Solving CTET Previous Year Question Papers is a vital strategy for any serious 2026 aspirant. These papers are essential study resources that provide deep insights into the exam pattern, recurring themes, difficulty trends, and sectional weightage for both Paper 1 (Classes I–V) and Paper 2 (Classes VI–VIII).
CTET Previous Year Question Papers
CTET examiners frequently revisit core concepts and question structures. By practicing these previous year papers, you gain a strategic edge, allowing you to master past trends and improve your performance in the upcoming examination.
Important Update: The CTET exam was not held in 2025. The most recent CTET February 2026 cycle concluded on February 7th and 8th, 2026. The next assessment, CTET September 2026, is scheduled for September 6th, 2026.
CTET 2026 February Paper 1 PYQs PDF
| Exam Date | Set | Question Paper PDFs | Solutions |
| 7th February 2026 | Set X | Download PDF | Click to Check |
| Set V | Download PDF | ||
| 8th February 2026 | Set C | Download PDF | Click to Check |
| Set E | Download PDF |
CTET 2026 February Paper 2 PYQs PDF
| Exam Date | Set | Question Paper PDFs | Solutions |
| 7th February 2026 | Set X | Download PDF | Click to Check |
| Set Y (Maths) | Download PDF | ||
| Set Y (SST) | Download PDF | ||
| Set Z (Maths & SST) | Download PDF | ||
| 8th February 2026 | Set H (Maths) | Download PDF | Click to Check |
| Set H (SST) | Download PDF | ||
| Set J (Maths & SST) | Download PDF |
CTET 2024 December Paper 1 2026 PYQ PDF
| Code | Question Paper PDFs |
| Code H | Download PDF |
CTET 2024 December Paper 2 2026 PYQ PDF
| Codes | Question Paper PDFs |
| Code F | Download PDF |
| Code G | Download PDF |
| Code L | Download PDF |
| Code E | Download PDF |
CTET 2024 July Paper 1 PDFs
| Codes | Question Papers PDFs |
| 7 July 2024 Code A | Download PDF |
| 1 July 2024 Code A | Download PDF |
| 1 July 2024 Code B | Download PDF |
| 1 July 2024 Code C | Download PDF |
| 1 July 2024 Code D | Download PDF |
CTET 2023 February Paper 1 PDFs
| Exam Dates | Question Paper PDF |
| 9 January 2023 | Download PDF |
| 10 January 2023 | Download PDF |
| 11 January 2023 | Download PDF |
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| 25 January 2023 | Click to Download |
| 27 January 2023 | Click to Download |
| 29 January 2023 | Click to Download |
| 30 January 2023 | Click to Download |
| 1 February 2023 | Click to Download |
| 2 February 2023 | Click to Download |
| 3 February 2023 | Click to Download |
| 4 February 2023 | Click to Download |
| 7 February 2023 | Click to Download |
CTET 2023 February Paper 2 PDFs
| Exam Dates | Question Paper PDF |
| CTET 2023 Question Paper 2 Set E | Click to Download |
CTET 2023 December Paper PDFs (Paper 1 & 2)
| Papers | Question Paper PDF |
| CTET 2023 Question Paper 1- Code J | |
| CTET 2023 Question Paper 2- Code N | |
| CTET 2023 Question Paper 2- Code P | |
| CTET 2023 Question Paper 2- Code O |
CTET 2022 Question Paper PDF (Paper 1 & 2)
| Papers | Question Paper PDFs |
| CTET Paper 1 Marathi Hindi | |
| CTET Paper 1 Odia English | |
| CTET Paper 1 Hindi Sanskrit | |
| CTET Paper 1 Hindi Sanskrit | |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (29 December 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (28 December 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (12 January 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (11 January 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (10 January 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (8 January 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (7 January 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (6 January 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (5 January 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (4 January 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (3 January 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET 2022 Paper 1 (1 January 2022) | Download PDF |
| CTET Paper 2 Social Studies | |
| CTET Paper 2 Social Studies | |
| CTET Paper 2 Social Studies |
CTET 2021 Question Paper PDF (Paper 1 & 2)
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CTET 2019 Question Paper PDF (Paper 1 & 2)
| Session | Question Paper PDF | Question Paper |
| December | Paper I | Paper-I Solution |
| Paper-II | Paper-II Solution | |
| July | Paper I | Paper-I Solution |
| Paper-II | Paper-II Solution |
CTET 2018 Question Paper PDF (Paper 1 & 2)
| Paper | Question Paper PDF |
| Paper I | Download PDF |
| Paper II | Download PDF |
CTET Minimum Qualifying Marks
To qualify for the CTET certificate, candidates must secure the minimum passing marks mandated by the CBSE. These qualifying thresholds vary depending on the candidate's category.
- General / Unreserved- 60% (90 marks)
- SC / ST / OBC / PwD- 55% (82 marks)
Validity Info: As per the 2021 CBSE notification, CTET certificates are now valid for a lifetime. There are no restrictions on the number of attempts, and candidates are welcome to reappear for future exams to improve their scores.
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