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Chhattisgarh TET or CGTET as it is popularly known, is a Chhattisgarh teacher eligibility test conducted by the state government for aspirants wishing to become teachers in lower primary (Class I to V) and upper primary (Class VI to VIII) in government and private managed schools in the state. This test is conducted as per the rules and regulations laid down by NCTE for teaching eligibility in India. 
 
Conducted by Department of School Education Chhatisgarh CGTET 2020 is important for B.Ed qualified teachers who wish to be considered for teacher jobs in government and private managed schools. 
 
Provisions for CGTET:-
 
i. This exam will only be a criterion to qualify for the appointment as a teacher. It should not be considered as an appointment order for the post of teachers. 
 
ii. This will be a compulsory criterion for recruitment of teachers in all those schools which are mentioned in clause 2 (n) of Right to Education Act, 2009.
 
iii. Separate exams will be conducted for Primary and Upper Primary level. 
 
iv. Candidates should secure at least 60% marks to qualify the exam. 
 
v. In the Teacher Eligibility Test, Schedule Tribe, Schedule Caste, Other Backward Caste (non-creamy layer) and persons with special needs will require at least 50% marks to qualify the exam as per the prevalent state government examination rules. Candidates belonging to all the categories with special needs will be eligible for relaxation in the fees for application formand examination fees. 
 
vi. The marks obtained in this examination may be used as weightage while the recruitment of teachers. Decision regarding the weightage will be taken by the recruiting authority. 
 
vii. Once the candidate qualifies in this examination, the validity will extend for seven years. 
 
viii. The qualified candidate may appear again in the next examination to improve upon the marks. 
 
ix. Candidates who obtain minimum required marks for eligibility, will be awarded a TET Certificate which has to be produced while recruitment. All other candidates will be given the mark sheet only. 
 
 
Eligibility for CGTET 2020: 
 
Candidates have to appear in two different examinations for eligibility for teaching at Primary and Upper Primary level. Minimum qualifications for these examinations are as follows:
 
For teaching in classes one to five-
 
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
Or
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45 % marks and passed or appearing in final year of two- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulation 2002
Or
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 % marks and passed or appearing in final year of four- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
Or
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 % marks and passed or appearing in final year of two- year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
Or
Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
 
For teaching in classes six to eight -
 
Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of two- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
Or
Graduation with at least 50% marks and a one-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.)
Or
Graduation with at least 45% marks and one year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
Or
Senior Secondary or its equivalent with at least 50 % marks and passed or appearing in final year of four- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
Or
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 % marks and passed or appearing in final year of four-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A. Ed./ B.Sc.Ed.
Or
Graduation with at least 50% marks and a one year B.Ed. (Special Education)
 
Note:-
 
(a) Relaxation of 5% in the qualifying marks in minimum Educational Qualification for eligibilaty shall be permitted to the candidates belonging to reserved categories, such as SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled.
(b) Diploma/Degree Course in Teacher Education: For the purposes of this Notification, only a Diploma/Degree course in teacher education recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) shall be considered. However, in case of Diploma in Education (Special Education) and or B.ED (Special Education) only a course recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) only shall be considered.
(c) Training to be undergone: A person with D.Ed (Special Education) or B.Ed. (Special Education) shall have to undergo, a six-month Special Programme in Elementary Education recognized by NCTE after the appointment
(d) The minimum qualifications referred above apply to teachers of Languages, Social Studies/Social Science, Mathematics, Science etc.In respect of teachers for Physical Education, the minimum qualification norms refered to in NCTE Regulation, dated 3rd November, 2001 (as amended from time to time) shall be applicable. For teachers of Art Education, Craft Education, Home Science, Work Education, etc. the existing eligibility norms prescribed by the State Government and other school managements shall be applicable till NCTE lays down the minimum qualifications in that respect .
(e) A person who is pursuing any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the NCTE Notification dated 29th July, 2011 shall be eligible for appearing in the CGTET.
(f) Candidates who do not have theabove qualifications can not appear in CGTET.
(g) The candidates should satisfy his/her eligibility before applying and shall be personally responsible in case he/she is not eligible to apply as per the given eligibility criteria. It is to be noted that if a candidate has been allowed to appear in the ChhattishgarhTeacher Eligibility Test it does not imply that the candidate”s eligibility has been verified. It does not vest any right with the candidate for appointment. The eligibility shall be finally verified, by the concerned recruiting agency / appointing authority.

 

CGTET 2020 Application Form / Registration:-
 
 
Apply online at website - https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in from 14th February 2020 to 1st March 2020.
 
 


CGTET 2020 Date:- 22nd March 2020, Sunday

 
First Session - 9.30 am to 12.15 pm (For 1st Class to 5th Class Teachers)
 
Second Session - 2.00 pm to 4.45 pm (For 6th Clsss to 8th Class Teachers)

CGTET 2020 Syllabus:-
 
 
Click Here to download CGTET 2020 Syllabus.
 

CGTET 2020 Pattern:-
 
1. Questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with four alternatives out of which one answer will be corect.
 
2. Each paper will be of two and a half hour duration and a total of 150 questions will be asked. Each question will be of one mark. There will be no negative marking on wrong answers.
 
3. There will be two papers of the Test. Candidates qualifying the first paper will be eligible for teaching in classes one to five. In the same way, candidates qualifying the second paper will be eligible to teach in classes 6 to 8th.
 
Note –A person who intents to be a teacher for both levels (class I to V and class VI to VIII) will have to appear in both the papers ( Paper I and Paper II)
 
4. All the questions will be asked in two languages (Hindi and English).
5. First language will be Hindi and the second language will be English.
6. Subjects and marks for both the papers are as follows:
 
 
First Paper (For Classes I to V) Primary stage
 
Duration of Examination -2:30 hours
 
Structure and content (All Compulsory)
 
1. Child Development and Pedagogy - 30 Multiple choice questions - 30 marks
 
2. Language -1 (Hindi) - 30 Multiple choice questions - 30 marks
 
3. Language -2 (English) - 30 Multiple choice questions - 30 marks
 
4. Math - 30 Multiple choice questions - 30 marks
 
5. Environmental Education - 30 Multiple choice questions - 30 marks
 
Total - 150 Multiple choice questions - 150 marks
 
 
Second Paper (For Classes VI to VIII) Upper Primary stage
 
Duration of Examination - 2:30 hours
 
Structure and content (All Compulsory)
 
1. Child Development andPedagogy (Compulsory) - Multiple choice questions 30 marks
2. Language -1 (Hindi) - 30 Multiple choice questions - 30 marks
3. Language -2 (English) - 30 Multiple choice questions - 30 marks
 
Subject-based Exam (Any one from below)
 
4. Maths and Science(For all Maths and ScienceTeachers) - 60 Multiple choice questions - 60 marks
5. Social Science teachers (For all Social Science Teachers) - 60 Multiple choice questions - 60 marks
 
*For Any other subject teachers Either 4 or 5
 
Total 150 Multiple choice questions 150 marks
 
 
Nature and level of question papers
 
 
First Paper (For teaching in classes one to five)
 
1. Child Development and Pedagogy
 
Questions in this paper will be based on the Education Psychology and teaching-learning processes of children belonging to 11 to 14 age group. While preparing for this paper, one has to go through the questions on the understanding individual differences of children and deciding the appropriate teaching-learning processes, role of teacher as a facilitator for the success of learning processes in classrooms, knowledge about different types of classroom interactions, modern teaching methods/ techniques etc.
 
2. Language – 1 (Hindi)
 
This paper will provide an opportunity to test the language skills of teachers, their understanding, communication skills along with the use of language in their daily life. In order to teach different subjects, one must know the basics of the language which is the medium of instruction. Keeping this in mind, this paper is made compulsory in this exam.
 
3. Language – 2 (English)
 
Through this paper, the the language skills of teachers in English, their understanding, communication skills etc. may be focused. While constructing the question papers, for teaching at primary level, level of questions framed will be upto class 12th.
 
4. Math
 
The objectives of the questions asked in this paper will be to test the principles, problems and understanding of the subject-specific pedagogy. Questions will be based on the curriculum of classes one to five. Questions asked will be related to how to ensure the successful transfer of learning and the understanding of the use of different methods in different classroom situations
 
5. Environment education
 
The objectives of various questions asked in this paper will be to test the basic principles, problems and understanding the pedagogy of this subject. These questions will based on the curriculum of classes one to five but the level may be of up to class 12th. Through this paper, knowledge of their surroundings, their skills to develop the understanding of various current issues and their applicability and how to make better use of available resources will be tested. 
 
 
 
Second Paper (For teaching in classes six to eight)
 
1. Child Development and Pedagogy
 
Questions in this paper will be based on the Education Psychology and teaching-learning processes of children belonging to 11 to 14 age group. While preparing for this paper, one has to go through the questions on the understanding individual differences of children and deciding the appropriate teaching-learning processes, role of teacher as a facilitator for the success of learning processes in classrooms, knowledge about different types of classroom interactions, modern teaching methods/ techniques etc.
 
2. Language – 1 (Hindi)
 
This paper will provide an opportunity to test the language skills of teachers, their understanding, communication skills along with the use of language in their daily life. In order to teach different subjects, one must know the basics of the language which is the medium of instruction. Keeping this in mind, this paper is made compulsory in this exam.
 
3. Language – 2 (English)
 
Through this Questions paper, the the language skills of teachers in English, their understanding, communication skills etc. may be focused. While constructing the question papers, for teaching at primary level, level of questions framed will be upto class 12th.
 
4. Science and Math
 
The objectives of the questions asked in this paper will be to test the principles, problems and understanding of the subject-specific pedagogy. Questions will be based on the curriculum of class six to eight but the content level will be upto the graduation level. Questions asked will be related to how to ensure the successful transfer of learning and the understanding of the use of different methods in different classroom situations
 
5.Social Studies
 
The objectives of various questions asked in this paper will be to test the basic principles, problems and understanding the pedagogy of this subject. These questions will based on the curriculum of class six to eight but the content level will be upto the graduation level. Through this paper, knowledge of their surroundings, their skills to develop the understanding of various current issues and their applicability and how to make better use of available resources will be tested.


CGTET Preparation -

CGTET 2020 Notification: 
 
 
Apply online at website - https://vyapam.cgstate.gov.in from 14th February 2020 to 1st March 2020.
 
Download Admit Card from - 13th March 2020
 
CG TET 2020 Date - 22nd March 2020, Sunday
 
First Session - 9.30 am to 12.15 pm (For 1st Class to 5th Class Teachers)
 
Second Session - 2.00 pm to 4.45 pm (For 6th Clsss to 8th Class Teachers)
 
 
 
 

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