CTET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1 & 2, Marking Scheme & Duration

CTET exam pattern comprises name of subjects, the number of questions asked in the exam and the marking scheme of Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 pattern comprises five sections- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (compulsory), Language-II (compulsory), Mathematics and Environmental Studies. CTET Paper 2 pattern comprises four sections- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (compulsory), Language-II (compulsory), Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies. Each Paper is of 150 marks and carries 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs).. .

No, there is no negative marking in the CTET examination. Candidates are awarded one mark for every correct answer in the exam and there is no deduction for wrong answers or unattempted questions. The reason behind the 'no negative marking' policy is that the CTET is an eligibility exam and not a recruitment exam. The CTET exam is conducted in two levels- Paper 1 is for candidates interested in teaching classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 is for candidates interested in teaching classes 6 to 8. Both the papers consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) wherein each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking in the exam, which implies that candidates are not penalized for choosing the wrong option as their answer. It is advisable that candidates should focus on attempting as many questions as they can in the CTET exam to achieve a high score. It is important that candidates must avoid guessing and attempt questions with high accuracy.

In the CTET exam, one mark is allotted for each correct answer. CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 contain a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) each. Candidates are required to attempt the paper in two and a half hours duration. Have a look at the CTET marking scheme below: Marks for a correct answer: +1 Marks for an incorrect answer: 0 Marks for an unanswered question: 0.

The CTET 2025 exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET exam is held every year to determine candidates' eligibility for appointment as teachers in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and others. Until 2020, the CTET exam was held offline in pen and paper mode. From 2021 to 2022, the exam was held online wherein candidates were required to mark their answers on the computer. However, the exam was organised offline again in 2023 and 2024.

The difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2 in CTET is: 1. The CTET Paper 1 is for those teaching aspirants who wish to teach at the primary level, I. e. , classes 1 to 5. 2. Paper 2 is for candidates who are eligible to teach Classes 6 to 8. 3. You can appear for Paper 1 after completing your 12th grade or equivalent. You also need a Diploma in elementary education. 4. To apply for Paper 2, you need to have a graduation degree and a two-year Diploma or degree in education. You can appear for both papers if you fulfil the eligibility criteria for both papers.

The CTET Paper 2 is for teaching posts in classes 6 to 8 in government schools. The paper 2 pattern is as follows: The syllabus for CTET Paper 2 consists of four sections. (a) Section 1: 30 questions based on child development and pedagogy, each worth one mark. (b) Section 2 and Section 3: Language 1 and Language 2 each consist of 30 questions worth one mark. (c) Section 4: You will have to attempt any one of the following sections: mathematics and Science, or social Science. Depending on which section you selected during the application, you have to answer 60 questions from that section. The topics are as follows: 1. In Child Development and Pedagogy, the question asked is about child development, learning, and pedagogy. 2. The Language I and Language II sections consist of comprehension and the pedagogy of language development. 3. This basic math question is asked in the mathematics section, such as geometry, the solids around us, shapes and spatial understanding, numbers, etc. 4. The Science sections consist of topics related to food, materials, natural phenomena, and natural resources. 5. The Social Sciences section consists of questions related to history, geography, social Science, and political Science.

CTET Paper 1 contains five sections - Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies.

The CTET question paper is available as a test booklet during the exam. The question paper contains the multiple choice questions in two languages- Hindi/ English and the language chosen by the candidate. There will be a total of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs) in the paper. Each question will have four different options. Candidates need to answer the most appropriate option in the exam. 

The CTET exam is generally easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. The difficulty level depends on the nature of the questions asked in the exam. The CTET exam is conducted for two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper carries 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each. Out of the total 150 marks, 90 marks are considered qualifying for the General category and 82 are considered qualifying or CTET cut-off for Reserved categories such as SC/ ST/ OBC.

Almost all the sections of the CTET exam hold equal weightage. In CTET Paper 1, all subjects including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies hold equal weightage. However, in CTET Paper 2, the Mathematics & Science and Social Studies/Social Science section holds maximum weightage of 60 marks.

CTET exam is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration for each paper. The CTET exam is conducted in two shifts on each exam date. The CTET Shift 1 starts from 9:30 am to 12 noon and Shift 2 is from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The examination is conducted online in the computer-based test (CBT) mode in each shift. Candidates need to be present for the complete shift.

Yes, the CTET question paper is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in terms of nature and standard of questions, subjects and difficulty level. The CTET Paper 1 questions are based on topics prescribed in the NCERT syllabus for Classes 1 to 5 and the difficulty level of questions can be up to the secondary level. On the other hand, questions in CTET Paper 2 are based on topics prescribed in the NCERT syllabus for Classes 6 - 8 and the difficulty level of questions could be up to senior secondary level.

Yes,  Mathematics is an option in the CTET Paper 2 exam. CTET Paper 2 is meant for candidates who wish to teach classes VI to VIII. The exam consists of four sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science. You may select Mathematics & Science as your subject.

If you want more information regarding the syllabus or exam pattern, you can refer to the official CTET syllabus.

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CTET exam comprises a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in Paper 1 and Paper 2 each. The CTET Paper 1 contains 150 MCQs from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies and Paper 2 comprises 150 questions from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies or Social Sciences. Candidates need to attempt each paper in two and a half hours duration. The paper is conducted in online mode as a computer-based test.

The CTET 2025 exam time table has not been announced yet. The CBSE will soon release the schedule and timetable for the CTET exam 2025 along with the official notification. The CTET timetable 2025 will be as follows:

Events	Paper 2	Paper 1
Exam Date	Soon	Soon
Reporting Time	7:30 AM	12:30 PM
Checking of Admit Cards	9:00 AM to 9:15 AM	2:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Checking of Computer	9:15 AM	2:15 PM
Last Entry in the Examination Centre	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
Test Commences	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
Test Concludes	12:00 Noon	5:00 PM

To prepare CTET from basic, you can follow these steps:- 

• understand the syllabus and make study plan .
• NCERT books (Classes 1-8) are fundamental for building your base in all subjects. so, start with NCERt books.
• Focus on child development and pedagogy. This is a scoring section; understand key theorists like Piaget, Vygotsky, and Kohlberg.Learn about inclusive education, teaching methods, and child psychology.
• Choose Language I and II wisely based on your comfort level. practice grammar rules and pedagogy.
• Begin with Class 1-8 mathematics topics.
• you can take help from online resources, video lectures, and mock tests.
• Don't forget to solve Previous Year Question Papers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        By starting with the basics and progressing gradually, you can master the CTET syllabus and perform well in the exam.

CTET Best Books for Paper 1 & Paper 2: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have conducted the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 exam on July 7, 2024, to determine the eligibility of candidates as primary teachers (Classes 1 to 5) and elementary teachers (Classes 6 to 8). I have curated below the list of hand-picked and best CTET books 2024 that you can refer to for your exam preparations. The CTET 2024 books list is shared below paper-wise for Paper 1 and Paper 2 -

• A Complete Resource for CTET: Child Development and Pedagogy
• CTET & TETs English Language Paper I & II
• CTET Success Master Science
• Wiley's CTET Exam Goalpost, Paper-II, Social Studies / Social Science, Class VI-VIII
• Mathematics & Pedagogy for Class I-V
• Hindi Bhasha Evam Shikshashastra CTET & TETs (Paper I & II)
• Arihant Samanya Hindi +samanya Gyan 2024

NCERT books can be good for understanding the basic concepts of the CTET syllabus. It is also recommended to study previous years' papers and refer to other CTET books.

CTET mock test questions in Hindi medium can be found through websites including Mockers.in and Taiyari24Hour. Mockers.in provides 10 complete tests specifically for CTET Paper 1 consisting of 150 questions each and in bilingual mode: Hindi & English. Taiyari24Hour also offers free online mock tests for CTET, 23 sets are set for Paper 1 with 150 questions in each set. Furthermore, you can solve the sample papers that are of CTET 2020, CTET 2019, and CTET 2018 papers which are available on these website.

No, you need to choose a different language for CTET Language-I and Language-II sections. The CBSE provides a list of 20 languages from which the candidates can make the selection of the language. The CTET language selection is required to be made while filling out the online application form.

There is no limit to the number of attempts the CTET exam. Candidates falling within the CBSE-prescribed age limit can appear for the exam for any number of times. As per CTET eligibility criteria, candidates should be of minimum 18 years of age and there is no upper age limit. The upper age limit is prescribed by the recruiting agency at the time of recruitment after the candidate qualifies the CTET exam.

The CTET Paper 2 is conducted to certify candidates for government teaching posts in classes 5 to 8. The criteria to apply for Paper 2 of the CTET is to have any of the following qualifications: 1. Graduation degree with a Diploma in Elementary Education 2. A graduation degree with 50 percent and B.Ed. 3. A graduation degree with 40 percent marks and a B.Ed. Degree. 4. Senior Secondary with 50% and a four-year duration; Bachelor of Elementary Education 5. Integrated graduate degrees such as B.A. Ed. And B.Sc. Ed. With 50 percent in the 12th grade 6. A graduation degree with 50% and a special B.Ed. Of one year.

Yes, it is compulsory to attempt questions from both languages sections of the CTET examination. The Language-I and Language-II sections are different and are compulsory in nature. Candidates need to attempt both the sections while giving the exam. Each Language section carries 30 marks and 30 multiple choice questions (MCQs).. .

The syllabus for Language II (Malayalam) in CTET Paper 1 includes the following:

Understanding: Two unseen prose passages (literary, narrative, or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar, and verbal ability (15 questions).

Language Development Pedagogy Includes topics about language learning principles, listening and speaking's role, grammar and its role in communication, and the challenges of teaching language in diverse classrooms, consisting of 15 questions.

The question pattern comprises a total of 30 questions, carrying one mark each, which adds up to 150 marks for the paper. These topics will help prepare well in advance.

The CTET Paper 2 question papers for Maharashtra are the same as for other states in India. To get the CTET question papers for Maharashtra, candidates simply need to download the Marathi language question papers. The language-wise and year-wise CTET previous years papers are available on the CTET website. Moreover, candidates can easily download the CTET question papers on Shiksha page here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ctet-exam-question-papers 

You can get the CTET old marksheet or duplicate CTET marksheet and certificate by visiting the official website of the exam. Follow the steps given below to get the previous years marksheets or certificates:

• Visit the official website - ctet.nic.in.
• Go to the 'Duplicate Marksheet & Certificate' link under e-Services.
• Click on the link given under '2011 to 2016' or '2018 & onwards'.
• Login using the registered mobile or Aadhaar number.
• Click on the Get Issued Documents link.
• Select CBSE >>> Teacher Eligibility Test Mark-sheet or Certificate.
• Enter the Roll Number and Year of passing.
• Click on get document link.

 

Yes, you can appear for CTET Paper 2 in Maths/Science if you have a BA with Mathematics and are pursuing a B.Ed. You can choose either the Social Science (60 marks) or Maths and Science (30+30 marks) option in Paper 2, depending on your preference and subject matter expertise. The key requirement for Paper 2 is a Bachelor's degree (with a minimum of 50% marks) and either a B.Ed. or being in the final year of B.Ed. 

The CTET qualifying marks for females in Bihar are the same as those in other states. Moreover, the CTET passing marks are same for both male and female candidates. Have a look at the CTET qualifying marks for all genders and states below:

Category	Minimum Qualiying Marks  (Out of 150)	Minimum Qualiying Percentage (in %)
General in all states	90	60
SC/ST/OBC/PwD in all states	82	55