CTET Exam 2024 LIVE: CBSE CTET shift 1 begins for paper 2; pattern, marking scheme, admit card details

Candidates will be allowed to break open the CTET test booklet five minutes before the commencement of the exam. They are required to check the test booklet code on side 2 of the OMR sheet is same as the one printed on test booklet. In case of discrepancy, the candidate should immediately report the matter to the invigilator for replacement of both the test booklet and OMR sheet.

The CBSE CTET shift 1 exam begins. Candidates appearing for paper 2 will have to attempt all questions by 12 noon. 

CTET exam begins. (Image: Teacher training/ Sheena Sachdeva)

The CBSE holds the CTET exam for two different levels - primary and elementary stage. The CTET paper 1 is conducted for applicants seeking to be a teacher for classes 1 to 5 and paper 2 for a person who intends to be teacher for classes 6 to 8. 

Candidates will have to key in their CTET application number, date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format, and security pin as displayed on the screen to download the hall ticket. 

CTET login link 2024 

The languages of the CBSE CTET main question paper 2024 will be bilingual - both in English and Hindi. 

There are a total of five sections, with an optional section based on subject preference, in CTET paper 2 exam. Each question will carry one mark each. There will be no negative marking for wrong response. 

The CBSE Board will hold the CTET paper 2 exam in shift 1 for candidates who have registered for Classes 6 to 8 teacher eligibility test.

The CBSE will hold paper 2 exams in the first shift. Entry inside the exam hall began at 7.30 am. 

CTET Exam 2024 | A candidate who scores 60% or more in the teacher eligibility test will be considered as TET pass. The CBSE said that the school managements may consider giving concessions to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates as per the reservation policy. 

Here’s the list of items not allowed inside the examination hall. Those found in possession of the prohibited items inside the exam venue will be disqualified. 

• Stationery items
• Written or printed textual material
• Geometry
• Calculator, 
• Writing pad, 
• Pen drives, 
• Whitener, 
• Log table, 
• Electronic pen, 
• Scanner
• Electronic devices
• Mobile phones
• Smart watch 
• Jewellery.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has hosted the CTET admit card 2024 at ctet.nic.in. Candidates will have to key in their application number, password, and security pin to download the hall ticket. Those without a valid CTET 2024 admit card will not be allowed entry inside the exam hall. 

The official website of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2024) is ctet.nic.in. 

CTET official website. (Source: ctet.nic.in)

Candidates appearing in the CTET shift 1 exam will have to report at the exam centre at 7.30 am. The CBSE will conduct the shift 1 exam for paper 2 between 9.30 am to 12 noon. 

CBSE CTET exam 2024 will be conducted today in over 130 exam cities across the country. Candidates will have to produce the CTET admit card 2024 downloaded from the official website, ctet.nic.in, to be allowed inside the exam hall.