
The CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is a national level entrance exam for the teaching job. The Government of India introduced the CTET exam in 2011 to improve the quality of education in schools and meet the goals of free education for children under the Education Act effectively. Under the NCTE (National Council of Teachers Education) notification sub-section (1) of Section 23 of the RTE, the CTET exam is now mandatory to get the government jobs in the schools for teaching students from class 1st to class 8th. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is entrusted with the responsibility to conduct the exam.
CTET 2020 Exam Latest Notification:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted the CTET 2020 exam on 31st January 2021. A total of 22 lakh candidates have appeared for the exam. The answer key for the same is yet to be released. Once the answer key is released, candidates will be able to raise objections against the same by paying ₹ 1000. The final answer key and result will be released thereafter. Candidates are advised to keep a check on the official website. Information on the same will also be updated here.
Earlier, the examination was put on hold due to the COVID pandemic. The official notice also states that the exam will be held in 135 cities across the country. Proper social distancing and other safety measures will be taken.
CTET Exam Quick Overview
Name of the Exam |
CTET 2020 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) |
Conducting Authority |
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
Official Website |
ctet.nic.in |
Paper Language |
Hindi and English |
Type of Questions |
Objective Type Questions |
Mode of Exam |
Offline |
Exam Type |
National Level |
Age Limit |
Minimum Age- 18 Years Maximum Age- No Limit |
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