CTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

Updated By Shivangi Ahirwar on 13 Oct, 2024 21:51

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The CTET eligibility criteria has been prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education in the CTET notification that is released on the official website. Aspirants must make sure they meet the eligibility requirements before applying for the CTET exam. Find out the detailed CTET eligibility criteria right here!

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CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates who are appearing for the exam must meet the necessary CTET eligibility criteria 2024 to be considered to sit in the exam. The CTET eligibility 2024 have been specified by CBSE in the official CTET information brochure. For the benefit of candidates, CTET eligibility norms or guidelines have been explained thoroughly on this page. Only those candidates who meet the CTET eligibility criteria are eligible to submit the CTET application form 2024. The eligibility criteria for CTET 2024 are different for primary and senior class teachers.

The CTET 2024 exam will be conducted on December 14, 2024. The CTET eligibility criteria 2024 are different for shortlisting candidates for the post of teacher for Classes 1 to 5 and Classes 6 to 8. Candidates aspiring to teach primary classes must be a class 12 pass with a minimum of 50% aggregate or Elementary Education or Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). On the other hand, senior-class candidates should have a diploma in elementary education or a one-year BEd or four-year B.El.Ed. Candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria and meet the CTET cutoff 2024 requirements to be issued an eligibility certificate after the CTET 2024 exam.

All the aspects of CTET eligibility 2024 have been detailed here, and the candidates can scroll down for more details. 

CTET Eligibility: Highlights

The candidates can go through the following details about the CTET 2024 eligibility. 

ParticularsDetails
NationalityIndian
Age LimitMinimum 17 years
Educational Qualification50% in Senior Secondary with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
Work ExperienceNot Required
No. of AttemptsNo Restrictions
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CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Paper I (Classes I to V)

The CTET eligibility criteria 2024 for Paper I exam can be checked below -

  • The candidates who have passed the Class 12 exam with a minimum of 50% (45% for reserved categories) of marks and have passed the D.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) course are eligible to register for CTET 2024 exam. Candidates who are pursuing a final-year D.Ed course are also eligible to apply for CTET 2024 exam. (OR)
  • Candidates who have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 45% of marks and have passed B.EI.Ed course (Bachelors in Elementary Education) are eligible to register for the CTET 2024 exam. Candidates who are pursuing final-year B.EI.Ed course is also eligible for the CTET exam. (OR)
  • Candidates who have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% of marks and have completed D.Ed in Special Education are eligible for the CTET exam. Candidates pursuing final-year D.Ed in Special Education course can also register for the CTET exam. (OR)
  • Candidates who have passed Bachelor's degree and B.Ed with a minimum of 50% of marks are eligible to register for the CTET 2024 exam.
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CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Paper II  (Classes VI to VIII)

CTET Paper II eligibility criteria 2024 can be checked below -

  • Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree and have passed D.Ed course are eligible to register for the CTET exam. (OR)
  • Candidates who have passed Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% of marks and have passed B.Ed can also register for the CTET exam. (OR)
  • Candidates who have passed Class 12 and B.EI.Ed with a minimum of 50% of marks is eligible to register for the CTET exam. (OR)
  • Candidates who have passed Class 12 and have passed B.A. B.Ed/ B.Sc B.Ed integrated course are eligible to register for the CTET exam. (OR)

Note: Candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC/ Differently-Abled categories will be given a relaxation of 5% of marks in the minimum marks required in educational qualification. 

CTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit & Nationality

In the following section, candidates can find relevant information related to CTET exam 2024 age limit and nationality.

CTET Exam Eligibility 2024: Nationality

In order to apply for CTET exam, the candidate must meet the following criteria in regard to nationality. Only those candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria can apply for CTET exam 2024.

  • Candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • Candidate must be either Nepalese or Bhutanese subject.
  • Tibetian who came to India before 1st of January 1962 and have permanently settled in India.
  • Candidates who have settled permanently in India after migrating from the following countries-Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Burma.

CTET Exam Eligibility 2024: Age Limit

Given below are some of the important facts related to CTET exam age limit:

  • Those candidates whose age is above 17 years can apply for CTET 2024 exam.
  • There is no upper age limit for appearing in CTET exam.

CTET Reservation Criteria

  • There is no reservation of seats for any candidate belonging to the unreserved category.
  • The candidates belonging to the reserved categories of SC/ ST/ OBC/ Differently-abled get a relaxation of upto 5% in the qualifying marks of the educational qualification in eligibility criteria.

CTET 2024 Number of Attempts

Candidates appearing for CTET 2024 exam must keep the following information in mind:

  • There is no age limit for applying for the exam.
  • Candidates can apply any number of times for CTET exam.
  • Along with that there is also no age limit as well.
  • A candidate who has qualified the CTET exam can again appear for the CTET examination in order to improve the score.

CTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Additional Information

Some of the important points regarding the CTET 2024 eligibility criteria have been discussed below:

  • Those candidates in possession of an NCTE-recognised diploma or degree in teacher education will stand a better chance of getting selected for a teaching job in a good school

  • Rehabilitation Council of India or RCI recognised programmes will be considered for a degree or diploma in Special Education

  • A 6-month special programme recognised by NCTE in elementary education is a must for those candidates who have D.ed in Special Education

  • The minimum educational qualifications mentioned above apply to the teachers of Languages, Social Studies/ Social Science, Mathematics, Science, etc.
  • For the Physical Education teachers, the norms mentioned in NCTE regulations shall be followed.

CTET 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks

CTET Minimum qualifying marks are equivalent to CTET cut-off. The exam authorities release CTET Minimum Qualifying Marks along with the result only. CTET 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks are different for different categories. Given below is an estimate of CTET Minimum Qualifying Marks. Candidates can take a reference from the information provided in the following table in order to understand the CTET Minimum Qualifying Marks pattern for the CTET exam 2024.

Category TypeCTET Minimum Qualifying Marks(Out of 150)CTET Minimum Qualifying Percentage
General Category90 Marks60%
SC/ST/OBC/PwD82 Marks55%

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FAQs about CTET Eligibility

What is the applicability of CTET 2024?

The CTET 2024 certificate that will be issued to all qualifying candidates will apply to the following:

  • Central Government Schools like KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.
  • Schools administered by UT’s of Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and NCT of Delhi.
  • Schools owned and managed by the State Government or local bodies as also unaided private schools may exercise the option of considering CTET.

If a candidate qualifies for CTET 2024, will the CTET unit or CBSE provide him a job?

No, CBSE is only responsible for conducting the CTET exam, and the provision of employment does not fall under its jurisdiction. The responsibility of finding and securing employment rests upon the candidates.

What are the minimum qualifying criteria for obtaining a CTET Certificate?

Candidates who secure more than 60% in their CTET exam will be issued a CTET Eligibility certificate by the organizing body. This certificate will be valid for a lifetime. CBSE may offer certain concessions to the reserved category participants.

What is the maximum number of attempts an individual can avail for CTET 2024?

CBSE has not laid down any restrictions regarding the number of times an aspirant can appear for CTET 2024. Thus, the candidates can take the exam as many times as they want.

Can I appear for CTET 2024 without B.Ed?

It is compulsory to have a diploma or degree in teacher education to be eligible for CTET 2024. Along with that, the candidates must also have passed their senior secondary or graduation as specified. 

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