CTET December 2026 Mock Tests
Exam on 12–13 Dec 2026 · Paper I 150 Q, 2 h 30 minPaper I 150 questions, 2 hours 30 min · Paper II 150 Q, 2 h 30 minPaper II 150 questions, 2 hours 30 min · no negative marking
Tests for this exam are coming soon.
CTET December 2026 eligibility
- Who can sit it
- As per NCTE's minimum qualifications Paper I: Senior Secondary + D.El.Ed (or B.El.Ed); Paper II: graduation + B.Ed (or D.El.Ed); students in teacher training may sit
- Pass mark
- 60%: 90 of 150 schools and states may relax it for SC, ST, OBC and persons with disabilities
- Certificate
- Valid for life no limit on attempts; you may retake it to improve
- Fee
- ₹1000 one paper · ₹1200 both ₹500 / ₹600 for SC, ST and persons with disabilities (plus GST)
Age relaxation (upper limit)
- Up to 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks of the educational qualification for SC, ST, OBC and persons with disabilities.
- CTET has no age limit.
As per CBSE's CTET information bulletin (Sept 2026) and public notice of 14 Sep 2026; detailed qualifications are in NCTE's regulations.
How selection works
- STEP 1Paper I · classes I–VChild Development & Pedagogy, Maths, EVS, Language I, Language II: 30 questions each.
- STEP 2Paper II · classes VI–VIIIChild Development & Pedagogy 30, Language I 30, Language II 30, and Maths & Science 60 or Social Studies 60.
- STEP 3Result60% to pass; marksheet and lifelong certificate on DigiLocker. Schools and states then recruit on their own.
CTET December 2026 previous cut-offs
How many passed in the last two editions, from CBSE's result notices (CTET has a fixed pass mark, not a cut-off).
| Category | Feb 2026 Paper I | Feb 2026 Paper II | Dec 2024 Paper I | Dec 2024 Paper II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appeared | 10,65,410 | 18,67,428 | 5,72,489 | 11,36,087 |
| Qualified | 3,58,937 | 3,46,738 | 1,38,389 | 1,39,888 |
| Pass rate | 33.7% | 18.6% | 24.2% | 12.3% |
Paper II is the harder one: fewer than 1 in 5 who sat it in February 2026 passed.
CTET December 2026: common questions
When is CTET December 2026?
12–13 Dec 2026, as per the official notification. Always check the official website for changes.
Are these tests really free?
Yes, all of them, with full explanations. There is no paid plan.
Do the tests follow the exam pattern?
Yes, on the exam pattern: Paper I 150 questions in 2 hours 30 min, Paper II 150 questions in 2 hours 30 min and no negative marking.
What are the CTET passing marks?
60%, which is 90 out of 150 in each paper. Schools and state governments may relax this for SC, ST, OBC and persons with disabilities under their own rules.
Is there negative marking in CTET?
No. Each question carries 1 mark and nothing is cut for a wrong answer, so attempt every question.
Who writes the questions?
Our team of subject experts writes them to the official syllabus, and a second reviewer checks every answer against official notifications and reliable published sources.
How our questions are made
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