Q.Will CTET be held in 2023?

Ans. CBSE has released the notification for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2023 on the official website.

Q.Can I apply for CTET without B Ed?

Ans. No, B. Ed is not compulsory to apply for the CTET exam. However, there is a criterion wherein candidates who have completed graduation with a minimum of 50 % and a BEd degree.

Q. What is the validity period of the CTET certificate?

Ans. As per existing guidelines framed by NCTE, the validity period is a lifetime now

Q. What will be the difficulty level of questions in the CTET exam?

Ans. The difficulty level of questions in the CTET exam will be: Paper I: based on the topics prescribed in the syllabus of the NCERT for classes I – V Difficulty level: up to the Secondary stage. Paper-II: based on the topics prescribed in the syllabus of the NCERT for classes VI-VII. Difficulty level: up to the Senior Secondary stage.

Q. What to Do If CTET Confirmation Page Does Not Generate?

Ans. Further, in case the confirmation page is not generated after depositing the requisite fee, the candidates are advised to approach the Deputy Secretary (CTET), CBSE in-office hours.

Q. Is CTET a govt job?

A. After CTET certificates candidates can apply for all Central/State Government Teaching jobs like KVS, NVS, & DSSSB etc. Without a CTET certificate, candidates cannot apply for Central government teaching jobs.

What are CTET and State TET exams?

CTET and State TET are two major eligibility tests conducted for aspiring teachers. CTET is a test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for selecting teachers for government schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya and Navodaya Vidyalaya. State TET is conducted by the state government to select teachers for government schools run by state governments.

What is the eligibility criteria for CTET and State TET?

The eligibility criteria for both CTET and State TET exams are similar. Candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognized university and should have completed a teacher training program such as B.Ed or D.Ed.

What is the validity of CTET and State TET certificates?

The validity of both CTET and State TET certificates is for seven years. After that, candidates need to reappear for the exams to renew their certificates.

Can a candidate apply for teaching jobs in central schools after qualifying for the State TET exam?

No, candidates who have qualified for the State TET exam are not eligible to apply for teaching jobs in central schools like KVS, DSSSB, and NVS. They can only apply for teaching jobs in government schools run by state governments.

What is the difference between CTET and State TET?

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What is the difference between CTET and State TET? This question arises by aspirants who are preparing for the TET examination. The state TET exam and Central TET Exam, both are Teaching eligibility Tests for candidates who want to choose Teaching as their profession. Candidates who belong to a particular state will always confuse about TET exam. Which exam will be given for a teaching job i.e. CTET or State TET? Here we are going to explain CTET and State TET Exam benefits, and the difference to help candidates in TET Exam Preparation.

What is CTET?

CTET stands for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, which is a national-level examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. The CTET exam is conducted to assess the eligibility of candidates who want to become teachers in various central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, as well as schools under the administrative control of the Union Territories.

What is State TET?

Aspiring teachers in India must pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), a mandatory qualifying exam administered by the respective state government. This state-level assessment, also known as the State TET, evaluates candidates’ qualifications and suitability for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools within the state. The TET is conducted by the respective State Education Board to ensure that aspiring teachers possess the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively educate students at these levels.

CTET Vs TET Exam Bodies

In the following table, candidates will find more information on the different TET exams and their Exam Conducting Bodies. The CTET is conducted by CBSE on a national level. The State TET exams are conducted by various State Exam Conducting Boards on a state-level.

Name of Exam	Level	Exam Conducting Body
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)	National	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET)	State	Uttar Pradesh Exam Regulatory Authority on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB)
Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (BSTET)	State	Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET)	State	Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE)
Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET)	State	BSE Odisha
Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET)	State	Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu
Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HPTET)	State	Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE)
Chhattisgarh Teacher Eligibility Test (CG TET)	State	CG Vyapam or CPEB
Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET)	State	BSE Odisha
Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test (MTET)	State	Directorate of Educational Research & Training (DERT)
Madhya Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (MP TET)	State	MP Vyapam or MPPEB
Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test (KARTET)	State	State Education Board of Karnataka
Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teacher (REET)	State	Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE)
Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET)	State	Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan
West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test (WBTET)	State	West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE)
Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET)	State	Department of School Education, Government of AP
Tripura Teacher Eligibility Test (T-TET)	State	Teachers Recruitment Board, Tripura
Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET)	State	Department of School Education, the Government of Telangana
Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test (BTET)	State	Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET)	State	Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET)	State	Haryana Board of School Education (BSEH)
Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET)	State	Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE)

What is the difference between CTET and TET?

Two major exams conducted each year for aspirants of the teaching profession include CTET & State TET. The CTET exam is one of the eligibility tests conducted by the central board of secondary education. It helps the candidates to get selected for the profession of teacher for government schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya and Navodaya Vidyalaya. After qualifying the TET Exam candidates get the certificate, and they can easily apply for State govt. school vacancies. Therefore, if you need to secure a job in KVS or any central govt school like DSSSB, then you need to qualify CTET Exam.

However, the TET exams are conducted by the state government of the particular state. Through TET, candidates can secure teaching jobs in government schools run by state governments only. Candidates are not eligible to apply for teaching jobs in central schools such as KVS, DSSSB and NVS. For example, if you wish to get a job in the Rajasthan State Govt. School, you will be required to qualify for the REET Exam or Rajasthan TET Exam.

Major Points of Difference CTET Vs TET

In the following table, candidates will find the major points of difference between CTET Vs State TET exams. There are many differences scope of exam, exam- level, application process and so on. Read on to know more about the difference between CTET and State TET.

Major points	CTET	State TET
Conducting body of the exam	It gets held by the CBSE from the side of the central government.	It gets done by the different state government education boards
All Exam notifications	It gets conducted twice a year.	It gets undertaken according to the validity of vacancies in the state government schools.
Age limit for exams	There is no upper age limit	It consists of age criteria according to the different posts of teachers.
The primary medium of paper	A CTET exam is entirely comfortable in every language.	TET exam requires essential fluency in the state language.
Teaching jobs	The job gets secured in central government schools.	The posts get secured in state government schools.
Validation of certificate	The CTET exam gets certified for life time.	Validation of the certificate depends up on the state govt education board.
A fee of the application form	The single paper of CTET consists of Rs. 1000. However, you have to pay Rs. 1200 for both exams.	The application fee varies according to the state.

CTET and State TET Exam Pattern

CTET and State TET Paper 1 and paper 2 varies as per the subjects chosen by the candidates. Each question carries four multiple choices and you have to select one correct option. Paper-1 consists of five different sections, and Paper-2 consists of four different parts. Each part of the paper-1 consists of 30 questions and paper-2 contains every three divisions with 30 queries. However, one part of the paper-2 contains 60 questions according to the specified subject.

Note: In Some State, TET exam is not same as CTET it may be vary according to the state tet notification

Generic Exam Pattern –CTET & TET 2023
Paper	Name of Subject	Number of Questions	Paper	Name of Subject	Number of Questions
PAPER –I (class I- class V)	Child Development and Pedagogy	30	PAPER –II (class VI- class VIII)	Child Development and Pedagogy	30
	Language I (compulsory) and Subject concerned Pedagogy	30		Language I (compulsory) and Subject concerned Pedagogy	30
	Language II (compulsory) and Subject concerned Pedagogy	30		Language II (compulsory) and Subject concerned Pedagogy	30
	Mathematics and Subject concerned Pedagogy	30		Mathematics & Science and Subject concerned Pedagogy OR Social Studies/Social Science and Subject concerned Pedagogy	60
	Environmental Studies and Subject concerned Pedagogy	30			60
Total Marks		150	Total Marks		150
Negative marking		No	Negative marking		No

Question Paper Highlights of the CTET and TET

Mainly, the exam pattern of the CTET and TET exams consists of the same design. Both the exams include paper-1 and paper-2 mode; you can apply for both exams with the required qualification. If you want to become a primary teacher, then you must go for paper-1. However, you should go for paper-2 if you want to join a secondary teacher.

Particulars	Paper-1 of CTET and TET exam	Paper-2 of CTET and TET exam
Mode of exam	It is an offline mode exam and gets conducted on the OMR sheet.	It is also an offline-based exam and gets held on the OMR sheet.
Type of the question	The CTET and TET exam consists of multiple-choice questions.	The CTET and TET exams consist of multiple-choice questions.
Duration of both exams	Total 150 minutes.	It is a of total 150 minutes.
Marks of both exams	150 marks	150 marks
Marking Scheme	Each question carries one mark.	Each question carries one mark.
Negative Marking	There is no negative marking for both exam.	There is no negative marking for the CTET and TET exams.

Career Prospect After CTET & State TET

The candidates who are appearing or planning in the upcoming CTET or State TET Examinations, need to clear their minds, there is a number of job opportunities in the future. As DSSSB, NVS has released many teaching vacancies, and other states have also released TGT PRT PGT Recruitment. CTET 2023 has also been released on the official website. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who want to secure government teaching jobs. Once you qualify for the CTET and State TET exam, you are eligible to apply for PRT, TGT and PGT posts in Central Government Schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya School, DSSSB & Navodaya Samiti Schools.