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ToggleCTET 2026 Exam Pattern: Paper 1 & Paper 2 Marking Scheme, Duration, Negative Marking
Last Updated: 12 May 2026 | By UpJobRadar Team
Bahut se candidates CTET ka preparation start kar dete hain bina paper pattern samjhe. Isse unka time waste hota hai aur important topics pe dhyan nahi aa pata. Is article mein aapko CTET 2026 ka complete exam pattern milega – kitne questions hain, kitne number ke hain, negative marking hai ya nahi.
A common mistake first-time candidates make is spending too much time on low-weightage topics while ignoring the main sections. Latest pattern ke according Child Development section sabse important hai.
Paper 1 (Class 1 to 5) – Question Distribution & Marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 150 minutes total |
| Language I (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2.5 hours |
Paper 2 (Class 6 to 8) – Section-wise Breakdown
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science (or Social Studies) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Marking Scheme & Negative Marking
CTET 2026 mein negative marking ka koi provision nahi hai. Har correct answer ke liye 1 mark milega. Wrong answer par koi deduction nahi hai.
Sabhi questions multiple choice hote hain. Har question ke 4 options hote hain, jisme se ek sahi hota hai.
Duration & Shift Timing
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Morning Shift | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Evening Shift | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Optional Questions | None (all 150 questions are compulsory) |
📌 Note: Agar registration zyada rahi to exam 5 September 2026 ko bhi conduct kiya ja sakta hai. Candidates ko dono dates free rakhni chahiye.
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FAQs (Exam Pattern Related)
Q1: CTET mein negative marking hoti hai kya?
A: Nahi, CTET mein koi negative marking nahi hai. Sirf correct answers ke marks milte hain.
Q2: Total kitne questions aate hain Paper 1 mein?
A: Paper 1 mein total 150 questions hote hain – CDP (30), Language I (30), Language II (30), Maths (30), EVS (30).
Q3: Paper 2 ke liye kitna time milta hai?
A: Paper 2 ke liye bhi 2.5 hours (150 minutes) milte hain.
Q4: Kya dono papers ek saath de sakte hain?
A: Haan, candidates chahe to dono papers ek saath de sakte hain. Dono papers alag shifts mein hote hain.
Q5: Passing marks kitne chahiye CTET mein?
A: General category ke liye 90 marks (60%), reserved category ke liye 82 marks (55%) chahiye.
Final Words
🎓 Best of luck for your CTET 2026 exam!
Disclaimer: Exam pattern based on official CBSE CTET 2026 notification. Always check ctet.nic.in for latest updates.
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