CTET 2026 exam for the September session is schedule to be conducted on September 6 at various centres across the country. Candidates can check below the CTET 2026 Paper 1 Previous Year Question Papers that will help in the preparation. Scroll down for details.
CTET Paper 1 Previous Year Question Papers
CTET 2026 Paper 1 Previous Year Question Papers: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is schedule to conduct the CTET 22nd Edition exam on September 6, 2026. The application window was closed on June 10. The CTET application form 2026 was released along with the notification on May 11. This is the high time for revision and preparation. Here, we are providing the CTET Paper 1 Previous year question papers so that candidates will come to know the topics and type of questions asked in the examination. Candidates can practice and also work on their weak areas. The CTET Exam 2026 will be conducted in pen and paper mode.
The CBSE CTET exam is a mandatory eligibility criterion for aspirants who want to apply for teacher recruitment in central government schools, such as KVS and NVS, for Classes 1 to 8.
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern for Paper 1
CTET exam pattern for Paper 1 consists of a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that candidates need to attempt in two and a half hours duration. One mark is awarded for every correct answer in the exam. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. The CTET question paper contains questions from the five sections as mentioned below:
| CTET Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
| Language-I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language-II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| Environmental Studies |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
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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 |
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CTET 2026: Check Paper 1 Previous Year Question Papers
Candidates can check CTET Paper 1 previous year question papers in the form of PDF.
| Paper 1 | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| CTET 2024 Dec Question Paper (Paper 1) | Download Here |
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| CTET 2024 Paper 1 Question Paper (January) | Download Here |
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| CTET 2021 Question Paper 1 | Download Here |
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| CTET July 2019 Paper 1 Question Paper | Download Here |
| CTET Dec 2019 Paper 1 Question Paper | Download Here |
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