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CTET – JULY, 2023

1. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

   In accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 23 of the RTE Act, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) vide Notification dated 23rd August, 2010 subsequently amended from time to time has laid down the minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher for class I to VIII. It had been inter alia provided that one of the essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in any of the schools referred to in Clause (n) of section 2 of the RTE Act is that he/she should pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) which will be conducted by the appropriate Government in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE.

   The rationale for including the TET as a minimum qualification for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher is as under:

   1. It would bring national standards and benchmark of teacher quality in the recruitment process;

   2. It would induce teacher education institutions and students from these institutions to further improve their performance standards;

   3. It would send a positive signal to all stakeholders that the Government lays special emphasis on teacher quality

   The Ministry of Education, Govt. of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi.

2. SHORT TITLE

   These rules will be called as “Central Teacher Eligibility Test Rules, 2011” (CTET).

3. DEFINITIONS

   1. “Government” means “Government of India”.

   2. “Ministry” means “Ministry of Education, New Delhi”.

   3. “Board” means “Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi”.

   4. “School” for this purpose means any school where CTET is applicable as per RTE ACT 2009.

   5. “CTET” means “Central Teacher Eligibility Test”.

   6. “Qualifying Examination” means “Examination on the result of which the candidate becomes eligible to apply for Central Teacher Eligibility Test.

   7. “Rules” means “The rules specified by the Central Board of Secondary Education for the conduct of CTET under the directive of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, New Delhi”.

   8. “Schedule Castes” means “Scheduled Castes as specified and laid down by the Government of India”.

   9. “Scheduled Tribes” means “Scheduled Tribes as specified and laid down by the Government of India”.

   10. “Other Backward Classes (OBCs)” means “Other Backward Classes as specified and laid down by the Government of India or by the respective States/UTs, where CTET is applicable/adopted, as the case may be”.

   11. “Differently abled persons” means “Differently abled persons as specified and laid down by the Government of India or the respective States/UTs, where CTET is applicable/adopted, as the case may be”.

   12. “Examining Body” means “Central Board of Secondary Education Delhi for conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test on behalf of the Central Government”.

4. SCHEDULE AND MODE OF EXAMINATION

   THE SCHEDULE OF CTET- JULY, 2023 IS GIVEN BELOW:

   The exact date and shift of examination will be mentioned on the admit card of the candidate.

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5. MODE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

A candidate can apply for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test On-line by logging on CTET official

website https://ctet.nic.in only.

The candidates must note that the examination city of their choice will be allotted on the first come first served basis only as per availability of capacity in the city of examination. The candidates, who complete the online application process and pay the fee on first come first served basis, will be allotted the examination city of their choice as per availability in that particular city. The total capacity in a particular city will also be available on the portal. If the total capacity of a particular city is full during completion of application process or making payment of examination fee or updation of transaction on portal, the candidate will be given the option either to select any other city of examination or cancel the transaction. If a candidate cancels the transaction, full fee will be refunded to his /her account as per mode of payment and application will not be considered for this examination of CTET. The request for change of examination city will not be accepted in any case.

It may also be noted that if the total capacity is full in a particular city while filling on-line application, the candidate has no right to claim for the allotment of examination centre in that particular city and Board will not be responsible for it. So the candidates are advised to complete their application process without waiting for last date.

Before applying online please ensure to have following documents / files:

•   Scanned image of latest photograph in JPG/JPEG format only, for uploading.

•   Scanned image of signature in JPG/JPEG format only, for uploading.

  Decide the mode of payment of fee:

 Through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking using on-line gateway payment facility,

1. a)  If decided to pay fee through Debit/Credit Card, check the validity of the Card and keep it ready with you while logging on to website for submitting application form.

2. b)  Once the payment has been confirmed by the Bank/CTET, a confirmation page will be generated.

3. c)  In case, the fee payment status is not “OK‟ the candidates are advised as following:-

   •   If the fee is paid through credit/debit card and status is not OK, it means the transaction is cancelled and the amount will be refunded to concerned credit/debit card within a week. Such candidates have to pay the fee once again.

   •   If the fee is paid through net banking and status is not successful, it means the transaction is not completed. Such candidates have to pay the fee.

4. d)  Please note that fee submitted by any other mode like money order, demand draft, IPO etc. will be rejected. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

6. The candidates are NOT required to send hard copy of confirmation page to CTET Unit.

However, the candidates are advised to retain the hard copy of the application for future reference.

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Note: A person who intends to be a teacher for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) will have to appear in both the papers (Paper I and Paper II).

Paper I (for Classes I to V) Primary Stage; Duration of examination-Two-and-a-half hours Structure and Content (All Compulsory): (Appendix I)

1. (i)  Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)

2. (ii)  Language I (compulsory)

3. (iii)  Language II (compulsory)

4. (iv)  Mathematics

5. (v)  Environmental Studies

   Total

30 MCQs 30 MCQs 30 MCQs 30 MCQs 30 MCQs 150 MCQs

30 Marks 30 Marks 30 Marks 30 Marks 30 Marks 150 Marks

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Nature and standard of questions:

•   The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6-11 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics and needs of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.

•   The Test items in Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction.

•   The Test items in Language II will focus on the elements of language, communication and

  comprehension abilities.

•   Language II will be a language other than Language I. A candidate may choose any one language as Language I and other as Language II from the available language options and will be required to specify the same in the Confirmation Page.

•   Opt two languages in which you wish to appear for CTET : List of languages and code are as follows:

•   The Test items in Mathematics and Environmental Studies will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understanding and applications of the subjects. In all these subject areas, the test items will be evenly distributed over different divisions of the syllabus of that subject prescribed for classes I-V by the NCERT.

•   The questions in the test for Paper I will be based on the topics prescribed in syllabus of the NCERT for classes I – V but their difficulty standard as well as linkages, could be up to the Secondary stage.

  Paper II (for Classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage: Duration of examination – Two-and-a-half hours Structure and Content (All Compulsory): (Appendix I)

1. (i)  Child Development & Pedagogy(compulsory)

2. (ii)  Language I (compulsory)

3. (iii)  Language II (compulsory)

4. (iv)  Mathematics and Science

   (for Mathematics and Science teacher)

   OR

5. (v)  Social Studies/Social Science
   (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) *For any other teacher – either (IV) or (V) Total

Nature and standard of questions:

30 MCQs 30 MCQs 30 MCQs 60 MCQs

60 MCQs

150 MCQs

30 Marks 30 Marks 30 Marks 60 Marks

60 Marks

150 Marks

•   The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group of 11-14 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.

•   The Test items in Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction.

•   The Test items in Language II will focus on the elements of language, communication and

  comprehension abilities.

•   Language II will be a language other than Language I. A candidate may choose any one language as Language I and other as Language II from the available language options and will be required to specify the same in the Confirmation Page.

•   Opt two languages in which you wish to appear for CTET : List of languages and code are as follows:

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•   The Test items in Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies/Social Science will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understanding and applications of the subjects. The test items of Mathematics and Science will be of 30 marks each. The test items will be evenly distributed over different divisions of the syllabus of that subject as prescribed for classes VI-Vlll by the NCERT.

•   The questions in the test for Paper II will be based on the topics prescribed in syllabus of the NCERT for classes VI – VIII but their difficulty standard as well as linkages, could be up to the Senior Secondary stage.

9. LANGUAGE OF THE QUESTION PAPER;

   Main question paper shall be Bilingual (Hindi/English).

10. QUALIFYING MARKS AND AWARD OF CTET CERTIFICATE

    As per NCTE Notification No. 76-4/2010/NCTE/Acad dated 11.02.2011: A person who scores 60% or more in the TET exam will be considered as TET pass.

    1. (a)  School managements (Government, local bodies, government aided and unaided) may consider giving concessions to person belonging to SC/ST,OBC, differently abled persons, etc., in accordance with their extant reservation policy.

    2. (b)  Should give weightage to the CTET scores in the recruitment process however, qualifying the CTET would not confer a right on any person for recruitment/employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment.

11. APPLICABILITY

1. (i)  The CTET shall apply to schools of the Central Government (KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.) and schools under the administrative control of UT‟s of Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and NCT of Delhi.

2. (ii)  CTET may also apply to the unaided private schools, who may exercise the option of considering the CTET.

3. (iii)  Schools owned and managed by the State Government/local bodies and aided schools shall consider the TET conducted by the State Government. However, a State Government can also consider the CTET if it decides not to conduct the State TET.

4. (iv)  According to CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws, prescribing the minimum qualifications for teachers to teach various subjects in Classes I to VIII in the schools Affiliated to CBSE stands amended to that extent and it shall be mandatory that the teachers appointed hereinafter i.e. 6th March 2012 to teach classes I to VIII in the Schools affiliated to the CBSE shall qualify/pass the Central Teacher Eligibility Test or Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), conducted by the appropriate Central/ State Government in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE for this purpose.

12. VALIDITY PERIOD OF CTET CERTIFICATE;

    The Validity Period of CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be for life time for all categories.
    There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET Certificate. A person who has qualified CTET may also appear again for improving his/her score.

13. EXAMINATION CENTRES

    List of Examination Cities where the CTET will be conducted is given in Appendix-Ill.

    The candidates must note that the examination city of their choice will be allotted on the first come first served basis only as per availability of capacity in the city of examination. The candidates, who complete the online application process and pay the fee on first come first served basis, will be allotted the examination city of their choice as per availability in that particular city. The total capacity in a particular city will also be available on the portal. If the total capacity of a particular city is full during completion of application process or making payment of examination fee or updation of transaction on portal, the candidate will be given the option either to select any other city of examination or cancel the transaction. If a candidate cancels the transaction, full fee will be refunded to his /her account as per mode of payment and application will not be considered for this examination of CTET. The request for change of examination city will not be accepted in any case.

    It may also be noted that if the total capacity is full in a particular city while filling on-line application, the candidate has no right to claim for the allotment of examination centre in that particular city and Board will not be responsible for it. So the candidates are advised to complete their application process without waiting for last date.

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14. E-ADMIT CARD
    The candidates may download e-Admit Card from CTET official website and appear for the examination at the given Centre. In case of any discrepancy noticed in e-admit card regarding particulars of candidate, photograph and signature or any other information which is different from confirmation page, he/she may immediately contact CTET Unit for necessary corrections.
    The candidates shall report at the Examination Centre at 7:30 AM for Shift – I and 12:30 PM for Shift – II i.e. 120 minutes before the commencement of the examination. Candidate(s) who report(s) at the examination centre after 9:30 AM in SHIFT-I and after 2:30 PM in SHIFT- II shall not be allowed to appear in the examination.
    The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the admit card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the examination.

15. PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION
    Procedure for conduct of examination is given in Appendix-ll.
    Candidates are advised to go through the instructions carefully before proceeding for Examination.

    14. EXAMINATION FEE FOR CENTRAL TEACHER ELEGIBILITYTEST:

        GST as applicable will be charged extra by the Banks

        Fee once remitted shall not be refunded or adjusted for future test under any circumstances.

    15. VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY

        It is to be noted that if a candidate has been allowed to appear in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test it does not imply that the candidate’s eligibility has been verified. It does not vest any right with the candidate for appointment. The eligibility shall be finally verified, by the concerned recruiting agency/appointing authority. The candidate should satisfy his/her eligibility before applying and shall be personally responsible in case he/she is not eligible to apply as per the given eligibility criteria.

    16. FURNISHING OF FALSE, WRONG OR INACCURATE INFORMATION

        Furnishing of false, wrong or inaccurate information may lead to cancellation of the Test result, forfeiture of the certificate and even prosecution in appropriate cases.

    CATEGORY	Only Paper – I or II	Both Paper – I & II
    General/OBC (NCL)	Rs.1000/-	Rs.1200/-
    SC/ST/Differently Abled Person	Rs.500/-	Rs.600/-

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    15. RE-CHECKING/ RE-EVALUATION
        There shall be no re-evaluation/re-checking of result. No correspondence in this regard shall be

        entertained.

    16. AMANUENSIS
        In accordance with the Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Disability guidelines vide OM dated 29.08.2018, the provision of scribe can be allowed only on production of a certificate to the effect that the person concerned has physical limitation to write and scribe is essential to write examination on his/her behalf, from the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution as per Proforma at Appendix I of Office Memorandum dated 29.08.2018 issued by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, It is to clarify that as per above Memorandum at page 2 point IV :
        “The facility of Scribe/Reader/Lab Assistant should be allowed to any person with benchmark disability as defined under section 2(r) of the RPwD Act, 2016 and has limitation in writing including that of speed if so desired by him/her.
        In case of persons with benchmark disabilities in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arm affected-BA) and cerebral palsy, the facility of scribe/reader/lab assistant shall be given, if so desired by the person.
        In case of other category of persons with benchmark disabilities, the provision of scribe/reader/lab assistant can be allowed on production of a certificate to the effect that the person concerned has physical limitation to write, and scribe is essential to write examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution as per proforma at APPENDIX-I of the above-said Office Memorandum.”