CTET Exam Pattern - Complete Details
CTET 2022 Exam Pattern
There will be two papers in the CTET exam.
- Paper-I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V
- Paper-II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII
Note: A person who intends to be a teacher for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) will have to appear in both papers (Paper I and Paper II).
CTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
| Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| (i) Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (ii) Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iii) Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iv) Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (v) Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern
| Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| (i) Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (ii) Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iii) Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
(iv) Mathematics & Science (For Maths & Science Teacher) OR | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
(v) Social Studies/Social Science (For Social Studies/Social Science Teacher) *For any other teacher – either (IV) or (V) | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
CTET Exam Pattern 2022 - Highlights
Below are the major CTET exam pattern highlights for Paper 1 and Paper 2:
| Particulars | CTET Paper 1 Highlights | CTET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode | Online | Online |
| Number of subjects/sections | 5 | 4 |
| Names of subjects | Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, MathematicsEnvironmental Studies | Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science |
| Duration of exam | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Total questions | 150 | 150 |
| Type of questions | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks | 150 | 150 |
| Marking scheme | +1 for correct answer0 for incorrect answer | +1 for correct answer0 for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper | English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) | English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) |
CTET Notification 2022 Qualifying Marks
As per NCTE norms, a person who scores 60% or more in the TET exam will be considered as TET pass or TET Qualified.
CTET Validity Period
- The Validity Period of the CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be lifetime (which was earlier for seven years) for all categories.
- There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET Certificate. A person who has qualified CTET may also appear again for improving his/her score.
CTET 2021 Exam Schedule For Paper 1 & 2
| Date of Examination | PAPER | TIMING | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-12-2021 to 13-01-2022 | PAPER-I | 09.30 AM TO 12.00 NOON | 2.30 HOURS |
| 16-12-2021 to 13-01-2022 | PAPER-II | 02.00 PM TO 04.30 PM | 2.30 HOURS |
FAQs
CTET Notification was released on 27th April 2023.
CTET Exam will be in July and August 2023
The application fees is as follows:
For Either Paper 1 or Paper 2
General Category – ₹1000 and SC/ST/differently-abled person – ₹500
For Both Paper 1&2
General Category – ₹1200 and SC/ST/differently-abled person – ₹600
The candidates applying for CTET are required to appear for 2 exams - Paper 1 & Paper 2
CTET Admit card 2023 will be release soon on the official website.
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