CTET 2024: Jan Form Correction (Dec 4), Exam (Jan 21)

Rajalakshmi BK

Updated on - Dec 4, 2023

CTET 2024 application form correction window for the January session is active on Dec 4, 2023, on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The correction window will be active for five days. CTET Jan 2024 session will be the exam's 18th edition. CTET exam will be held on Jan 21, 2024.

CTET is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for candidates who wish to pursue a teaching career in Central Government schools. This national-level exam is conducted for aspirants who intend to make a mark in society as an educator while enjoying the benefits of government sector jobs.

Also Read: CTET Passing Marks 2024 - For General, SC, OBC and others

Table of Contents

• CTET 2024 Application Form
• About CTET Exam
• CTET 2024 Exam Dates
• CTET 2024 Eligibility
• CTET 2024 Admit Card
• CTET 2024 Exam Centres
• CTET 2024 Exam Pattern
• CTET 2024 Syllabus
• CTET 2024 Reference Books
• CTET 2024 Paper Analysis
• CTET 2024 Answer Key
• CTET OMR Sheet 2023
• CTET 2024 Result
• CTET 2024 Vacancy
• CTET 2024 Salary
• CTET 2024 Contact Details

CTET 2024 Application Form

CTET 2024 application form Jan session window was opened till the scheduled date. Candidates can make corrections on the CTET application form 2024 from Dec 4, #2023. CTET 2024 application form dates are listed below in the table.

How to Apply for CTET 2024?

Follow the step-by-step procedure below for CTET 2024 form fill up and apply.

• Step 1: Log on to the official website of CTET at ctet.nic.in
• Step 2: Find the 'Apply Online' link and open the same.
• Step 3: Upon landing on the next page, fill up the online application form. After its completion, please note down the registration/ application number for future use.
• Step 4: After filling out the form, upload scanned images of recent photographs and your signature. Please keep in mind that the signature should not be smudged.
• Step 5: Make the payment of CTET 2024 application fee.
• Step 6: For future reference, it is advised to take a printout of the application form.

CTET 2024 Application Fee

CTET 2024 application process shall be complete only after the payment of the application fee. CTET application fees can be paid through both online and offline modes. The applicants can make the payment offline by using e-Challan and those who wish to make the payment online can use debit/ credit cards.

The paper-wise application fees for different categories are tabulated below. GST is applicable as per the banks on CTET 2024 fees. 

Document Specifications for CTET 2024 Application

The uploading of scanned photograph and full signatures are compulsory for all the applicants. The candidates must upload the documents required for CTET 2024 application according to the specifications set given by the conducting body. The table below shows all the document's specifications.

About CTET Exam

The full form of CTET is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. CTET is conducted to recruit candidates for teaching profiles all across the country by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India. The Government of India introduced the CTET Exam to improve or bring new standards in teaching. The board conducts the exam twice every year.

CTET 2024 exam is based on the National Curriculum Framework. All graduates are eligible to apply for the CTET 2024 exam on the official website.

CTET 2024 is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CTET exam 2024 is conducted to recruit candidates for teaching profiles all across the country for primary classes (1-5) and elementary/ secondary classes (6-8). 

The exam highlights of CTET 2024 are tabulated below.

Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education (CETE) is a certification course, which is completely different from CTET. Kindly differentiate between the two.

CTET 2024 Exam Dates

CTET application form correction window is active from Dec 4, 2024. CTET 2024 January session will be conducted on Jan 21, 2024. The important dates, as per the official notice for the CTET 2024 session, are tabulated below.

CTET 2024 July session shift timings are tabulated below:

CTET 2024 important links are given below:

CTET 2024 Eligibility

The official notification will contain details related to CTET 2024 eligibility for each post. Candidates must make sure that they satisfy the educational requirements and the age limit criteria of the relevant post before applying for the exam. Eligibility for primary and elementary teachers is given below. The age limit is also given below.

Educational Qualification for CTET 2024 Primary Teacher (Classes I to V) - Paper 1

The candidates who have any of the following educational qualification can appear in paper 1 of CTET 2024.

• Candidate passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and who has passed or is appearing for the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
• Candidate passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 45% marks and who has passed or is appearing for the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations 2002. 
• Candidate passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and who is passed or is appearing for the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Candidate passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and who have passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (D.Ed).

Eligibility Criteria for CTET 2024 Elementary Teacher (Classes VI to VIII) - Paper 2

The candidates can appear for CTET 2024 paper 2 if they have any of the following educational qualification.

• Candidates passing graduation or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Candidates passing graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed.
• Candidates passing graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed, per the NCTE Regulations.
• Candidates passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Candidates passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year BA/ B.Sc.Ed or BA.Ed/ B.Sc.Ed.
• Candidates completing graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

CTET 2024 Age Limit

As per the official notification, the age of the aspiring candidates should not be less than 18 years and not more than 35 years. The candidature of the candidates who do not satisfy CTET 2024 eligibility criteria will be cancelled.

Read More: CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024

CTET 2024 Admit Card

CTET 2024 admit card will be released at ctet.nic.in. CTET Jan hall ticket can be downloaded using the application number, date of birth, and security pin. The exam city centre details, exam timings, etc. must be checked thoroughly by the candidates. 

Candidates can refer to the table below for the CTET 2024 admit card dates.

To download CTET 2024 admit card, candidates must enter their application number, date of birth as a password, and security pin provided at the time of registration for CTET login on the official website. The admit card contains details regarding the candidate's name, exam centre, location, and CTET exam date 2024.

Candidates must carry the admit card to the examination hall on the day of the exam. Candidates who do not have a valid admit card will not be allowed to attend the examination.

Documents to be Carried Along With CTET 2024 Admit Card

Certain documents like valid photo identity proof and its photocopy, two recent passport size photographs, and admit card are required at the exam centre. The photograph must match the photo uploaded during the application process. These documents will be verified by the invigilator at the exam centre after which candidates will be allowed entry into the exam hall.

Candidates can bring any one of the following documents as photo identity proof.

• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card
• Voter Card
• Passport
• Permanent Driver's License
• Ration Card.

Details Mentioned on CTET 2024 Admit Card

Candidates can check with the below information regarding the contents of CTET 2024 admit card. If any discrepancies are found related to the details on the admit cards, the applicants must contact the conducting body immediately.

• Name of the Candidate
• Roll Number
• Exam Time
• Exam Date
• Exam Centre
• Date of Birth
• Candidate’s Photograph and Signature.

Read More: CTET Admit Card 2024

CTET 2024 Exam Centres

CTET exam city centres will be released at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the CTET allotted cities using their application number and date of birth.

The list of CTET 2024 exam centres along with the codes are tabulated below.

Candidates were provided with a choice to select their preferred exam centres at the time of filling the application form. They must consider transportation time and all other important aspects before choosing the exam centre. Once CTET 2024 application form is submitted, candidates will not be given another chance to change the examination centres. Hence, candidates must be very cautious while filling the application form.

Read More: CTET Exam Centres 2024

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern

CTET 2024 exam is conducted in offline mode. CTET 2024 exam pattern have two papers, paper 1 and paper 2. Paper 1 aims at testing the proficiency of the candidates in languages, knowledge of the psychology related to learning and teaching along with other core subjects. Paper 2 will also have similar sections aimed at testing the skills of the candidates.

Candidates can choose two languages out of the 5 available options. Candidates can choose to appear for either paper 1, paper 2, or both. Candidates who qualify for the written exam of CTET 2024 exam will be called for the Interview process.

The exam pattern highlights for papers 1 and 2 of CTET 2024 is given below.

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern for Classes I to V (Primary Stage)

CTET 2024 paper for the primary stage will have multiple-choice questions (MCQ). The first section, Child Development and Pedagogy, will be based on the educational psychology of teaching and learning of children of 6 to 11 years.The Language I section will focus on proficiency in the language of imparting instructions. Language II will be related to language, communication skills, and comprehension abilities. Language I and Language II will be different. The applicant will have to opt for languages from a set of available languages.

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern for Classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage)

CTET 2024 paper for the elementary stage will also have objective type of questions. Teachers will be asked from subjects of Mathematics and Science or Social Studies according to their field of specialization. The mark distribution for each subject for paper 2 is given below.

Read More: CTET Exam Pattern 2024

CTET 2024 Reference Books

This section contains specific books that are useful for CTET 2024 preparation. CTET 2024 reference books are listed below.

CTET 2024 Preparation Tips

Given below are pointers to enhance preparatory efforts for CTET 2024 exam.

• Candidates must know CTET syllabus thoroughly.
• Understand CTET exam pattern and the topics included.
• Make a realistic timetable and map out a preparation plan
• Invest in quality reference material and practice books. Coaching centres can help with gathering information and adequate guidance.
• Practice until you are perfect using mock tests and previous year papers available.

Read More: CTET Reference Books 2024

CTET 2024 Syllabus

CTET 2024 syllabus for papers 1 and 2 is given below. The candidates must go through the syllabus at the time of exam preparation.

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Paper I (Primary Class I to V)

CTET 2024 syllabus for paper 1 includes Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (compulsory), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language II (compulsory). The topics for the subjects for paper 1 of CTET 2024 are given below.

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Paper II (Upper Primary Class VI to VIII)

CTET 2024 syllabus for paper 2 includes Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory), Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Science, Social Studies. The subjects and their topics are given below.

Read More: CTET Syllabus 2024

CTET 2024 Paper Analysis

CTET 2023 Aug paper analysis is available for the candidates. As per the students' feedback, the CTET paper 1 was easy to moderate. The paper analysis helps the candidates estimate their performance in the exam. They can refer to them to estimate their probale ranks and scores. 

Candidates can refer below for the complete exam analysis:

CTET Exam Analysis Aug 20, 2023

• CTET paper analysis- Aug 20, 2023

CTET 2024 Answer Key

CTET 2024 answer key will be released in Feb 2024. CTET exam answer key is released by the Central Board of Secondary Education. Candidates will be able to download the answer key from ctet.nic.in. CTET final answer key 2023 has been released on Sep 29, 2023, for papers 1 and 2 on the official portal.

CTET 2023 answer keys for Papers 1 and 2 have been released on Sep 15, 2023, along with the response sheet. The objection window for CTET 2023 answer key was open till Sep 18, 2023.

Steps to Download CTET Answer Key 2024

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download CTET 2024 answer key. 

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the CTET exam, i.e., ctet.nic.in
• Step 2: Click on the "Provisional Answer Key 2024" link.
• Step 3: Candidates will have to log in by entering their application number and password or date of birth.
• Step 4: Check and download the CTET Answer key 2024.

CTET Jul Session answer key dates are mentioned below.

Read more: CTET Answer Key 2024

CTET OMR Sheet 2023

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is preparing to issue a copy of CTET Aug 2023 OMR sheet and computation sheet for students who took the exam. Candidates must remember that the deadline for requesting the CBSE CTET 2023 OMR Sheet and calculation sheet was Nov 10, 2023.

Candidates should be aware that in order to acquire the CBSE CTET 2023 optical mark recognition (OMR) sheet and the calculation sheet, they must apply and pay an INR 500 charge. There will be no OMR sheet or computation sheet for the CTET Jul exam unless the fee is paid. The fee can be paid by bank draught made payable to the secretary of CBSE in Delhi.

In the application, candidates must include their roll number, name, and address. On the backside of the bank draught, candidates must additionally include their roll number and name. The application should be sent to the director CTET and forwarded by speed post or hand to CTET Unit, CBSE, PS 1-2, IP Extension, Patparganj, Delhi-110092.

CTET 2024 Result

CTET 2024 result will be announced by the conducting authorities. Candidates must enter their roll number to log in to the official website and view CTET Jan session results. They should ensure to take the printout of CTET exam result. The mark sheet is also released with the result.

CTET 2024 result dates are tabulated below.

Details Mentioned on CTET 2024 Result

CTET 2024 results include the following information.

• Name of the Candidate
• Roll Number
• Father’s Name
• Mother’s Name
• Category
• Subject
• Exam Qualifying Marks
• Marks Secured
• Total Score in CTET 2024 Exam.

How to Download CTET 2024 Results?

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download CTET 2024 results.

• Step 1: Visit the official website at ctet.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click on 'Latest News‘ and then click on the 'CTET 2024 Result' option.
• Step 3: Enter details such as roll number, father’s name, or other details asked on the page. Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
• Step 4: Download and print out the result for future reference.

Read More: CTET Result 2023

CTET 2024 Vacancy

CTET 2024 exam is conducted to recruit skilled graduate candidates for the teaching profile all across the country. The conducting authority will soon release an official notification that will contain detailed information about the number of vacancies available, the eligibility criteria for each post, the syllabus, and the important dates related to the exam.

Candidates must go through the notification to get insights about the examination. It will also help in knowing more about the post that they want to apply for.

CTET 2024 Salary

CTET 2024 is expected to offer a pay scale of INR 9,500 to 34,500 per month (as per the post). Candidates must visit CTET official websites to check CTET 2024 notification. The salary allotment will be revised by the authority.

CTET 2024 Salary After 7th Pay Commission

CTET salary structure for PRT, TGT, and PGT which includes their grade pay, basic pay, allowances, gross salary and net salary are as follows.

CTET 2024 Contact Details

All the details related to the helpdesk are given below. Candidates can utilize the information to contact the official helpline to address any queries related to the examination process.

Address:
The Joint Secretary (CTET),
Central Teacher Eligibility Test Unit,
Central Board for Secondary Education,
PS 1-2, Institutional Area, I P Extension,
Patparganj, Delhi, PIN: 110092.

Phone Number: 011-22235774, 22247176

Fax: 011-22235775

Email ID: [email protected]