CTET 2024 Registration Dates
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level teacher eligibility test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. It is mandatory for aspiring teachers to pass the CTET exam to become eligible for teaching jobs from Class 1 to Class 8 in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other schools affiliated to CBSE.
The CTET exam is held twice a year, usually in January and July. The application process for CTET July 2024 was recently extended and will now close on April 5, 2024. The exam itself will be held on July 7, 2024.
How to Register for CTET Exam
The registration window for CTET July 2024 was originally scheduled to close on April 2nd, 2024. However, there has been a fortunate update! The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) extended the deadline.
You can now register for CTET July 2024 until April 5, 2024 (before 11:59 PM). Don’t miss this opportunity if you’re aiming to be a teacher!
Here’s the official CTET website where you can apply: https://ctet.nic.in/.
The CTET 2024 syllabus is divided into two papers depending on the level you’re applying to teach: Paper 1 for classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 for classes 6 to 8.
Here’s a breakdown of the syllabus for both papers:
CTET Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5)
- Child Development and Pedagogy (30 Questions): This section covers topics like child development theories, learning processes, classroom management, and inclusive education.
- Language I & II (30 Questions each): You’ll need to understand language comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and methods for language development in the chosen languages.
- Mathematics (30 Questions): This section focuses on mathematical concepts relevant to primary classes, including numbers, operations, geometry, measurement, data handling, etc.
- Environmental Studies (30 Questions): This section covers environmental awareness, including topics like pollution, conservation, and basic science concepts related to the environment.
CTET Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8)
- Child Development and Pedagogy (30 Questions): Similar to Paper 1, this section covers foundational knowledge of child development and pedagogy.
- Language I & II (30 Questions each): Similar to Paper 1, but the difficulty level will be higher to correspond with upper primary classes.
- Mathematics/Science or Social Studies/Social Science (60 Questions): You’ll choose either Mathematics/Science or Social Studies/Social Science. Each chosen subject will have 60 questions. The syllabus covers topics relevant to the chosen subject for grades 6 to 8.
Here are some resources for the CTET 2024 syllabus:
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) official website (might not have the latest syllabus yet): https://ctet.nic.in/
- CTET Syllabus PDF download from various coaching institutes: You can find PDFs by searching online for “CTET syllabus 2024 PDF download”. Be sure to check the source and ensure it’s a reputable website.
By referring to the syllabus and using relevant study materials, you can effectively prepare for the CTET 2024 exam.