Teaching Exams

CTET Mock Test 2026: Practise Paper 1 and Paper 2 the Right Way

Practise the real 150-question CTET pattern and learn how to analyse every attempt before December.

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A CTET mock test is a practice paper built on the real exam: 150 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours 30 minutes, with no negative marking. With the current session's exam scheduled for 12 and 13 December 2026, regular mocks are the best way to check your preparation. They show whether you can handle pedagogy questions, long language passages and the time pressure of a full paper.

Why CTET Mock Tests Matter

  • Pedagogy practice: Many CTET sections give half their marks to pedagogy. Mocks train you to pick the most child-centred answer.

  • Time management: 150 questions in 150 minutes leaves about a minute per question. Mocks build that rhythm.

  • Stamina: Sitting through a full 2.5-hour paper needs practice.

  • Weak-area detection: Section-wise scores show which subject needs more work.

  • Confidence: The February 2026 pass rate was only 25.68% overall, according to CBSE. Regular practice helps you stay ahead.

What a Good CTET Mock Test Looks Like

Feature

What to check

Questions and time

150 questions in 150 minutes

Paper I sections

CDP, Language I, Language II, Maths, EVS (30 each)

Paper II sections

CDP, Language I, Language II (30 each) and Maths and Science or Social Studies (60)

Content vs pedagogy

Matches the official split (for example, 15 content and 15 pedagogy in Paper I Maths)

Marking

1 mark per question, no negative marking

Solutions

Explanations, especially for pedagogy answers

Types of CTET Tests

Test type

Best used for

Full-length mock

Checking overall readiness and timing

Sectional test

Improving one subject, such as CDP or EVS

Pedagogy mini test

Practising classroom-situation questions

Previous year papers

Learning CBSE's question style

Live tests

Comparing your score with other candidates

How Many Mocks Should You Take?

  • Early stage: Sectional and topic tests after each chapter.

  • Middle stage: One full-length mock a week.

  • Final 6 weeks: Two to three full-length mocks a week, on the same timing as your shift (Paper II in the morning, Paper I in the afternoon).

Around 20 to 25 full mocks, each carefully reviewed, is a practical target for most candidates.

How to Analyse a CTET Mock

  1. Check your score against 90: Are you above the 60% qualifying mark? Aim for 100 or more.

  2. Split content and pedagogy: Note which type of question you lose more marks in.

  3. Review every wrong pedagogy answer: Understand why the correct option is more child-centred or inclusive.

  4. Track language timing: If passages take too long, practise reading questions before the passage.

  5. Keep a mistake notebook: Revise it every week.

Common CTET Mock Test Mistakes

  • Leaving questions blank, even though there is no negative marking

  • Checking only the total score and skipping the review

  • Taking mocks without a timer

  • Ignoring Language II practice

  • Choosing "strict" or rote-learning answers in pedagogy questions

Frequently Asked Questions