📄 CTET Previous Year Question Papers (2018–2026)

📌 Quick Summary

• Official CTET papers from 2018 to 2026 for Paper 1 (Class 1–5) & Paper 2 (Class 6–8).
• Each row below links to the exact CBSE session page for that exam — not a generic archive search.
• Start with 2018/2019 (easier), then 2021–2022, then 2023–Feb 2026 (current level).
• Repeated topics: Piaget, fractions, water/EVS pedagogy, language comprehension.
• Then practise free here with deep explanations after every question.

📥 Download Official CTET Papers (Exact Session Links)

CBSE doesn't publish one single PDF per paper — each session page lists every set (A, B, C...) for both shifts, in every language, as official ZIP files. The links below take you straight to the correct session page on ctet.nic.in, so you're never stuck searching the generic archive:

All papers open on the official CBSE site (ctet.nic.in). ExamQuick.in is not affiliated with CBSE — we only guide you to the authentic source. Some older sessions are listed individually on CBSE's site only inside the main archive page rather than a separate URL; those rows link there directly. Note: CTET was not conducted in 2025 — it resumed with the February 2026 session.

📋 What's Inside Each Session (No Login Needed for Question Papers)

Every CBSE session page lists download links by paper, shift, and set — for example, the February 2026 session shows separate files for Paper 1 Sets B–E and Paper 2 Sets G–J across the two exam days. You don't need to log in to download the question papers themselves; login is only required for your personal response sheet. Pick your paper (1 or 2), find your set letter from your own admit card, and download in your preferred language.

🎯 How to Solve Previous Papers the Right Way

Simply reading old papers does little. To actually gain marks, follow this proven method that toppers use:

1. Finish the basics first. Cover the NCERT concepts before attempting a paper, or you reinforce wrong answers.
2. Simulate the real exam. Print the paper, set a 150-minute timer, sit in a quiet room, no phone, no notes.
3. Self-evaluate honestly. Use the official answer key. Count correct, wrong, and unattempted (1 mark each, no negative marking).
4. Analyse every error. For each wrong answer ask: was it a concept gap, a reading mistake, or a bad guess? Fix the root cause.
5. Repeat across years. After 5–6 papers you'll spot the repeated topics and your weak areas clearly.

🔁 High-Weightage Topics That Repeat Every Year

After analysing the last several papers, these topics appear in almost every CTET exam. Prioritise them:

Notice the pattern? CDP and pedagogy dominate. That's why our free CDP, Maths and EVS quizzes focus heavily on these exact repeated themes.

✍️ Practise These Topics Free — With Explanations

Reading papers shows you the pattern. Our quizzes make you master it — every question has a deep explanation, just like a teacher sitting beside you.

Why Previous Papers Matter So Much

More than 20 lakh candidates appear for CTET every year, and the ones who clear it almost always practise previous papers. Real papers show you exactly how questions are framed, how the instructions are worded, and how the sections flow — things no textbook can teach. They reveal which topics carry the most weight, so you spend your limited study time wisely. They build your speed and time management, so you are not caught short in the real 150-minute exam. And they reduce exam-day surprises, replacing anxiety with calm familiarity. Combine official previous papers with daily practice on ExamQuick, and you give yourself the strongest possible preparation for CTET September 2026.

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