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CTET free mock test 2026

The 22nd CTET is on 12 and 13 December 2026. Paper I and Paper II pattern, 150 questions with no negative marking, the 60% pass mark and eligibility.

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CTET Paper I (Classes 1–5), drawn to scale

1 bubble = 1 question
  • Child Development & Pedagogy30
  • Language I30
  • Language II30
  • Mathematics30
  • Environmental Studies30
150 marks, 150 minutes, Pen and paper (OMR)Then Paper II (Classes 6–8), 150 marks

About CTET

CBSE — Central Teacher Eligibility Test

CTET is the Central Board of Secondary Education's eligibility test for teachers in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas, and it is accepted by many private and state schools. Paper I is for Classes 1 to 5 and Paper II for Classes 6 to 8; you can take one or both. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes, with no negative marking. You qualify with 60% (90 marks), and the certificate is valid for life. The 22nd edition, first set for 6 September 2026, was moved to 12 and 13 December 2026.

Key facts

Conducted by
CBSE
Category
Teaching
Stages
Paper I + Paper II
Held
Twice a year

How hard it is

No negative marking, but the pedagogy questions decide whether you reach 60%

ModerateModerateVery high

CTET exam pattern

2 stages: Paper I (Classes 1–5), Paper II (Classes 6–8).

Practise in this pattern

Marks by section

150 marks in all

  • Child Development & Pedagogy 30
  • Language I 30
  • Language II 30
  • Mathematics 30
  • Environmental Studies 30

Time each section gets

At an even 60 seconds a question

Child Development & Pedagogy
30 min
Language I
30 min
Language II
30 min
Mathematics
30 min
Environmental Studies
30 min

150 minutes for 150 questions. A question you get stuck on takes time from the rest of the paper.

Paper I (Classes 1–5) at a glance

Paper I (Classes 1–5) sections, questions and marks
SectionQuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy3030
Language I3030
Language II3030
Mathematics3030
Environmental Studies3030
Total150150
Time 150 minutesMode Pen and paper (OMR)

Negative marking: No negative marking. Qualifying mark: 60% (90 of 150). Reserved categories get relaxation as per the scheme of each state or school.

How selection works

  1. Paper I and/or Paper II
  2. CTET certificate (60% to qualify)

CTET syllabus 2026

Every topic in the syllabus, section by section.

Child Development & Pedagogy

  • Child Development (primary / elementary age)
  • Concept of Inclusive Education
  • Learning and Pedagogy
  • Theories of Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky
  • Assessment for Learning

Language I & II

  • Unseen Passages
  • Grammar
  • Pedagogy of Language Development
  • Language Skills
  • Teaching-Learning Materials
  • Remedial Teaching

Mathematics

  • Number System
  • Geometry
  • Shapes & Spatial Understanding
  • Measurement
  • Data Handling
  • Pedagogy of Mathematics

Environmental Studies (Paper I)

  • Family & Friends
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Water
  • Travel
  • Things We Make and Do
  • Pedagogy of EVS

Science (Paper II)

  • Food
  • Materials
  • The World of the Living
  • Moving Things, People and Ideas
  • Natural Phenomena
  • Natural Resources
  • Pedagogy of Science

Social Studies (Paper II)

  • History
  • Geography
  • Social & Political Life
  • Pedagogy of Social Studies

CTET eligibility, posts and salary

Paper I: Class 12 with 50% plus a D.El.Ed (or final year). Paper II: a degree plus a B.Ed or D.El.Ed (or final year), as per NCTE norms

Who can apply

Education
Paper I: Class 12 with 50% plus a D.El.Ed (or final year). Paper II: a degree plus a B.Ed or D.El.Ed (or final year), as per NCTE norms
Age
No upper age limit
Application fee
General/OBC ₹1,000 for one paper, ₹1,200 for both · SC/ST/PwD ₹500 and ₹600
How often
Twice a year

Dates, fees and age rules come from CBSE. Read the current notice on ctet.nic.in.

Notification facts: CTET official site, CTET revised exam date, Testbook, CTET exam date 2026, FreeJobAlert.

Your CTET preparation plan

Four stages, timed backwards from the exam. The dates move with today's date.

Build the base

Until 6 weeks before
  • Go through every Paper I (Classes 1–5) section once: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies.
  • Start each day with the section you score lowest in.
  • Keep one notebook for formulas, rules and your own mistakes.
Practise with chapter drills

Speed under the clock

6 to 3 weeks before
  • One sectional test a day for each section.
  • Paper I (Classes 1–5) allows about 60 seconds a question. Time yourself to it.
  • Leave a question that has not opened in 90 seconds and come back.
Take a sectional test

Full mocks

3 weeks to 1 week before
  • A full 150-minute mock every other day, at the time of your shift.
  • Spend as long reviewing a mock as taking it.
  • Drill the topics your report marks weak.
Start a full mock

Final week

Last 7 days
  • Two mocks only, at your shift time.
  • Revise your list of mistakes, nothing new.
  • Check your admit card, centre and ID the day before.
See your weak-topic report

Start the Paper II (Classes 6–8) sections early

Maths & Science or Social Studies comes only in Paper II (Classes 6–8). Give them 20 minutes a day from today; they take time to build and cannot be crammed.

What you get for CTET

Everything below is open in one account. Each exam shows only what it really has.

  • Full mock tests

    In the real exam screen, with the real timer and marking. Every answer is explained after you submit.

  • Previous-year papers

    Sit the real paper from a past exam, under the real clock, and see where you stand.

  • Sectional tests

    One subject at a time. Fix your weakest section without sitting a full paper.

  • Chapter bank

    Practise one topic at a time, with instant answers and explanations.

  • Daily GK and current affairs

    A short daily routine for the GK section, with quizzes and a monthly digest.

  • Weak-topic report

    After each test you see which topics cost you marks, and how your score moves over time.

  • Bookmarks

    Save any question and come back to it before the exam.

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CTET: questions people ask

Answers from the official notification and the CBSE calendar.

When is CTET December 2026?

On 12 and 13 December 2026. The 22nd edition was first scheduled for 6 September 2026 and was moved to December. Registration is closed. Sites expect the exam city on ctet.nic.in about 15 days before the exam and the admit card about 2 days before.

Is there negative marking in CTET?

No. Each question carries 1 mark and there is no deduction for wrong answers, so attempt every question.

What are the CTET pass marks?

60%, which is 90 of 150 marks in a paper. Schools and state governments may give relaxation to reserved categories under their own rules.

How long is the CTET certificate valid?

For life. You can take CTET again to improve your score.

Can I take both CTET papers?

Yes. Paper I qualifies you for Classes 1 to 5 and Paper II for Classes 6 to 8. Many candidates take both.

What is the full form of CTET?

CTET stands for CBSE Central Teacher Eligibility Test.

What is the eligibility for CTET?

Paper I: Class 12 with 50% plus a D.El.Ed (or final year). Paper II: a degree plus a B.Ed or D.El.Ed (or final year), as per NCTE norms.

What is the age limit for CTET?

No upper age limit.

What is the CTET application fee?

General/OBC ₹1,000 for one paper, ₹1,200 for both · SC/ST/PwD ₹500 and ₹600.

Is the CTET mock test free?

Yes. 1 full mock is free in the real exam interface, with every answer explained and a report on your weak topics. No card needed to sign up.

Will I be charged again automatically?

No. Every plan is a single payment. When it ends, your account goes back to free and nothing is charged.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Write to us within 24 hours of paying and we refund the full amount, on any plan.

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