The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2023 dates

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level eligibility test for the recruitment of teachers for classes I to VIII in government and government-aided schools in India. It is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) every year. The exam is a gateway for aspiring teachers to get government jobs in schools across India.

The CTET 2023 exam will be held on August 20, 2023 (Sunday) in offline mode (pen-paper OMR based). The exam will be conducted in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Paper 1 will be conducted from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will be for the candidates who want to teach classes I to V.

Paper 2 will be conducted from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be for the candidates who want to teach classes VI to VIII.

The syllabus for the CTET 2023 exam is as follows:

Paper 1

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language I (Hindi/English)
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies

Paper 2

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language II (Hindi/English)
• Mathematics
• Science

The minimum qualifying marks for the CTET 2023 exam are as follows:

• Paper 1: 60% for the general category and 55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates
• Paper 2: 65% for the general category and 60% for SC/ST/PwD candidates

The CTET 2023 admit card has been released on August 18, 2023. Candidates can download their admit card from the official website of CBSE.

The result of the CTET 2023 exam is expected to be announced in October 2023.

Detailed Information:

The CTET is a two-tier exam, with Paper 1 for primary (Class 1 to 5) teachers and Paper 2 for upper primary (Class 6 to 8) teachers. Both papers are of 200 marks each, with a total duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.

The syllabus for the CTET 2023 exam covers the following topics:

• Paper 1:
  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Understanding Language
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Studies
• Paper 2:
  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language I (Hindi/English)
  • Language II (Any one of the 20 languages listed in the CTET notification)
  • Mathematics
  • Science

The CTET 2023 exam will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The registration process for the exam will start in September 2022. The admit cards for the exam will be released in December 2022. The CTET 2023 exam is scheduled to be held in January 2023.

The CTET 2023 exam is a qualifying exam. Candidates who score the minimum qualifying marks in both papers will be eligible for a teaching job in government schools. The minimum qualifying marks for the CTET 2023 exam are 60% for Paper 1 and 60% for Paper 2.

The CTET 2023 exam is a challenging exam, but it is also an important one for aspiring teachers. By preparing well for the exam, candidates can increase their chances of success.

Here are some tips for preparing for the CTET 2023 exam:

• Start preparing early. The CTET exam is a competitive exam, so it is important to start preparing early. This will give you enough time to cover the entire syllabus and practice the questions.
• Take mock tests. Mock tests are a great way to assess your preparation and identify your areas of weakness. Take as many mock tests as possible before the actual exam.
• Join a coaching institute. If you are serious about clearing the CTET exam, it is a good idea to join a coaching institute. A good coaching institute will provide you with the necessary resources and guidance to help you succeed.
• Stay motivated. The CTET exam is a challenging exam, but it is important to stay motivated. Remember why you want to become a teacher and keep that goal in mind as you prepare for the exam.

For more information, please visit the official website of CBSE: https://ctet.nic.in/