CTET September 2026 Exam Date
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CTET — What Actually Comes in the Exam
Our own analysis of 1,350 questions from 9 previous year papers in the CTET bank — subject weightage and the topics that repeat most.
The CTET question bank analysed across 9 papers and 9 pyq papers contains a total of 1350 questions distributed among 8 subjects. Child Development and Pedagogy dominates the dataset with 270 questions representing a 20% share, followed by Language-I (English) with 240 questions at 18%, and Environmental Studies with 210 questions at 16%. Across all 1350 questions, the top recurring topic is categorised as Mixed.
Aspirants should prioritise subjects with the highest question share, starting with Child Development and Pedagogy at 20% and Language-I (English) at 18%. Following these, candidates should focus on Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Language-II (Hindi) which collectively make up significant portions of the 1350 analysed questions. Preparation must also account for subjects with lower weightage such as Mathematics and Science which hold a 2% share with 30 questions. The first pass of study should address the Mixed topic that spans all 1350 questions in the question bank.
| Subject | Share | Questions | Most Repeated Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 20% | 270 | Mixed (270) |
| Language-I (English) | 18% | 240 | Mixed (240) |
| Environmental Studies | 16% | 210 | Mixed (210) |
| Mathematics | 13% | 180 | Mixed (180) |
| Language-II (Hindi) | 11% | 150 | Mixed (150) |
| Social Studies | 9% | 120 | Mixed (120) |
Sample Questions From CTET Papers
Q1. Mastery-orientated learners typically attribute success to ................. and failure to .................. .
- A. ability and good luck, task difficulty
- B. ability and effort, bad luck
- C. ability and good luck, low ability
- D. ability and effort, insufficient effort
Show answer
D. ability and effort, insufficient effort
Mastery-orientated learners typically attribute success to their ability and effort and failure to insufficient effort. These learners focus on learning and improvement, viewing challenges as opportunities to grow.
Child Development and Pedagogy · Mixed
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Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Senior Secondary with 50% marks and Diploma in Elementary Education / B.El.Ed / Graduation with B.Ed as per NCTE guidelines.
- Age Relaxation: As per CBSE CTET rules
CBSE Selection Process
- CTET Paper I (Primary Level)
- CTET Paper II (Junior Level)
Event Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 10 June 2026 |
| Re Open Apply Online Start | 25 August 2026 |
| Re Open Apply Online End | 01 September 2026 |
| CTET Exam Date | 12 December 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 10 December 2026 |
| Result Declared | 01 October 2026 |
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