Important Information for CTET December 2024
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled the CTET December 2024 exam, which was earlier scheduled to be held on 01 December 2024, to 15 December 2024 (Sunday) due to administrative reasons. If the number of candidates is high in some cities, the exam may also be held on 14 December 2024. The online application process has started from 17 September 2024, and the last date to apply is 16 October 2024 (11:59 PM). Other guidelines are given in the information bulletin as before. The age of the candidates applying for the CTET December 2024 exam will be as per the rules of CBSE. Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website ctet.nic.in.
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 17 September 2024 |
| Application Deadline | 16 October 2024 (up to 11:59 pm) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 16 October 2024 (up to 11:59 pm) |
| Application Correction Window | 21-25 October 2024 |
| Admit Card Release | 2 days before the exam date |
| Exam Date | 14 December 2024 |
| Result Announcement | End of January 2025 |
Exam Date and Schedule for CTET December 2024
The CTET December 2024 exam will take place on 14 December 2024. Paper-II (TGT) will be conducted in the morning session from 09:30 am to 12:00 noon, while Paper-I (PRT) will be held in the afternoon session from 02:30 pm to 05:00 pm.
| Date of Examination | Paper Code | Shift | Timing | Duration |
|---|
| 14.12.2024 | Paper-II | Morning | 09:30 AM to 12:00 NOON | 2:30 Hours |
| 14.12.2024 | Paper-I | Evening | 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM | 2:30 Hours |
Application Fee for CTET December 2024
The application fee for CTET is ₹1000/- for only Paper-I or II and ₹1200/- for both papers for General and OBC (NCL) category candidates. Whereas, for SC, ST and PWD candidates, this fee is ₹500/- for only one paper and ₹600/- for both papers. Candidates can pay their fee through online mode, such as debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, or cash card/mobile wallet.
| Category | Only Paper-I or II | Both Paper-I & II |
|---|
| General/OBC (NCL) | ₹1000/- | ₹1200/- |
| SC/ST/Differently Abled | ₹500/- | ₹600/- |
| Payment Mode | Online | Online |
Eligibility Criteria for CTET December 2024
The CTET exam is conducted for two levels:
- Primary Teacher (PRT) - Level 1 (Classes I-V): Candidates must have passed 12th along with D.Ed./JBT/B.El.Ed./B.Ed.
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) - Level 2 (Classes VI-VIII): Candidates must possess a Graduation degree along with B.Ed./B.El.Ed.
Exam Pattern for CTET December 2024
The exam pattern for CTET December 2024 is divided into two papers:
Structure of Paper I:
| Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
List of languages and codes:
| Language | Code No. | Language | Code No. |
|---|
| English | 01 | Gujarati | 06 |
| Hindi | 02 | Kannada | 07 |
| Assamese | 03 | Khasi | 08 |
| Bengali | 04 | Malayalam | 09 |
| Garo | 05 | Manipuri | 10 |
| Marathi | 11 | Mizo | 12 |
| Nepali | 13 | Odia | 14 |
| Punjabi | 15 | Sanskrit | 16 |
| Tamil | 17 | Telugu | 18 |
| Tibetan | 19 | Urdu | 20 |
Structure of Paper II:
| Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) | 60 | 60 |
| or | | |
| Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) | 60 | 60 |
| Language I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
List of Languages and Codes:
| Language | Code No. | Language | Code No. |
|---|
| English | 01 | Gujarati | 06 |
| Hindi | 02 | Kannada | 07 |
| Assamese | 03 | Khasi | 08 |
| Bengali | 04 | Malayalam | 09 |
| Garo | 05 | Manipuri | 10 |
| Marathi | 11 | Mizo | 12 |
| Nepali | 13 | Odia | 14 |
| Punjabi | 15 | Sanskrit | 16 |
| Tamil | 17 | Telugu | 18 |
| Tibetan | 19 | Urdu | 20 |
