About CTET
CTET stands for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is a national-level examination conducted in India to assess the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in primary and upper primary schools. The CTET is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of the Government of India.
The primary objective of CTET is to ensure that teachers possess the essential knowledge and skills required to teach students effectively. It sets the benchmark for quality in teacher recruitment and helps in maintaining national standards and improving the quality of education.
CTET 2023 Exam Summary
Quick glance at the exam details
| Exam Name | CTET July 2023 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Language of Paper | English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose | Eligibility for appointment as teachers in Classes 1-8 |
| No. of Test Cities | 135 cities across India |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
CTET 2023 Important Dates
Mark your calendar for upcoming events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CTET Notification 2023 | 27th April 2023 |
| Application Form Starts | 27th April 2023 |
| Last Date to fill Online Application | 26th May 2023 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date for submission of fee | 26th May 2023 (11:59 pm) |
| Online Correction Schedule | 29th May to 02nd June 2023 |
| CTET Admit Card 2023 | 2 days before exam date |
| CTET Exam Date 2023 | July to August 2023 |
| CTET Result 2023 | By end of September 2023 |
CTET Exam Pattern
Structure of Paper 1 and Paper 2
Paper 1 (For Classes I to V)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper 2 (For Classes VI to VIII)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| A. Mathematics & Science OR B. Social Studies/Social Science OR C. Any one of above | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET 2023 Exam Syllabus
Detailed syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2
Paper 1 Syllabus (For Classes I to V)
I. Child Development & Pedagogy
a) Child Development
- Concept of development & relationship with learning
- Principles of the Development of Children
- Influence of Heredity & Environment
- Socialization processes
- Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky constructs
- Child-centred and progressive education
- Multi-Dimensional Intelligence
- Language & Thought
- Gender as a social construct
- Individual differences among learners
- Assessment for learning
- Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation
b) Inclusive Education
- Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds
- Addressing needs of children with learning difficulties
- Addressing Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners
c) Learning and Pedagogy
- How children think and learn
- Basic processes of teaching and learning
- Child as a problem solver
- Cognition & Emotions
- Motivation and learning
II. Language-I
a) Language Comprehension
- Reading unseen passages (prose, drama, poem)
- Comprehension, inference, grammar
- Verbal ability
b) Pedagogy of Language Development
- Learning and acquisition
- Principles of Language Teaching
- Role of listening and speaking
- Role of grammar in learning
- Challenges of teaching language
- Language Skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing)
- Evaluating language comprehension
- Teaching-learning materials
- Remedial Teaching
III. Language-II
a) Comprehension
- Two unseen prose passages
- Questions on comprehension, grammar
b) Pedagogy of Language Development
- Learning and acquisition
- Principles of Language Teaching
- Role of listening and speaking
- Challenges of teaching language
- Evaluating language proficiency
- Remedial Teaching
IV. Mathematics
a) Content
- Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding
- Solids around Us, Numbers
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Measurement, Weight, Time, Volume
- Data Handling, Patterns, Money
b) Pedagogical issues
- Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking
- Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
- Language of Mathematics
- Community Mathematics
- Evaluation methods
- Problems of Teaching
- Error analysis
- Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching
V. Environmental Studies
a) Content
- Family and Friends: Relationships, Work, Play
- Animals, Plants
- Food, Shelter, Water
- Travel
- Things We Make and Do
b) Pedagogical Issues
- Concept and scope of EVS
- Significance of EVS
- Learning Principles
- Approaches of presenting concepts
- Activities, Experimentation
- Teaching material/Aid
Paper 2 Syllabus (For Classes VI to VIII)
I. Child Development & Pedagogy
a) Child Development (Elementary)
- Concept of development & learning
- Principles of Development
- Influence of Heredity & Environment
- Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky perspectives
- Gender bias and educational practice
- Individual differences
- School-Based Assessment, CCE
b) Inclusive Education
- Addressing diverse backgrounds
- Children with special needs
c) Learning and Pedagogy
- How children think and learn
- Child as problem solver & investigator
- Motivation and learning
II & III. Language I & II
a) Comprehension
- Reading unseen passages
- Grammar and verbal ability
b) Pedagogy of Language Development
- Learning and acquisition
- Principles of Language Teaching
- Role of listening and speaking
- Role of grammar
- Teaching-learning materials
- Remedial Teaching
IV. Mathematics & Science
Mathematics Content
- Number System, Fractions
- Algebra, Ratio and Proportion
- Geometry, Mensuration, Data handling
Science Content
- Food: Sources, Components
- Materials of daily use
- The World of the Living
- Moving Things, Ideas
- Electric current, Magnets
- Natural Phenomena & Resources
Pedagogical issues
- Nature & Structure of Sciences
- Observation/Experiment/Discovery
- Evaluation, Remedial Teaching
V. Social Studies/Social Sciences
a) History
- When, Where, and How
- The Earliest Societies, First Cities
- First Empire, New Ideas
- Sultans of Delhi, Architecture
- Revolt of 1857-58
- Nationalist Movement, India After Independence
b) Geography
- Planet: Earth in solar system
- Globe, Environment
- Air, Water, Resources
- Agriculture
c) Social and Political Life
- Diversity, Government
- Democracy, Constitution
- Parliamentary Government, Judiciary
CTET 2023 Registration Process
Follow these steps to complete your registration
Visit Website
Go to ctet.nic.in
Click Link
Click on 'Apply for CTET July 2023'
New Registration
Click on 'New Registration' & fill details
Fill Form
Complete application form with required details
Upload Documents
Upload photograph and signature
Pay Fee
Pay CTET application fee online
Submit
Submit and save confirmation page
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CTET Fee Structure
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- Experienced Faculties
- Mock Tests
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