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CTET 2025

Central Teacher Eligibility Test — Classes 1–5 (Paper I) and Classes 6–8 (Paper II)
D.Ed / B.Ed Required No Negative Marking Lifetime Certificate 2 Papers Available
150 Qs
Per Paper
150 min
Duration
60%
Pass Mark (Gen)
Lifetime
Certificate Validity

Paper I — Classes 1–5

Child Development30 Qs
Language I30 Qs
Language II30 Qs
Mathematics30 Qs
Environmental Studies30 Qs
EligibilityD.El.Ed / D.Ed 2-yr

Paper II — Classes 6–8

Child Development30 Qs
Language I30 Qs
Language II30 Qs
Subject-Specific60 Qs (Math/Science or Social Studies)
EligibilityGrad + B.Ed (2-yr)

Exam Details

ModeOffline (OMR Sheet)
Total Marks150 per paper
Negative MarkingNO
Frequency1–2 times per year
Conducted byCBSE
MediumHindi + English

Passing Criteria

General (60%)90 out of 150
SC/ST/OBC/PWD (55%)82.5 out of 150
Certificate ValidityLifetime (from 2021)
Re-attemptUnlimited attempts
UseKVS, NVS, State Boards
No Negative Marking Advantage: Attempt all 150 questions. Guess intelligently on questions you're unsure about — there is no penalty for wrong answers in CTET.

Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Qs — Both Papers)

Core section▼

Child Development

  • Concept of Development
  • Principles of Child Development
  • Influence of Heredity and Environment
  • Socialization processes
  • Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky theories
  • Child-centred education
  • Intelligence concepts (Gardner's MI)
  • Language and Thought

Pedagogy & Learning

  • How Children Think and Learn
  • Motivation and Learning
  • Factors affecting Learning
  • NCF 2005 basics
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Inclusive Education (CWSN)
  • Teaching-Learning approaches
  • Critical Pedagogy

Mathematics — Paper I (30 Qs)

Class 1–5 level▼

Content

  • Number System (1–9999)
  • Four Operations (+, –, ×, ÷)
  • Fractions and Decimals
  • Geometry (shapes, 2D/3D)
  • Measurement (length, weight, time)
  • Patterns
  • Data Handling

Pedagogy

  • Nature of Mathematics
  • Community Mathematics
  • Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
  • Language of Mathematics
  • Remedial Teaching
  • Problem of Teaching Maths

Environmental Studies — Paper I (30 Qs)

Science + Social integration▼

Topics

  • Family and Friends
  • Food (plants, animals, cooking)
  • Shelter (types, materials)
  • Water (sources, uses)
  • Travel (transport)
  • Things We Make and Do

Pedagogy

  • Concept and Scope of EVS
  • Significance of EVS
  • Activities and Experimentation
  • Discussion
  • CCE (Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation)
  • Environment and Ecology

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Week 1 — Child Development, Maths Pedagogy, EVS

Days 1–7▼

Week 2 — Paper II, Subject Pedagogy, Language

Days 8–14▼
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Q1 · Piaget's Theory
According to Piaget, a child in the "Concrete Operational Stage" is aged approximately:
A) 0–2 years
B) 2–7 years
C) 7–11 years
D) 11 years and above
Piaget's stages: Sensorimotor (0-2), Pre-operational (2-7), Concrete Operational (7-11), Formal Operational (11+). Answer: C
Q2 · Inclusive Education
The Right to Education Act 2009 provides free and compulsory education to children with disabilities up to what age?
A) 14 years
B) 16 years
C) 18 years
D) 21 years
RTE Act 2009 (Article 21A) covers children with disabilities aged 6–14 years for free and compulsory education. Answer: A
Q3 · Learning Theory
Vygotsky's concept of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to:
A) Tasks a child can do alone
B) The gap between what a child can do alone and what they can do with guidance
C) Tasks that are impossible for a child
D) The emotional development zone
ZPD is the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance from a more skilled person (MKO - More Knowledgeable Other). Answer: B
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · Number Sense
The place value of 7 in 4,7,352 is:
A) 700
B) 7,000
C) 70,000
D) 700,000
In 4,7,352: digits are 4(lakhs), 7(ten-thousands), 3(thousands), 5(hundreds), 2(tens), 2(units). Wait — 47352: 4(ten-thousands)=40000, 7=7000. The place value of 7 in 47352 is 7,000. Answer: B
Q2 · Fractions
Which fraction is greatest: 1/2, 3/8, 5/12, 7/16?
A) 3/8
B) 5/12
C) 7/16
D) 1/2
Convert to decimals: 1/2=0.5, 3/8=0.375, 5/12=0.417, 7/16=0.4375. Greatest = 1/2 = 0.5. Answer: D
Q3 · Math Pedagogy
The best approach to introduce multiplication to Class 3 students is:
A) Memorisation of tables
B) Repeated addition using concrete objects
C) Direct formula teaching
D) Worksheets with drill exercises
NCF 2005 recommends constructivist approach — use concrete materials (beads, counters) to show repeated addition before moving to abstract multiplication. Answer: B
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · Language Pedagogy
The "communicative approach" to language teaching focuses on:
A) Grammar rules and translation
B) Using language for real communication in context
C) Memorisation of vocabulary lists
D) Rote learning of texts
The Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach emphasizes using language for authentic communication rather than focusing on grammar rules or translation. Answer: B
Q2 · Reading
Phonemic awareness in early reading instruction refers to:
A) Understanding letter names
B) Reading sentences fluently
C) Ability to hear, identify and manipulate sounds in spoken words
D) Writing legibly
Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words — it is a key pre-reading skill. Answer: C
Q3 · Grammar
Choose the correct sentence:
A) She don't know the answer.
B) She doesn't knows the answer.
C) She doesn't know the answer.
D) She not know the answer.
With singular third person (She), we use "doesn't" + base form of verb (know). Answer: C

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