Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Mock Test 2026
How to practice for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)?
What is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Exam Pattern?
Paper I — Primary (Classes I–V)
written • Weightage: 150
Child Development & Pedagogy
Questions
30
Duration
30 Min
Marks
30
Negative
None
Mathematics
Questions
30
Duration
30 Min
Marks
30
Negative
None
Environmental Studies
Questions
30
Duration
30 Min
Marks
30
Negative
None
Language I
Questions
30
Duration
30 Min
Marks
30
Negative
None
Language II
Questions
30
Duration
30 Min
Marks
30
Negative
None
Paper II — Elementary (Classes VI–VIII)
written • Weightage: 150
Child Development & Pedagogy
Questions
30
Duration
30 Min
Marks
30
Negative
None
Mathematics & Science / Social Studies
Questions
60
Duration
60 Min
Marks
60
Negative
None
Language I
Questions
30
Duration
30 Min
Marks
30
Negative
None
Language II
Questions
30
Duration
30 Min
Marks
30
Negative
None
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 150 Minutes with 150 Questions.
Practice Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Topics by Round
Section-wise topic practice links mapped to the actual stages and rounds of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). This keeps revision aligned with the latest exam pattern and makes it easier to jump directly into the high-weight sections aspirants usually search for.
Paper I — Primary (Classes I–V) · Mathematics
Quantitative Aptitude
Section-wise mini mocks
Practice Quant, Reasoning, English and other exam sections with 30 questions in 30 minutes.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
What is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) syllabus for 2026?
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) syllabus covers 7 subjects: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Mathematics & Science (Paper II option), Social Studies/Social Science (Paper II option). The exam has 150 questions across 5 sections in 150 minutes, with no negative marking.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 min | None |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 min | None |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 min | None |
| Language I | 30 | 30 min | None |
| Language II | 30 | 30 min | None |
| Total | 150 | 150 min |
Marking scheme: +1 correct · 0 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Syllabus
- Child Development & Pedagogy
- Language I
- Language II
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
- Mathematics & Science (Paper II option)
- Social Studies/Social Science (Paper II option)
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)?
No. Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) has no negative marking, so attempt every question — an unanswered question scores the same as a wrong one (0). Accuracy still matters for cutoffs, but never leave blanks.
Frequently Asked Questions — Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
CTET is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It assesses eligibility for candidates who intend to teach at the primary level (Classes I-V) or elementary level (Classes VI-VIII). Qualifying CTET is an eligibility criterion; it does not by itself guarantee recruitment or employment.
Paper I is for candidates intending to teach Classes I-V. It has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes: Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I and Language II carry 30 questions each.
Paper II is for candidates intending to teach Classes VI-VIII. It has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes: Child Development and Pedagogy (30), Language I (30), Language II (30), and either Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science (60).
No. The official CTET information bulletin states that each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking.
Yes. A candidate who intends to teach both Classes I-V and Classes VI-VIII must appear in both Paper I and Paper II.
Quick Facts
Marking Scheme
Jobs, Admit Cards & Results
Study Materials
CTET Official Information Bulletin and Syllabus
Official CTET information bulletin covering Paper I and Paper II structure, syllabus, language options, marking and examination instructions.
AccessNCERT textbooks for Classes I–VIII
Use the relevant NCERT school-level concepts as the foundation for Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science and Social Studies preparation.