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CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Class 1–5)

Central Teacher Eligibility Test · Primary level · CBSE

150
Minutes
20
Questions
2,840,000
Learners
60%
Pass mark
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From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
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Eligibility
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-year B.El.Ed / B.Ed (with appropriate stage condition). Final-year students may apply.
02
Apply via CBSE
CTET is conducted by CBSE. Application opens 2–3 months before each session. Online only at ctet.nic.in. Fee ~INR 1000 (single paper, general).
03
Download admit card
Released ~10 days before the test. Reach the centre 90 min early; CBSE checks government photo ID.
04
Sit the OMR exam
150 MCQs in 150 minutes. 5 sections × 30 questions each. No negative marking.
05
Receive eligibility
Pass mark 60% (90/150). CTET certificate is valid for LIFETIME (rule revised in 2021). Required for KVS, NVS, central government schools.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Child Development & Pedagogy
25%5 questions
02Mathematics
25%5 questions
03Environmental Studies
25%5 questions
04Language I (English)
15%3 questions
05Language II (Hindi)
10%2 questions
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Competitive study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

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Spend the first week entirely on your weakest topic — momentum follows confidence.
02
Previous-year papers are the single highest-ROI study tool. Treat them as gospel.
03
Strict time per question. Most failures are time-management failures, not knowledge failures.
04
For GS: daily current affairs reading is non-negotiable — even 15 minutes compounds.