Category: CTET

A candidate has to score over 60 per cent to clear the eligibility test. Relaxation of 5% i.e. 55% for SC/ST/OBC and Differently abled Candidates.

Teacher Eligibility Test known as TET is an Indian entrance examination for teachers. The test is mandatory for getting teaching jobs in government schools from Class 1 to Class 8. Paper 1 is meant for teachers opting for Class 1 to Class 5 and Paper 2 for Class 6 to Class 8. It is conducted by both Central government and State governments in India.

The CTET paper is conducted in two categories:

Paper I: This paper is for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V.

Paper II: This paper is for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII

If a candidate intends to teach both the levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) then they will be required to appear in both the papers (Paper I and Paper II).

Exam pattern for Paper I (for Class I to V) Primary Stage with marks distribution:

Part Subject Max. Marks Max. Questions Time Allotted
I Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30 2.5 hours
II Language I + Pedagogy 30 30
III Language II + Pedagogy 30 30
IV Mathematics 30 30
V Environmental Studies 30 30

Exam pattern for Paper II Pattern (for Class VI to VIII) Elementary Stage with marks distribution: All sections Compulsory

Part Subject Max. Marks Max. Questions Time Allotted
I Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30 2.5 hours
II Language I + Pedagogy 30 30
III Language II + Pedagogy 30 30
IV (a) For Mathematics and Science teacher :
Mathematics and Science
(b) For Social Studies/Social Science teacher :
Social Science
(c) For any other teacher–either (a) or (b)		 60 60

Minimum Qualifications for CTET Paper 1 any one of these –

  • 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)
  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in final 2–year Diploma in Elementary Education (or its equivalent), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations 2002
  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final 4–year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final 2–year Diploma in Education (Special Education)*

Minimum Qualifications for Classes VI-VIII any of these –

  • A. /B.Sc and passed or appearing in final 2–year Diploma in Elementary Education* (or its equivalent)
  • A. /B.Sc. with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1–year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed)*
  • A. /B.Sc. with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1–year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed)*, in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final 4–year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)*
  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final 4–year BA/B.Sc. Ed or B.A. (Ed.)/B.Sc. (Ed.)*
  • A. /B.Sc. with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1–year B.Ed. (Special Education)*