CTET 2018 Pattern: Know Exam Topics, No of Questions & Marking Scheme
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )
CTET 2018 would be conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on December 9, 2018. Candidates are informed that CTET 2018 exam pattern is such that aspirants can appear for two separate exams as part of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).
Central Teacher Eligibility Test comprises of two exams, that is, Paper-I and Paper-II. CTET 2018 Paper I needs to be given by candidates who want to become teachers of Classes I to V. On the other hand Paper II of CTET exam needs to be attempted by aspirants who want to teach Classes VI- VIII, that is, elementary school.
CTET 2018 dates have been declared and it has been shared that the exam would be conducted on December 9, this year. CTET Paper I as well as Paper II would be conducted on the same day. The exam day schedule of CTET 2018 is as mentioned below:
| CTET 2018 Paper |
Exam Date |
Reporting Time |
Exam Time |
| Paper-II |
December 9, 2018 |
8 am |
9:30 am to 12 noon |
| Paper-I |
December 9, 2018 |
12:30 pm |
2 pm to 4:30 pm |
CTET exam pattern varies for Paper-I and Paper-II. Further, the CTET syllabus and exam pattern is different for Paper II for candidates who want to become teachers of different subjects such as Mathematics, Science and Social Studies or Social Science.
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The detailed CTET 2018 exam pattern for Paper-I along with the total number of questions and marking scheme of the exam is mentioned below:
| CTET 2018 Exam Pattern for Paper-I |
||
| Subject |
No of Questions |
Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
| Language I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| Environmental Studies |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
The detailed CTET 2018 exam pattern for Paper-II for Mathematics and Science aspirants along with the total number of questions and marking scheme of the exam is mentioned below:
| CTET 2018 Exam Pattern for Paper-II (for Mathematics and Science Teacher) |
||
| Subject |
No of Questions |
Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
The detailed CTET 2018 exam pattern for Paper-II for Social Studies/ Social Science aspirants along with the total number of questions and marking scheme of the exam is mentioned below:
| CTET 2018 Exam Pattern for Paper-II (for Social Studies/ Social Science Teacher) |
||
| Subject |
No of Questions |
Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
The detailed CTET 2018 exam pattern for Paper-II for aspirants (who want to teach subjects apart from Social Studies/Social Science, Mathematics and Science Teacher) along with the total number of questions and marking scheme of the exam is mentioned below:
| CTET 2018 Exam Pattern for Paper-II (Apart from Social Studies/Social Science, Mathematics and Science Teacher) |
||
| Subject |
No of Questions |
Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Language II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) Or Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
Candidates are informed that they will be considered to have qualified CTET 2018 if they secure 60% marks in the national level teacher eligibility test. The validity of CTET qualifying certificate is seven years from the date when the CTET result is declared for all categories.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
As of first week of February, 2025, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released specific dates for the next Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in 2025. Historically, CBSE conducts the CTET twice a year, typically in July and December. The most recent CTET was held in D
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
Your CTET certificate from 2015 possesses an endless validity. Under recent guidelines from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 2021 the CTET certificate exists with lifetime validity. Your CTET certificate remains active indefinitely therefore you can forego future CTET exam attempts
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the CTET exam twice a year. The exam is conducted to screen eligible candidates who wish to apply for the post of teacher in Government & Private Institutions. Candidates applying for the CTET must fulfill certain requirements in terms of educ
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
You can access previous years CTET paper 1 and paper 2 questions papers on the official CTET website's archive section . Additionally, platforms like Shiksha offer downlodable PDFs of past question papers with solutions, these resources are valuable for understanding the exam pattern and practicing
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
The central Teacher Eligibility test (CTET) is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to asses the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in classes 1 to 8 across India. In Maharastra, CTET is held in multiple cities, including Ahmednaga, Akola,
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, you are eligible to apply for the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) if you have completed B.Sc. (Computer Science) and MCA, provided you meet the additional educational qualifications required by the exam. For teaching at the primary level (Class 1-5), a Diploma in elementary education or
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month 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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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
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
Answered a month ago
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
Answered a month ago
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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