What is the duration of the CTET exam?

CTET exam is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration for each paper. The CTET exam is conducted in two shifts. The CTET Shift 1 starts from 9:30 am to 12 noon and Shift 2 is from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

What is the time table for CTET 2026?

The CTET 2026 exam time table is as follows: Events Paper 2 Paper 1 Exam Date 08-Feb-2026 08-Feb-2026 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

What is the marking scheme for CTET?

CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 each contain a total of 150 multiple-choice questions. In the CTET exam, one mark is given for each correct answer. 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.

What is the exam pattern for CTET?

The CTET exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is shared below- Particular Paper 1 Pattern Paper 2 Pattern Exam Mode Offline Offline Name of Subjects Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies or Social Science Exam Duration 2 hours 30 minutes 2 hours 30 minutes Question 150 150 Marks 150 150

How many attempts are there in CTET?

There is no limit on the number of attempts in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, as per the exam notification.

Can I choose the same CTET Language-I and Language-II?

Candidates need to choose different language for CTET Language I and Language II sections. The CBSE provides a list of 20 languages from which the candidates can choose the language.

Is it compulsory to attempt questions from both the languages of the CTET paper?

Candidates need to solve the questions from both the languages in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. There are a 30 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each in the language sections.

What is the CTET qualifying score for females in Bihar?

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

How do I get my CTET old marksheet?

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.

What is the format of CTET Question Papers?

The CTET question paper contains multiple choice questions- MCQs. There are 150 questions in the exam. The paper carries 150 marks. Candidates need to mark the answers on the OMR Sheet.

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

Q: Which subject holds maximum weightage in CTET exam?

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.

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CTET Exam Pattern 2025: The CTET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is for Classes 1 to 5 teachers and Paper 2 is for Classes 6 to 8 teachers. The CTET Paper 1 comprises Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies subjects. On the other hand, CTET Paper 2 contains Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences. Candidates must be aware of the latest pattern and structure of the CTET exam before beginning their preparations.

Check out the complete exam pattern for the CTET exam for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below. Here, we have provided the detailed CTET exam pattern 2025 for Papers 1 and 2 that will help familiarize candidates with the scheme and structure of the CTET question paper.

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