CTET Exam 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the admit cards for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December 2024 session. Candidates who registered for the exam can now download their admit cards from the official website, ctet.nic.in, by logging in with their application number and password. The admit card provides critical information, including the exam centre, date, timings, and specific instructions for the test day.
The CTET December 2024 exam is scheduled for December 14, with an additional date, December 15, reserved for certain cities if needed. The test will be conducted in two shifts: Shift 1 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and Shift 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 for aspirants aiming to teach Classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 for those targeting teaching roles for Classes 6 to 8.
Overview of the CTET Exam Pattern
The CTET exam follows a structured format for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper has a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The detailed exam patterns are outlined below:
CTET Paper 1 (For Classes 1 to 5)
CTET Paper 2 (For Classes 6 to 8)
Candidates must select between Group A (Mathematics and Science) and Group B (Social Studies/Social Science) for Paper 2, depending on their subject preference.
CTET 2024: Section-Wise Important Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy
This section focuses on the understanding of educational psychology and pedagogy. Key topics include:
- Child Development and its relation to learning
- Influence of heredity and environment
- Socialization processes
- Concept of inclusive education and specially-abled learners
- Assessment and evaluation
- Theories of learning, motivation, and teaching processes
- Cognition, emotions, and practical pedagogy-related questions
Language (Hindi and English)
Both Language I and Language II assess comprehension, communication skills, and pedagogy knowledge.
- Reading comprehension and analysis of prose/poetry
- Pedagogical aspects of language teaching
Mathematics
Paper 1 Topics:
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Numbers, patterns, and geometry
- Time, measurement, and volume
- Data handling
Paper 2 Topics:
- Algebra and number systems
- Geometry and mensuration
- Data analysis and advanced arithmetic
- Pedagogical strategies for teaching mathematics
Science (Applicable for Paper 2 Group A)
The Science section tests knowledge and pedagogy in the following areas:
- Food, materials, and natural phenomena
- Motion, laws of motion, and concepts of light and sound
- Natural resources, living organisms, and environmental science
Environmental Studies (Applicable for Paper 1)
This section covers topics related to basic environmental understanding:
- Family and friends, flora and fauna
- Water, food, and nutrition
- Shelter, travel, and the interaction of human activities with nature
Social Studies/Social Science (Applicable for Paper 2 Group B)
Key topics include:
- Geography: Physical, political, and environmental aspects
- History: Ancient, medieval, modern, and world history
- Economics: Basic concepts and Indian economic structure
- Social and political life, including pedagogical approaches
