Is B.Ed Exam Necessary for CTET: When it comes to education in India, the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) stands as a significant benchmark for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in teaching. However, questions often arise regarding the necessity of holding a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree to qualify for the CTET exam. This article aims to understand the relationship between B.Ed exams and CTET, focusing on CTET eligibility requirements.
Candidates must meet the educational qualification criteria for the CTET 2024 July before applying. Below are the detailed CTET educational qualification criteria for Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5):
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Paper 1 | |
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024 | CTET 2024 Educational Qualification |
Diploma in Elementary Education | Candidates must have cleared or are still pursuing the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education from a recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 50% marks. |
OR, Diploma in Elementary Education (NCTE) | Applicants must have cleared or are still pursuing the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education per the NCTE Regulations, 2002, from a recognized University or institution with a minimum of 45% marks. |
OR, Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) | Aspirants must have cleared or are still pursuing the final year of a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) from a recognized University/Institution with at least 50% marks. |
OR, Diploma in Special Education | Candidates must have cleared or are still pursuing the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Special Education from a recognized University/Institution with at least 50% marks. |
OR, Graduation and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) | Candidates must have cleared Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from a recognized University/Institution. |
To apply for the CTET July 2024 Exam, candidates must read and meet the educational qualification criteria for Papers 1 and 2. If a candidate does not meet the educational qualifications, their candidature will be cancelled. Below are the detailed CTET Exam educational qualification criteria for Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8):
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Paper 2 | |
CTET Eligibility 2024 | CTET 2024 Educational Qualification |
Diploma in Elementary Education | Graduation and pursuing or cleared the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education from a recognized University/Institution. |
OR, Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) | Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appeared in the first year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) from a recognized University/Institution. |
OR, Bachelor's Degree in Education | Graduation with a minimum of 45% marks and passed or appeared in 1 year of Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed) as per NCTE Regulations. |
OR, B.EI.Ed | Graduation with at least 50% marks in Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and cleared Graduation in a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed). |
OR, B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed | Graduation with at least 50% marks in Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) and cleared Graduation in 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. |
OR, B.Ed. (Special Education) | Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and cleared or appeared in a 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education). |
OR, B.Ed. Programs recognized by the NCTE | Candidates who have cleared Graduation in B.Ed. Programs recognized by the NCTE are eligible to appear in TET/CTET. |