CBSE concluded the CTET 2024 day 1 exam for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 today, December 14, 2024. Know exam level, number of questions, exam analysis, and updates on any changes.
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NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded the first day of the CTET 2024 exam, today, December 14, 2024. The CTET 2024 exam was conducted in two shifts. Shift 1 of the CTET 2024 exam was held from 9:30 am to 12 pm for Paper 2, while Paper 1 was conducted in shift 2 from 2:30 pm to 5 pm.
Paper 1 is conducted for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 is for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8. Candidates who intend to teach Classes 1 to 8 are required to appear for both papers.
The CTET 2024 exam will also be conducted tomorrow, December 15, 2024. As the board notified earlier, if the number of candidates in a particular city is high, the CTET December 2024 exam may be scheduled for December 15 as well.
For the CTET qualification, general category candidates must achieve a minimum of 60% aggregate, which equates to 90 out of 150 marks. For candidates from reserved categories, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD), need to secure at least 55% aggregate, which equates to a minimum of 82 out of 150 marks.
CTET 2024 | Particulars |
CTET exam date 2024 | December 15 |
Number of exam cities | 136 |
CTET admit card download link 2024 | ctet.nic.in |
CTET paper 2 exam timings | 9.30 am to 12 noon |
Shift 1 entry timing | 7.30 am |
CTET paper 1 exam timings | 2.30 pm to 5 pm |
Shift 2 entry timings | 12.30 pm |
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CBSE concluded the CTET 2024 day 1exam for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 today, December 14, 2024. Know exam level, number of questions, exam analysis, and updates on any changes.
The CTET answer key 2024 will be made available on the official website at ctet.nic.in.
The CTET paper 2 answer key 2024 will be released for the following subjects:
Candidates can check the CTET paper 1 pattern 2024 below:
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 questions | 30 marks |
Language-I | 30 | 30 |
Language-II | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
The CTET 2024 paper 1 subject names are given below:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2024) exam for paper 1 and paper 2 in two shifts on December 14.
There are no limits on the number of attempts for the CTET exam 2024. Candidates can attempt the exam even after qualifying the exam to improve their CTET scores.
The CTET certificate for teacher appointment has a validity period of a lifetime for all categories. There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET certificate. They will also be allowed to take the test again to improve their score.
Category | Total Marks | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks |
General | 150 | 60% | 90 |
Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) | 150 | 55% | 82.5 |
The CBSE will release the CTET 2024 answer key after the examination concludes. The CTET 2024 exam is also set to be held tomorrow, December 15, 2024. According to the board's notification, the exam may be scheduled for December 15 in cities with a large number of candidates.
CTET 2024 | Particulars |
CTET exam date 2024 | December 15 |
CTET paper 2 exam timings | 9.30 am to 12 noon |
Shift 1 entry timing | 7.30 am |
CTET paper 1 exam timings | 2.30 pm to 5 pm |
Shift 2 entry timings | 12.30 pm |
The CTET 2024 exam will also be held tomorrow, December 15, 2024. As per the board's earlier notification, if the number of candidates in a specific city is high, the exam may be conducted on December 15 as well. Candidates can download CTET 2024 hall ticket at ctet.nic.in.
For the CTET qualification, general category candidates must achieve a minimum of 60% aggregate, which equates to 90 out of 150 marks. For candidates from reserved categories, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD), need to secure at least 55% aggregate, which equates to a minimum of 82 out of 150 marks.
CBSE will soon upload the CTET question paper 2024 pdf on the official website, ctet.nic.in.
Applicants will be able to access key details in the CTET 2024 answer key once it is released. The answer key will include information such as the exam name, set name, level and session, question number, paper number, and correct answers. Using the CTET 2024 answer key, candidates who appeared for the exam can estimate their probable scores.
The CBSE will soon issue the answer key for the CTET 2024 paper 1 and paper 2. Candidates who appeared for the exam download the answer key through the official website ctet.nic.in.
Paper I is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, and Paper II is for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8. Candidates who intend to teach Classes 1 to 8 are required to appear for both papers.
The CTET 2024 Paper 1 exam concluded at 5 pm today, December 14, 2024. Candidates are now exiting their exam centres. Topic-wise and memory-based questions from all sections will be made available shortly, along with remarks from coaching centres and feedback from students.
CBSE will soon end the day 1 exam for CTET 2024. The second shift or CTET 2024 paper 1 exam is underway and will conclude at 5 pm today.
Candidates after qualifying the CTET exam 2024 will be employed as teachers in Elementary, Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools. But the CTET exam 2024 passed by the candidates is not a job guarantee.
The CBSE holds the CTET exam for two different levels - primary and elementary stage. The CTET paper 1 is conducted for applicants seeking to be a teacher for classes 1 to 5 and paper 2 for a person who intends to be teacher for classes 6 to 8.
CBSE will soon issue the CTET answer key 2024 for both paper 1 and paper 2. The CTET 2024 paper 1 exam is underway and will conclude at 5 pm today.
Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
The CTET 2024 Paper 1 is scheduled for the second shift, starting at 2:30 pm and concluding at 5:00 pm. The gates of the exam centre are now closed, and no candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall. The complete CTET exam analysis 2024 for both papers will be released after the conclusion of Paper 1 at 5 pm, based on feedback from students and coaching centres.
According to the timing set by CBSE for the CTET 2024 exam, Paper 1 is from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm on December 14, 2024. The paper 2 of CTET 2024 will have objective-type questions, and candidates are required to select the correct answer. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in CTET 2024 Paper 1.
The CBSE will soon commence the CTET 2024 paper 1 exam today, December 14, 2024. The exam is scheduled to begin at 2:30 pm.
Reports of both CTET 2024 papers being leaked have surfaced on social media platforms, as shared by candidates. While the CTET paper leak news is gaining traction, the CBSE has not released any official statement on the matter so far.
Candidates must carry their CTET 2024 admit card and an original photo identity card on the day of the exam. If the photo on the admit card is unclear, they should also bring two passport-size photographs matching the one uploaded during the CTET 2024 application process. Any one of the following photo identity proofs can be carried to the exam centre:
Candidates must report to the examination centre by 12:30 pm for the Paper 1 exam. Those arriving after 2:30 pm for Paper 1 on December 14 will not be permitted to appear for the examination.
Go to the official website - ctet.nic.in.
Check the CTET admit card 2024 download link and click on it.
Enter valid login credentials - registration number and click the login button
Save the admit card as a PDF file and take a print out for future use.
The CTET 2024 paper 1 is scheduled to be held in the second shift today, December 14, 2024. The CTET Shift 2 or Paper 1 timings are 2:30 pm to 5 pm.
The CTET 2024 exam is being conducted in two shifts today, December 14, 2024, for Paper 1 and Paper 2. CTET Paper 2 commenced at 9:30 am and concluded at noon, while CTET Paper 1 is scheduled to start at 2:30 pm and end at 5 pm.
CTET paper 1 exam 2024 will commence at 2:30 pm, today. Candidates will have to key in their CTET application number, date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format, and security pin as displayed on the screen to download the hall ticket.
The CTET Paper 2 2024 includes the following subjects:
The CTET 2024 paper 2 exam analysis will be available soon. Students will soon come out of the exam centre and share their views on CTET 2024 paper 2 exam.
The CTET 2024 Paper 2 exam concludes at 12 pm today, December 14, 2024. Candidates are now exiting their exam centres. Topic-wise and memory-based questions from all sections will be made available shortly after the conclusion of Paper 2 at 12 pm today, December 14, 2024, along with remarks from coaching centres and feedback from students. A detailed CTET exam analysis 2024 for Paper 2, along with the memory-based questions, will be provided after the CTET 2024 exam concludes today.
The CTET 2024 Paper 2 exam, being conducted today, December 14, 2024, is set to conclude at 12 pm. Memory-based questions and the CTET exam analysis 2024 will be available after the second shift exam ends, based on feedback from coaching institutes.
The CTET 2024 Paper 1 exam is scheduled to begin at 2:30 pm today, December 14, 2024, at multiple centres nationwide. Candidates are advised to arrive at the exam centre 30 to 40 minutes before the start of the second shift to ensure a smooth entry process. They must undergo a checking procedure at the entry gate, conducted by the invigilator. It is important to line up near the gates well in advance to avoid delays.
The CBSE announced the plan to hold the CTET exam twice this year. While announcing the CTET exam date 2024, the board said that the teacher eligibility test will be held on December 15 as well if there are more registrations from an exam city.
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The CBSE Board will conduct the CTET exam for a duration of two and a half hours. CTET shift 1 exam which began at 9.30 am will conclude at 12 noon.
The CTET certificate for teacher appointment has a validity period of a lifetime for all categories. There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET certificate. They will also be allowed to take the test again to improve their score.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted to determine the eligibility for appointment as a teacher for Class 1 to 8. The exam conducting body, CBSE, holds the exam for two papers - paper 1 for primary stage from Class 1 to Class 5 and paper 2 for elementary stage from Class 5 to Class 8.
Candidates will be allowed to break open the CTET test booklet five minutes before the commencement of the exam. They are required to check the test booklet code on side 2 of the OMR sheet is same as the one printed on test booklet. In case of discrepancy, the candidate should immediately report the matter to the invigilator for replacement of both the test booklet and OMR sheet.
The CBSE CTET shift 1 exam begins. Candidates appearing for paper 2 will have to attempt all questions by 12 noon.
CTET Paper 2 | Topics | Number of questions |
Child Development and Pedagogy | Child Development (Elementary School Child) | 15 |
Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs | 5 | |
Learning and Pedagogy | 10 | |
Mathematics | Number System Algebra Geometry | 20 |
Pedagogical issues • Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking • Place of Mathematics in Curriculum • Language of Mathematics • Community Mathematics • Evaluation • Remedial Teaching • Problem of Teaching | 10 | |
Science | Food Materials The World of the Living Moving Things People and Ideas How things work Natural Phenomena Natural Resources | 20 |
Pedagogical issues • Nature and Structure of Science • Natural Science/Aims and objectives • Understanding and Appreciating Science • Approaches/Integrated Approach • Observation/Experiment/Discovery(Method of Science) • Innovation • Text Material/Aids • Evaluation-cognitive/psycho-motor/affective • Problems • Remedial Teaching | 10 | |
Social Studies/Social Sciences | History Geography Social and Political Life | 40 |
Pedagogical issues • Concept and Nature of Social Science/Social Studies • Class Room Processes, activities and discourse • Developing Critical thinking • Enquiry/Empirical Evidence • Problems of teaching Social Science/Social Studies • Sources- Primary and Secondary • Projects Work • Evaluation | 20 | |
Language 1 | Language Comprehension | 15 |
Pedagogy of Language Development | 15 | |
Language 2 | Comprehension | 15 |
Pedagogy of Language Development | 15 |
The CBSE holds the CTET exam for two different levels - primary and elementary stage. The CTET paper 1 is conducted for applicants seeking to be a teacher for classes 1 to 5 and paper 2 for a person who intends to be teacher for classes 6 to 8.
Candidates will have to key in their CTET application number, date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format, and security pin as displayed on the screen to download the hall ticket.
The languages of the CBSE CTET main question paper 2024 will be bilingual - both in English and Hindi.
Here’s the section-wise types of questions, CTET syllabus for paper 2 exam.
Child Development and Pedagogy - This section will test candidates’ knowledge in educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group of 11-14 years. It will also 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.
Language 1 – This section will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction.
Language 2 – This will focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.
Mathematics and Science and Social Studies/Social Science - This section 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 questions will cover different chapters of the prescribed syllabus for Classes 6 to 8 by the NCERT.
There are a total of five sections, with an optional section based on subject preference, in CTET paper 2 exam. Each question will carry one mark each. There will be no negative marking for wrong response.
CTET paper 2 sections | Number of questions | Marks |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies/ Social Science | 60 | 60 |
Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 questions | 150 marks |
The CBSE Board will hold the CTET paper 2 exam in shift 1 for candidates who have registered for Classes 6 to 8 teacher eligibility test.
Shift | Exam timings |
Shift 1 | 9.30 am to 12 noon |
Shift 2 | 2.30 pm to 5 pm |
The CBSE will hold paper 2 exams in the first shift. Entry inside the exam hall began at 7.30 am.
CTET Exam 2024 | A candidate who scores 60% or more in the teacher eligibility test will be considered as TET pass. The CBSE said that the school managements may consider giving concessions to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates as per the reservation policy.
Here’s the list of items not allowed inside the examination hall. Those found in possession of the prohibited items inside the exam venue will be disqualified.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has hosted the CTET admit card 2024 at ctet.nic.in. Candidates will have to key in their application number, password, and security pin to download the hall ticket. Those without a valid CTET 2024 admit card will not be allowed entry inside the exam hall.
The official website of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2024) is ctet.nic.in.
Candidates appearing in the CTET shift 1 exam will have to report at the exam centre at 7.30 am. The CBSE will conduct the shift 1 exam for paper 2 between 9.30 am to 12 noon.
CBSE CTET exam 2024 will be conducted today in over 130 exam cities across the country. Candidates will have to produce the CTET admit card 2024 downloaded from the official website, ctet.nic.in, to be allowed inside the exam hall.