CTET / PSTET Teacher Eligibility Test (Paper-1)
Eligibility for primary-school teaching posts.
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CTET/PSTET certifies eligibility to teach. Paper-1 (Classes 1–5) is an objective test of 150 questions across five sections with no negative marking.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 150 minutes · Negative marking: No negative marking
Eligibility
Senior secondary (50%) + D.El.Ed, or graduation + D.El.Ed/B.Ed as applicable.
Age Limit
No upper age limit for the eligibility test.
Syllabus
- •Child development and pedagogy
- •Language comprehension and pedagogy (two languages)
- •Mathematics and its pedagogy
- •Environmental Studies and its pedagogy
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Does CTET Paper-1 have negative marking?+
No. CTET/PSTET Paper-1 has 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes, and no negative marking.
Are free CTET mock tests available?+
Yes — Bombay Institute offers free CTET/PSTET Paper-1 mock tests covering child development, language, maths and EVS pedagogy.