CTET Exam Date & Eligibility (2022)

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How does an educational institution ensure that the teachers that they hire are qualified and capable of catering to the students? Various exams and qualifying tests are conducted to ensure the same. This article gives you an overview of the upcoming CTET exam in 2022. The article discusses the CTET 2022 exam date, CTET exam pattern, CTET exam eligibility, and everything you need to know about the exam. Before we get into all of these, let us learn what the CTET exam is.

What is CTET Exam

Before you apply for the CTET Exam 2022, you must have an idea about what is CTET exam. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Conducted twice every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in Classes 1-8, it is one of the most sought-after exams in India. Conducted across 112 cities in India, the candidates can choose to give the exam in Hindi or English.

CTET 2022 Exam Date

The CBSE has announced the CTET 2022 exam date on their website. The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced that the CTET 2022 CBT (Computer Based Test) will be held between December 2022 and January 2023. CTET exam admit card will have information regarding the dates of your examination.

The online application process will begin on October 31, 2022. The deadline for submitting an online application is November 24, up until 23:59 hrs. The payment deadline is November 25, 2022, at 15:30.

CTET 2022 Exam Pattern

The CTET exam has two papers, paper I and paper II. Paper I is for those who wish to teach from classes 1-5 and paper 2 is for those who want to teach from classes 5-8. If the candidate wishes to teach classes from 1-8, they must appear for papers I and II.

CTET Exam Eligibility Criteria

Paper I

If you are appearing for paper I, you should be aware of the CBSE CTET eligibility criteria.

  • You should have cleared the Senior Secondary examination (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or should be appearing for the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • You should have cleared the Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or should be appearing for the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education in par with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002.
  • You should have cleared the Senior Secondary examination (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or should be appearing for the final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
  • You should have graduated in any subject with at least 50% marks and have a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree.
  • You should have cleared the Senior Secondary examination (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or should be appearing for the final year of 2- year Diploma in Education

Paper II

  • You should have any one of the following qualifications to have CTET Eligibility:
  • You should have graduated in the specific subject and passed or should be appearing for the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • You should have graduated with at least 50% marks and passed or must be appearing for the 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.)
  • You should have graduated with at least 45% marks and passed or must be appearing for the 1- year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure)
  • Must have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks or must be appearing for the final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
  • You should have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and must have passed or must be appearing for the final year of 4- year B.A/ B. Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed/ B. Sc. Ed.
  • You should have graduated in the specific subject with at least 50% marks and must have passed or just be appearing for the 1-year B.Ed. course.

Marks Required

The maximum mark that can be secured is 150 and the question paper is divided into five sections. The cut-off mark is 90 for the general category and 82 for other categories.

Age Limit

There is no age restriction for the CTET examination. However, the candidate must be at least 17 to appear for the test and must have the qualifications that we discussed before.

Eligibility for Reserved Category

As mentioned before, up to 5% of relaxation in the qualifying marks shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to reserved categories, such as SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled.

Frequently Asked Questions (CTET Exam FAQ)

1. Is B Ed necessary for the CTET exam?

B.Ed. is a mandatory qualification required for teaching in all Government Schools and you should have completed B.Ed. or must be appearing for the exams to be eligible for CTET.

2. How many attempts are there for the CTET exam?

There is zero restriction on the number of times that you can take the CTET exams. Your CTET eligibility will not be affected by the number of exams that you take.

3. How difficult is the CTET exam?

The difficulty is usually said to be from easy to moderate. However, the difficulty depends on the amount of effort that you have taken and the preparation that you have done. It is easy to crack the exam if you pay attention to the work.

4. What is a good score in CTET?

As mentioned, the maximum mark that can be secured is 150 and the question paper is divided into five sections. The cut-off mark is 90 for the general category and 82 for other categories.

5. What is the salary of teachers who have cleared CTET?

A CTET-qualified teacher working at the primary level usually gets an in-hand salary of Rs 35,000-37,000. A teacher at the upper-primary level gets an in-hand salary of Rs 43,000-46,000. A CTET-qualified PGT teacher usually gets an in-hand salary of Rs 48,000-50,000. Please understand that the CTET salary varies depending on the post, skill, and work experience of the candidates.

Conclusion

As mentioned, teaching is a profession that requires a lot of commitment, and to be eligible to teach in any government educational institution, the teachers have to qualify for examinations such as TET, CTET, NET, and likewise. CTET is crucial for those who are aspiring to become teachers in a school. Clearing the CTET exam can pave the way for a promising career.

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