CTET Exam includes 2 papers- Paper 1 for the Primary level and Paper 2 for Elementary level teachers.
- Candidates who wish to teach classes I-V have to take Paper 1.
- Candidates who wish to teach classes VI-VIII have to take Paper 2 .
- Both the papers carry 150 multiple choice questions for 150 marks to finish in 150 minutes.
- There is no negative marking applicable in the exam.
Paper I (for Classes I to V) Primary Stage
| S. No. | Name of the subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| (i) | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (ii) | Language II | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iii) | Language I | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iv) | Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (v) | Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Total | 5 sections | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
Paper II (for Classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage
| S. No. | Name of the subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| (i) | Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (ii) | Language II (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iii) | Language I (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| (iv) A | Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
| (iv) B | Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
| Total | 4 sections | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
*Candidates have to choose either section (iV) A or (iV) B