What is the difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2 in CTET?

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R
a year ago

The main difference between CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 lies in the target age group you aim to teach:

  • Paper 1: Designed for candidates aspiring to teach classes 1 to 5 (primary level).
  • Paper 2: Intended for individuals aiming to teach classes 6 to 8 (elementary level).

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2 years ago

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is divided into two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 is for candidates who wish to teach classes 6 to 8. Both papers contain 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and have a duration of t

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Deeksha Dixit
a year ago
The difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2 in CTET is: 1. The CTET Paper 1 is for those teaching aspirants who wish to teach at the primary level, I. e. , classes 1 to 5. 2. Paper 2 is for candidates who are eligible to teach Classes 6 to 8. 3. You can appear for Paper 1 after completing your 12th

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