What is the difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2 in CTET?
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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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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 two and a half hours. The CTET Paper 1 includes questions from five subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. On the other hand, CTET Paper 2 comprises questions from four subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Science or Social Studi
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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 grade or equivalent. You also need a Diploma in elementary education.
4. To apply for Paper 2, you need to have a graduation degree and a two-year Diploma or degree in education. You can appear for both papers if you fulfil the eligibility criteria for both papers.
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The CTET 2025 notification has not been released as of now. It is expected that the CBSE CTET notification will be released in October 2025. The notification will be displayed as a CTET information bulletin on the official website- ctet.nic.in. Candidates should visit this page to get the latest updates on the CTET exam - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2025-exam-blogId-170985
CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is an eligibility exam conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. Passing the CTET exam is compulsory for aspirants who want to apply for teacher recruitment in government schools for Classes 1 to 8.
Yes, you can apply for CTET Paper 1 only if you make sure that you meet the minimum teacher education requirement for Classes 1 to 5.
If we talk about Paper 1, CTET generally requires passing of Class 12 with 50% marks and also a 2-year D.El.Ed, or any certain equivalent teacher training qualifications.
But, since you have B.Ed, you are eligible for Paper 2 (Classes 6–8). But, the CTET notification also allows B.Ed grads to appear for Paper 1 only if they have undergone a short bridge course in elementary education after appointment.
The major difference between CTET and UPTET is that when candidates clear the CTET exam, it provides a national-level eligibility certificate that can be used across India, whereas clearing the UPTET exam provides a state-level eligibility certificate that is only valid within Uttar Pradesh state.
No, the CTET form 2025 has not been released yet. The CBSE CTET application form 2025 is expected to be released in the coming months, especially around August 2025. Candidates need to visit the official website- ctet.nic.in regularly to get the updates about the CTET 2025 form. Moreover, the latest updates on the CTET online form will be provided here as well - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ctet-exam-application-form.
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