📋 Exam Pattern

CTET 2026 — Exam Pattern

Subject-wise breakdown, marks distribution and marking scheme for Paper I & II

PAPER I — SUBJECT DISTRIBUTION
SubjectQuestionsMarks
🧠 Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)3030
🌐 Language I (Hindi / Regional)3030
🗣️ Language II (English / Hindi / Other)3030
🔢 Mathematics3030
🌿 Environmental Studies (EVS)3030
Total150150
📝
150
Total Questions
🏆
150
Total Marks
⏱️
2.5h
Duration
60%
Pass % (Gen)
🎯
55%
Pass % (SC/ST)
📄
OMR
Exam Mode
MARKING SCHEME
+1
Correct Answer
1 mark for every correct response. MCQ type questions only.
0
Wrong / Unattempted
No negative marking. Zero marks for wrong or skipped answers.
📌 Note: CTET Paper I is for teachers aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5 (Primary level). Certificate is valid for lifetime as per CBSE 2021 circular. Exam conducted by CBSE.
PAPER II — SUBJECT DISTRIBUTION
SubjectQuestionsMarks
🧠 Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)3030
🌐 Language I (Hindi / Regional)3030
🗣️ Language II (English / Hindi / Other)3030
📐 Maths & Science OR 🌍 Social Studies (Choose One)6060
Total150150
📝
150
Total Questions
🏆
150
Total Marks
⏱️
2.5h
Duration
60%
Pass % (Gen)
🎯
55%
Pass % (SC/ST)
📄
OMR
Exam Mode
MARKING SCHEME
+1
Correct Answer
1 mark for every correct response. MCQ type questions only.
0
Wrong / Unattempted
No negative marking. Zero marks for wrong or skipped answers.
📌 Note: CTET Paper II is for teachers aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary). Candidates must choose either Maths & Science OR Social Studies as their optional subject. Certificate valid for lifetime.