CTET 2023 Notification: The 17th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2023 notification has been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The online application started on 27 April 2023, the last date is 26 May 2023.
CTET-July 2023 Notification Out
If you are willing to become a teacher, there is an excellent opportunity for you. CTET 2023 Notification is already released by the CBSE. Now you can apply for the CTET 2023 examination to fulfill your dream. The online application for the CTET 2023 started on 27 April 2023 and will be lasted till 26 May 2023.
What is CTET Exam?
CTET is a central-level examination for recruiting teachers for classes 1 to 8 across the country for central government schools. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the CTET examination every year. The CTET exam is to determine candidates’ eligibility for appointment as teachers in Central Government Schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan (KVS) or Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).
CTET 2023 exam is expected to be held in the month of July and August 2023. The CTET 2023 Exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode Only.
The Full form of CTET is Central Teacher Eligibility Test.
CTET vs TET
The CTET is a central TET exam conducted by the CBSE board for appointing teachers for the central government schools for classes 1 to 8 whereas the TET is a state-level TET exam conducted by the different states of India. For example, Assam TET, Assam conducts the TET exam on a yearly basis.
CTET qualified candidates are eligible for applying to the central government schools and unaided private schools, who may exercise the option of considering the CTET. On the Other hand the schools owned and managed by the State Government and aided schools shall consider the TET conducted by the State Government.
Qualifying the CTET would not confer a right on any person for Employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment.
CTET 2023 Exam Highlights
| CTET Notification 2023 | |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi |
| Application Start Date | 27 April 2023 |
| Application Last Date | 26 May 2023 (Before 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date of Submission Fee | 26 May 2023 (Before 11:59 PM) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Issue of Admit Card | Two Days before the CTET exam |
| Exam Date | July-August 2023 |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test ( CBT) |
| Result Date | To be Notified |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CTET 2023 Exam Schedule for Papers I And II Exam 2023
| Date of Examination | Shift | Mode of Exam | Timing | Duration |
| July-August 2023 | Shift-I | Computer Based Test (CBT) | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 2:30 Hours |
| July-August 2023 | Shift-II | Computer Based Test (CBT) | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM | 2:30 Hours |
CTET 2023 Exam Time Schedule
CTET 2023 Exam Details
Central Teacher Eligibility Test is a national-level examination for recruiting teachers, that is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The online application date has started from 27 April 2023 and the last date is 26 May 2023.
How many times can we appear for CTET?
There is no restriction on the number of attempts in the CTET exam. A person who has qualified CTET may also appear again for improving the score.
CTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
2023 CTET Eligibility: You can check out the complete details about eligibility criteria from the CTET 2023 Advertisement PDF
Who is eligible for CTET exam?
CTET 2023 Application Fee
The candidates must have to pay different application fees based on their category. The fees structure has been listed below:
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I or II |
| General/OBC (NCL) | Rs.1000 | Rs.1200 |
| SC/ST/Differently Abled Person | Rs.500 | Rs.600 |
CTET 2023 Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT): The selection process for the CTET examination 2023 will be through Computer Based Test (CBT).
CTET 2023 Exam Pattern
CTET Paper I and CTET Paper II will be conducted through CBT mode. All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with four alternatives out of which one answer will be correct. Each carries one mark and there will be no negative marking.
- CTET Paper I is for the candidate who intends to be a teacher for classes I-V
- CTET Paper II is for the candidate who intends to be a teacher for classes VI-VIII
NOTE: A person who intends to teach for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) will have to appear in both papers (Paper I and Paper II).
CTET 2023 Syllabus
Paper 1 CTET Syllabus for Class 1 to V
| Subject Name | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30Marks |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30Marks |
| Language II (compul sory) | 30 MCQs | 30Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30Marks |
| Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30Marks |
The CTET syllabus 2023 for Paper 1 consists of five subjects with total number of 150 MCQ type questions. Each question answer will carry 1 mark, so total marks is 150 marks.
Paper 2 CTET Syllabus for Class VI to VIII
| Subject Name | Number of Questions | Total 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 (for Mathematics and Science teacher) | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
| Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
For further details, you can check out the CTET detailed syllabus for CTET 2023 on the Advertisement PDF.
CTET 2023 Exam Paper Language
The CTET exam 2023 paper will have two languages for all candidates across India.
- English
- Hindi
CTET 2023 Examination Centre
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The state-wise 2023 CTET examination center has listed below:
| Sl. No | State |
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 4 | Assam |
| 5 | Bihar |
| 6 | Chandigarh |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh |
| 8 | Delhi |
| 9 | Gujarat |
| 10 | Haryana |
| 11 | Himachal Pradesh |
| 12 | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 13 | Jharkhand |
| 14 | Karnataka |
| 15 | Kerela |
| 16 | Madhya Pradesh |
| 17 | Maharashtra |
| 18 | Manipur |
| 19 | Meghalaya |
| 20 | Mizoram |
| 21 | Nagaland |
| 22 | Odisha |
| 23 | Punjab |
| 24 | Rajasthan |
| 25 | Sikkim |
| 26 | Tamil Nadu |
| 27 | Telangana |
| 28 | Tripura |
| 29 | Uttar Pradesh |
| 30 | Uttarakhand |
| 31 | West Bengal |
The complete details regarding examination center is mentioned in the Appendix III on the Advertisement PDF
List of Central Schools Accepting CTET Qualified Teachers
The CTET-qualified candidates can only apply to the Central Government Schools in India. The list of central government schools accepting CTET scores to appoint teachers for Class 1 to 8 is mentioned below:
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
- Jawahar-Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
- Schools under the administrative control of UTs of Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and NCT of Delhi.
- CTET-qualified candidates can also apply to unaided private schools.
Validity of CTET Score
The Validity of the CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be for a lifetime. And there is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET certificate. Candidates who have qualified for CTET may also appear again for improving their scores.
CTET 2023 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Application start Date | 27 April 2023 |
| Application Last Date | 26 May 2023 |
| Last Date of Submission Fee | 26 May 2023 |
| Final Verification of Payment | 29 May 2023 |
| Online Correction Schedule | 29 May 2023 – 2 June 2023 |
| CTET Admit Card 2023 | Two Days before the day of the examination |
| CTET 2023 Exam Date | July-August, 2023 |
| CTET 2023 Result Date | September 2023 (Tentatively) |
How to Apply CTET 2023 Recruitment
CTET Apply online: Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the CTET application form 22023 via online mode on the official website of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The online CTET form 2023 started on 27 April 2023 and will be lasted till 26 May 2023. Apply before the last date ends.
Method of Submission of Online Application Form:
- Visit the CTET official website ctet.nic.in
- Click on the link “Apply Online”
- Fill the form by following the instructions
- Submit the online application and the required documents
- Candidates must also have to pay the application fee
Mode of Payment
There are two modes of Payment
- Online Mode
- Net Banking
CTET 2023 Website Links
| Advertisement PDF | Download Here |
| CTET Official Website | Click Here |
| CBSE Official Website | Click Here |
CTET 2023 Exam Date
CTET Exam Date 2023: The CTET exam dates will be scheduled for July and August 2023 as mentioned in the CTET 2023 Notification. CTET examination will be held in 2 shifts. CTET Paper 1 will be held in morning shifts and CTET Paper 2 will be held in evening shifts. All the shifts of CTET 2023 examinations are going to be held in CBT Mode.
CTET Admit Card 2023
CTET Admit Card 2023: The exact date of CTET admit card download will be notified once the application process of CTET exam 2023 is completed.
So far, candidates can download their admit cards two days before the examination as mentioned in the CTET Advertisement 2023 from the official website of CTET. The exam date and location will be mentioned on the admit card.
CTET 2023 Result
CTET Result 2023: The Official website of CTET – ctet.nic.in result 2023 will be declared within 1-2 months after CTET exam is conducted. Once the CTET entrance exam is over, keep an eye on the ctet nic in result at the CTET official website or bookmark this article for an update.
FAQ
1. What is the last date to apply for July- CTET 2023?
The last date to apply for July-CTET 2023 is 26 May 2023 (Before 11:59 PM).
2. Is there any negative marking in CTET 2023 Exam?
No, there will be no negative markings in CTET 2023 exam.