CTET Selection Process 2023: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) twice a year, in the month of July and December, in 20 different languages. CBSE conducts CTET to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching classes 1 to 8. CTET comprises two papers, i.e., paper 1 and paper 2. Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach classes 1 to 5. On the other hand, paper 2 is for candidates who want to teach classes 6 to 8.
*Steps to practice unlimited exam questions are mentioned in the article below.
Aspirants who want to appear for CTET should go know the selection process and the various stages of the selection procedure that they need to clear to get the CTET eligibility certificate. In this article, we have covered every detail of the CTET selection procedure. So, continue to read the article to get more details.
CTET Selection Procedure 2023: Highlights
Before we move to in-depth details of each step of the selection process, here are some highlights of the CTET selection process.
Candidates must clear the CTET Paper 1 or Paper 2 exam to get the eligibility certificate.
Candidates have to get a minimum of 60% or higher marks in the CTET exam.
Aspirants must also satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements for CTET.
CTET-qualified aspirants get an eligibility certificate through which they can get a teaching job in any government or private school.
According to the reservation policy, some schools may grant concessions to members of the SC/ST, OBC, PWD, etc.
Candidates who do not qualify for CTET can retake the exam as often as they want.
How to Practice CTET Questions at Embibe?
Follow the below-mentioned steps to practice the questions of CTET:
1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job”.
4th Step: Select the Goal “Teaching” from the dropdown and click on “Next”.
5th Step: Search and select “CTET Paper 1/CTET Paper 2” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
6th Step: Select the preferred language and click on “Done”.
7th Step: Click “Practice” from the header section.
8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
9th Step: Click on any CTET subjects.
10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the practice.
Various Stages of the CTET
The CTET process involves various stages. Check all the sequence-wise stages:
CTET Application Form Filling
The first step is to fill out the application form. Candidates must apply online for CTET on the official website, i.e., ctet.nic.in. Furthermore, they can apply for CTET Paper 1 or CTET Paper 2 or both. After the application process is completed, CBSE also opens an application form correction window for a short period. During this period, candidates can review their forms and make the required changes, if needed.
Downloading of CTET Admit Card
CBSE releases the CTET admit card for candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms. Candidates can download the admit card at ctet.nic.in. Furthermore, they need to log in to the official website by entering their application number and password or date of birth.
CTET Exam
The board conducts the paper 1 and paper 2 exam seperately. However, the exam pattern for both papers is quite similar. Both CTET papers consist of 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks. The exam duration is 2.5 hours.
CTET Paper 1 comprises five parts, i.e., Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. In comparison, CTET Paper 2 consists of four parts, namely Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science.
Release of CTET Answer Key
After concluding the exam, the authority releases the CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 provisional answer keys. The authority releases the CTET answer key in two phases, provisional and final. Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key. Based on challenges, CBSE publishes the final answer key.
Announcement of CTET Result
CBSE announces the CTET result online on the official website, i.e., ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll numbers. As per the official notification, aspirants who score 60% or more marks qualify for the CTET exam.
Uploading of CTET Certificate
The board issues the CTET pass certificate and the mark sheet to all candidates who appear for and clear the exam. Candidates can download the CTET certificate and mark sheet online through the Digi Locker portal. Furthermore, they must note that the CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime.
Check out some frequently asked questions on the CTET selection procedure 2023 below:
Q. Which classes can I teach after passing the CTET exam?
Ans: Candidates who clear CTET Paper 1 will be eligible to teach classes 1 to 5. Furthermore, aspirants who clear CTET Paper 2 can teach classes 6 to 8.
Q: Is there any negative marking in the CTET exam?
Ans: No. The CTET exam does not have any negative markings.
Q: What is the minimum qualifying mark for CTET?
Ans: The minimum qualifying mark for CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 60%, i.e. 90 marks, for all category candidates.
Q: How many times can we appear for the CTET exam?
Ans: Candidates can appear for the CTET exam as often as they want. However, they must fulfil the eligibility criteria to appear for the exam.
Q: What is the validity of the CTET Certificate?
Ans: Previously CTET certificate was vaild for seven years. However, now the validity of the CTET certificate is extended for a lifetime.
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