In how many languages will the CTET 2022 Exam be conducted?
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )
Exam On - 8 Feb '26
CTET 2022 Languages: CBSE will begin the CTET 2022 Exam on December 28, 2022 at several exam centres across the country. Candidates can choose any two languages from the list for the CTET exam 2022. Check below the list of languages and codes, CTET 2022 exam pattern, etc.
CTET 2022 Language
CTET 2022 Languages: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted every year by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for candidates who want to secure a teaching job in government schools. It is a national-level exam.The CTET 2022 online application window was closed on November 24, 2022 and the CTET 2022 exam will be conducted on December 28, 2022 in CBT mode.
The CTET notification 2022 PDF was released on October 31, 2022 as an "information bulletin," which contains all the details of the exam, including languages.
The Union Resource Development Minister revised the CTET Exam Language Options in 2018. Now, the CTET 2022 will be conducted in 20 Indian languages. Earlier, CBSE declared it would remove 17 languages from the CTET examination.
The CTET exam centres cities list is released by the CBSE in the official notification of the exam at ctet.nic.in. However, the exact CTET exam centre is intimated to candidates through their admit cards. Candidates can check the name and address of the CTET exam centre allotted to them by downloading their admit cards. Candidates need to follow the given steps to check CTET exam centre:
- Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in
- Click on the 'Download Admit Card for CTET' link.
- Enter the login details.
- Download the CTET exam centre slip.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CTET exam date 2026. The 21st edition of the CTET exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. The CBSE CTET Feb 2026 exam will be organised offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET notification 2026 is expected soon.
- In how many languages will the CTET exam be conducted?
- CTET Exam 2022: Language I
- CTET Exam 2022: Language II
- CTET 2022: Structure and Exam Pattern
- CTET 2022 Exam FAQs
In how many languages will the CTET exam be conducted?
The list of languages and codes are mentioned below, in which the candidates can opt for two languages in which they want to give the CTET examination.
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24 Oct '25 - 23 Nov '25
| Language |
Code No. |
|---|---|
| English |
01 |
| Hindi |
02 |
| Assamese |
03 |
| Bengali |
04 |
| Garo |
05 |
| Gujarati |
06 |
| Kannada |
07 |
| Khasi |
08 |
| Malayalam |
09 |
| Manipuri |
10 |
| Marathi |
11 |
| Mizo |
12 |
| Nepali |
13 |
| Odia |
14 |
| Punjabi |
15 |
| Sanskrit |
16 |
| Tamil |
17 |
| Telugu |
18 |
| Tibetan |
19 |
| Urdu |
20 |
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CTET Exam 2022: Language I
As per the official notification, the test items in Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction. This section consists of 30 questions, and each question carries one mark.
CTET Exam 2022: Language II
The Test items in Language II will focus on the elements of language, communication, and comprehension abilities. Language II will be a language other than Language I. A candidate can choose any one language as Language I and another as Language II from the above-mentioned language options. Candidates must include this information on the confirmation page. In the CTET exam, Language II focuses on the elements of language and comprehension abilities. It is also based on the same basic concepts as language I. It also consists of 30 questions, and each question carries one mark.
The CTET exam fee differs for General category and Reserved category candidates. General category candidates need to pay INR 1,000 as CTET exam fee for one paper and INR 1,200 for two papers. On the other hand, reserved category candidates such as SC, ST, OBC and others need to pay INR 500 for one paper and INR 600 for both papers.
The CTET 2026 exam date has been announced by the CBSE. The CTET exam will be held on February 8, 2026 offline in pen and paper mode. The exam is conducted on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is organised from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Paper 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates check the CTET next exam details here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2026-exam-blogId-170985
As mentioned in the official notification, the main question paper shall be bilingual (Hindi/English). Have a look at the exam pattern of CTET 2022 exam.
CTET 2022: Structure and Exam Pattern
In the CTET exam, all questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with four alternative answers, out of which one will be most appropriate. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking.
CTET Exam comprises two papers:
Paper I is for those candidates who want to teach Classes I to V.
Paper II is for those candidates who want to teach Classes VI to VIII.
Note: A person who wants to be a teacher at both levels will have to appear in both papers.
The CTET 2022 Paper 1 consists of 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 consists of four subjects Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences. Check below the CTET 2022 exam pattern highlights.
| Particulars |
CTET Paper 1 Highlights |
CTET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
Online |
| Number of subjects/ sections |
5 |
4 |
| Names of subjects |
· Child Development and Pedagogy · Language-I · Language-II · Mathematics · Environmental Studies |
· Child Development and Pedagogy · Language-I · Language-II · Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science |
| Duration of exam |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Total questions |
150 |
150 |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks |
150 |
150 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) |
English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) |
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CTET 2022 Exam FAQs
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Q. In how many languages CTET exam 2022 will be conducted?
Q. What is the code number for English and Tamil in the CTET Exam 2022?
Q. What types of questions are asked in the CTET Language I paper?
Q. In the CTET exam, questions in Language II focus on what types of elements?
Q. Is CTET Certificate valid for life time?
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, according to the criteria of CTET, You can apply for this exam if you got more than 50% in your graduation it is eligible for both papers of CTET.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can apply for CTET Paper 1 only if you make sure that you meet the minimum teacher education requirement for Classes 1 to 5.
If we talk about Paper 1, CTET generally requires passing of Class 12 with 50% marks and also a 2-year D.El.Ed, or any certain equivalent teacher training qualificatio
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is an eligibility exam conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. Passing the CTET exam is compulsory for aspirants who want to apply for teacher rec
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CTET Notifications
CTET exam is held in a total of 236 exam centre cities across India. CBSE has published the list of CTET exam centre cities in the official notification. Candidates need to make choice of four exam cities while filling out the CTET application form. The CTET exam centres are allotted by the CBSE on the basis of preferences chosen by the candidates.