Exam📋 CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper 1 & Paper 2 structure, subjects, marks & qualifying cut-offs
📋 CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
CTET has two papers. Paper 1 is for those who want to teach Classes 1–5; Paper 2 is for Classes 6–8. You can take both. Both are offline (pen & paper, OMR).
| Feature | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Classes | I–V | VI–VIII |
| Questions | 150 | 150 |
| Marks | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Negative marking | None | None |
📊 Paper 1 Structure (Classes 1–5)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 |
📊 Paper 2 Structure (Classes 6–8)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Maths & Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
In Paper 2, EVS is not a separate subject — its topics appear under Science and Social Studies.
✅ Qualifying Marks
| Category | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | 90/150 | 60% |
| SC / ST / PwD | 82/150 | 55% |
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