Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2013 - Application procedure, Eligibility criteria, Fees

What is CTET- July 2013

CTET is the national level eligibility test for those candidates who like to be a teacher by profession in CBSE schools all over India including Kerala. It brings national level standards as well as bench mark for teacher's quality in recruiting process. Schools under the central government, Navodaya, and schools under central administrative places like Chandigarh, Andaman etc considers CTET exam as an eligibility criteria for appointing teachers for class 1 to 8. State government/ aided/ unaided schools can also consider CTET eligibility if necessary. CTET certificate has the validity of 7 years. CTET exam 2013 is being conducting by CBSE on July 28 2013 all over India. In Kerala, examination centers are spread in Kochi, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram districts.

What are the eligibility criteria for applying CTET-July 2013 exam?

Candidates should fulfill the eligibility criteria given below to apply for CTET 2013. Go through the below details to know the eligibility criteria for CTET if you are a teaching aspirant.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for becoming a Teacher for Classes I-V (Primary Stage)

• Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with minimum50% marks and have passed or is appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
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• Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with minimum 45% marks and have passed or is appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002.
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• Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with minimum 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
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• Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with minimum 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)*.
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• Candidates must have passed Graduation and have passed or is appearing in final year of two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).

Minimum Educational Qualifications for becoming Teacher for Classes VI-VIII (Elementary Stage)

• Candidates must have passed Graduation and have passed or is appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
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• Candidates need to have Graduation with minimum of 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
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• Candidates need to have Graduation with minimum 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
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• Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with minimum 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
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• Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with minimum 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A. Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
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• Candidates need to have Graduation with minimum 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)*

Schedule of CTET examination 2013

The Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi has been conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for candidates as an eligibility criteria for candidates to join as a teacher in CBSE schools from Grade I to VIII. Candidates should apply On-line for CTET-July 2013 before April 16 2013 through CBSE/CTET website. This year the exam is scheduled on July 28 2013.

Time table of CTET is as follows.

• 28.7.2013 PAPER - I 10.30 TO 12.00 HOURS 1.30 HOURS
• 28.7.2013 PAPER - II 13.30 TO 15.00 HOURS 1.30 HOUR

Fees for CTET July 2013

Candidates who belong to OBC/General category should remit Rs 500 for one paper and Rs 800 if they are appearing for both paper. Candidates who belong to SC/ST/Differently Abled Person category should remit Rs 250 for one paper and Rs 800 if they appear for both paper. The candidates need to remit the fee through Demand Draft in favor of the Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education drawn in any Nationalized Bank payable at Delhi. Candidate must write their Registration Number, Name, Address, and Mobile/Telephone Number on the back of the Demand Draft.

How to apply CTET July 2013

Do you want to apply CTET 2013? Here we will provide you the complete steps to apply for CTET 2013. You need to follow these three simple steps to apply for CTET July 2013. Application should be made before April 16 2013.
Steps to apply for CTET 2013 :

1. Go to CTET 2013 online registration link
2. Fill the application form as per the instruction without errors.
3. Pay the examination fee (details mentioned above).
4. Print the confirmation page and send it to CBSE.

Important information at a glance for CTET July 2013

Here you can see the important information such as the last date of application, date of examination, and date of admit card down load and so on. Please go through below for the important information at a glance.



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