Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the official notification of the CTET Exam 2023 on its official website. Candidates may apply online for CTET Exam (January).
| Event | CTET Exam 2023 (January) |
| Department | Department of Education, India |
| Edition | 18th Edition |
| Board Name | CBSE |
| Application Process | Online |
| Eligibility | 12th Passed |
| Application Fee | 500/- to 1200/- |
| Start Date | 03 November 2023 |
| Last Date | 23 November 2023 |
CTET Exam 2023
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2023 Exam is a national-level examination conducted to certify the eligibility of candidates to be appointed as teachers at the Primary and Upper Primary levels. It is conducted twice a year, in July and December. CBSE CTET 2023 December Exam will be held on January 21st.
CTET 2023 Exam is divided into two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The candidates need to take Paper 1, who are aspiring to become a teacher of classes 1-5. The candidates who want to become a teacher of classes 6-8, have to take Paper 2. To become a teacher of classes 1-8, the candidates will have to appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
CTET Exam Details
Name of the Department: Department of Education, India
Name of the Board: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Name of the Exam: Central Teacher Eligibility Test / CTET
Application Process: Online
Type of Exam: CBT Exam
Date of Exam: 21 January 2023
Age Limit: Candidates’ lower age should not be less than 18 and There is no upper age limit for appearing in CTET
Validity of CTET Certificate: Lifetime Validity
Eligibility Criteria of the CBSE CTET Exam
Eligibility for Paper 1
| HS with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- a year D.El.Ed |
| HS with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year D.El.Ed, in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002. |
| HS with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
| HS with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Education. |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) |
Eligibility for Paper 2
| Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). |
| Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations |
| HS with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
| HS with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)*. |
Application Fee of CTET 2023
| Category | Paper 1 or 2 | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| OBC | Rs.1000/- | Rs.1200/- |
| ST | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
| SC | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
| PWD | Rs.500/- | Rs.600/- |
How to Apply for CTET Exam 2023?
Candidates will be able to apply for the CTET Exam 2023 of the July Session. Candidates are requested to check their eligibility and keep the documents ready before applying. Candidates should not apply for more than one application. Candidates can select all the eligible posts in one application. We have provided the steps below to apply online.
- Scroll Down to the Important Link section
- Click on the Online Apply link
- You’ll be redirected to the official portal
- Fill out the form with the required details
- Upload a Photo & Signature in the prescribed size & format.
- Pay the fee & Submit
- Download & Print the acknowledgement receipt for future references
Important Date of CTET Exam 2023
| Starting Date of Online Apply | 03 November 2023 |
| Last Date of Online Apply | 23 November 2023 |
| Date of Exam | 21 January 2023 |
Important Links
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of CTET 2023
What is the Full Form of CTET?
The Full form of CTET is Central Teacher’s Eligibility Test.
When will the CTET Exam be held?
CTET exam is held every year twice in December and July. The Exact Date of each session can be checked in the Important Dates section.
What is the Eligibility for Paper 2 in CTET?
HS and Graduates are both eligible to apply for the CTET Exam if they have the required diploma.