan card, voter card, passport, etc.

CTET Exam 2020 Result

The CTET July exam 2020 result will be uploaded on 27^th July 2020 at the official website. Candidates can download the result by using their roll number. The minimum qualifying marks for the CTET Exam is 60%.

CTET Exam Job Opportunities

By qualifying Paper 1 of CTET exam, a candidate becomes eligible for teaching students of class 1st to class 5th and by qualifying Paper 2, a candidate can teach students of class 6th to class 8th. CTET score is applicable to:

• Schools under the Central Government such as KVs, NVs, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.
• Schools under the administrative control of Union Territories.
• Schools under the State Government
• Schools affiliated to CBSE
• Unaided private schools have the option of considering CTET score for teacher’s recruitment.

CTET 2020 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q. When the CTET 2020 Exam will be held?

The exam is scheduled to be held on 05^th July 2020.

Q. When is the last date to submit the application form for the CTET Exam 2020?

A: You can complete the online registration by visiting the official website. The last date to submit the application form for CTET 2020 is 2^nd March 2020.

Q. When to avail the application form for the CTET Exam?

The application form for CTET 2020 is going to be available from 24^th January 2020 to 24^th February 2020.

Q. In how many languages the CTET Exam is conducted?

The Exam is conducted in both Hindi and English languages.

Q. What is the question pattern of CTET Exam?

CTET exam has objective type question pattern.

Q. Is there any maximum age limit for the CTET Exam?

No, there is no maximum age limit for the CTET Exam.

Q. When will be the CTET July Result 2020 announced?

As per the official update, the result will be announced on 27^th July 2020.