CTET Exam 2024 LIVE: CBSE CTET shift 1 end; Paper 2 analysis, answer key, admit card link at ctet.nic.in
CBSE concluded the CTET 2024 paper 2 exam of day 1 today, December 14, 2024. Know paper level, number of questions, exam analysis, and updates on any changes.
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Check NowAnu Parthiban | December 14, 2024 | 12:21 PM IST
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded the first day of the CTET 2024 paper 2 exam, today, December 14, 2024, at 12 noon. The CTET shift 1 exam was conducted for candidates who want to teach Class 5 to Class 8. The CTET shift 2 for the paper 1 exam will commence at 2.30 pm.
It is compulsory to carry the CTET admit card to the exam centre. The CTET hall ticket is available at the official website, ctet.nic.in. The CBSE Board will conduct paper 1 exam in the evening shift, which will begin at 2.30 pm and end at 5 pm, and paper 2 in the morning shift between 9.30 am to 12 noon.
All the questions in CTET 2024 paper will be multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question will carry one mark and there will be no negative marking for wrong response.
The CTET paper 1 question paper will have five sections - child development and pedagogy , mathematics, environmental studies, language 1 and language 2. Paper 2 will have science and mathematics papers or social studies and social science sections instead of environmental science in paper 1.
CTET Exam 2024: Highlights
CTET 2024 |
Particulars |
CTET exam date 2024 |
December 14 |
Number of exam cities |
136 |
CTET admit card download link 2024 |
ctet.nic.in |
CTET paper 2 exam timings |
9.30 am to 12 noon |
Shift 1 entry timing |
7.30 am |
CTET paper 1 exam timings |
2.30 pm to 5 pm |
Shift 2 entry timings |
12.30 pm |
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December 14, 2024 | 12:21 PM IST
CTET 2024 exam timing
The CTET 2024 exam is being conducted in two shifts today, December 14, 2024, for Paper 1 and Paper 2. CTET Paper 2 commenced at 9:30 am and concluded at noon, while CTET Paper 1 is scheduled to start at 2:30 pm and end at 5 pm.
December 14, 2024 | 12:15 PM IST
CTET hall ticket download 2024
CTET paper 1 exam 2024 will commence at 2:30 pm, today. 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.
December 14, 2024 | 12:09 PM IST
CTET 2024 Answer Key: Paper 2 Subjects
The CTET Paper 2 2024 includes the following subjects:
- Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP)
- Language I
- Language II
- Mathematics and Science/ Social Science
December 14, 2024 | 12:07 PM IST
CTET 2024 paper 2 analysis soon
The CTET 2024 paper 2 exam analysis will be available soon. Students will soon come out of the exam centre and share their views on CTET 2024 paper 2 exam.
December 14, 2024 | 12:00 PM IST
CTET 2024 Paper 2 concludes
The CTET 2024 Paper 2 exam concludes at 12 pm today, December 14, 2024. Candidates are now exiting their exam centres. Topic-wise and memory-based questions from all sections will be made available shortly after the conclusion of Paper 2 at 12 pm today, December 14, 2024, along with remarks from coaching centres and feedback from students. A detailed CTET exam analysis 2024 for Paper 2, along with the memory-based questions, will be provided after the CTET 2024 exam concludes today.
December 14, 2024 | 11:27 AM IST
CTET 2024 Paper 2 will conclude shortly
The CTET 2024 Paper 2 exam, being conducted today, December 14, 2024, is set to conclude at 12 pm. Memory-based questions and the CTET exam analysis 2024 will be available after the second shift exam ends, based on feedback from coaching institutes.
December 14, 2024 | 11:15 AM IST
CTET Exam 2024: Paper 1 will start at 2:30 pm
The CTET 2024 Paper 1 exam is scheduled to begin at 2:30 pm today, December 14, 2024, at multiple centres nationwide. Candidates are advised to arrive at the exam centre 30 to 40 minutes before the start of the second shift to ensure a smooth entry process. They must undergo a checking procedure at the entry gate, conducted by the invigilator. It is important to line up near the gates well in advance to avoid delays.
December 14, 2024 | 10:44 AM IST
Will CTET be held twice in 2024?
The CBSE announced the plan to hold the CTET exam twice this year. While announcing the CTET exam date 2024, the board said that the teacher eligibility test will be held on December 15 as well if there are more registrations from an exam city.
READ MORE | CTET 2024 exam cities reduced to 132, may hold test for two days: changes introduced
December 14, 2024 | 10:16 AM IST
CTET exam time duration
The CBSE Board will conduct the CTET exam for a duration of two and a half hours. CTET shift 1 exam which began at 9.30 am will conclude at 12 noon.
December 14, 2024 | 10:09 AM IST
Validity of CTET certificate
The CTET certificate for teacher appointment has a validity period of a lifetime for all categories. There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET certificate. They will also be allowed to take the test again to improve their score.
December 14, 2024 | 09:49 AM IST
What is CTET exam?
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted to determine the eligibility for appointment as a teacher for Class 1 to 8. The exam conducting body, CBSE, holds the exam for two papers - paper 1 for primary stage from Class 1 to Class 5 and paper 2 for elementary stage from Class 5 to Class 8.
December 14, 2024 | 09:36 AM IST
CTET test booklet, OMR sheet 2024
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.
December 14, 2024 | 09:30 AM IST
CTET shift 1 exam begins
The CBSE CTET shift 1 exam begins. Candidates appearing for paper 2 will have to attempt all questions by 12 noon.
December 14, 2024 | 09:20 AM IST
CTET Paper 2: Topics and number of questions asked
CTET Paper 2 |
Topics |
Number of questions |
Child Development and Pedagogy |
Child Development (Elementary School Child) |
15 |
Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs |
5 |
|
Learning and Pedagogy |
10 |
|
Mathematics |
Number System Algebra Geometry |
20 |
Pedagogical issues • Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking • Place of Mathematics in Curriculum • Language of Mathematics • Community Mathematics • Evaluation • Remedial Teaching • Problem of Teaching |
10 |
|
Science |
Food Materials The World of the Living Moving Things People and Ideas How things work Natural Phenomena Natural Resources |
20 |
Pedagogical issues • Nature and Structure of Science • Natural Science/Aims and objectives • Understanding and Appreciating Science • Approaches/Integrated Approach • Observation/Experiment/Discovery(Method of Science) • Innovation • Text Material/Aids • Evaluation-cognitive/psycho-motor/affective • Problems • Remedial Teaching |
10 |
|
Social Studies/Social Sciences |
History Geography Social and Political Life |
40 |
Pedagogical issues • Concept and Nature of Social Science/Social Studies • Class Room Processes, activities and discourse • Developing Critical thinking • Enquiry/Empirical Evidence • Problems of teaching Social Science/Social Studies • Sources- Primary and Secondary • Projects Work • Evaluation |
20 |
|
Language 1 |
Language Comprehension |
15 |
Pedagogy of Language Development |
15 |
|
Language 2 |
Comprehension |
15 |
Pedagogy of Language Development |
15 |
December 14, 2024 | 09:11 AM IST
CTET paper 1 and paper 2 details
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.
December 14, 2024 | 09:00 AM IST
ctet.nic.in 2024 admit card login
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.
December 14, 2024 | 08:55 AM IST
Medium of CTET question paper 2024
The languages of the CBSE CTET main question paper 2024 will be bilingual - both in English and Hindi.
December 14, 2024 | 08:40 AM IST
CTET important questions for paper 2
Here’s the section-wise types of questions, CTET syllabus for paper 2 exam.
Child Development and Pedagogy - This section will test candidates’ knowledge in educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group of 11-14 years. It will also focus on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.
Language 1 – This section will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction.
Language 2 – This will focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.
Mathematics and Science and Social Studies/Social Science - This section will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understanding and applications of the subjects. The test items of mathematics and science will be of 30 marks each. The questions will cover different chapters of the prescribed syllabus for Classes 6 to 8 by the NCERT.
December 14, 2024 | 08:30 AM IST
CTET Paper 2: Exam pattern, marking scheme
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.
CTET paper 2 sections |
Number of questions |
Marks |
Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies/ Social Science |
60 |
60 |
Language 1 |
30 |
30 |
Language 2 |
30 |
30 |
Total |
150 questions |
150 marks |
December 14, 2024 | 08:25 AM IST
CBSE CTET paper 2 exam 2024
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.
December 14, 2024 | 08:17 AM IST
CTET 2024 begins shortly; how is exam held?
- Candidates will have to verify their identity through the biometric authentication which may be introduced at the examination centres.
- They have to show their CTET admit card 2024 at the exam room.
- Candidates should find and occupy the seat indicating roll number allocated to them. The candidature of those who are found to have changed room or the seat will be cancelled.
- Fifteen minutes before the commencement of the paper, each candidate will be given a sealed test booklet with an answer sheet placed inside it.
- Immediately on receipt of the CTET test booklet, candidates will fill in the required particulars on the cover page with their ball point pen.
December 14, 2024 | 07:56 AM IST
CTET paper 1, 2 exam timings
Shift |
Exam timings |
Shift 1 |
9.30 am to 12 noon |
Shift 2 |
2.30 pm to 5 pm |
December 14, 2024 | 07:42 AM IST
CTET 2024: Shift 1 entry begins
The CBSE will hold paper 2 exams in the first shift. Entry inside the exam hall began at 7.30 am.
December 14, 2024 | 07:40 AM IST
CTET qualifying marks 2024 for male and female
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.
December 14, 2024 | 07:33 AM IST
CTET 2024: Things prohibited inside exam hall
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.
December 14, 2024 | 07:25 AM IST
CTET admit card 2024 download link
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.
December 14, 2024 | 07:14 AM IST
CTET official website
The official website of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2024) is ctet.nic.in.
December 14, 2024 | 07:12 AM IST
CTET exam timing 2024
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.
December 14, 2024 | 07:05 AM IST
CTET exam 2024 today
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.
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