CTET Exam Pattern 2024 - Paper I & II, Marking Scheme, Weightage for July Exam

CTET Exam Pattern 2024

CTET Exam Pattern 2024 will remain the same as that of the previous edition as per the CTET July 2024 notification. The CTET 2024 exam will be conducted in offline mode (OMR-based) and the questions will be conceptual. To help the candidates, we have simplified all the details about CTET Exam Pattern 2024 here. Candidates can scroll down to check the CTET exam pattern 2024.

Candidates appearing for the upcoming entrance exam should note that CTET comprises two papers - Paper I (Primary Stage for Class 1 to 5) and Paper II (Elementary Stage for Class 6 to 8). The question paper for CTET 2024 will be in both Hindi and English language. In the entrance exam, objective-type questions (MCQs) will be asked and candidates will be required to answer these questions within the prescribed time duration. Listed below are all the details related to the CTET Exam Pattern 2024 for the candidates.

Highlights of CTET Exam Pattern 2024

Some of the major highlights of CTET exam pattern 2024 can be checked below -

Languages to Choose in CTET Exam 2024

The following are the different languages listed in the CTET 2024 exam. Candidates can choose any of the below languages as one of the options in the CTET exam. 

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern: Section Wise

CTET 2024 exam pattern is different for Paper I & II. Compared to the previous year's exam pattern of CTET exam, there are no major or minor changes in the CTET exam pattern. CTET 2024 exam pattern for Paper I & II can be checked below -

CTET Exam Pattern Paper I

The Paper I exam pattern of CTET is as follows -

CTET Exam Pattern Paper II

The Paper II exam pattern of CTET exam can be checked below -

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern: Nature and Standand of Questions in Paper I

Some of the major details about the nature and standard of questions in the CTET exam 2024 can be checked below -

• The nature of questions in Language I of Paper I of the CTET exam test the proficiencies of candidates pertaining to the medium of instruction.

• The nature of questions in Language II of Paper I of CTET exam assess the candidates on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.

• The nature of questions in Child Development and Pedagogy section of CTET 2024 will be based on the educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6-11 years. The questions in this section will test the understanding the characteristics and needs of the diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.

• CTET aspirants must note that both Language I and Language II are mandatory in the CTET exam.  A candidate may choose any one language as Language I and other as Language II from the available language options and will be required to specify the same in the Confirmation Page of the CTET application form.

• The nature of questions in Mathematics and Environmental Studies of CTET will be based on the concepts, problem-solving abilities and pedagogical understanding and applications of the subjects. In all these subject areas, the questions in the entrance examination will be evenly distributed over different divisions of the syllabus of that subject prescribed for classes I-V by the NCERT.

• For Paper I of CTET exam 2024,  the questions will be asked on the basis of the topics prescribed in syllabus of the NCERT for classes I – V. However, their difficulty level, as well as linkages, could be up to the Secondary stage.

• Candidates will have to opt for two languages in which they wish to appear for CTET: List of languages and code are as follows:

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern: Nature and Standand of Questions in Paper II

Some of the major details about the nature and standard of questions in the CTET Paper 2 exam can be checked below -

• The nature of questions in Language I of Paper-II of the CTET exam will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction.

• The nature of questions in Language II will focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.

• The nature of questions in the Child Development and Pedagogy section of CTET exam 2022 will focus on the educational psychology of teaching and learning, specifically the age group of 11-14 years. The questions will focus on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.

• CTET Paper II applicants must note that Language I and Language II are mandatory apart from the other major sections of the exam. A candidate may choose any one language as Language I and other as Language II from the available language options and will be required to specify the same in the Confirmation Page.

• The nature of questions in Mathematics and Science and Social Studies/Social Science of CTET Paper II exam 2024 will be based on the concepts, problem-solving abilities and pedagogical understanding and applications of the subjects. The questions of Mathematics and Science will be 30 marks each. The questions will be evenly distributed over different divisions of the syllabus of that subject as prescribed for classes VI-Vlll by the NCERT.

• For Paper II, the questions will be asked on the basis of the topics prescribed in the syllabus of the NCERT for classes VI-VIII but their difficulty standard, as well as linkages, could be up to the Senior Secondary stage.

• Candidates will have to opt for two languages in which they wish to appear for CTET: List of languages and code are as follows:

CTET Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme

Candidates can go through the following CTET 2024 marking scheme that has been mentioned below: 

• For each correct answer, candidates are awarded 1 mark.

• There is no negative marking in the entrance exam.

Use of OMR Sheet in CTET 2024

Handling the OMR sheet initially must be done under some supervision to avoid mistakes while providing the basic details of the applicants. Hence, here are the easy guidelines an applicant must follow in order to be user-friendly with the Optical Mark Recognition in CTET 2024. 

• The candidates of CTET would find an OMR sheet within the sealed test booklet. The sealed booklet must be opened only when the invigilator announces to do so. 

• There will be 4 options in the OMR answer script which are A, B, C, and D. In the answer booklet the same options will be provided for the candidates to choose. 

• The OMR sheet will be scanned through an optical scanner, hence there must not be any crease on the answer script. Any such tinge or crease might give wrong result when the OMR sheet is sent for Optical Scanning.

• Applicants must not write the roll number anywhere in the sheet except the specified space in the OMR sheet. 

OMR Sheet Side 1 

Candidates will have to use blue or black ballpoint pens to mark in the OMR sheet. Usage of the pencil is strictly prohibited. Candidates will have to mark the following details on sheet side 1:

• Name of the Candidate 

• Father’s Name

• Roll Number 

• Center Number

• Name of that particular examination centre

• Subjects offered

OMR Sheet Side 2

Candidates will have to mark the following details on sheet side 2:

• Main test booklet number 

• Roll number of the candidate

• Language supplement booklet code 

• Language supplement booklet number

• The medium of Language to attempt questions

• Signature of candidate