CTET Exam Pattern: Paper 1 & Paper 2
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Each CTET paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes, with no negative marking.
At a glance
| Organisation | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Questions | 150 |
| Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Negative marking | None |
| Qualifying marks | 60% (general) |
Details
Paper 1 is for classes 1 to 5 teachers and Paper 2 for classes 6 to 8. Both cover child development and pedagogy, languages and subject-specific sections. The qualifying mark is 60 percent for the general category. Check the current bulletin for any change.
How to use this
- Prepare child development and pedagogy thoroughly.
- Practise language comprehension.
Books for this exam
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