
CTET Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2018
- Test Level-: National Level
- Eligibility-: 12th
- Duration-:2 Hours 30 Minutes
- Medium-: English
- Examination Mode-: Offline
- Total Questions-: 150
CBSE has released the official notification for CTET 2018 on June 12. The online application for CTET 2018 will start from June 22, 2018. The last date to apply online for CTET 2018 is July 19, 2018. CBSE will be conducting the CTET 2018 on September 16, 2018.
CTET 2018 Highlights
Exam Name |
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
Conducting Body |
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
Official Website |
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Exam Type |
National Level |
Exam Periodicity |
Biannual (April and September) |
Purpose |
Selection of Primary and Elementary Teachers in Central Government Schools |
Duration of Exam |
2 hours 30 minutes (both papers) |
CTET 2018 Exam Date |
September 16, 2018 |
Eligibility Criteria |
Passed Senior Secondary with 50% marks |
Mode of Application |
Online |
Number of Attempts |
No restriction |
Language Medium |
English and Hindi |
E-mail ID |
ctet@cbse.gov.in |
CTET 2018 Exam Dates
As per the latest notification of CTET 2018, the schedule of exam will be as follows –
Event |
Date |
Online Application Form starts from |
June 22, 2018 |
Application Fee can be paid upto |
July 21, 2018 (before 3.30.P.M.) |
Availability of CTET Admit Card |
August 2018 |
CTET 2018 Exam Date |
September 16, 2018 |
Result declaration |
October 2018 |
CTET 2018 Certificates’ Dispatch |
November 2018 |
CTET 2018 Exam Dates
As per the latest notification of CTET 2018, the schedule of exam will be as follows –
Event |
Date |
Online Application Form starts from |
June 22, 2018 |
Application Fee can be paid upto |
July 21, 2018 (before 3.30.P.M.) |
Availability of CTET Admit Card |
August 2018 |
CTET 2018 Exam Date |
September 16, 2018 |
Result declaration |
October 2018 |
CTET 2018 Certificates’ Dispatch |
November 2018 |
Step 1- Filling Application Form
- Visit the official website, www.ctet.nic.in
- Click on “Apply for CTET 2018”
- Enter personal details in the form, as mentioned in the class 10 certificate.
- Choose any 3 exam centers, preferred language and paper option
- Fill academic, communication and other required details and enter security text.
Step 2- Uploading Photograph and Signature
- Once done, upload the photograph in the prescribed format and in jpeg format.
- Upload the signature in jpeg format.
Step 3- Paying the Application Fee
- After the uploading of images, automatically redirected to the fee payment page
- Choose the payment option; whether online or through challan
- For online payment, select payment gateway (debit card/credit card/net banking)
- In case of debit card, enter card number, validity and CVV number
- For payment by credit card, enter card number and pin and CVV
- For offline payment, download the e-challan and deposit the fee in Canara Bank or Syndicate Bank
Step 4- Print Confirmation Page
- A preview of the final page will be displayed on the screen.
- Print it for a record and future processes.
- Hard copy must not be sent to CTET office.
Application Fee
- Candidates can make the payment by both online and offline modes.
- In online mode, payment can be made through credit card, debit card or net banking.
- If candidates choose the offline mode, they must choose the option of e-challan and submit in any Canara Bank or Syndicate Bank.
- Applicants can refer to the below mentioned fee according to the category they belong to.
Paper |
General/OBC |
SC/ST/PwD |
Paper 1 or Paper 2 |
INR 600 |
INR 300 |
Both Papers |
INR 1000 |
INR 500 |
Eligible Candidate can Apply online through website
CTET 2018 Syllabus
CTET Paper 1 is for aspirants of Primary Stage Teachers and Paper 2 is for aspirants of Elementary Stage Teachers. Candidates can also appear for both the papers.
- Paper 1 Syllabus comprises Child Development and Pedagogy.
- Wherein it focuses on educational psychology and teaching of children aged 6-11.
- Language section will contain comprehension, language development and unseen passages.
Check Complete CTET Syllabus
- Paper 2 Syllabus comprises 5 sections viz., Child Development and Pedagogy for children aged 11-14 years.
- Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics and Science and Social Science are other four sections.
- Language 1 and Language 2 will contain questions from comprehension and language development.
Books for CTET 2018 Preparation
CTET 2018 is expected to be highly competitive sighting the speculated changes and applicants waiting for CTET 2018 Notification. Here are some of the books listed to assist you in better Preparation for CTET 2018.
Important Books for Child Pedagogy and Development section
Book name |
Publisher |
ISBN |
A Complete Resource for CTET: Child Development and Pedagogy |
Pearson Education |
9332541302 |
Child Development & Pedagogy: Paper 1 & 2 of CTET |
By Shalini Punjabi (Disha Publications) |
9385576550 |
CTET & TETs Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper I & II) |
Arihant Publications |
9311130737 |
Child Development & Pedagogy for CTET & STET (Hindi) |
Disha publications |
9382961224 |
Important books for Language I and Language II CTET
Book name |
Publisher |
ISBN |
Study Package for CTET |
Mcgraw Hill Education |
9789339218171 |
Study Guide for CTET Paper 1 – English |
Disha Publication |
938584640X |
CTET & TETs English Language Paper I & II |
ARIHANT |
9789311121673 |
Important books for Mathematics
Book name |
Publisher |
ISBN |
CTET Central Teachers Eligibility Test CBSE Syllabus Teachers from Classes VI to VIII Mathematics & Science |
Sura College of Competition |
8172544294 |
Class Notes of Maths |
Rakesh Yadav Publication |
8193209451 |
A Complete Resource for CTET: Mathematics and Pedagogy |
Pearson Education |
9332575150 |
CTET/STETs: Paper-II |
Ramesh Publishing House |
9350121662 |
Important books for CTET environmental studies
Book name |
Publisher |
ISBN |
CTET & TETs Environmental Studies & Pedagogy |
Arihant |
9311130788 |
Environmental Studies (EVS) |
WILEY |
9788126561988 |
UPTET & CTET ENVIRONMENTAL Studies |
Youth Competition Times |
B01M613OP9 |
Teacher Eligibility Test Environmental Studies |
Upkar Prakashan |
9789350133378 |
Best books for preparation of science CTET
Book name |
Publisher |
ISBN |
CTET & TETs for Class VI-VIII |
Arihant Publications |
931113080X |
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test ) Paper II (Mathematics & Science) |
Sura College of Competition |
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CTET & TETs Paper-II for Class VI-VIII MATHS & SCIENCE |
Arihant Publications |
9789385873621 |
CTET Success Master Paper-II Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII Social Studies/Science 2017 |
Arihant publications |
9311121525 |
CTET Success Master Science |
Arihant Publications |
9312140221 |
A Complete Resource for CTET: Science and Pedagogy |
Pearson |
9332575142 |
Best books for social science
Book name |
Publisher |
ISBN |
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper II: Social Science Teacher Selection (For Class VI - VIII) |
Access Publishing |
938345461X |
15 Practice Sets CTET Central Teacher Eligibility Test Paper II Social Studies/Science Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII |
Arihant |
9311121592 |
Wiley's CTET Exam Goalpost, Paper II, Social Studies / Social Science, Class VI-VIII, 2017: Solved Papers & Mock Tests with Complete Solutions |
Wiley |
8126565578 |
CTET Success Master Paper-II Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII Social Studies/Science 2017 |
Arihant |
9311121525 |
CTET 2018 Cut off
Cut off is the minimum marks required to clear the exam and receive CTET Mark Statement. Candidates who score more than 60% will receive Eligibility Certificate. CTET Cut offis released after the declaration of results. The table below states the expected cut off for CTET 2018:
Category |
Cut off |
General |
80-87 |
OBC |
82-85 |
SC |
75-80 |
ST |
75-80 |
CTET 2018 Admit Card/ Hall Ticket
CTET 2018 Admit Card will be released as per the notification published on the website of CTET. Particulars on the admit card should match the details given on the confirmation page. Candidates are advised to check all details on the admit card for any discrepancies and report to the authority regarding any corrections.
- Visit official website of CTET i.e. www.ctet.nic.in
- Click on the tab ‘Admit Card’.
- Enter Registration Number and Password
- Click on submit after verifying the details on it
- Download and print CTET 2018 Admit Card.
CTET 2018 Admit Card is a necessary document to be brought to the exam hall along with a photo ID proof. ID proof may be any of the following:
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- Voter ID Card
How to Check CTET 2018 Result?
- CTET 2018 Result will be declared on the official website in the month of October 2018.
- Answer Key for both the papers will be released before announcement of result.
- CTET certificate is generated and sent by speed post for candidates securing more than 60% marks in the test.
- CTET Mark statement will be sent by ordinary post to other candidates.
Steps to Check CTET Result is as follows:
- Go to the official page of CTET i.e. ctet.net.in
- Search for the tab ‘CTET Result 2018’
- Click the link and enter the registration number and password (if required)
- The result will appear on the screen
- Download and print for future use.
CTET certificate is valid for 7 years from the date of result declaration for all category candidates. There is no limitation on the number of times one can apply for CTET. Candidates can re-appear for the exam to improve their scores. In case one loses their Mark Statement or Eligibility Certificate, they can get a duplicate copy by paying an amount of INR 200 in favor of Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education payable at Delhi.