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CBSE · CTET September 2026 information bulletin, sections 7–9 and Appendix I · Source year 2026 · Document date 2026-05-11 · Last reviewed 2026-09-28
Five compulsory sections in one 150-minute sitting. Language I and II are two different languages chosen by the candidate.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Minutes | Paper language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — | English and Hindi |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | — | English and Hindi |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | — | English and Hindi |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | — | Candidate-selected language |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | — | Another candidate-selected language |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 | — |
Choose this 60-mark subject route for Mathematics and Science teaching. It is an alternative to Social Studies, not an additional section.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Minutes | Paper language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — | English and Hindi |
| Mathematics and Science | 60 | 60 | — | English and Hindi |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | — | Candidate-selected language |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | — | Another candidate-selected language |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 | — |
Choose this 60-mark route for Social Studies/Social Science teaching. The two Paper II routes are alternatives.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Minutes | Paper language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — | English and Hindi |
| Social Studies / Social Science | 60 | 60 | — | English and Hindi |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | — | Candidate-selected language |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | — | Another candidate-selected language |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 | — |
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