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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) July 2023 session. CTET is a national level entrance exam conducted to test the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools across India.

CTET is conducted twice a year – in July and December. The July 2023 session registration process has started from April 27, 2023, and will continue till May 26, 2023. Here’s all you need to know about CTET July 2023 registration:

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for CTET, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:

Primary Stage (for teaching classes 1 to 5): Candidates should have

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE 2002 Norms OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education) [(D.El.Ed)in Sp. Education] OR
• Bachelor Degree Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) (a) who has acquired the qualification or Bachelor of Education from any NCTE recognized institution shall be considered for appointment as a teacher in classes I to V provided the person so appointed as a teacher shall mandatorily undergo a six month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE, within two year of such appointment as primary teacher OR
• Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed or appearing in final year of three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Upper Primary Stage (for teaching classes 6 to 8): Candidates should have

• Bachelor Degree and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). OR
• At least 50% marks either in Graduation or in Post-Graduation and passed or appearing in final year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). OR
• Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE Norms OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. / (B.Ed Special Education)
• Any candidate having qualified B.Ed. Programme recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET/CTET. Moreover, as per the existing TET guidelines circulated vide NCTE letter dated 11-02-2011, a person who is pursuing any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the NCTE Notification
• Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed or appearing in final year of three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Registration Process:

Candidates can apply for CTET July 2023 through the official website –https://ctet.nic.in

Here are the steps to apply:

1. Visit the official website – ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link for CTET July 2023.
3. Fill in the required details, such as personal information, educational qualifications, and contact details.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.
5. Pay the application fee through online mode.
6. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Application Fee:

The application fee for CTET varies depending on the category of the candidate. Here are the details:

• General/OBC/EWS category: INR 1000 for one paper and INR 1200 for both papers.
• SC/ST/Differently-abled category: INR 500 for one paper and INR 600 for both papers.

Exam Pattern:

CTET consists of two papers – Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is for candidates who wish to teach classes 1 to 5, while Paper II is for candidates who wish to teach classes 6 to 8. Both papers consist of 150 multiple-choice questions, with duration of 2.5 hours. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking.

Hiring Process:

After qualifying for CTET, candidates become eligible for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools across India. CTET is a mandatory eligibility test for teaching positions in schools under the Central Government (KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.) and schools under the administrative control of Union Territories. CTET scores are also accepted by many state government schools and private schools.

In summary, CTET is a highly respected entrance exam that can open up various opportunities for candidates who wish to pursue a career in teaching. The CTET July 2023 registration process is currently on-going and eligible candidates must apply before May 31, 2023. By qualifying for CTET, candidates can become eligible for teaching positions in multiple government and private schools across India. If you meet the eligibility criteria, go ahead and apply for CTET July 2023 to take the first step towards a fulfilling career in teaching.