CTET 2024: Answer Key, Exam Dates, Official Answer Key

CTET 2024 (December Session): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the CTET answer key 2024 on the official website at ctet.nic.in. However, the provisional answer key will be released before the final one, as it gives candidates a chance to raise their objections.

Until then, candidates can find the unofficial CTET 2024 answer key PDFs for Papers 1 and 2 in the article below.  The CTET 2024 was conducted on December 14, 2024. It was the 20th edition of the CTET examination, held in two shifts for Papers 1 and 2.

CTET 2024 results will be displayed on the official website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the CTET results 2024 by connecting to their registered accounts with the login information. The roll number is required as a login to verify the CTET result 2024.

CTET is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for candidates who wish to pursue a teaching career in central government schools. This national-level exam is conducted for aspirants who intend to make a mark in society as an educator while enjoying the benefits of government sector jobs.

About CTET Exam

The complete form of CTET is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India, conducts CTET to recruit candidates for teaching profiles all across the country. The Government of India introduced the CTET Exam to improve or introduce new standards in teaching. The board conducts the exam twice every year.

CTET 2024 exam is based on the National Curriculum Framework. All graduates are eligible to apply for the CTET 2024 exam on the official website.

CTET 2024 is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CTET exam 2024 is conducted to recruit candidates for teaching profiles all across the country for primary classes (1-5) and elementary/ secondary courses (6-8). 

The exam highlights of CTET 2024 are tabulated below.

CTET 2024 Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	CTET
Full Form	Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Exam Level	National
Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Application Mode	Online
Languages	English and Hindi
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper Based)
Exam Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Official Website	www.ctet.nic.in
Helpdesk	011-22235774, 22247176 ctet@cbse.gov.in

The Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education (CETE) is a certification course completely different from CTET. Please differentiate between the two.

CTET Exam Dates 2024

The important dates, as per the official notice for the CTET 2024 December session, are tabulated below. The dates for the December 2024 session was scheduled for December 14, 2024.

CTET Exam Dates and Schedule 2024

Event	Date
December Session
CTET December Application Dates	September 17, 2024, to October 16, 2024
CTET 2024 Admit Card Date	December 12, 2024 (Tentative)
CTET December Session Exam Date 2024	December 14, 2024
CTET Result 2024	Last Week of December, 2024 (Tentative)
July Session
CTET 2024 Admit Card Date	Jul 5, 2024
CTET July Exam Date	Jul 7, 2024
CTET 2024 City Intimation Slip	Jun 24, 2024
CTET 2024 Answer Key	Jul 24, 2024
CTET 2024 Result Date	Jul 31, 2024
CTET July Application Dates	Mar 7, 2024 to Apr 5, 2024
Jam Session
CTET Final Answer Key 2024	Feb 21, 2024
CTET 2024 Notification Date	Nov 3, 2023
CTET 2024 Application Form Date	Nov 3, 2023
CTET Application Form 2024 Last Date	Dec 1, 2023
CTET 2024 Application Form Correction Window	Dec 4 - 8, 2023
CTET Pre-Admit Card 2024 Release Date	Jan 12, 2024
CTET Admit Card 2024 Release Date	Jan 18, 2024
CTET 2024 Exam Date Jan Session	Jan 21, 2024
CTET Answer Key 2024	Feb 7, 2024
Answer Key Challenge Window	Feb 10, 2024
CTET Result 2024 Date	Feb 15, 2024

CTET 2024 December session shift timings are tabulated below:

Date	Paper	Timings
December 15, 2024	2:00 PM	4:30 PM
December 15, 2024	9:30 AM	12:00 PM

CTET Answer Key 2024

The December session CTET answer key 2024 will be released tentatively in the last week of December 2024. The Central Board of Secondary Education releases the CTET exam answer key. Candidates can download the CTET 2024 answer key from ctet.nic.in. CTET answer key will be available for Paper 1 (I, J, K, L) and Paper 2 (M, N, O, P).

CTET Answer Key PDFs 2024

CBSE CTET Answer Keys	CTET Answer Key 2024 link
CTET Answer Key 2024	TBU
CTET Set C Answer Key 2024 Paper 1	TBU
CTET 2024 Answer Key for Paper 1	TBU

CTET Unofficial Answer Keys 2024

Until the official answer keys for the CTET 2024 December session are released, candidates can check the unofficial ones tabulated below.

CTET Unofficial Answer Keys PDF 2024

Paper	Answer Key PDF
CTET 2024 Answer Key Paper 1	Download Here
CTET 2024 Answer Key Paper 2	Download Here

Steps to Download CTET Answer Key 2024

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the CTET 2024 answer key. 

• Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of the CTET exam, i.e., ctet. nic. in
• Step 2: Candidates need to click on the 'Provisional Answer Key 2024' link.
• Step 3: Candidates will have to log in by entering their application number and password or date of birth.
• Step 4: Candidates can now check and download the CTET Answer key 2024.

CTET Result 2024

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will tentatively declare the CTET # year for the December session in the last week of December 2024. Registered candidates can access the CTET results from the website when the authority releases them.

Candidates must enter their roll number to log in to the official website and view CTET December session results. They should ensure that they print out the CTET exam results. The mark sheet and certificate can be accessed by the candidates from their DigiLocker account using their login credentials.

Details Mentioned on CTET 2024 Result

CTET 2024 results include the name of the candidate, roll number, parents' names, category, and more. Candidates can check the list given below for the details mentioned in the CTET 2024 results. 

• Name of the Candidate
• Roll Number
• Father’s Name
• Mother’s Name
• Category
• Subject
• Exam Qualifying Marks
• Marks Secured
• Total Score in CTET 2024 Exam.

How to Download CTET 2024 Results?

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download CTET 2024 results.

• Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website at ctet.nic.in.
• Step 2: Candidates then need to click on 'Latest News‘ and then click on the 'CTET 2024 Result' option.
• Step 3: Candidates have to enter details such as roll number, father’s name, or other details asked on the page.
• Step 4: Candidates need to click on the ‘Submit’ button.
• Step 5: Candidates can now download and print out the result for future reference.

CTET Paper Analysis 2024 - Paper 1 and 2

The CTET 2024 paper analysis for the December session is given below. As per the feedback received from the candidates, most sections of both the papers ranged between 'easy to moderate' difficulty levels. 

CTET Paper Analysis 2024 - Paper 1

Tabulated below is the CTET paper analysis 2024 for Paper 1.

Subject Name	Difficulty Level	Number of Questions
Child Development and Pedagogy	Easy to Moderate	30
Language-I (English)	Easy to Moderate	30
Language II (Hindi)	Easy to Moderate	30
Mathematics	Moderate	30
Environmental Studies	Easy to Moderate	30

CTET Paper Analysis 2024 - Paper 2

Tabulated below is the CTET paper analysis 2024 for Paper 2.

Subject Name	Difficulty Level	Number of Questions
Child Development and Pedagogy	Easy to Moderate	30
Language-I (English)	Easy to Moderate	30
Language II (Hindi)	Easy to Moderate	30
Mathematics & Science or Social Science	Moderate	30

CTET Exam Centres 2024

The CTET exam city centres list has been released for the December session of CTET at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the CTET allotted cities using their application number and date of birth. The list of CTET 2024 exam centers, along with the codes, is tabulated below. Additionally, students must note that the number of exam cities has been reduced to 136, as per the latest notification. 

States/ UTs	City Code	City
Andaman & Nicobar	101	Port Blair
Andhra Pradesh	102	Vijayawada
	103	Visakhapatnam
Arunachal Pradesh	104	Itanagar
Assam	105	Dibrugarh
	106	Guwahati
	107	Jorhat
	108	Silchar
	109	Tezpur
Bihar	110	Bhagalpur
	111	Bhojpur (Ara)
	112	Darbhanga
	113	Gaya
	114	Madhubani
	115	Muzaffarpur
	116	Nalanda
	117	Patna
	118	Madhubani
	119	Vaishali (Hajipur)
Chandigarh	120	Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh	121	Raipur
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	122	Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Daman & Diu	123	Daman
Delhi	124	Delhi Central
	125	Delhi East
	126	Delhi North
	127	Delhi South
	128	Delhi West
Goa	129	Panaji
Gujarat	130	Ahmedabad
	131	Surat
	132	Vadodara
Haryana	133	Ambala
	134	Faridabad
	135	Gurugram
	136	Karnal
	137	Kurukshetra
Himachal Pradesh	138	Hamirpur
	139	Kangra
	140	Shimla
Jammu & Kashmir	141	Jammu
	142	Srinagar
Jharkhand	143	Bokaro
	144	Dhanbad
	145	Ranchi
Karnataka	146	Bengaluru
	147	Mangalore
Kerala	148	Ernakulam
	149	Kozhikode
	150	Thiruvananthapuram
Lakshadweep	151	Kavarati
Madhya Pradesh	152	Bhopal
	153	Indore
	154	Jabalpur
Maharashtra	155	Aurangabad
	156	Mumbai

Candidates were provided with a choice to select their preferred exam centers when filling out the application form. They must consider transportation time and all other important aspects before choosing the exam centre. Once the CTET 2024 application form is submitted, candidates will not be given another chance to change the examination centres. Hence, candidates must be very cautious while filling out the application form.

Read More: CTET Exam Centres 2024

CTET Exam Pattern 2024

CTET 2024 exam is conducted offline. The CTET 2024 exam pattern has two papers, paper 1 and paper 2. Paper 1 aims to test the candidates' proficiency in languages and knowledge of psychology related to learning and teaching, along with other core subjects. Paper 2 will also have similar sections aimed at testing the candidates' skills.

Candidates can choose two languages out of the 5 available options. Candidates can choose to appear for either paper 1, paper 2, or both. Candidates who qualify for the written CTET 2024 exam will be called for the Interview process.

The exam pattern highlights for papers 1 and 2 of CTET 2024 are given below.

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Language	English and Hindi
Type of Questions	Objective - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Number of Questions	150
Total Marks	150
Number of Subjects/ Sections	Paper I: 5 Paper II: 4
Subjects for Paper I	Child Development and Pedagogy Language I Language II Mathematics Environmental Studies
Subjects for Paper II	Child Development and Pedagogy Language I Language II Mathematics Science Social Studies/ Social Science
Marking Scheme	+1 For Correct Answer 0 For Incorrect Answer

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern for Classes I to V (Primary Stage)

CTET 2024 paper for the primary stage will have multiple-choice questions (MCQ). The first section, Child Development and Pedagogy, will be based on the educational psychology of teaching and learning of children of 6 to 11 years. The Language I section will focus on proficiency in the language of imparting instructions. Language II will be related to language, communication skills, and comprehension abilities. Language I and Language II will be different. The applicant will have to opt for languages from a set of available languages.

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern for Classes I to V (Primary Stage)

Section	Number of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern for Classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage)

CTET 2024 paper for the elementary stage will also have the objective type of questions. Teachers will be asked to study subjects such as mathematics and science or social studies according to their field of specialization. The mark distribution for each subject for paper 2 is given below.

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern for Classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage)

Section	Number of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics & Science/ Social Studies	60	60
Total	150	150

Read More: CTET Exam Pattern 2024

CTET Admit Card 2024

CTET 2024 admit card for the December session was released on December 12, 2024 (tentative), on the official website at ctet.nic.in. CTET December hall ticket can be downloaded using the application number, date of birth, and security pin. The exam city center details, exam timings, etc., must be checked thoroughly by the candidates. 

Candidates can refer to the table below for the CTET 2024 admit card dates.

CTET 2024 Admit Card Dates

Events	Dates
Past Events
CTET 2024 Admit Card Date (December Session)	December 12, 2024
CTET 2024 Admit Card Date (July Session)	Jul 5, 2024 (Expected)
CTET 2024 Admit Card Date (Jan Session)	Jan 18, 2024

To download the CTET 2024 admit card, candidates must enter their application number, date of birth as a password, and security pin provided at the time of registration for CTET login on the official website. The admit card contains details regarding the candidate's name, exam center, location, and CTET exam date # and year.

Candidates must carry the admit card to the examination hall on the day of the exam. Candidates who do not have a valid admit card will not be allowed to attend the examination.

Documents are to be carried along with the CTET 2024 Admit Card.

Certain documents, such as a valid photo identity proof and a photocopy, two recent passport-size photographs, and an admit card, are required at the exam center. The photograph must match the photo uploaded during the application process. The invigilator at the exam center will verify these documents, after which candidates will be allowed entry into the exam hall.

Candidates can bring any one of the following documents as proof of photo identity.

• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card
• Voter Card
• Passport
• Permanent Driver's License
• Ration Card.

Details are mentioned on the CTET 2024 Admit Card.

Candidates can check the information below regarding the contents of the CTET 2024 admit card. If any discrepancies are found related to the details on the admit cards, the applicants must contact the conducting body immediately.

• Name of the Candidate
• Roll Number
• Exam Time
• Exam Date
• Exam Centre
• Date of Birth
• Candidate’s Photograph and Signature.

CTET Exam City Intimation Slip 2024

CTET 2024 city intimation slip was released in the 2nd week of November, 2024. The conducting authority released the slip on the official website. Applicants must enter the login credentials required to download the slip.

However, the direct link for the slip is shared below.

Particulars	Link
CTET City Intimation Slip 2024	Direct Link

CTET 2024 Application Form

The CTET 2024 application form for the December session window opened on the official website on September 17, 2024. The last date to fill out the application form was October 16, 2024. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria before submitting the CTET application form 2024. The CTET 2024 application form dates are listed below in the table.

Events	Dates (December Session)
CTET 2024 Application Form Start Date	September 17, 2024
CTET 2024 Application Form Last Date	October 16, 2024
Last Date to Submit CTET Fees	October 16, 2024
CTET 2024 Application Form Correction Start Date	October 21, 2024
CTET 2024 Application Form Correction Last Date	October 24, 2024

How to Apply for CTET 2024?

Follow the step-by-step procedure below for the CTET 2024 form, fill it out, and apply.

• Step 1: Candidates need to log in to the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in.
• Step 2: Candidates then need to find the 'Apply Online' link and open the same.
• Step 3: Upon landing on the next page, candidates need to fill in the required details. Once completed, note down the application number for future reference.
• Step 4: After filling out the application form, the candidate needs to upload scanned images of recent photographs and a signature. Candidates must note that the signature should not be smudged.
• Step 5: Candidates must pay the CTET 2024 application fee.
• Step 6: At the final step, candidates can take a printout for future reference.

CTET 2024 Application Fee

The CTET 2024 application process will be completed only after the application fee is paid. CTET application fees can be paid both online and offline. Applicants can make the payment offline by using e-Challan, and those who wish to make the payment online can use debit/ credit cards.

The paper-wise application fees for different categories are tabulated below. GST is applicable as per the banks on CTET 2024 fees. 

CTET 2024 Application Fees Details

Category	Only Paper I or II	Both Paper I and II
General/ OBC	INR 1000	INR 1200
SC/ ST/ Differently-abled Person	INR 500	INR 600

Document Specifications for CTET 2024 Application

The uploading of scanned photographs and complete signatures is compulsory for all applicants. The candidates must upload the documents required for the CTET 2024 application according to the specifications set by the conducting body. The table below shows all the document's specifications.

Document Specifications for CTET 2024 Application

Document	Dimensions	File Size	File Format
Photograph	3.5 cm X 4.5 cm	10 KB -100 KB	JPG/ JPEG
Signature	3.5 cm X 1.5 cm	3 KB -30 KB	JPG/ JPEG

CTET Eligibility 2024

The official notification will contain details related to CTET 2024 eligibility for each post. Candidates must make sure that they satisfy the educational requirements and the age limit criteria of the relevant post before applying for the exam. The eligibility criteria for primary and elementary teachers are given below, as is the age limit.

Educational Qualification for CTET 2024 Primary Teacher (Classes I to V) - Paper 1

The candidates who have any of the following educational qualifications can appear in paper 1 of CTET 2024.

• Candidate passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and who has passed or is appearing for the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
• Candidate passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 45% marks and who has passed or is appearing for the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations 2002. 
• Candidate passing senior secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and who has passed or is appearing for the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Candidate passing senior secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and who has passed or appeared in the final year of a 2-year diploma in education (D.Ed).

Eligibility Criteria for CTET 2024 Elementary Teacher (Classes VI to VIII) - Paper 2

The candidates can appear for CTET 2024 paper 2 if they have any of the following educational qualifications.

• Candidates are passing graduation or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Candidates passing graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed.
• Candidates passing graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed, per the NCTE Regulations.
• Candidates passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Candidates passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of 4-year BA/ B.Sc.Ed or BA.Ed/ B.Sc.Ed.
• Candidates completing graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

CTET 2024 Age Limit

As per the official notification, the aspiring candidates should be at least 18 and not more than 35. The candidature of candidates who do not satisfy CTET 2024 eligibility criteria will be canceled.

Read More: CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024

CTET Reference Books 2024

This section contains specific books that are useful for CTET 2024 preparation. CTET 2024 reference books are listed below.

CTET 2024 Reference Books

Book Title	Author/ Publisher
Child Development & Pedagogy: Paper 1 & 2 of CTET	Shalini Punjabi
CTET Central Teacher Eligibility Test Success Master Paper II with Solved Papers Mathematics & Science	Arihant Experts
CTET Central Teacher Eligibility Test Practice Workbook Mathematics and Science	Disha Experts

CTET 2024 Preparation Tips

The pointers below will enhance preparatory efforts for the CTET 2024 exam.

• Candidates must know the CTET syllabus thoroughly.
• Understand the CTET exam pattern and the topics included.
• Make a realistic timetable and map out a preparation plan
• Invest in quality reference material and practice books. Coaching centers can help with gathering information and adequate guidance.
• Practice until you are perfect using mock tests and the available papers from the previous year.

Read More: CTET Reference Books 2024

CTET Syllabus 2024

The CTET 2024 syllabus for papers 1 and 2 is given below. Candidates must go through the syllabus during exam preparation.

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Paper I (Primary Class I to V)

CTET 2024 syllabus for paper 1 includes Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (compulsory), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Language II (compulsory). The topics for the subjects for paper 1 of CTET 2024 are given below.

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Paper I (Primary Class I to V)

Subject	Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy	Child Development (Primary School Child) A Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs Learning and Pedagogy
Language I	Language Comprehension Pedagogy of Language Development
Language II	Comprehension Pedagogy of Language Development
Mathematics	Geometry Shapes & Spatial Understanding Solids Around Us Numbers Addition and Subtraction MultiplicationDivision
Environmental Studies	Family and Friends Food Shelter Water Travel

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Paper II (Upper Primary Class VI to VIII)

CTET 2024 syllabus for paper 2 includes Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory), Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies. The subjects and their topics are given below.

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Paper II (Upper Primary Class VI to VIII)

Subject	Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy	Child Development (Elementary School Child) The Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs Learning and Pedagogy
Language I	Language Comprehension Pedagogy of Language Development
Language II	Comprehension Pedagogy of Language Development
Mathematics	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration
Science	Food Materials Natural Phenomena Natural Resources
Social Studies/ Social Sciences	History Geography Social and Political Life

Read More: CTET Syllabus 2024

CTET Vacancy 2024

CTET 2024 exam is conducted to recruit skilled graduate candidates for teaching profiles across the country. The conducting authority will soon release an official notification that will contain detailed information about the number of vacancies available, the eligibility criteria for each post, the syllabus, and the critical dates related to the exam.

Candidates must read the notification to gain insights into the examination. It will also help them learn more about the post for which they want to apply.

CTET Salary 2024

CTET 2024 is expected to offer a pay scale of INR 9,500 to 34,500 per month (as per the post). Candidates must visit CTET's official websites to check the CTET 2024 notification. The authority will revise the salary allotment.

CTET 2024 Salary After 7th Pay Commission

The CTET salary structure for PRT, TGT, and PGT, which includes their grade pay, basic pay, allowances, gross salary, and net salary, is as follows.

CTET 2024 Salary After 7th Pay Commission

Post	Categories	CTET Salary Structure
CTET Salary for PRT Teacher	Pay Scale	INR 9,300-34,800
	Grade Pay	INR 4,200
	Basic Pay After 7th Pay Commission	INR 35,400
	HRA	INR 3,240
	TA	INR 1,600
	Gross Salary (Basic Pay + HRA + TA)	INR 40,240
	Net Salary	INR 35,000-37,000
CTET Salary for TGT Teacher	Pay Scale	INR 9,300-34,800
	Grade Pay	INR 4,600
	Basic Pay After 7th Pay Commission	INR 44,900
	HRA	INR 3,400
	TA	INR 1,600
	Gross Salary (Basic Pay + HRA + TA)	INR 49,900
	Net Salary	INR 43,000-46,000
CTET Salary for PGT Teacher	Pay Scale	INR 9,300-34,800
	Grade Pay	INR 4,800
	Basic Pay After 7th Pay Commission	INR 47,600
	HRA	INR 4,350
	TA	INR 1,600
	Gross Salary (Basic Pay + HRA + TA)	INR 53,550
	Net Salary	INR 48,000 - 50,000

CTET Contact Details 2024

Below are all the details related to the helpdesk. Candidates can utilize this information to contact the official helpline to address any queries related to the examination process.

Address:
The Joint Secretary (CTET),
Central Teacher Eligibility Test Unit,
Central Board for Secondary Education,
PS 1-2, Institutional Area, I P Extension,
Patparganj, Delhi, PIN: 110092.

Phone Number: 011-22235774, 22247176

Fax: 011-22235775

Email ID: ctet@cbse.gov.in