CTET Exam Pattern 2019

Understanding the CTET Exam Pattern 2019 will help candidates to understand and attempt the question paper in a better way. The CTET Exam takes place at 2 levels: Paper 1 & Paper 2. The CTET Admit Card 2019 is also out.
- Paper 1 is for those candidates who are applying to teach at a primary level
- Paper 2 is for those aspirants who want to be teaching the elementary level
- Candidates can crack the CTET Exam in one attempt if they study hard
- In any case, a student wants to appear for both Papers, they sure can
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CTET Exam Pattern 2019 Highlights- Paper 1 & Paper 2
CTET Exam Pattern 2019 | ||
– | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
Exam Time Duration | 150 minutes | 150 minutes |
Job | Teaching primary standard students | Teaching elementary standard students |
Question Type | Objective (MCQ) | Objective (MCQ) |
Negative Marking | No | No |
Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
Sections | Math Child Development and Pedagogy Language I (compulsory) Language II (compulsory) Environmental Studies |
Math Child Development and Pedagogy Language I (compulsory) Language II (compulsory) Environmental Studies |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark will be given to each correct answer | 1 mark will be given to each correct answer |
CTET 2019 Exam Pattern Paper 1: Marking Scheme
CTET Exam takes place in several languages like Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu, Khasi, Malayalam, Tibetan, Garo, Telegu, Manipuri, Kannada, Gujarati, Bangla, Sanskrit, English, Nepali, Oriya, Mizo, Assamese.
- The candidates who want to teach students from class 1-5 shall appear in this exam
- According to the pattern, the students shall attempt all questions in the exam
- There is no negative marking in the paper
The marking scheme of Paper 1 is as follows:
Subject | Total Questions | Marks |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 Marks |
Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 Marks |
Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 Marks |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 Marks |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 Marks |
Total | 150 | 150 Marks |
CTET 2019 Exam Pattern Paper 2: Marking Scheme
The students are not limited to only attempt either Paper 1 or Paper 2.
- If students wish, they can attempt both of the exams.
- In case, a student is not able to qualify, he/she can take the exam again.
- The aspirants who have applied for teaching class 6-8 will be writing this exam.
The marking scheme for Paper 2 is as below:
Subject | Total Questions | Marks |
Social Studies/Social Science
(for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) |
60 | 60 |
Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) | 60 | 60 |
Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Child Development & Pedagogy(compulsory) | 30 | 30 |

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