Eligibility test for teaching positions in Central Government schools (KVS, NVS) and many state schools.
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What It Is
Qualifying exam for teaching jobs in government and private schools.
Ideal Candidates
Graduates and postgraduates who want to become teachers.
Core Advantage
Mandatory qualification for many teaching posts.
Pivot Guideline
"UGC NET if you want to teach at university/college level instead of school level."
"CTET is more about pedagogy and child psychology than subject knowledge."
Students without B.Ed/D.Ed or those uninterested in primary/secondary school teaching.
Myth
"CTET has negative marking."
Reality
There is no negative marking, so you should attempt all questions.