CTET exam pattern
CTET has two papers. Paper I is for aspiring teachers of Classes 1–5; Paper II is for Classes 6–8. Both have 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, 2.5 hours, and no negative marking.
Stage
Coverage
Qs
Marks
Duration
Neg.
Paper I (Classes 1–5)
CDP, Language I & II, Maths, EVS
150
150
2 hr 30 min
None
Paper II (Classes 6–8)
CDP, Language I & II, Maths & Science OR Social Studies
150
150
2 hr 30 min
None
See the full topic breakdown
Section weightage and every sub-topic.