CTET
CTET Syllabus 2026: Paper 1 and Paper 2 Explained Simply
Confused about CTET Paper 1 vs Paper 2 syllabus? Check the subject-wise breakdown, exact qualifying marks, and how to pick Maths-Science or SST for Paper 2.
18/08/2026
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Group B and C posts in central ministries and departments. Computer-based Tier 1 and Tier 2 stages.
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A teacher eligibility test by CBSE. Paper 1 is for classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 is for classes 6 to 8.
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