CTET Exam Pattern 2020-21 (Paper 1 & 2) – Marking Scheme & Syllabus

CTET Exam Pattern 2020 - Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) releases the CTET 2020 exam pattern along with the official notification. Candidates are advised to go through the exam pattern of CTET 2020 before they start their preparations. By going through the CTET exam pattern 2020, candidates can know the various sections from where the questions can be asked, duration of the CTET exam time duration, the number of questions asked in the CTET exam, the marking scheme etc. As per the official CTET 2020 exam pattern, the exam will be conducted for two papers - paper I and II. CTET Paper I is conducted for candidates who wish to become teachers for classes 1 to 5 while Paper II for classes 6 to 8. Candidates can also apply for both papers at the same time. To know more about CTET exam pattern 2020, check out the complete article below.

Highlights of CTET Exam Pattern 2020

• In the paper I 30 questions will be asked from each section which means a total of 150 questions.

• Each question asked in both papers will carry one mark each.

• The CTET exam time duration is 2 hours 30 minutes to complete paper I and paper II individually.

• No marks will be deducted for any wrong response given by the candidates.

• As per CTET exam pattern 2020, both papers will be conducted in offline mode.

CTET 2020 Exam Pattern - Overview

CTET Exam Pattern 2020 - Stages

According to the official exam pattern of CTET 2020, the exam will be conducted for the following two papers:

• Paper I (Primary Stage)

• Paper-II (Elementary Stage)

CTET 2020 Exam Pattern - Paper 1 (Primary Stage)

As per the exam pattern of CTET 2020 released by CBSE on the official website, paper I will have questions from the following 5 sections and each section will have 30 questions of 30 marks. Per question, 1 mark will be allotted.
CTET 2020 Exam Pattern For Paper 1

CTET Exam Pattern 2020 - Paper 2 (Elementary Stage)

CBSE in its exam pattern of CTET 2020, has also mentioned the pattern of Paper II. Paper II will contain questions from five sections - Language I, Language II, Child Development and Pedagogy, Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher only) and Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher only).
CTET Exam Pattern 2020 For Paper 2

CTET Marking Scheme 2020

CTET Paper I consists of 150 multiple choice questions of 150 marks. On the other hand, Paper-II also consists of 150 multiple choice questions and is allotted 150 marks. As per the CTET 2020 exam pattern, there is no negative marking in both papers. The detailed section-wise questions and marks are explained in the table below:

CTET Marking Scheme for Paper I

CTET Marking Scheme for Paper II

CTET Syllabus 2020

CBSE prescribes the syllabus of CTET 2020 for both papers I and II. CTET 2020 syllabus covers all the important sections like Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science and Social Studies/Social Science. Candidates should follow the syllabus strictly before applying for the CTET exam. The syllabus will help candidates to get an idea about the sections, sub-topics and marks allotted in the exam. The exam is conducted for two papers - paper I and paper II. Paper I is conducted for candidates who had applied for primary classes (I to V) and Paper II is held for candidates who had applied for upper primary classes (VI to VIII).

CTET 2020 Exam Pattern - CTET Syllabus for Paper 1

CTET Exam Pattern 2020 - CTET Syllabus for Paper 2

Important instructions related to the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Sheet

Candidates should follow some instructions while handling the (Optical Mark Recognition) OMR Sheet while attempting the CTET exam 2020. Below mentioned are the facts and guidelines related to it:

• During the exam, candidates will find the OMR Sheet placed inside a sealed test booklet. Candidates must open the seal only after the invigilator announces it.

• Code like A, B, C or D printed on the OMR sheet will be the same as mentioned in the test booklet.

• Candidates should make sure that the OMR Sheet is straight and not folded.

• Candidates should not write their Roll number anywhere on the sheet except in the specified space.

Side 1 of the sheet contains the following columns that need to fill accurately with a ballpoint pen (blue/black)

• Roll Number

• Name of the candidate

• Father’s Name

• Centre Number

• Name of the Examination Centre

• Subject offered for Paper-II (Only in case of Paper-II)

Side 2 of the OMR Sheet will have the following columns

• Roll Number

• Main Test Booklet Number

• Language Supplement Booklet Number

• Language Supplement Booklet Code

• Subject offered for Paper-II (Only in case of Paper-II)

• Language in which you have attempted the questions

• Signature of the candidate

CTET 2020 Exam Day Instructions

While heading to appear for the CTET 2020 exam, candidates should carefully follow certain guidelines, some of which are mentioned below:

• Present your CTET admit card to the invigilator along with your photo ID during the checking.

• Candidates must note that the photo ID to be carried on exam day should be the same as used during CTET application form 2020.

• Carry a ballpoint pen (Blue/Black) only. Use of pencil is prohibited.

• The CTET exam will exactly start at the time mentioned in the hall ticket downloaded by the candidate.

• The invigilator will ask candidates to open the seal of the test booklet five minutes before the paper starts.

• Candidates are advised to check the test booklet code printed on side 2 of the OMR Sheet and match it with the code printed on the test booklet.

• In case of any discrepancy, candidates should immediately report the invigilator for replacement of both the test booklet and the OMR Sheet.

• Mark the answers on the OMR sheet only when the invigilator announces the same.

CTET Answer Key 2020

CBSE has released the provisional CTET 2020 answer key on February 19. The answer key of CTET 2019 is released for both papers I and II separately. After the correction period is over, CBSE will release the final answer key within 20 days after the exam is over. Those candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks will be considered qualified and will be eligible for the CTET certificate.

CTET Result 2020

CBSE has declared the CTET 2020 result on February 26. The CTET Result is declared on the official website which candidates can check using their login credentials. The result contains the names, roll numbers, father's and mother's name, and marks secured by the candidates.

Quick links:
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CTET Admit Card 2020

CTET Cut off 2020

CBSE determines the cut off of CTET 2020 in the form of qualifying marks. As per CTET cut off 2020, candidates belonging to the general category must secure at least 60% marks while the reserved category candidate must secure at least 55% marks to qualify for the CTET exam.

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