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CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Class 1–5)

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CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Class 1–5)

Central Teacher Eligibility Test · Primary level · CBSE

20-question mock40 min60% pass markIndia

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From practice to the real exam

01
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 · drawn across your practice and mock
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
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Class 1–5) practice test free?

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How many questions are in the CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Class 1–5) quiz?

Each CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Class 1–5) attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 150 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Class 1–5) test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Class 1–5)?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 60%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.