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CTET Paper 2 (Upper Primary, Class 6–8)
Central Teacher Eligibility Test · Upper primary · CBSE
150
Minutes
20
Questions
1,920,000
Learners
60%
Pass mark
★ Start here · Official guidance
From practice to the real exam
01
Eligibility
Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed OR B.Ed (depending on subject specialisation). Specific stream conditions for Maths/Science vs Social Studies teachers.
02
Apply via CBSE
Same portal and cycle as Paper 1. Many candidates appear for BOTH papers in one sitting (~INR 1200 combined).
03
Choose subject group
Paper 2 has Maths & Science group OR Social Studies/Social Science group. Pick based on B.Ed specialisation.
04
Sit the OMR exam
150 MCQs in 150 minutes. 5 sections. No negative marking.
05
Receive eligibility
Pass mark 60%. Certificate valid for life. Required for upper-primary teaching in central government schools.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint
What this exam covers
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Mathematics & Science
30%6 questions
02Child Development & Pedagogy
25%5 questions
03Social Studies
25%5 questions
04Language I & II
10%2 questions
05Pedagogy
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.
01
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.
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