CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Classes I-V) Previous-year papers

Free CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Classes I-V) previous-year question papers with answers and explanations. 8 papers and 1,067 solved questions covering 2022–2026. Practice online, track your accuracy and find your weak subjects.

Exam pattern

Papers

8

questions

1,067

Duration

150 minutes

Negative marking

No

About the exam

Central Teacher Eligibility Test, Paper 1 (primary level) — conducted by CBSE. Accepted as eligibility for teacher recruitment across India including Uttar Pradesh.

Subjects

• English · 358 questions
• Environmental Studies · 211 questions
• Mathematics · 210 questions
• Psychology · 208 questions
• Hindi · 62 questions
• Education · 8 questions
• Science · 4 questions
• Social Science · 4 questions

Previous-year papers

Frequently asked questions

How many CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Classes I-V) previous-year papers are available?

GyanV has 8 CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Classes I-V) papers with 1,067 questions, each with the correct answer and an explanation, covering 2026, 2024, 2023, 2022.

Is there negative marking in CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Classes I-V)?

No. Based on the papers available here, wrong answers carry no penalty, so it is worth attempting every question.

Which subjects are asked in CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Classes I-V)?

Based on the question bank, the main subjects are: English, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Psychology, Hindi, Education, Science, Social Science.

How long is the CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Classes I-V) exam?

Typically 150 minutes, with around 149 questions.

Are these CTET Paper 1 (Primary, Classes I-V) papers free?

Yes. Every question, answer and explanation is free to read. Create a free account to attempt papers against a timer and track your accuracy by subject.