CTET 2020-21: Admit Card (Out), Application Process, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus and Cut Off
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Jan 20, 2021
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national level exam, which is held by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) twice a year for determining the eligibility criteria of the aspirants and they can be appointed as the teachers of class 1-8. The candidates will get the flexibility to choose either Paper I or Paper II as per their requirements. The aspirants, who are willing to join as a teacher of class 1-5, they can appear for the Paper I exam and those, who want to teach the students of class 6-8, need to appear for the Paper II exam. On the other hand, if the candidates have a plan to teach the classes of 1-8 students, they should clear both the paper I and II exam.
As per the latest news, the CTET 2021 admit card has been released on 13 January, while the CTET 2020-21 exam will be held on 31 January 2021. The aspirants can download the CTET admit card from the official website that is ctet.nic.in. To download the admit card, the aspirants need to provide the date of birth and application number.
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Latest Updates:
- 13 January: The CTET Admit card for 2021 has been released. Check how to download here.
- 5 January: The CTET 2021 exam is likely to be held in January. Read more
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Highlights of CTET 2021
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Purpose | Selection of Primary and Elementary Teachers in Central Government Schools |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Frequency of exam | Twice in a year |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours 30 minutes (each paper) that is 150 minutes |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Language Medium | English and Hindi |
| Exam Helpdesk Number | 011-222235774 |
| Official website | https://ctet.nic.in/webinfo/Public/Home.aspx |
CTET 2020 Admit Card
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CTET 2021 Admit Card/ Hall Ticket
Particulars on the admit card should match the details given on the confirmation page. Candidates are advised to check all details on the admit card for any discrepancies and report to the authority regarding any corrections.
- Visit the official website of CTET i.e. ctet.nic.in
- Click on the tab “Admit Card”
- Enter Registration Number and Password
- Click on submit after verifying the details on it
- Download and print CTET 2021 Admit Card
CTET 2021 Admit Card is a necessary document to be brought to the exam hall along with a photo ID proof. ID proof may be any of the following:
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- Voter ID Card
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Who Can Apply for CTET 2021?
Aspirants are required to check CTET 2021 Eligibility before applying for the exam. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories will be provided with a relaxation of 5% in the qualifying marks in the academic eligibility of CTET.
- Age Limit: No limitation
- Nationality: Indian
- The aspirants have to qualify 10+2 with a minimum 45% score in aggregate so that they can be eligible to apply for the primary stage teacher.
- To be recruited as an elementary stage teacher, the interested candidates should get minimum 45% marks in graduation and 50% marks in 10+2 standard.
- All the aspirants should qualify for the prescribed teacher training program/ teacher training education courses.
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CTET 2021 Exam Centers
- During the filling of the application form, candidates are asked to fill in 4 preferences for exam centres.
- CTET 2021 provided candidates with centres possible at every major location of India.
- The Exam centre once allotted will not be changed under any circumstance. Given below are 112 CTET 2021 Exam Cities that candidates were to opt for:
CTET 2020 Exam Pattern
CTET 2021 Exam Pattern
CTET exam consists of 2 papers – Paper 1 (Primary Stage) and Paper 2 (Elementary Stage)
- Paper 1 is for candidates who intend to become a teacher for classes 1 to 5.
- Paper 2 is for candidates who wish to teach students from classes 6 to 8.
- Every correct answer will be awarded +1 mark while a negative marking scheme will not be applicable for the exam. Candidates can refer to the below table for CTET Exam Pattern highlights
CTET 2020 Syllabus
CTET 2021 Syllabus
CTET Paper 1 is for aspirants of Primary Stage Teachers and Paper 2 is for aspirants of Elementary Stage Teachers. Candidates can also appear for both the papers.
- Paper 1 Syllabus comprises Child Development and Pedagogy.
- Wherein it focuses on educational psychology and teaching of children aged 6-11.
- The language section will contain comprehension, language development, and unseen passages.
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- Paper 2 Syllabus comprises 5 sections viz., Child Development and Pedagogy for children aged 11-14 years.
- Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Science and Social Science are the other four sections.
- Language 1 and Language 2 will contain questions from comprehension and language development.
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Eligibility Criteria
CTET 2021 Application Form
The online application form includes the following steps:
Step 1 – Fill CTET 2021 Application Form
Step 2: Upload Photo and Signature
Step 3: Pay CTET Application Fee
Step 4: Print the Confirmation Page
CTET Application Fee 2021
The application fee varies with category and number of papers applied for. The table below summarizes the fee required to apply for CTET 2021.
| Category | Paper 1 or Paper 2 | Both Paper 1 and 2 |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | INR 1000 | INR 1200 |
| SC/ST/ Differently Abled | INR 500 | INR 600 |
How to Check CTET 2021 Result?
- Go to the official page of CTET i.e. ctet.net.in
- Search for the tab ‘CTET Result 2021’
- Click the link and enter the roll number
- The result will appear on the screen
- Download and print for future use.
CTET Eligibility Certificate is valid for 7 years from the date of result declaration for all category candidates. There is no limitation on the number of times one can apply for CTET. Candidates can re-appear for the exam to improve their scores. In case one loses their Mark Statement or Eligibility Certificate, they can get a duplicate copy by paying an amount of INR 200 in favor of Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education payable at Delhi.
CTET Previous Years’ Question Papers
The previous years’ question papers for CTET 2021 will help candidates to get a fair idea of the type of questions, marking scheme, nature of the exam and difficulty level. CTET is conducted in offline mode, however, it is speculated that from this year onwards, the exam will see some major changes and will go online completely.
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However, the basic aim of the exam will remain intact and candidates will get a hang of the exam as they solve the previous year CTET Question Papers.
CTET 2021 Qualifying Marks
CTET 2021 Qualifying marks is the score that candidates must score in order to clear the exam. Only candidates who qualify the test will be awarded CTET Eligibility Certificate. The qualifying marks varies for different categories. Reserved category candidates are given 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks.
| Category | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 55% | 82.5 |
CTET 2020 Cut Off
CTET 2021 Cutoff
CTET 2021 Cutoff will be released after the declaration of results. Meanwhile, candidates can check the cutoff for CTET December 2019 session:
| Category | CTET Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 90 |
| OBC | 82.5 |
| SC | 82.5 |
| ST | 82.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
CTET 2021 FAQs
Ques: How many times CTET exam is conducted in a year?
Ans: The exam is conducted 2 times in a year. It is conducted in the months of July and December. There is no limit on the number of attempts for this exam. Candidates can appear for CTET exam as many times as they want. Moreover, there is no age limit that means candidates can take the test at any age.
Ques: What is the validity of CTET eligibility certificate?
Ans: CTET eligibility certificate is valid for a period of seven years starting from the date of announcement of result. Candidates should score 60 percent or above marks in the exam in order to be considered as CTET pass.
Ques: I have already cleared my CTET exam. Can I apply again for the exam?
Ans: Yes, you can apply. There is no maximum or minimum limit to appear for the exam. Both qualified or non-qualified candidates can appear for the exam every year without any restrictions. All the eligible candidates can apply for the exam.
Ques: How can I get the exam center of my choice for CTET?
Ans: CTET exam centers are allotted as per the city preferences mentioned by the candidate in his/her application form. The authorities provide the exam center within the cities mentioned by the candidates.
Ques: What is the major syllabus for CTET 2021?
Ans: CTET 2021 syllabus comprises important topics from subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, CTET Language-I & Language-II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science, and Social Sciences.
Ques: What is the marking scheme for CTET Paper I & II?
Ans: No negative marking will be there in the paper. The detailed marking scheme for both paper is provided below:
Paper I – Marking Scheme
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Total | 150 Questions | 150 Marks |
Paper II – Marking Scheme
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy(compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.