CTET 2020 Eligibility Criteria

CTET 2020 Eligibility Criteria is an important factor for the candidates. If the candidate will fulfill the eligibility criteria then only he/she can apply for the CTET 2020. Every candidate should check CTET 2020 Eligibility Criteria before filling up the CTET 2020 application form. The eligibility criteria are different for the different Paper. For the candidates who wish to teach from the class, I to V will have different criteria and the candidates who want to teach the class, VI to VIII will have different criteria. There is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates will only have to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the CTET 2020. Some specific elements will be there for the candidates to fulfill. The candidates can check this page for more information regarding the CTET 2020 Eligibility Criteria.

CTET 2020 Eligibility Criteria

Central Teacher Eligibility Test is going to conduct in the month of December 2020. Before filling up the application form, aspirants for the – CTET 2020 are advised to go through the eligibility norms as laid down by the conducting body. The candidates are free to choose the classes they want to teach. But for this, they will have to qualify the eligibility criteria first.

Eligibility To Teach from Class I to V: Primary Stage

The candidates who wish to teach the students from the class I to V will have to fulfill the qualification criteria given below.

• You should have passed Senior Secondary or class 12th or its equivalent with 50% marks. or You should be appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education.

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• The candidate should have passed Senior Secondary or class 12th or its equivalent with 45% marks. or He/she should be appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education in accordance with the NCTE.

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• You should have at least 50% marks in Senior Secondary or class 12th or its equivalent. or appearing in final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

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• You should have passed Senior Secondary or class 12th or its equivalent with 50% marks. or You should be appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Special Education.

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• The candidate must be graduated or he/she is passed or appearing the final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Eligibility To Teach from Class VI to VIII: Elementary Stage

The candidates can check the eligibility criteria to teach from the class VI to VII from below points.

• The candidate must be graduated or he/she is passed or appearing the final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

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• You should possess the Graduation Degree with at least 50% marks and should have passed or should be appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).

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• You should have at least 45% marks in Graduation and should have passed appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education in congruence with NCTE.

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• The candidate should have at least 50% marks in Senior Secondary or class 12th or its equivalent. or appearing in final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

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• You should have passed Senior Secondary or class 12th or its equivalent with 50% marks. The candidate should have passed or should be appearing in final year of 4- year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.

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• You should possess the Graduation Degree with at least 50% marks and should have passed or should be appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).

Important Points Related to CTET 2020 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates are advised to go through the points given below for more clarity.

• The candidates who will belong to SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled category will get 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks in the minimum Educational Qualification.
• Candidates who will have the Diploma or Degree in teacher education recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) will be considered.
• The Diploma or Degree will be considered in the case of the candidates with Diploma in Education or B.Ed.
• The candidate will have to go through with the 6-months Special Programme in Elementary Education recognized by NCTE after the appointment if the candidate is having D.Ed. qualification.
• The above qualification criteria will be applied to the teachers of Languages, Social Studies/Social Science, Mathematics, Science etc.
• The candidates who will apply to teach Physical Education, the minimum qualification norms will be applied by NCTE.
• Those who wish to teach Art Education, Craft Education, Home Science, Work Education, etc, the eligibility criteria will be considered under the State Governments and other school managements rules. The rules will be applicable until NCTE will make the criteria for such candidates.

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