CTET Question Paper 2023 with Answer Key (August 20): Download Paper 1 & Paper 2 PDF All Sets

Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )

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CTET question paper 2023 PDF Download with answer key here. The CTET question papers 2023 have been shared below for Paper 1 Set A, B, C and D and Paper 2 Set E, F, G and H. Download here CTET question paper 2023 PDFs with answers for Paper 1 and Paper 2 all sets. The CTET exam 2023 was conducted on August 20, 2023.

CTET Question Paper 2023

CTET Question Paper 2023

CTET Question Paper 2023: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the 17th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on August 20, 2023. The CTET 2023 exam was held in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET question paper 2023 for Paper 1 had four different sets- Set A, B, C and D and CTET question paper 2023 for Paper 2 comprised of Sets E, F, G and H.

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The CTET question paper 2024 PDF download files with answer keys have been shared here for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET question paper 2023 Paper 1 Set A/ B/ C/ D and Paper 2 Set E/ F/ G/ H is available for all the languages that were allotted to candidates in the exam.

Q:   Who sets the CTET question paper?
A:
The CTET Unit of the Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE Sets the CTET question paper every year. The CTET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET exam pattern lays down the structure of both papers including the number of questions asked in the exam, the marking scheme and the name of the subjects.
Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt questions from both the languages of the CTET paper?
A:

Candidates need to attempt the questions from both languages in the CTET exam. The CTET Language-I and Language-II sections are compulsory in nature. Each Language section carries 30 marks and 30 multiple choice questions (MCQs).

Q:   When should I solve CTET question papers?
A:
Candidates should solve the CTET question papers after completing the entire exam syllabus. After studying each and every topic of the CTET syllabus, candidates can attempt the question paper easily and can analyse their performance. It is advisable that candidates should solve the CTET question papers frequently before appearing for the exam.

Candidates can easily download the question papers of the CTET 2023 Paper 1 and Paper 2 below.

Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2024 (21 January): Download PDF Paper 1 Set I/ J/ K/ L, Paper 2 Set M/ N/ O/ P

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  • CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Set A/ B/ C/ D: Download PDF
  • CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 2 Set E/ F/ G/ H: Download PDF
  • How to download CTET question papers 2023?
  • CTET Answer Key 2023 PDF

CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Set A/ B/ C/ D: Download PDF

The CTET previous year's question papers 2023 for Paper 1 are available for download now. Candidates who appeared for the exam shared their respective CTET question papers 2023 for Paper 1 with Shiksha.com. Download the question paper PDFs of all sets below:

CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Sets

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CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Set A

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CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Set B

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CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Set C

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CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 1 Set D

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CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 2 Set E/ F/ G/ H: Download PDF

The CTET previous year's question papers 2023 for Paper 2 are available for download now. Candidates who appeared for the exam shared their respective CTET question papers 2023 for Paper 2 with Shiksha.com. Download the question paper PDFs of all sets below:

Q:   Why are CTET question papers important?
A:

CTET question papers are important as it helps candidates understand the pattern and structure of the exam. By practicing through the previous years papers, candidates get to know the types of questions asked in the exam along with the difficulty level and marking scheme.

Q:   Does CBSE release the CTET question papers?
A:

The CBSE releases the CTET question papers after the result declaration. Candidates need to download the question paper PDF by visiting ctet.nic.in. Candidates do not need to pay any fee for downloading the question papers.

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

CTET exam has 150 multiple-choice questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 each. The CTET Paper 1 contains questions from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies and Paper 2 contains Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies or Social Sciences.

CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 2 Sets

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CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 2 Set E

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CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 2 Set F

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CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 2 Set G

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CTET Question Paper 2023 Paper 2 Set H

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Also Read: Last 5 Years Question Papers of CTET: Download Free PDFs

How to download CTET question papers 2023?

The CBSE will release the CTET question papers 2023 PDF soon. Candidates can download the question paper of the CTET Paper 1 or Paper 2 by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website – https://ctet.nic.in.
  • Click on the 'Download CTET Question Papers' link
  • Select the exam date and paper
  • Select the language combinations from the given options
  • Download the question paper PDF

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CTET Answer Key 2023 PDF

The final CTET answer key 2023 was released by the CBSE on September 26, 2023. Download the CTET answer key 2023 PDF below for Paper 1 and Paper 2:

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CTET Paper 2 Answer Key 2023 Download Here

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