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  1. CTET is conducted by which organization?

    Answer: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)

    The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of the Government of India.

  2. CTET Paper 1 qualifies a candidate to teach which classes?

    Answer: Classes 1 to 5

    CTET Paper 1 qualifies a candidate to teach Classes 1 to 5 (primary level), while Paper 2 qualifies for Classes 6 to 8 (upper primary level).

  3. How many questions are there in each CTET paper?

    Answer: 150 questions

    Each CTET paper (Paper 1 and Paper 2) consists of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks, with no negative marking.

  4. What is the minimum qualifying score for general category candidates in CTET?

    Answer: 60%

    General category candidates must score at least 60% (90 out of 150 marks) to qualify in CTET, while reserved category candidates need 55%.

  5. Which section carries the highest weightage in both CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2?

    Answer: All sections carry equal weightage

    In both CTET papers, all sections carry equal weightage of 30 marks each, making each section equally important for the total score of 150.

  6. For how many years is a CTET certificate valid?

    Answer: Lifetime

    As per the Ministry of Education's notification in 2021, CTET certificates are now valid for life (previously they were valid for 7 years).