CTET 2018 Pattern: Know Exam Topics, No of Questions & Marking Scheme
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( CTET )
CTET 2018 would be conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on December 9, 2018. Candidates are informed that CTET 2018 exam pattern is such that aspirants can appear for two separate exams as part of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).
Central Teacher Eligibility Test comprises of two exams, that is, Paper-I and Paper-II. CTET 2018 Paper I needs to be given by candidates who want to become teachers of Classes I to V. On the other hand Paper II of CTET exam needs to be attempted by aspirants who want to teach Classes VI- VIII, that is, elementary school.
CTET 2018 dates have been declared and it has been shared that the exam would be conducted on December 9, this year. CTET Paper I as well as Paper II would be conducted on the same day. The exam day schedule of CTET 2018 is as mentioned below:
| CTET 2018 Paper |
Exam Date |
Reporting Time |
Exam Time |
| Paper-II |
December 9, 2018 |
8 am |
9:30 am to 12 noon |
| Paper-I |
December 9, 2018 |
12:30 pm |
2 pm to 4:30 pm |
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CTET exam pattern varies for Paper-I and Paper-II. Further, the CTET syllabus and exam pattern is different for Paper II for candidates who want to become teachers of different subjects such as Mathematics, Science and Social Studies or Social Science.
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The detailed CTET 2018 exam pattern for Paper-I along with the total number of questions and marking scheme of the exam is mentioned below:
| CTET 2018 Exam Pattern for Paper-I |
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| Subject |
No of Questions |
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 detailed CTET 2018 exam pattern for Paper-II for Mathematics and Science aspirants along with the total number of questions and marking scheme of the exam is mentioned below:
| CTET 2018 Exam Pattern for Paper-II (for Mathematics and Science Teacher) |
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| Subject |
No of Questions |
Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
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The detailed CTET 2018 exam pattern for Paper-II for Social Studies/ Social Science aspirants along with the total number of questions and marking scheme of the exam is mentioned below:
| CTET 2018 Exam Pattern for Paper-II (for Social Studies/ Social Science Teacher) |
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| Subject |
No of Questions |
Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
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The detailed CTET 2018 exam pattern for Paper-II for aspirants (who want to teach subjects apart from Social Studies/Social Science, Mathematics and Science Teacher) along with the total number of questions and marking scheme of the exam is mentioned below:
| CTET 2018 Exam Pattern for Paper-II (Apart from Social Studies/Social Science, Mathematics and Science Teacher) |
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| Subject |
No of Questions |
Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) Or Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
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Candidates are informed that they will be considered to have qualified CTET 2018 if they secure 60% marks in the national level teacher eligibility test. The validity of CTET qualifying certificate is seven years from the date when the CTET result is declared for all categories. Â
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It has been said that for the CTET exam preparation around three to four months is required with dedicated study and practice of question papers. It also depends upon the candidate to candidate and their conceptual clarity of the topics.Â
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The CTET exam generally held twice a year. The February session exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, 2026 at several centres across the country. The another session may be conducted later this year.
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The CTET exam is a eligibility test and does not have a centralized counselling process.Â
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According to the NCTE notification, candidates require 60% or more to pass the CTET examination. The minimum marks required by a candidate being a General category to qualify the CTET exam is 90 out of 150 and for SC, ST, OBC and PwD is 82 out of 150.
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Candidates can visit the official website at ctet.nic.in for the syllabus of the CTET. The entire syllabus is provided and candidates can download it for every topic together. The syllabus PDF is also provided on our Shiksha page.
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Yes, it is possible for a candidate to clear CTET exam in three months. All is required a dedicated and disciplined approach. Clear understanding of the syllabus and pattern of an exam. Frequent revision, practice and strategize the preparation.Â
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Candidates need to visit the official website to download the PDF of the CTET Syllabus at ctet.nic.in and check the information bulletin. The CTET syllabus is available in English as well as Hindi medium that covers both Paper 1 and 2 topics in detail. The CTET syllabus PDF is also available on our
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To clear the CTET exam, candidates in General Category required to score at least 60% that is 90 out of 150 marks and candidates belonging to the SC, ST, OBC, or PwD categories required to score at least 55% marks that is 82 out of 150. It is to be noted that this criteria applies to both Paper 1 an
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