CTET Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions - Summary
CTET previous year question papers are official exam papers and answer keys issued by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Candidates preparing for primary teacher eligibility (Classes 1 to 5) and elementary teacher eligibility (Classes 6 to 8) use these past test papers to understand question patterns, subject-wise marks distribution, and time allocation.
Central Board of Secondary Education conducts the eligibility test in two shifts as an offline pen-and-paper examination using an OMR answer sheet. Paper 1 and Paper 2 both consist of 150 objective questions for 150 marks, with a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. Each correct answer carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses. Candidates can review the prescribed topics in the CTET syllabus and practice marking answers on the CTET OMR sheet.
CTET previous year question papers with answer key
The table below lists exam session papers for Paper 1 and Paper 2 from the official CBSE examination archives.
| Exam Session | Paper Level | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| CTET July 2024 | Paper 1 and Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| CTET January 2024 | Paper 1 (Class 1 to 5) | Download PDF |
| CTET January 2024 | Paper 2 (Class 6 to 8) | Download PDF |
| CTET August 2023 | Paper 1 (Class 1 to 5) | Download PDF |
| CTET August 2023 | Paper 2 (Class 6 to 8) | Download PDF |
| CTET December 2022 | Paper 1 and Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| CTET December 2021 | Paper 1 and Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| CTET January 2021 | Paper 1 and Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| CTET December 2019 | Paper 1 and Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| CTET July 2019 | Paper 1 and Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| CTET December 2018 | Paper 1 and Paper 2 | Download PDF |
Question Paper Feb 2026
Publish Date: April 2, 2026
- p1_01March.zip
p2_01March.zip - p1_07Feb_Set-V.zip
p1_07Feb_Set-U.zip
p1_07Feb_Set-T.zip
p1_07Feb_Set-S.zip - p1_08Feb_Set-E.zip
p1_08Feb_Set-D.zip
p1_08Feb_Set-C.zip
p1_08Feb_Set-B.zip - p2_07Feb_Set-Z.zip
p2_07Feb_Set-Y.zip
p2_07Feb_Set-X.zip
p2_07Feb_Set-W.zip - p2_08Feb_Set-J.zip
- p2_08Feb_Set-I.zip
- p2_08Feb_Set-H.zip
- p2_08Feb_Set-G.zip
How to solve CTET previous question papers
STEP 1 – Pick one full question paper and set a countdown timer for 150 minutes.
STEP 2 – Solve Child Development and Pedagogy questions first within 30 minutes.
STEP 3 – Complete Language I and Language II comprehension passages and pedagogy sections next.
STEP 4 – Mark all answers on a practice OMR sheet without negative marking hesitation.
STEP 5 – Check your marked responses against the official CBSE answer key and calculate your total score out of 150.
STEP 6 – Note questions where answers were incorrect and review those specific textbook chapters.
Official website and archive
Central Board of Secondary Education publishes exam circulars, question paper sets, and final answer keys on ctet.nic.in and cbse.gov.in. Candidates can verify past answer keys and notifications directly through the archive section on the official portal.
