Ctet

Name Of The Post

CTET

Last Updated

13th June 2026

Importance of the Post

The CTET, conducted by CBSE, is a national-level eligibility test for aspiring teachers in India. Qualifying this exam is a mandatory requirement for teaching positions in government and many private schools, making it a significant milestone for those seeking a stable and respected career in education. The exam is widely recognized and opens doors to various teaching opportunities.

Highlighted Information

Apply for CTET January 2018 teaching eligibility; answer key available for review

Short Information

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The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the answer key for the July 2024 Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). This national-level exam is conducted to certify candidates for teaching positions in schools across India. The answer key allows candidates who appeared for the CTET exam to check their responses and estimate their scores before the official results are announced. The CTET is held for both Paper I (for classes I to V) and Paper II (for classes VI to VIII), and eligibility is based on educational qualifications such as senior secondary with specific marks and diplomas in education. Candidates can download the answer key and raise objections within the stipulated window if they find discrepancies. The final result will be declared after considering all valid objections. The selection process involves qualifying the written exam, and successful candidates become eligible for teaching jobs in government and private schools.

CTET Syllabus

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Department

Recruitment notification issued by Central Board of Secondary Education.

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Eligibility

Other Qualification

Candidates must have completed or be in the final year of a two-year diploma in elementary education, a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or a two-year diploma in special education. Graduates with at least 50% marks and a one-year B.Ed are also eligible.

Application Fees

Category Wise

General	1200 Rs/-1200 Rs/-
Obc	1200 Rs/-1200 Rs/-
Ews	1200 Rs/-1200 Rs/-
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Important Dates

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Applications open	Predicted 8th March 2027Predicted 8th March 2027
Application closes	Predicted 6th April 2027Predicted 6th April 2027
Exam Fee Payment End Date	Predicted 6th April 2027Predicted 6th April 2027
Form Correction Start Date

Section	Topics
Child Development & PedagogyChild Development & Pedagogy	Concept of development & relationship with learning; Principles of child development; Influence of heredity & environment; Socialisation; Theories of Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky; Concept of intelligence; Multi-dimensional intelligence; Language & thought; Gender as a social construct; Individual differences; Inclusive education; Assessment for learning.Concept of development & relationship with learning; Principles of child development; Influence of heredity & environment; Socialisation; Theories of Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky; Concept of intelligence; Multi-dimensional intelligence; Language & thought; Gender as a social construct; Individual differences; Inclusive education; Assessment for learning.
Language I — ComprehensionLanguage I — Comprehension	Two unseen passages — one prose & one poem — followed by linguistic comprehension, language and grammar based questions. Pedagogy of language development — learning & acquisition, principles of language teaching, role of listening & speaking, oral & written communication, teaching-learning materials, evaluation.Two unseen passages — one prose & one poem — followed by linguistic comprehension, language and grammar based questions. Pedagogy of language development — learning & acquisition, principles of language teaching, role of listening & speaking, oral & written communication, teaching-learning materials, evaluation.
Language II — ComprehensionLanguage II — Comprehension	Two unseen passages from a different language than Language I — comprehension, grammar & verbal ability. Pedagogy of language development — same outline as Language I.Two unseen passages from a different language than Language I — comprehension, grammar & verbal ability. Pedagogy of language development — same outline as Language I.
MathematicsMathematics	Number system; Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; Geometry — shapes & spatial understanding; Solids around us; Measurement; Weight; Time; Volume; Data handling; Patterns; Money. Pedagogy of mathematics — nature of math, place of math in curriculum, language of math, community math, evaluation, problems of teaching, error analysis.Number system; Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; Geometry — shapes & spatial understanding; Solids around us; Measurement; Weight; Time; Volume; Data handling; Patterns; Money. Pedagogy of mathematics — nature of math, place of math in curriculum, language of math, community math, evaluation, problems of teaching, error analysis.
Environmental Studies (Paper I) / Social Studies (Paper II)Environmental Studies (Paper I) / Social Studies (Paper II)	Family & friends; Food; Shelter; Water; Travel; Things we make and do; History (Paper II); Geography (Paper II); Social & political life; EVS pedagogy — concept and scope, environmental studies & education, learning principles, scope & relation to science and social science, approaches of presenting concepts, activities, experimentation, CCE.Family & friends; Food; Shelter; Water; Travel; Things we make and do; History (Paper II); Geography (Paper II); Social & political life; EVS pedagogy — concept and scope, environmental studies & education, learning principles, scope & relation to science and social science, approaches of presenting concepts, activities, experimentation, CCE.

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