Central Teacher Eligibility Test
CTET is the national teacher eligibility test that CBSE conducts for the Central Government, following NCTE norms. It certifies who is eligible to teach Classes I-VIII in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas, and in CBSE-affiliated schools. Paper I is for teaching Classes I-V and Paper II for Classes VI-VIII, and the qualifying certificate is now valid for life.
Eligibility (summary)
Objective MCQ paper for aspiring primary-stage teachers
Objective MCQ paper for aspiring elementary-stage teachers, with either a Maths & Science or a Social Studies track
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Paper I (Classes I-V) | 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2.5 hours; Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies (30 each); no negative markingCTET September 2026 Information Bulletin · source |
| Paper II (Classes VI-VIII) | 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2.5 hours; Child Development & Pedagogy 30, Language I 30, Language II 30, and either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science 60; no negative markingCTET September 2026 Information Bulletin · source |
We have not published CTET papers yet. Check the official website (ctet.nic.in) for any papers the authority has released.
CTET is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 3 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
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