The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level qualifying exam that sets a minimum standard for teaching quality in India. Managed by the CBSE, its primary function is to certify that candidates are eligible to teach students from Classes I to VIII
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a Central government competitive exam preparation hub on AajExam. Aspirants targeting Central Teacher Eligibility Test can use this page as the single source of truth for the exam — covering the latest exam pattern, syllabus structure, full-length practice tests, the complete previous-year-paper archive and topic-wise quizzes mapped to the official syllabus.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test exam pattern on AajExam covers Paper-I (Primary Stage) (150 min, 150 marks; sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I (English), Language II (English)); Paper-II (Mathematics & Science) (150 min, 150 marks; sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics and Science, Language I (English), Language II (English)); Paper-II (Social Studies/Social Science) (150 min, 150 marks; sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Social Studies / Social Science, Language I (English), Language II (English)). Each pattern is implemented as a real-time, timer-based mock test so candidates get the exact sectional ordering, negative-marking and time-pressure of the actual exam.
AajExam currently hosts 30 full-length practice tests, 13 previous year question papers (PYQs) and 172 topic-wise quizzes for Central Teacher Eligibility Test, all with detailed step-by-step solutions, instant scoring and section-wise analytics on every attempt.
Why prepare for Central Teacher Eligibility Test on AajExam: every test on this platform is reconstructed from the official paper or built directly off the latest Central Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus, with answer keys verified by our subject-expert review panel. Solutions are written in plain English (and Hindi where the original source was bilingual) with step-by-step working for quantitative problems, grammar rules for English questions and direct reference statements for general awareness items. Each test attempt is followed by a detailed analytics report covering section-wise accuracy, attempt rate, time spent per question, and an estimated all-India percentile so you can identify your weak sections with surgical precision.
Suggested Central Teacher Eligibility Test preparation strategy using AajExam: start with the most recent Central Teacher Eligibility Test previous year paper to establish a baseline. Identify your two weakest sections from the analytics, then spend 7-10 days revising those sections from notes and topic-wise quizzes. After that, alternate one PYQ shift per day with full-length practice tests until you have solved every available paper. The week before the actual Central Teacher Eligibility Test exam, re-attempt 4-5 of your weakest tests — second attempts should consistently be 15-20% faster with measurably better accuracy. This PYQ-driven, analytics-led approach has been validated by thousands of selected candidates across SSC, RRB, IBPS, SBI, UPSC and State PSC exams.
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Central Teacher Eligibility Test Exam Information
Sourced September 2026 — verify against the official notification before relying on this to apply
Age Limit
No fixed minimum beyond completing the qualifying course; no upper age limit; unlimited attempts
Eligibility / Qualification
Senior Secondary (12th) with 50%+ for the Paper 1 track, or graduation for the Paper 2 (Classes 6–8) track, per NCTE norms
Selection Process
Single MCQ-based test with no negative marking. Paper 1 (Classes 1–5) and Paper 2 (Classes 6–8) — candidates may take either or both.
Salary
CTET is a teaching-eligibility qualification, not a recruiting exam, so it has no pay scale of its own. Qualifying marks: 60% (General), 55% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
Central Teacher Eligibility Test Syllabus & Subjects
Child Development and Pedagogy
Environmental Studies
Language I (English)
Language I (Hindi)
Language II (English)
Language II (Hindi)
Mathematics
Mathematics and Science
Social Studies
Social Studies/Social Science
Child Development and Pedagogy
32 sets · 320 Qs
Practice Child Development and Pedagogy →
Environmental Studies
17 sets · 170 Qs
Practice Environmental Studies →
Language I (English)
29 sets · 290 Qs
Practice Language I (English) →
Language I (Hindi)
3 sets · 30 Qs
Practice Language I (Hindi) →
Language II (English)
9 sets · 90 Qs
Practice Language II (English) →
Language II (Hindi)
24 sets · 240 Qs
Practice Language II (Hindi) →
Mathematics
18 sets · 180 Qs
Practice Mathematics →
Mathematics and Science
17 sets · 170 Qs
Practice Mathematics and Science →
Social Studies
11 sets · 110 Qs
Practice Social Studies →
Social Studies/Social Science
12 sets · 120 Qs
Practice Social Studies/Social Science →
How to Prepare for Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Understand the Central Teacher Eligibility Test syllabus and exam pattern above.
Study each subject, starting with Child Development and Pedagogy.
Practice topic-wise questions across every available topic.
Solve Central Teacher Eligibility Test previous year papers to learn the real difficulty level.
Attempt full-length practice tests under timed conditions.
Take short quizzes to revise between full attempts.
Review every incorrect answer's explanation, not just the score.
Repeat quizzes for your weakest topics before your next mock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many practice tests are available for Central Teacher Eligibility Test?
30 full-length practice tests and 13 previous year question papers (PYQs) are available for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on AajExam, with detailed solutions and sectional analysis.
Are Central Teacher Eligibility Test previous year question papers free?
Yes, the latest year Central Teacher Eligibility Test PYQs are free on AajExam. Older shifts are available with the AajExam Pro plan.
Can I practise Central Teacher Eligibility Test topic-wise on AajExam?
Yes, AajExam offers 172 topic-wise quizzes for Central Teacher Eligibility Test, covering Child Development and Pedagogy, Environmental Studies, Language I (English), Language I (Hindi).
What is the eligibility for Central Teacher Eligibility Test?
Senior Secondary (12th) with 50%+ for the Paper 1 track, or graduation for the Paper 2 (Classes 6–8) track, per NCTE norms
What is the age limit for Central Teacher Eligibility Test?
No fixed minimum beyond completing the qualifying course; no upper age limit; unlimited attempts. Always confirm this against the latest official notification before applying.
What is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test selection process?
Single MCQ-based test with no negative marking. Paper 1 (Classes 1–5) and Paper 2 (Classes 6–8) — candidates may take either or both.
What is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test salary?
CTET is a teaching-eligibility qualification, not a recruiting exam, so it has no pay scale of its own. Qualifying marks: 60% (General), 55% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
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