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

Have a look at the major highlights of the CTET paper pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below. The following table will give candidates a clear idea about the pattern or structure of the CTET papers.

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The CTET exam pattern 2025 differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the paper-wise exam pattern and structure of the CTET Paper 1 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 computer-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 1 to 5. 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 the 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

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Have a look at the CTET Paper 2 exam pattern 2025 below:

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 150 minutes. The 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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The CTET exam 2025 is conducted in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET exam duration 2025 for both papers is 2 hours 30 minutes. As per the official CTET exam timing 2025, Paper 2 is held from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon and Paper 1 is from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

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