CTET 2022 Exam Pattern for Paper 1 & 2 - Check Marking Scheme Here

CTET exam pattern 2022 is prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET exam pattern lays down the entire structure of the question paper including the number of questions asked in the exam, the marking scheme and the name of subjects. The CTET 2022 exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test (CBT). Until now, the exam was conducted in offline mode as a pen and paper test. Here, we have shared the detailed CTET exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 that will make candidates familiar with the scheme of the examination.

The CTET 2022 Paper 1 comprises 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from five subjects, namely, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. On the other hand, CTET Paper 2 comprises four subjects Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences.

Check out the complete CTET 2022 exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below.

CTET Exam Pattern Highlights 2022

Below are the major CTET exam pattern highlights for Paper 1 and Paper 2:

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CTET Exam Pattern 2022

The CTET exam pattern 2022 differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the paper-wise exam pattern and structure below:

CTET Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme & Standard of Questions for Paper 1

CTET exam pattern for Paper 1 contains a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that candidates need to attempt in two and a half hours duration. The paper is conducted in online mode as a pen-and-paper based test. The CTET question paper contains questions from the five sections as mentioned below:

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CTET Marking Scheme for Paper 1

One mark is awarded for every correct answer in the exam. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the exam. 

Nature & Standard of Questions in CTET Paper 1

Questions in Paper 1 are based on topics prescribed in the NCERT syllabus for classes I-V. However, the difficulty level of questions can be up to the secondary level.

• Questions in Child Development and Pedagogy subject of Paper 1 focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6-11 years
• Questions in Language-I focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction 
• Questions in Language-II focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities. It may be noted that language-II should be different than language-I. Candidates need to choose any one language as language-I and other as language-II from the options available in the table below:

Questions in Mathematics and Environmental Studies focus on the concepts, problem-solving abilities and pedagogical understanding and applications of the subjects

CTET Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme & Standard of Questions for Paper 2

CTET exam pattern for Paper 2 contains a total of 150 objective-type questions of 150 marks. The exam is conducted in online mode and candidates need to complete the paper in a duration of 150 minutes. CTET Question paper for Paper 2 contains questions from four sections as mentioned below: 

CTET Marking Scheme for Paper 2

Similar to the marking scheme for Paper 1, candidates are awarded one mark for every correct answer in the exam. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. 

Nature & Standard of Questions in CTET Paper 2

Questions in Paper 2 are based on topics prescribed in the NCERT syllabus for classes VI-VIII. However, the difficulty level of questions could be up to senior secondary level.

• Questions in Child Development and Pedagogy subject of Paper 2 focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 11-14 years
• Questions in Language-I focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction 
• Questions in Language-II focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities. It may be noted that language-II should be different from language-I. Candidates need to choose any one language as language-I and other as language-II from the options available in the table below:

Questions in Mathematics and Science and Social Studies/Social Science focus on the concepts, problem-solving abilities and pedagogical understanding and applications of the subjects. Questions of Maths and Science are of 30 marks each

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CTET Exam Pattern 2022 FAQs

Q: What is the pattern of CTET exam?

Q: Is CTET exam held offline or online?

Q: How many questions are asked in the CTET exam?

Q: What is the difference between Paper 1 and 2 of CTET?

Q: Is the CTET question paper for Paper 1 and 2 the same?

Q: How many sections are there in CTET Paper 1?

Q: How many sections are there in CTET Paper 2?

Q: Is there a negative marking in CTET exam?

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

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

Q: What is the duration of the CTET exam?

Q: I want to teach Classes 1 to 5. Which CTET paper do I need to give?