CTET Exam Pattern 2026
Stage-wise CTET exam pattern: number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking for each stage.
Paper I (Primary: Class I–V)
Mode
Online CBT
Marks
150
Duration
2.5 hours
Negative marking
Not stated
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Paper II (Upper Primary: Class VI–VIII)
Mode
Online CBT
Marks
150
Duration
2.5 hours
Negative marking
Not stated
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Subject Specific (Maths/Science or Social) | 60 | 60 |