Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam in India for candidates who want to become teachers in primary (classes I-V) and upper primary (classes VI-VIII) schools.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test(CTET )is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. It’s a mandatory exam for candidates who wish to teach in primary (classes I-V) and upper primary (classes VI-VIII) schools in India’s government schools, private schools, and schools affiliated with central governments like Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas. Passing the CTET is one of the essential qualifications to be considered for teaching positions in these schools.
CTET syllabus
Paper 1 –
Child development & pedagogy
Environmental studies
Mathematics
Languag1
Language2
Paper 2
Child development &pedagogy
Mathematics and science or social science
Languag1
Language2
subject | no. of question | Marks |
child development& pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
mathematics | 30 | 30 |
environmental studies | 30 | 30 |
language1 | 30 | 30 |
language2 | 30 | 30 |
total marks | 150 | 150 |
candidates need to score 60% ( 90marks) or above to qualify, but it’s always best to check the official notification for the most accurate information.