CBSE has announced the dates Central Teachers Eligibility Test to recruit eligible and interested candidates to the post of teacher in various government schools. The CTET 2 is scheduled to be held from 16 th December 2021 to 13 January 2022. The Registration process for CTET Exam has been activated by CBSE. Candidates who are aspiring to appear for CTET Exam should know all the details about the recruitment such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and so on. CTET eligibility criteria highlight the details regarding the minimum standards that candidates must qualify to be eligible to appear for CTET Exam. All those who do not satisfy the eligibility criteria will not be considered for the post and their candidature will be canceled. Read this article to know all about CTET eligibility criteria and other details. If you are preparing for competitive exams and are looking for expert guidance, you can check out our monthly
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CTET Eligibility 2021
The eligibility criteria is based on a number of factors, the most important criteria is the minimum score in class 12th and the necessary course related to teacher training. The CTET Eligibility Criteria in crux is :
| Primary Teacher |
- Should have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks
- Should complete the prescribed teacher training programs/teacher education course
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| Upper Primary |
- Should have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks.
- Should complete the prescribed teacher training programmes/teacher education course
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The detailed educational qualifications as prescribed by CBSE are discussed below.
CTET Eligibility - Age Limit
As per the official notification and web page of CTET. A candidate must have attained 17 years of age in order to apply for the exam. Candidates must note that there is no upper age limit in this exam.
CTET Eligibility - Educational Qualification In Detail
To be a Primary or Elementary Teacher, candidates should meet any of the following criteria. The educational qualifications cover various relevant degrees and teacher training diplomas. The details are as follows:
CTET Educational Qualification for Primary Teachers
The candidates must meet any one of the following criteria given below to fulfill the CTET eligibility:
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 board examinations from a recognized institute with minimum 50 per cent marks must have passed or should be appearing in the final year of the two-year teacher training diploma course in Elementary Education
- Candidates must have Passed 10+2 board examinations from a recognised institute with minimum 45 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of the two-year teachers' training diploma in Elementary Education in accordance with rules mentioned in NCTE, 2002
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 board examinations from a recognised institute with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of four-year bachelor’s course in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 board examinations with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of two-year Diploma in Special Education
- Graduation in any stream with minimum 50 per cent marks and a B.Ed degree
CTET Educational Qualification for Elementary Teachers
In order to be qualified to get appointed as an elementary stage teacher the applicants must fulfill any one of the criteria :
- Candidates must have passed Graduation in any stream and passed or appearing in the final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.Ed)
- Graduation in any stream with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year B.Ed course
- Candidates must have done their graduation with minimum 45 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year B.Ed in accordance with the rules and norms of NCTE
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 board exams from a recognised institute with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of four-year B.El.Ed
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 board exams from a recognised institute with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of four-year BA/BSc.Ed or BA.Ed/BSc.Ed
- Candidates must have passed graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year B.Ed in Special Education
CTET Exam Important points to note :
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC) and Differently Abled will receive relaxation of five percent out of the qualifying marks.
- The diploma/degree in Teacher's Education pursued by candidates should be mandatorily recognized by NCTE
- In the case of Diploma in Education (Special Education) and B.Ed (Special Education), only a teacher course recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) shall be considered
- A candidate with Diploma in Special Education needs to undergo an NCTE recognized six-month Special Programme in Elementary Education after the appointment
Candidates must keep all the relevant points in mind before applying for the exam.
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CTET Eligibility FAQ
Q. How many times is CTET Exam conducted in a year?
A. The CTET exam is conducted twice a year.
Q. What is the age limit for CTET Exam?
A . The candidate must be 17 years of age in order to apply for CTET Exam.
Q. What is the upper age limit for the CTET Exam?
A. There is no upper age limit for the CTET Exam.
Q. What is the purpose of CTET Exam?
A. The CTET exam is conducted to bring uniformity in teacher statndrads.
Q. Is CTET Notification released?
A. Yes the notification for CTET Exam has been released.
Q. What are the exam dates for CTET Exam?
A. The dates for CTET Exam are 16 th December 2021 to 13 January 2022
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