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What is CTET Exam? - Syllabus, Exam Pattern
Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on May 26, 2020 03:42 PM IST | #CTET
What is CTET Exam - Central Board of Secondary Education (CNSE) conducts Central Teachers Eligibility Test which is commonly known as CTET. This test is a national level test conducted to determine the eligibility of the candidates to be recruited as Teachers in classes 1 to 8. The test is conducted in offline mode for two papers - paper I and II. For those candidates who wish to become a teacher in classes 1 to 5 have to take paper I while paper II must be taken by those who wish to become teachers in classes 6 to 8. In both papers - I and II, candidates have to secure just the minimum qualifying marks - 60% (general) and 55% (reserved category) to qualify CTET. Further, all the qualified candidates will be issued the CTET eligibility certificate through which they will be able to apply for various schools across the country. This test is conducted twice a year - July and December.
Who can apply for CTET?
There are certain eligibility criteria that have been determined by the conducting authorities for those who wish to fill the CTET application form. As per the CTET eligibility criteria, there is no age criteria set. However, candidates taking paper I must hold:
A Graduation degree with at least 50% marks or more and
A Bachelor’s in Education (B.Ed.) degree.
For Paper II, a candidates must have:
Secured at least 50% marks in graduation and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
CTET Dates 2020
This year, CTET 2020 is expected to be held on July 5. The table below contains the CTET exam dates along with other related dates.
CTET 2020 Important Dates
Events | Dates (July Session) | Dates (December Session) |
CTET notification | January 23, 2020 (Released) | August 2020 |
CTET 2020 application form | January 24, 2020 (Released) | August 2020 |
Last date to fill CTET application form | March 16, 2020 (Extended) | September 2020 |
Admit card release date | June 17, 2020 (Tentative) | November 2020 |
CTET 2020 | July 5, 2020 | December 2020 |
What is the CTET exam structure?
It is very important for the candidates to know the structure and exam pattern of the CTET exam. As per the CTET exam pattern, the test is conducted in the offline mode i.e the pen and paper mode. CTET comprises two papers - paper I and II. Candidates may or may not appear for both papers depending on the classes for which they want to become teachers. Each of the two papers contains a total of 150 marks questions and candidates are given 2 hours 30 minutes to finish it. The questions are objective type multiple choice. Refer to the tables below for knowing the exam pattern in detail.
CTET 2020 Exam Pattern For Paper 1
Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Exam Pattern 2020 For Paper 2
Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher only) | 60 | 60 |
Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher only) | 60 | 60 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
Who are considered CTET Qualified?
Only those candidates will qualify the exam who will secure the marks equal to or more than the minimum cut off marks as per their categories. The minimum qualifying marks is also the CTET cut off which is mentioned in the table below.
CTET 2020 Qualifying Marks
Category | Total Marks | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks |
General | 150 | 60% | 90 |
Reserved | 150 | 55% | 82.5 |
CTET Eligibility Certificate 2020
All those candidates who qualify in the test will be issued the CTET eligibility certificate which can be downloaded from the official website by using their roll numbers.
Schools To Apply After Qualifying CTET
Schools run by Central Government like KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc and controlled under UT’s of Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and NCTof Delhi.
Unaided private schools
Schools owned and managed by the State Government/local bodies.
How to crack CTET Exam?
Know all about the analysis and preparation tips to crack the CTET exam without any difficulty.
Check NowCTET Result Statistics
The table below contains the statistics of CTET result for previous years.
Year | Papers | No. of Qualified Candidates | No. of Appeared Candidates |
December 2019 | Paper I | 2,47,386 | 16,46,620 |
Paper II | 2,94,899 | 11,85,500 | |
June 2019 | Paper I | 1,78,273 | 10,73,545 |
Paper II | 1,26,968 | 8,78,425 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many times can I appear for CTET?
Candidates can appear for the CTET exam as many times as they wish. Candidates who have qualified can also appear for CTET again to improve their scores.
2. Will the exam be conducted in online mode?
No, the exam of CTET 2020 will be conducted in offline mode.
3. How many marks are allotted to Child Development and Pedagogy?
Both the papers I and II will have questions from the Child Development and Pedagogy section and will contain a total of 30 questions of 1 mark each.
4. At how many exam centres will the CTET 2020 be held?
This year, the exam will be held at various CTET exam centres in 112 cities across India. Exam centre of CTET 2020 has been changed to 112 cities.
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Have a question related to CTET ?
Hello,
If you have less than 50% marks in graduation, then you are not eligible for CTET Paper 2 under the general category.
However, if you belong to SC/ST/OBC or PwD category, then you may be eligible with 45% marks in graduation along with a B.Ed degree as per NCTE norms.
Hope it helps !
Prachi Kumari 26 July,2025
Hello,
The CTET form for the next session is expected to be released in a few months, likely by the end of this year or early next year.
Keep checking the official website regularly for updates.
Hope it helps !
Prachi Kumari 20 July,2025
Hello,
You can find the CTET Hindi Question Papers in the website of CTET, cetet.nic.in
Open the website and go to the archive section. There you will find the previous year questions for all subjects. Select your subject and it will show all the previous year papers arranged year wise. You can download them in your device as PDF.
Hope this helps. All the best!
Samriddha Pal 21 May,2025
The CTET 2025 application form has not been released yet. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the official notification and application form soon. The exact dates for the application process have not been announced yet.
Tentative Important Dates:
CTET 2025 Notification Release: Expected in April 2025
CTET 2025 Application Start: Expected in April 2025
CTET 2025 Application End: Expected in April 2025
CTET 2025 Exam Date: Expected on July 6, 2025
harsh singh 26 April,2025
Based on Karnataka’s OBC list and APDSC (Andhra Pradesh DSC) norms , here’s a structured approach:
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APDSC follows Andhra Pradesh’s OBC list , not Karnataka’s.
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If applying in Karnataka : Use Karnataka’s OBC certificate (e.g., Category 2A, 3A)
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For Karnataka-Based Applications
If you’re applying in Karnataka (assuming a typo in "APDSC"):-
OBC Sub-Castes :
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Category 2A : Balija, Bestha, Gangaputra
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Category 3A : Uppara, Vishwakarma.
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Full List : Refer to the Karnataka OBC PDF ( Result 1 (https://www.ncbc.nic.in/Writereaddata/cl/karnataka.pdf) ) for your exact sub-caste.
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OC Option :
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Avoid OC if you hold a valid Karnataka OBC certificate, as it reduces competition (OBC has reserved seats).
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If opting for OC : You cannot claim reservation benefits .
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Do Not Opt for OC : As an OBC candidate, selecting OC forfeits your reservation eligibility , increasing competition.
- Verify Sub-Caste : Cross-check your caste in Karnataka’s OBC list ( Result 1 (https://www.ncbc.nic.in/Writereaddata/cl/karnataka.pdf) ) and match it exactly in the application.
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Example
: If your caste is
Balija
(2A in Karnataka), select "Balija" under OBC.
Do not choose OC
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Final Answer : Do not select OC . Choose your exact OBC sub-caste from Karnataka’s OBC list (e.g., Balija, Uppara) to retain reservation benefits. If applying in Andhra, confirm eligibility first.
As you can see choose whether to take it or not its upto you but you can opt for OBC its the better option.However you can match your resuts from the above links provided and search further for it .always takes what's suitable for future refrences.
Hope it will help you clear your mind.
Tanisha chaudhary 25 April,2025
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