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CTET papers, 2016 – 2026

Paper I (Classes I–V) and Paper II (Classes VI–VIII) for every sitting. 150 questions in 150 minutes, +1 per correct answer and no negative marking. Pick your Language I, and for Paper II, Maths & Science or Social Studies.

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150questions per paper

+1 / 0no negative marking

Sitting	Papers
Feb 2026	Paper I · Classes I–V Paper II · Classes VI–VIII
Dec 2024	Paper I · Classes I–V Paper II · Classes VI–VIII
Aug 2023	Paper I · Classes I–V Paper II · Classes VI–VIII
Dec 2022	Paper I · Classes I–V Paper II · Classes VI–VIII
Dec 2021	Paper I · Classes I–V Paper II · Classes VI–VIII
Dec 2019	Paper I · Classes I–V Paper II · Classes VI–VIII
Dec 2018	Paper I · Classes I–V Paper II · Classes VI–VIII
Sep 2016	Paper I · Classes I–V Paper II · Classes VI–VIII

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CTET exam pattern

Both papers: 150 MCQs, 150 minutes, 1 mark each, no negative marking. Candidates who want to teach Classes I–VIII take both.

Section	Paper I (Classes I–V)	Paper II (Classes VI–VIII)
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I (English or Hindi)	30	30
Language II (the other language)	30	30
Mathematics	30	60: Maths & Science or Social Studies
Environmental Studies	30	60: Maths & Science or Social Studies
Total	150	150

CTET at a glance

CTET is a national teacher eligibility test run by CBSE. Passing it makes you eligible to apply for teacher jobs in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS). Paper I is for Classes I–V and Paper II is for Classes VI–VIII. It is usually held once or twice a year, and the pass certificate is now valid for life.

Conducted by	CBSE (CTET Unit), New Delhi
Papers	Paper I (Classes I–V), Paper II (Classes VI–VIII); you can take one or both
Mode	Pen-and-paper (OMR) test
Questions	150 MCQs per paper, 1 mark each
Duration	2 hours 30 minutes per paper
Negative marking	None
Pass mark	60% (90 out of 150)
Fee (General/OBC-NCL)	Rs 1,000 for one paper, Rs 1,200 for both
Certificate validity	Lifetime
Languages	Choose Language I and Language II from 27 options (must be different)

Next dates · CTET 22nd edition (Sep-2026 session, moved to December 2026)

27 Nov 2026 Exam city and date intimation on CTET portal (expected)
10 Dec 2026 Admit card download (expected)
12 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026 Exam (22nd edition)
Jan 2027 – Feb 2027 Result (expected)
2027 23rd edition notification (next CTET) (expected)

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CTET questions

Is there negative marking in CTET?

No. Each of the 150 questions carries 1 mark and there is no penalty for a wrong answer, so attempt every question.

What is the CTET exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Both papers have 150 multiple-choice questions in 150 minutes. Paper I (Classes I–V) has Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies, 30 questions each. Paper II (Classes VI–VIII) has Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I and Language II (30 each) plus either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies (60).

What are the CTET qualifying marks?

CBSE treats 60% (90 out of 150) as a pass. School managements and governments may give concessions to reserved categories as per their own rules.

Can I take the mock in Hindi?

Yes. Every paper has an English and a Hindi language section, and you choose which one is Language I before you start, just as you do on the CTET application.

Are these the official CTET question papers?

No. The questions are original and written to match each sitting's official pattern, topics and difficulty. Use them alongside the official CBSE papers.