CTET Eligibility Criteria 2023, Qualification and Age Limit

 CTET Eligibility Criteria 2023: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is a national-level eligibility test for candidates who want to join the teaching sector. The CTET Exam 2023 is conducted by CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education). The CBSE issues eligibility certificates to the candidates who qualify for the exam. The CTET Eligibility 2023 has been revised for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. The basic eligibility criteria set by CBSE include minimum Qualification, Age Limit, and Nationality. Before filling out the form, the candidates must go through the complete CTET Eligibility Criteria 2023 and we have also shared the complete eligibility criteria below in the article. Read the whole article to know more about CTET Eligibility 2023.

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CTET Eligibility Criteria 2023

A CTET certificate is mandatory for teaching aspirants to get a teaching job in government as well as government-aided schools. The CTET Eligibility Criteria 2023 depend on three major aspects, to ensure the final selection candidates have to fulfill the CTET Eligibility 2023 given below:

1. CTET Nationality
2. CTET Age Limit
3. CTET Qualification

• The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has released revised CTET Eligibility Criteria 2023 for candidates who are pursuing Teacher Training Courses (TTC)
• As per NCTE, Candidates who have been admitted and undergoing any Teacher Training Course(TTC) can be referred to as “Pursuing” and they can be eligible to apply for the CTET Examination.
• The candidates whose appointments are challenged were eligible to appear in the CTET exam when they are pursuing a Teacher Training Course(TTC).
• National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Regulations for eligibility criteria will be followed as previously mentioned.
• Post-graduation candidate with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
• Minimum qualifications laid down in the Recruitment Rules for the teachers by the Appropriate Government where the school is situated or the Recruitment Rules for the teachers of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan or Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
• Central Teacher Eligibility Test(CTET) does not imply that the candidate’s eligibility has been verified for Recruitment.
• Central Teacher Eligibility Test(CTET) does not vest any right with the candidate for appointment.
  The final eligibility for any teaching recruitment by the concerned authority shall be finally verified.

CTET Qualification 2023

According to NCTE, Candidates who are undergoing any Teacher Training Course(TTC) can be referred to as “Pursuing” and they can be eligible to apply for the CTET Exam 2023. The CTET Qualification prescribed for CTET 2023 is detailed below.

CTET Elibility Criteria 2023 for Paper 1

Candidates applying as teachers for classes 1st to 5th in primary schools must check the CTET Qualification for Paper 1.

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002. OR

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). OR

• Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2023 for Paper 2

Candidates applying as a teacher for classes 6th to 8th in government schools must first check the CTET Qualification for Paper 2.

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) 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. OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
• Candidate having a qualified B.Ed Programme recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET/CTET. OR
• Post-graduation candidate with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

CTET Eligibility Nationality Criteria 2023

The candidates need to meet the CTET Eligibility Criteria 2023 to be eligible for the CTET Exam 2023. If candidates fail to meet the following nationality criteria his/her candidature can be terminated at any stage of the selection process. The CTET Nationality Criteria 2023 are detailed below.

• A Nepalese subject.
• A Bhutanese subject.
• A Tibetian who arrived In India before the 1st of January 1962 to settle permanently in India.
• Candidates who have migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Burma permanently reside in India.

CTET Eligibility Age Limit 2023

There is no prescribed age limit to apply for CTET Exam 2023. Candidates can attempt several times as they want to improve their CTET score. There is no age restriction for applying CTET Exam 2023.

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2023 for Reserved Category

There are no reservation criteria for reserved categories like SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD/ Transgenders, etc. Although they get 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks required to qualify for CTET Exam 2023.

All eligibility criteria are discussed above and the last date to apply online for CTET 2023 Dec/ 2024 Jan exam is 27th November 2023. So all candidates can submit their online application form by clicking on the link given below.

CTET Application Form 2024 Jan Exam- Click Here

CTET 2023 Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying mark set by the Central Board of Secondary Education is 60%. There is no deduction of marks for wrong answers. The minimum qualifying marks are different for unreserved and reserved categories.