CTET Paper -2 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

1. Minimum age- 17 years
2. Maximum age- No Limit

As such, there are no age-limit criteria mentioned in the official notification released by CTET in the previous notification. However, candidates must be in possession of the required CTET educational qualifications to appear in the exam. Teachers who already are in service can also appear in the examination to test their knowledge and skills.

Educational qualification for Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8): Elementary Stage

• Candidates must have cleared the Graduation and also must have cleared or still pursuing the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education from a recognized University/Institution.

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• Candidates must have cleared the Graduation (with minimum 50% marks) and passed or appeared in the first year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) from a recognized University/Institution.

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• Candidates must have cleared the Graduation (with a minimum of 45% marks) and passed or appeared in 1 year of bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE Regulations in Education (B.Ed).

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• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and Candidates must have cleared the Graduation of a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed).

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• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and Candidates must have cleared the Graduation of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.

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• Graduation with at least 50% marks and Candidates must have cleared or appeared in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

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• Candidates must have cleared the Graduation in B.Ed. Programs recognized by the NCTE are eligible to appear in TET/CTET.

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CTET Exam Pattern Paper 2

The CTET exam comprises two papers, i.e., Paper 2. Paper 2 will be for the candidates who intend to be a teacher for Classes VI to VIII

NOTE:

• CTET exam will be held in two stages, i.e.,Paper II for Class 6 to 8.
• The CTET 2023 exam consists of multiple choice questions (MCQs), with four alternatives out of which one answer will be correct.
• The maximum mark for each paper is 150 marks.
• As per the marking scheme, each question carries one mark, and there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in the exam