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CTET for Class 9 to 12 According to recent media reports and sources, now the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) can also be made mandatory for teachers of classes 9 to 12. Till now CTET was mandatory only for teachers of classes 1 to 8.
This major change is part of the reforms proposed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) are working together on this and soon draft guidelines for this can be issued.
New CTET Paper for PGT:
CTET for Class 9 to 12 If this proposal is implemented, there will be a separate CTET paper for Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) which will be required to be cleared. The aim is to make teacher qualifications equal at all levels and improve the quality of education.
At present, B.Ed degree and post graduation in the relevant subject is mandatory to teach classes 9 to 12, but passing CTET was not necessary. After the new rules come, it will be necessary to qualify CTET to teach in CBSE-recognized schools.
Highlights
- CTET may now be mandatory for classes 9 to 12 as well.
- This proposed change is being made under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- A new CTET paper is proposed for PGT (Post Graduate Teachers).
- Citet clearance may now be mandatory to teach in CBSE schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya and Navodaya Vidyalaya.
- The delay in the notification of CTET 2025 is due to the new eligibility changes.
Delay in CTET 2025 Notification:
The CTET 2025 notification has not been released yet. Officials have indicated that it is taking time to finalise the new eligibility and exam structure, hence the delay in the notification.
