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CTET 2020 Exam Date (Out), Application Form, Eligibility, Pattern and Syllabus
CTET (Central Teaching Eligibility Test) is a national level examination conducted to certify the eligibility of candidates to be appointed as teachers at Primary and Upper Primary levels. It is conducted twice a year in July and December. CTET 2020 July Exam will be held on July 5, 2020. CTET के बारे में हिंदी में पढ़ें
The exam is divided into two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. As per CTET 2020 Exam Pattern, candidates aspiring to become a teacher of classes 1–5 need to take Paper 1, whereas Paper 2 is meant for those who want to become a teacher of classes 6–8. To teach students of all classes, i.e. 1-8, one needs to appear for both Paper 1 and 2.
Download CTET 2020 Question Papers
Download CTET December 2019 Notification
Read How to Prepare for CTET 2020?
Steps to fill CTET 2020 Application Form are given below:
Check CTET Previous Years’ Question Papers
However, the basic aim of the exam will remain intact and candidates will get a hang of the exam as they solve previous year CTET Question Papers.
The exam is divided into two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. As per CTET 2020 Exam Pattern, candidates aspiring to become a teacher of classes 1–5 need to take Paper 1, whereas Paper 2 is meant for those who want to become a teacher of classes 6–8. To teach students of all classes, i.e. 1-8, one needs to appear for both Paper 1 and 2.
- CTET 2020 Application Form will be available from January 24, 2020 onwards.
- The application fee is INR 700 for one paper and INR 1200 for both the papers.
- CTET 2020 Eligibility for both the papers vary, candidates must verify the same before applying for the exam.
- Each paper of CTET 2020 will be an offline test of 150 minutes duration having 150 MCQs of 1 mark each without any provision of negative marking.
- CTET 2020 Syllabus includes Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
- The qualifying marks for CTET is 60% for General category and 55% for reserved category.
- Candidates scoring more than 60% marks (55% for reserved candidates) in Paper 1 or Paper 2 will be awarded with CTET Eligibility Certificate. Check CTET 2020 Cutoff
Download CTET 2020 Question Papers
Highlights of CTET 2020
The key points about CTET 2020 July session are highlighted below:| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Purpose | Selection of Primary and Elementary Teachers in Central Government Schools |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours 30 minutes (each paper) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Language Medium | English and Hindi |
CTET 2020 Exam Dates
As per the CTET exam date trends, the schedule of exam will be as follows:-| Events | Dates (July Session) |
|---|---|
| CTET 2020 Registration to begin on | January 24 – February 24, 2020 |
| CTET Application Fee can be paid upto | February 24, 2020 |
| CTET Application Form Correction | March 4 – 10, 2020 |
| Availability of CTET Admit Card | June 20, 2020 |
| CTET 2020 Exam Date | July 5, 2020 (Officially Announced) |
| Release of CTET Answer Keys | July 23, 2020 |
| CTET Result Declaration | July 27, 2020 |
| CTET 2020 Certificates’ Dispatch | August 2020 |
Who Can Apply for CTET 2020?
Aspirants are required to check CTET 2020 Eligibility before applying for the exam. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories will be provided with a relaxation of 5% in the qualifying marks in the academic eligibility of CTET. Detailed eligibility criteria for Primary stage and Elementary stage are different. They are as follows:CTET 2020 Eligibility for Paper I
- Candidate must have passed senior secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks.
- Also, he/she must have passed or appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Applicants must have passed senior secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks.
- He/she must have passed or appear in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education, in accordance with NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002.
- Aspirants must have passed senior secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks.
- They must also pass or appear in final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Candidates must have passed senior secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks.
- Alog with it, they must have a pass certificate of 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education)*.
- Graduation degree in relevant discipline must be acquired.
- A certificate of two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
CTET 2020 Eligibility for Paper II
- A graduate degree in relevant discipline must be obtained.
- Also, candidate must have passed or appear in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
- A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks must be acquired.
- Aspirants must have completed 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
- Graduation with at least 45% marks must be done in relevant discipline.
- He/she must also complete a year in Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
- Candidates must pass Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks
- Also, they must have either passed or appearing in final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Candidates must have passed senior secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks.
- Along with it, they must have passed or should be appearing in final year of 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
- Aspirants must have done graduation with at least 50% marks.
- Also, they should have passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)*.
How to Fill CTET 2020 Application Form?
CTET 2020 Application Form can be filled via online mode only. The online application process includes filling the form, uploading of documents, payment of fees and printing the confirmation page.Steps to fill CTET 2020 Application Form are given below:
Step 1: CTET 2020 Registration
- Visit the official website, ctet.nic.in
- Click on “Apply for CTET 2020”
- Enter personal details in the form, as mentioned in the class 10 certificate.
- Choose any 3 exam centers, preferred language and paper option
- Fill academic, communication and other required details and enter security text.
Step 2: Uploading Photograph and Signature
- Once done, upload the photograph in the prescribed format and in jpeg format.
- Upload the signature in jpeg format.
Step 3: Pay CTET 2020 Application Fee
- After the uploading of images, automatically redirected to the fee payment page
- Choose the payment option; whether online or through e-challan
- For online payment, select payment gateway (debit card/credit card/net banking)
- For offline payment, download the e-challan and deposit the fee in Canara Bank or Syndicate Bank.
Step 4: Print Confirmation Page
- A preview of the final page will be displayed on the screen.
- Print it for a record and future processes.
- Hard copy must not be sent to CTET office.
CTET 2020 Application Fee
- Candidates can make the payment by both online and offline modes.
- Applicants can refer to the below mentioned fee according to the category they belong to.
| Paper | General/OBC | SC/ST/PwD |
|---|---|---|
| Only Paper 1 or Paper 2 | INR 700 | INR 350 |
| Both Papers | INR 1200 | INR 600 |
CTET 2020 Admit Card/ Hall Ticket
CTET 2020 Admit Cards will tentatively be released on June 20, 2020 at the official website. Particulars on the admit card should match the details given on the confirmation page. Candidates are advised to check all details on the admit card for any discrepancies and report to the authority regarding any corrections.- Visit official website of CTET i.e. ctet.nic.in
- Click on the tab “Admit Card”
- Enter Registration Number and Password
- Click on submit after verifying the details on it
- Download and print CTET 2020 Admit Card
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- Voter ID Card
CTET 2020 Exam Centers
- During the filling of application form, candidates are asked to fill in 3 preferences for exam centers.
- CTET 2020 provided candidates with centers possible at every major location of India.
- Exam center once allotted will not be changed under any circumstance. Given below are 110 CTET 2020 Exam Cities that candidates were to opt for:
CTET 2020 Exam Pattern
CTET exam consists of 2 papers – Paper 1 (Primary Stage) and Paper 2 (Elementary Stage)- Paper 1 is for candidates who intend to become a teacher for classes 1 to 5.
- Paper 2 is for candidates who wish to teach students from classes 6 to 8.
- Every correct answer will be awarded +1 mark while negative marking scheme will not be applicable for the exam. Candidates can refer to the below table for CTET Exam Pattern highlights:
| Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (pen-paper based) | Offline (pen-paper based) |
| Duration | 150 Minutes | 150 Minutes |
| Section | 5 (Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies) | 4 (Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies) |
| No. of Question | 150 | 150 |
| Marks | 150 | 150 |
| Negative Marking | No | No |
| Medium of exam | English and Hindi | English and Hindi |
CTET Previous Years’ Question Papers
The previous years’ question papers for CTET 2020 will help candidates to get a fair idea of the type of questions, marking scheme, nature of the exam and difficulty level. CTET is conducted in offline mode, however, it is speculated that from this year onwards, the exam will see some major changes and will go online completely.Check CTET Previous Years’ Question Papers
However, the basic aim of the exam will remain intact and candidates will get a hang of the exam as they solve previous year CTET Question Papers.
| Paper I/ II | Question Papers |
|---|---|
| Paper-I | Download |
| Paper-II | Download |
Books for CTET 2020 Preparation
CTET 2020 July session is expected to be highly competitive sighting the speculated changes and applicants waiting for CTET 2020 Notification. Here are some of the books listed to assist you in better Preparation for CTET 2020.Books for Child Pedagogy and Development Section
| Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| A Complete Resource for CTET: Child Development and Pedagogy | Pearson Education | 9332541302 |
| Child Development & Pedagogy: Paper 1 & 2 of CTET | By Shalini Punjabi (Disha Publications) | 9385576550 |
| CTET & TETs Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper I & II) | Arihant Publications | 9311130737 |
| Child Development & Pedagogy for CTET & STET (Hindi) | Disha publications | 9382961224 |
Important Books for CTET Language I and Language II
| Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Study Package for CTET | Mcgraw Hill Education | 9789339218171 |
| Study Guide for CTET Paper 1 – English | Disha Publication | 938584640X |
| CTET & TETs English Language Paper I & II | ARIHANT | 9789311121673 |
Recommended Books for CTET Mathematics
| Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| CTET Central Teachers Eligibility Test CBSE Syllabus Teachers from Classes VI to VIII Mathematics & Science | Sura College of Competition | 8172544294 |
| Class Notes of Maths | Rakesh Yadav Publication | 8193209451 |
| A Complete Resource for CTET: Mathematics and Pedagogy | Pearson Education | 9332575150 |
| CTET/STETs: Paper-II | Ramesh Publishing House | 9350121662 |
Important Books for CTET Environmental Studies
| Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| CTET & TETs Environmental Studies & Pedagogy | Arihant | 9311130788 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | WILEY | 9788126561988 |
| UPTET & CTET ENVIRONMENTAL Studies | Youth Competition Times | B01M613OP9 |
| Teacher Eligibility Test Environmental Studies | Upkar Prakashan | 9789350133378 |
Best Books for preparation of CTET Science
| Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| CTET & TETs for Class VI-VIII | Arihant Publications | 931113080X |
| CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test ) Paper II (Mathematics & Science) | Sura College of Competition | |
| CTET & TETs Paper-II for Class VI-VIII MATHS & SCIENCE | Arihant Publications | 9789385873621 |
| CTET Success Master Paper-II Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII Social Studies/Science 2017 | Arihant publications | 9311121525 |
| CTET Success Master Science | Arihant Publications | 9312140221 |
| A Complete Resource for CTET: Science and Pedagogy | Pearson | 9332575142 |
Best Books for CTET Social Science
| Book name | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper II: Social Science Teacher Selection (For Class VI - VIII) | Access Publishing | 938345461X |
| 15 Practice Sets CTET Central Teacher Eligibility Test Paper II Social Studies/Science Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII | Arihant | 9311121592 |
| Wiley's CTET Exam Goalpost, Paper II, Social Studies / Social Science, Class VI-VIII, 2017: Solved Papers & Mock Tests with Complete Solutions | Wiley | 8126565578 |
| CTET Success Master Paper-II Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII Social Studies/Science 2017 | Arihant | 9311121525 |
CTET 2020 Syllabus
CTET Paper 1 is for aspirants of Primary Stage Teachers and Paper 2 is for aspirants of Elementary Stage Teachers. Candidates can also appear for both the papers.- Paper 1 Syllabus comprises Child Development and Pedagogy.
- Wherein it focuses on educational psychology and teaching of children aged 6-11.
- Language section will contain comprehension, language development, and unseen passages.
- Paper 2 Syllabus comprises 5 sections viz., Child Development and Pedagogy for children aged 11-14 years.
- Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics and Science and Social Science are the other four sections.
- Language 1 and Language 2 will contain questions from comprehension and language development.
How to Check CTET 2020 Result?
- CTET Result for July 2020 will tentatively be declared at the official website on July 27, 2020.
- Answer Keys for both the papers will be released in third week of July 2020.
- CTET 2020 Eligibility Certificate can be downloaded from the digi-locker.
Steps to Check CTET Result is as follows:
- Go to the official page of CTET i.e. ctet.net.in
- Search for the tab ‘CTET Result 2020’
- Click the link and enter the roll number
- The result will appear on the screen
- Download and print for future use.
CTET 2020 Qualifying Marks
CTET 2020 Qualifying marks is the score that candidates must score in order to clear the exam. Only candidates who qualify the test will be awarded CTET Eligibility Certificate. The qualifying marks varies for different categories. Reserved category candidates are given 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks.| Category | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 55% | 82.5 |
CTET 2020 Cutoff
CTET 2020 Cutoff is released after the declaration of results. Meanwhile, candidates can check the cutoff for CTET December 2019 session:| Category | CTET Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 90 |
| OBC | 82 |
| SC | 80 |
| ST | 80 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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Hi Saurabh, you can apply for the post of TGT (training graduate teacher) if you have scored at least 50% in your UG degree. You can check the Eligibility Criteria for this exam in detail from here.
Hi Koel, kindly refer the Information Bulletin on CTET 2020 from here to know the desired information.