Central Teacher Eligibility Test

Central Teacher Eligibility Test

NationalEligibility TestOffline (Pen and Paper/OMR-based)
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (per paper)

Max Marks

150 (per paper)

Subjects

7

Frequency

Twice a year

Conducting Body

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Official Website

https://ctet.nic.in

Subjects Tested

Child Development and PedagogyLanguage ILanguage IIMathematicsEnvironmental StudiesScienceSocial Studies/Social Science

Eligibility Criteria

National Level Requirements

Paper 1: Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or BEd. Paper 2: Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or BEd.[1][2]

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Important Note

Please refer to the official information bulletin for detailed eligibility criteria, age limits, and any specific requirements for different categories.

Exam Pattern

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (per paper)

Maximum Marks

150 (per paper)

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen and Paper/OMR-based)

Marking Scheme

Child Development and Pedagogy
30
Environmental Studies
30 (Paper 1)
Science
30 (Paper 2, optional)
Social Studies/Social Science
60 (Paper 2, optional)
Mathematics
30 (Paper 1) / 30 (Paper 2, optional)
Language II
30
Language I
30

Negative Marking

No

Application Fees

General

Single Paper: ₹1000, Both Papers: ₹1200

OBC

Single Paper: ₹1000, Both Papers: ₹1200

SC/ST

Single Paper: ₹500, Both Papers: ₹600

Payment Information

Application fees are non-refundable. Payment can be made through online mode only. Please keep the payment receipt for future reference.