Wed Sep 18 08:52:57 UTC 2024: ## CBSE Announces CTET December 2024 Exam Date, Application Window Open

**New Delhi, September 17, 2023:** The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the exam date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December 2024. The exam will be held on **December 1st, 2024**.

The application window for the CTET December 2024 exam opened today, September 17th, and will remain open until October 16th. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website – **ctet.nic.in**.

The official CTET information bulletin is available on the website, providing details on the exam, syllabus, languages, eligibility criteria, exam fee, exam cities, and important dates.

The CTET December 2024 exam will be conducted in 136 cities across the country. It will be held in two papers – Paper 1 (for classes 1 to 5) and Paper 2 (for classes 6 to 8).

**To apply for the CTET December 2024 exam, candidates need to follow these steps:**

1. Visit the official CTET website – ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on the “Apply for CTET December 2024” link.
3. Click on New Registration and register.
4. Fill out the application form.
5. Pay the exam fee and upload the required documents.
6. Submit the form and download it for future reference.

The application fee for CTET December 2024 is INR 1,000 for one paper and INR 1,200 for both papers for candidates belonging to General and OBC categories. For SC, ST, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates, the registration fee is INR 500 for a single paper test and INR 600 for both papers.

The news of the CTET exam date comes as a significant announcement for aspiring teachers across India. The exam is a mandatory requirement for securing teaching positions in various government and private schools.

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