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CTET 22nd edition exam — Day 1 of 2 (your date is on the exam city slip): 12 Dec 2026 (official — cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in). CTET Paper I: 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes, no negative marking (CBSE notice, read 29 Sept 2026). Official site: ctet.nic.in.

Central Teacher Eligibility Test

Eligibility test for teaching positions in central government schools. Paper I (Class 1–5) and Paper II (Class 6–8).

62 days to exam(official)150 Qs150 marks150 minNegative: None📅 Dates & updates📋 Full syllabus🎯 Expected cutoff🧠 Tricks & mnemonics📖 How to crack it🔁 Mistake Notebook

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A teacher observes that a 7-year-old child learns better when working in small groups with peers than when working alone. This observation best aligns with which theorist's perspective on child development?

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CTET eligibility

Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.

Education
Paper 1 (Class 1-5): 12th pass (50%) + D.El.Ed. OR Bachelor's + D.El.Ed. OR Bachelor's + B.Ed. (special). Paper 2 (Class 6-8): Bachelor's + B.Ed. OR specific equivalents.
  • D.El.Ed. = Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years).
  • B.Ed. = Bachelor of Education (2 years post-graduation).
  • Final-year B.Ed. / D.El.Ed. students may appear for CTET.
  • Different concessions for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD — typically 5% relaxation in qualifying degree marks.
Attempts
Unlimited.
Nationality
Indian citizen.

CTET cutoffs

Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.

Qualifying marks (CTET certificate validity)

out of 150 marks per paper

CTET certificate is valid for life (per 2021 NCTE notification — earlier 7-year validity has been removed).

YearCategoryCutoff
2024General — Paper 1 (Class 1-5)90/150 (60%)
2024General — Paper 2 (Class 6-8)90/150 (60%)
2024SC / ST / OBC / PwBD82-83/150 (55%)

Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.

CTET paper analysis — what actually got asked

Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.

Child Development & Pedagogy

30/150 marks avg

  • Concept of development + learning + theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, etc.)

    ~16 marks(11%)

  • Inclusive education + special needs

    ~8 marks(5%)

  • Pedagogy + Assessment

    ~6 marks(4%)

Language I

30/150 marks avg

  • Comprehension + Pedagogy of language development

    ~30 marks(20%)

Language II

30/150 marks avg

  • Comprehension + Pedagogy of language development

    ~30 marks(20%)

Mathematics

30/150 marks avg

  • Number system + Geometry + Measurement + Data handling

    ~20 marks(13%)

  • Pedagogical issues in teaching maths to Class 1-5

    ~10 marks(7%)

Environmental Studies

30/150 marks avg

  • Family + Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things we make

    ~20 marks(13%)

  • EVS pedagogy

    ~10 marks(7%)

Takeaways for prep planning

  • Child Development & Pedagogy is the highest-leverage section — strong CDP can offset a weaker subject paper.
  • Both Language papers are independent — pick one as Language I (must score in pedagogy + comprehension) and a different one as Language II.
  • EVS questions at the primary level draw heavily from NCERT Class 3-5 Looking Around / Aas-Paas books — direct reading pays off.

CTET salary after selection

Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.

  • PRT (Primary Teacher) in KVS / NVS / Delhi schools (post recruitment)

    Pay Level 6
    Basic pay
    ₹35,400
    Gross monthly
    ₹52,000 – ₹61,000 (X-class city, including DA + HRA + TA)
    Perks
    • DA
    • HRA
    • Education concession for own children
    • Medical (CGHS)
    • Pension under NPS

    Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.

  • TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) — for Paper 2 qualifiers + degree

    Pay Level 7
    Basic pay
    ₹44,900
    Gross monthly
    ₹62,000 – ₹74,000 (X-class city)

    Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.

CTET — Frequently asked questions

Is Shishya free for CTET preparation?
Yes. Every CTET mock test, PYQ-pattern paper and study tool on Shishya is completely free — no subscription and no credit card. Questions are written with AI to follow each exam's syllabus topics on Shishya, and re-checked whenever a student reports one.
How many CTET practice questions does Shishya have?
Shishya has 500 CTET practice questions, written with AI; every one of them has passed an automated answer check (three independent AI solves and an examiner), and any question a student reports is re-checked. They are available as adaptive mock tests with a worked solution for every question.
Are CTET previous year question papers available?
Shishya has free CTET previous year paper practice: PYQ-pattern papers covering 2021–2025 (5 years) — questions freshly worded in the pattern of each year's paper, not the paper itself; each year's page shows how many questions it holds against the real paper's count. Each is a timed practice set with full solutions.
How long is the CTET exam?
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) runs for 2 hours 30 minutes. Shishya's mock tests mirror this duration so you can practise under real exam-time pressure.
What is the exam pattern of CTET?
CTET Paper I has 150 questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes: Child Development and Pedagogy 30 questions (30 marks), Mathematics 30 questions (30 marks), Environmental Studies 30 questions (30 marks), Language I 30 questions (30 marks), Language II 30 questions (30 marks). Source: CBSE notice, read 29 Sept 2026 — https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3443dec3062d0286986e21dc0631734c9/uploads/2026/05/202605111250310617.pdf
Is there negative marking in CTET?
No — CTET Paper I has no negative marking (CBSE notice, read 29 Sept 2026).
In which languages is CTET conducted?
CTET Paper I question paper: bilingual (Hindi/English); Language I and II in the two languages the candidate chooses (CBSE notice, read 29 Sept 2026).
What is the expected cutoff for CTET?
Cutoffs change every cycle with paper difficulty and vacancies. Shishya maintains indicative score-to-rank bands and category-wise (General/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) expected cutoffs — not official figures — at https://shishya.in/exams/CTET/cutoff
Is there a full-length CTET mock test in the real exam pattern?
Yes — Shishya has a free full-length Central Teacher Eligibility Test mock in the Paper I pattern: 150 questions in 150 minutes, sections in the paper's order, scored with solutions. It is the "Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern)" tile on this page.
Can I build a topic-wise CTET mock test?
Yes — pick any topics from the CTET syllabus, choose 10, 25 or 50 questions and the difficulty, and attempt it as a timed mock with solutions and weak-topic analysis, free, at https://shishya.in/exams/CTET/build-mock — questions can be read in Hindi and 17 other Indian languages inside the test.
How can I prepare for CTET for free?
Shishya offers CTET preparation 100% free: adaptive mock tests, previous year paper practice (PYQ-pattern papers modelled on each year's paper), the full syllabus with study notes (https://shishya.in/exams/CTET/syllabus), subject-wise memory tricks (https://shishya.in/exams/CTET/tricks), a free day-by-day coach plan and an AI tutor in 18 Indian languages.

Previous year papers

198 questions across all years

Official papers

Question papers and answer keys as the conducting body published them. Each link opens the body's own file.

Published by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Previous year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.

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Mock tests

Take any mock in your preferred language — use the language picker inside the mock to switch (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and 15 more).

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  • CTET — 2025 (PYQ Pattern)

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  • CTET — 2024 PYQ-pattern set (22 of 150 questions)

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  • CTET — 2022 PYQ-pattern set (19 of 150 questions)

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  • CTET — 2021 PYQ-pattern set (16 of 150 questions)

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Practice by subject & topic

Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring.Want to drill a single topic? Open it from the syllabus — a topic that has practice questions has a short quiz on its page.

  • Child Development and Pedagogy

    154 Qs

  • Language I

    73 Qs

  • Language II

    71 Qs

  • Mathematics

    94 Qs

  • Environmental Studies

    108 Qs

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Average score

63%

Top score

100%

What can I get from CTET?

Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.

AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.

News & timeline

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Latest news

Important dates

  1. Application reopened (extended)

    passed

    Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

    Officialctet.nic.in ↗

    Reopened following Supreme Court order

  2. CTET September 2026 application end

    passed

    Tue, 1 Sept, 2026

    Officialctet.nic.in ↗

    Extended deadline after application window reopened

  3. CTET September 2026 correction window closed

    passed

    Thu, 10 Sept, 2026

    Officialctet.nic.in ↗

    Last date for application corrections

  4. CTET admit card (expected)

    60 days away

    Thu, 10 Dec, 2026

    Expected

    Admit cards typically released 2-3 days before exam date

  5. 👩‍🏫CTET 22nd edition exam — Day 1 of 2 (your date is on the exam city slip)

    62 days away

    Sat, 12 Dec, 2026

    Officialcdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in ↗

  6. 👩‍🏫CTET December 2026 exam — 22nd edition

    62 days away

    Sat, 12 Dec, 2026

    Officialctet.nic.in ↗

    Exam scheduled for December 12 and 13, 2026; originally planned for September, dates revised. No answer key published for this stage. · no key published for this stage

  7. 👩‍🏫CTET 22nd edition exam — Day 2 of 2 (your date is on the exam city slip)

    63 days away

    Sun, 13 Dec, 2026

    Officialcdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in ↗

  8. CTET December 2026 result (expected)

    112 days away

    Sun, 31 Jan, 2027

    Expected

    Results typically declared 6-8 weeks after exam

Syllabus

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