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Central Teacher Eligibility Test

Eligibility test for teaching positions in central government schools. Paper I (Class 1–5) and Paper II (Class 6–8).

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A teacher observes that a 7-year-old child learns better when working in small groups with peers than when working alone. This observation best aligns with which theorist's perspective on child development?

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CTET eligibility

Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.

Education
Paper 1 (Class 1-5): 12th pass (50%) + D.El.Ed. OR Bachelor's + D.El.Ed. OR Bachelor's + B.Ed. (special). Paper 2 (Class 6-8): Bachelor's + B.Ed. OR specific equivalents.
  • D.El.Ed. = Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years).
  • B.Ed. = Bachelor of Education (2 years post-graduation).
  • Final-year B.Ed. / D.El.Ed. students may appear for CTET.
  • Different concessions for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD — typically 5% relaxation in qualifying degree marks.
Attempts
Unlimited.
Nationality
Indian citizen.

CTET cutoffs

Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.

Qualifying marks (CTET certificate validity)

out of 150 marks per paper

CTET certificate is valid for life (per 2021 NCTE notification — earlier 7-year validity has been removed).

YearCategoryCutoff
2024General — Paper 1 (Class 1-5)90/150 (60%)
2024General — Paper 2 (Class 6-8)90/150 (60%)
2024SC / ST / OBC / PwBD82-83/150 (55%)

Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.

CTET paper analysis — what actually got asked

Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.

Child Development & Pedagogy

30/150 marks avg

  • Concept of development + learning + theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, etc.)

    ~16 marks(11%)

  • Inclusive education + special needs

    ~8 marks(5%)

  • Pedagogy + Assessment

    ~6 marks(4%)

Language I

30/150 marks avg

  • Comprehension + Pedagogy of language development

    ~30 marks(20%)

Language II

30/150 marks avg

  • Comprehension + Pedagogy of language development

    ~30 marks(20%)

Mathematics

30/150 marks avg

  • Number system + Geometry + Measurement + Data handling

    ~20 marks(13%)

  • Pedagogical issues in teaching maths to Class 1-5

    ~10 marks(7%)

Environmental Studies

30/150 marks avg

  • Family + Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things we make

    ~20 marks(13%)

  • EVS pedagogy

    ~10 marks(7%)

Takeaways for prep planning

  • Child Development & Pedagogy is the highest-leverage section — strong CDP can offset a weaker subject paper.
  • Both Language papers are independent — pick one as Language I (must score in pedagogy + comprehension) and a different one as Language II.
  • EVS questions at the primary level draw heavily from NCERT Class 3-5 Looking Around / Aas-Paas books — direct reading pays off.

CTET salary after selection

Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.

  • PRT (Primary Teacher) in KVS / NVS / Delhi schools (post recruitment)

    Pay Level 6
    Basic pay
    ₹35,400
    Gross monthly
    ₹52,000 – ₹61,000 (X-class city, including DA + HRA + TA)
    Perks
    • DA
    • HRA
    • Education concession for own children
    • Medical (CGHS)
    • Pension under NPS

    Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.

  • TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) — for Paper 2 qualifiers + degree

    Pay Level 7
    Basic pay
    ₹44,900
    Gross monthly
    ₹62,000 – ₹74,000 (X-class city)

    Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.

CTET — Frequently asked questions

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Yes. Every CTET mock test, previous-year paper, and study tool on Shishya is completely free — no subscription and no credit card. Shishya is community-verified, so questions are checked by students and educators who have cleared the same exam.
How many CTET practice questions does Shishya have?
Shishya has 506 student-verified CTET practice questions, available as adaptive mock tests with a worked solution for every question.
Are CTET previous year question papers available?
Yes. Shishya has free CTET previous-year papers covering 2021–2025 (5 years). Each is a timed practice set with full solutions.
How long is the CTET exam?
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) runs for 2 hours 30 minutes. Shishya's mock tests mirror this duration so you can practise under real exam-time pressure.

Previous year papers

198 questions across all years

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  • Child Development and Pedagogy

    154 Qs

  • Language I

    74 Qs

  • Language II

    71 Qs

  • Mathematics

    97 Qs

  • Environmental Studies

    110 Qs

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Important dates

  1. Application correction window

    passed

    Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

    Correction window: June 15-18, 2026

  2. CTET September 2026 correction window closed

    passed

    Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

    Correction window was open from June 15-18, 2026

  3. Application reopened (extended)

    passed

    Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

    Reopened following Supreme Court order

  4. CTET September 2026 application reopened end

    passed

    Tue, 1 Sept, 2026

    Reopened by Supreme Court order for candidates who missed original deadline

  5. 👩‍🏫CTET September 2026 exam

    passed

    Sun, 6 Sept, 2026

    Paper 2: 9:30 AM–12:00 PM; Paper 1: 2:00 PM–4:30 PM. Additional date Sep 5 possible if high applicants.

  6. CTET September 2026 correction window end

    passed

    Thu, 10 Sept, 2026

    Last date for corrections

  7. CTET September 2026 admit card

    23 days away

    Sun, 4 Oct, 2026

    To be released by 5:00 PM on October 4, 2026

  8. 👩‍🏫CTET September 2026 exam (Paper 1 & 2)

    28 days away

    Fri, 9 Oct, 2026

    Rescheduled from September 6 to October 9, 2026; Paper 2: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM; Paper 1: 2:30 PM-5:00 PM · no key published for this stage

Syllabus

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