CTET certificate eligibility: CBSE takes big decision - Details here

In a fantastic piece of news, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on Tuesday, extended the validity of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). CBSE informed that a CTET certificate would now be valid for a lifetime. Notably, according to the circular released by the board, the CTET certificate was earlier valid only for 7 years. 

As per the new rules, "The Validity Period of TET qualifying certificate for an appointment, unless otherwise notified by the appropriate Government, would remain valid for life," India.com report quoted.

This decision was made in the conformation of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) notice. NCTE vide letter No. NCTE-Reg1011/78/2020-US(Regulation)-HQ/99954-99992 dated 09.06.2021 had notified all about its decision to extend the validity period to a lifetime. The clause was then updated accordingly. 

The circular read as, "The instructions at serial no. 1 printed on CTET Marks Statement and CTET Eligibility Certificate which is 'The validity period of CTET certificate for an appointment for all categories will be seven years from the date of issue of marks statement or the validity period of CTET qualifying certificate for all categories will be seven years from the date of issue', are substituted by 'The Validity Period of TET qualifying certificate for an appointment, unless otherwise notified by the appropriate Government, would remain valid for life'."

What is CTET?

CTET, the teacher eligibility test, is an obligatory requirement for everyone who wishes to apply for teaching positions in central government schools for classes 1 to 8. The examination which is usually conducted in July and December has been postponed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.