CTET 2022 Languages: CBSE will begin the CTET 2022 Exam on December 28, 2022 at several exam centres across the country. Candidates can choose any two languages from the list for the CTET exam 2022. Check below the list of languages and codes, CTET 2022 exam pattern, etc.
CTET 2022 Language
CTET 2022 Languages: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted every year by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for candidates who want to secure a teaching job in government schools. It is a national-level exam.The CTET 2022 online application window was closed on November 24, 2022 and the CTET 2022 exam will be conducted on December 28, 2022 in CBT mode.
The CTET notification 2022 PDF was released on October 31, 2022 as an "information bulletin," which contains all the details of the exam, including languages.
The Union Resource Development Minister revised the CTET Exam Language Options in 2018. Now, the CTET 2022 will be conducted in 20 Indian languages. Earlier, CBSE declared it would remove 17 languages from the CTET examination.
Q: In how many cities is the CTET exam conducted?
CTET exam is held in a total of 236 exam centre cities across India. CBSE has published the list of CTET exam centre cities in the official notification. Candidates need to make choice of four exam cities while filling out the CTET application form. The CTET exam centres are allotted by the CBSE on the basis of preferences chosen by the candidates.
Q: How can I check my CTET exam centre?
The CTET exam centres cities list is released by the CBSE in the official notification of the exam at ctet.nic.in. However, the exact CTET exam centre is intimated to candidates through their admit cards. Candidates can check the name and address of the CTET exam centre allotted to them by downloading their admit cards. Candidates need to follow the given steps to check CTET exam centre:
- Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in
- Click on the 'Download Admit Card for CTET 2024' link.
- Enter the login details.
- Download the CTET exam centre slip.
Q: What is the CTET exam date 2025?
The CTET exam date 2025 will be announced soon. The 21st edition of the CTET exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET notification 2025 will be released soon. The CTET 2025 application will begin with the reelase of notification. The CTET 2025 exam will be held on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Latest Update:
CTET 2022 Live Updates: Schedule Soon, Admit Card Out for Dec 28, and 29 @ ctet.nic.in
In how many languages will the CTET exam be conducted?
The list of languages and codes are mentioned below, in which the candidates can opt for two languages in which they want to give the CTET examination.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
18 Jan '25 - 20 Jan '25
31 Jan '25
31 Jan '25
31 Jan '25
22 Feb '25 - 23 Feb '25
4 Feb '25 - 25 Feb '25
27 Feb '25
13 Apr '25
13 Apr '25
25 Apr '25 - 25 May '25
| Language |
Code No. |
|---|---|
| English |
01 |
| Hindi |
02 |
| Assamese |
03 |
| Bengali |
04 |
| Garo |
05 |
| Gujarati |
06 |
| Kannada |
07 |
| Khasi |
08 |
| Malayalam |
09 |
| Manipuri |
10 |
| Marathi |
11 |
| Mizo |
12 |
| Nepali |
13 |
| Odia |
14 |
| Punjabi |
15 |
| Sanskrit |
16 |
| Tamil |
17 |
| Telugu |
18 |
| Tibetan |
19 |
| Urdu |
20 |
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CTET Exam 2022: Language I
As per the official notification, the test items in Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction. This section consists of 30 questions, and each question carries one mark.
CTET Exam 2022: Language II
The Test items in Language II will focus on the elements of language, communication, and comprehension abilities. Language II will be a language other than Language I. A candidate can choose any one language as Language I and another as Language II from the above-mentioned language options. Candidates must include this information on the confirmation page. In the CTET exam, Language II focuses on the elements of language and comprehension abilities. It is also based on the same basic concepts as language I. It also consists of 30 questions, and each question carries one mark.
Q: What is the CTET exam fee?
The CTET exam fee differs for General category and Reserved category candidates. General category candidates need to pay INR 1,000 as CTET exam fee for one paper and INR 1,200 for two papers. On the other hand, reserved category candidates such as SC, ST, OBC and others need to pay INR 500 for one paper and INR 600 for both papers.
Q: When should I reach the CTET exam centre?
Q: What is the next date of CTET exam 2025?
The CTET 2025 exam date will be announced soon by the CBSE. The CTET 2025 schedule will be released along with the official notification. The CTET 2025 exam will be held offline in pen and paper mode. The exam is conducted on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is organised from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Paper 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates check the CTET next exam details here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2025-exam-blogId-170985
Q: How can I check CTET exam city and date?
Candidates can check the CTET exam city and date by downloading their pre-admit cards. The CBSE releases the CTET pre-admit card around 10 days before the exam. Candidates can access the CTET 2024 pre-admit card or exam city intimation slip by entering their application number and date of birth when it becomes available on the portal. On the other hand, the CTET admit card is released two days before the exam on the official website of the exam - ctet.nic.in informing the candidates about the allotted exam centre.
Q: Is the CTET exam conducted on a single day?
Yes, CTET 2024 exam is held on a single day. The exam is held in two shifts on each day. The first shift (9:30 AM-12 Noon) is conducted for CTET Paper 1, and the second shift (2:30-5:00 PM) for CTET Paper 2. In January 2021 and 2022, the CTET exam was not conducted on a single day. The CTET exam was held on multiple days and in multiple shifts as the exam was held online as Computer Based Test (CBT). Before that until 2020, the CTET exam was conducted on a single day in two shifts.
As mentioned in the official notification, the main question paper shall be bilingual (Hindi/English). Have a look at the exam pattern of CTET 2022 exam.
CTET 2022: Structure and Exam Pattern
In the CTET exam, all questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with four alternative answers, out of which one will be most appropriate. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking.
CTET Exam comprises two papers:
Paper I is for those candidates who want to teach Classes I to V.
Paper II is for those candidates who want to teach Classes VI to VIII.
Note: A person who wants to be a teacher at both levels will have to appear in both papers.
The CTET 2022 Paper 1 consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from five subjects, namely, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. On the other hand, CTET Paper 2 consists of four subjects Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences. Check below the CTET 2022 exam pattern highlights.
| Particulars |
CTET Paper 1 Highlights |
CTET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
Online |
| Number of subjects/ sections |
5 |
4 |
| Names of subjects |
· Child Development and Pedagogy · Language-I · Language-II · Mathematics · Environmental Studies |
· Child Development and Pedagogy · Language-I · Language-II · Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science |
| Duration of exam |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Total questions |
150 |
150 |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks |
150 |
150 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) |
English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) |
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CTET 2022 Exam FAQs
Q. Is the correction window open for the CTET 2022 exam?
Q. What is the CTET 2022 exam date?
Q. In how many languages CTET exam 2022 will be conducted?
Q. What is the code number for English and Tamil in the CTET Exam 2022?
Q. What types of questions are asked in the CTET Language I paper?
Q. In the CTET exam, questions in Language II focus on what types of elements?
Q. Is CTET Certificate valid for life time?
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
No, candidates are not allowed to appear for the CTET exam without a valid photo ID proof. Candidates need to keep the following three things for the centre- an original photo ID proof, CTET admit card and a recent passport-sized photograph. These are the mandatory documents required to be carried t
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Candidates must carry the following things and documents to the CTET exam centre on the day of examination:
- CTET admit card: Candidates need to carry their admit card to the centres. Candidates without admit card will not be allowed to appear in exam.
- Photo ID proof: Candidates must carry an original
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Beginner-Level 2
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The CTET admit card contains the important details including candidate's name, DOB, exam centre name, location and exam date and timings. The admit card carries relevant details such as:
Candidate's name, reservation category, date of birth, guardian's name, postal address
Roll number
Photo and signatu
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Beginner-Level 2
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The CTET admit card is useful for two events, that is, at the time of the exam, and at the time of result declaration. Candidates must retain the CTET exam admit card with them till the announcement of the result. The admit card of the CTET exam is an important document that candidates must carry to
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Yes, if you are a B.Ed student, then you would be eligible to sit in the CTET 2025 exam. Application forms for the CTET 2025 would be released soon; apply for them as soon as they are available.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
You can easily find CTET previous year question papers on Shiksha.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
CTET admit card has already been released on 12 December 2024. Also, the CTET exam was held on 14th December and 15th December 2024.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 weeks ago
The CTET Paper 1 Set I answer key for December 2024 is available online. You can download it from the official CTET website or from various coaching institutes that provide unofficial answer keys.
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Answered a month ago
Some popular sources for obtaining the question paper of CTET along with the answer key provided in December 2022 are listed below. This is available on the main website of CTET - ctet.nic.in. Some educational websites and institutes like Shiksha provide question papers of that particular examinati
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Comprehensive Strategies to Pass CTET Exam:
Understand Syllabus and Exam Pattern. One should be well conversant with the syllabus both for Paper 1 and Paper 2, such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies for Paper 1, and other subjects covered under
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Can I appear for CTET exam if I forget to carry my photo ID?