Preparing for CTET Paper 1 and looking for previous year question papers in one place?

You are at the right place.

We have organised CTET Paper 1 Previous Year Question Papers and Final Answer Keys in one place so that you can easily download a paper, attempt it, check your answers and analyse your preparation.

Instead of visiting different pages of the official CTET website for every examination, you can use this page as a single revision resource for CTET Paper 1 PYQs.

The collection covers the major CTET Paper 1 examinations from 2018 to 2026, including the latest February 2026 examination. The official CTET website maintains the original question papers and final answer keys.

Important: The question papers and answer keys linked below are official CTET/CBSE resources. Exam Affinity has not reproduced the complete question papers or answer keys in this article. The resources are linked and organised here to make them easier for students to access and use for revision.

Why Solve CTET Paper 1 Previous Year Questions?

Previous year questions are one of the most useful resources for CTET preparation.

They help you understand:

• The actual CTET Paper 1 question pattern
• The level and nature of questions
• Important concepts repeatedly tested
• Pedagogical questions asked in different sections
• Your strengths and weaknesses
• Your ability to apply concepts
• Your speed and accuracy

PYQs are especially useful during final revision, because they help you revise the syllabus through actual examination-level questions.

However, don’t simply download the papers and keep them aside.

Attempt → Check → Analyse → Revise → Practise Again

This approach will give you much more benefit from previous year papers.

CTET Paper 1 Previous Year Question Papers and Answer Keys

The table below provides one representative Paper 1 set/paper from each examination along with the corresponding official final answer key.

For examinations where CTET used multiple sets, we have selected one set for practice. Students who need other sets can access them from the relevant official CTET question-paper page.

CTET Paper 1 February 2026

For February 2026, CTET provided Paper 1 sets for the February examination dates as well as a separate Paper 1 paper for 1 March 2026. The official page lists Sets S, T, U and V for 7 February and Sets B, C, D and E for 8 February.

For practice, we have selected Set S – 7 February 2026.

Note: The official question-paper page contains the individual Set S download along with the other February 2026 Paper 1 sets. The official answer-key section provides the Paper 1 final key for 7 February 2026.

CTET Paper 1 December 2024

December 2024 Paper 1 had Sets H, I, J and K. For practice, we have selected Set H.

CTET Paper 1 July 2024

July 2024 Paper 1 consisted of Sets A, B, C and D. We have selected Set A for practice.

CTET Paper 1 January 2024

January 2024 Paper 1 consisted of Sets I, J, K and L. We have selected Set I.

CTET Paper 1 August 2023

August 2023 Paper 1 consisted of Sets A, B, C and D. We have selected Set A.

CTET Paper 1 December 2022

The December 2022 CTET examination was conducted across multiple dates, and the official CTET page lists the question papers date-wise rather than using the later A/B/C/D set structure.

For a simple revision resource, we have selected the 28 December 2022 Paper 1 paper.

The official CTET archive lists the December 2022 papers by examination date, and the official final answer-key section provides the corresponding December 2022 final key.

CTET Paper 1 December 2021

For December 2021, CTET provides Paper 1 question papers and separate final answer keys for English Medium and Hindi Medium. For this resource, we have selected the English Medium Paper 1 paper.

The official CTET final-answer-key page specifically lists separate Paper 1 English Medium and Hindi Medium keys for December 2021.

CTET Paper 1 January 2021

For January 2021, the official CTET website provides a Main Paper 1 along with language-specific Paper 1 papers. We have selected the Main Paper 1 for this resource.

CTET Paper 1 December 2019

The official CTET website provides a Main Paper 1 along with several language-specific Paper 1 papers for December 2019. We have selected the Main Paper 1.

The official CTET website separately lists the December 2019 Paper 1 final answer key.

CTET Paper 1 July 2019

The official CTET page provides the Main Paper 1 and language-specific Paper 1 papers for July 2019. We have selected the Main Paper 1.

CTET Paper 1 December 2018

For December 2018, we have selected the official Main Paper 1.

The official CTET final-answer-key archive lists a dedicated December 2018 Paper 1 final answer key.

How to Use CTET PYQs for Final Revision

Simply downloading previous year papers is not enough.

Use them as a structured revision tool.

1. Attempt the Paper Without Looking at the Answers

Choose a paper and attempt it under exam-like conditions.

Keep your phone away, avoid your notes and try to complete the paper within the appropriate time.

This will give you a much more realistic picture of your preparation.

2. Check Your Answers

After completing the paper, use the official final answer key provided above.

Calculate your score and note the questions you answered incorrectly.

3. Analyse Your Mistakes

Don’t just record your marks.

For every incorrect answer, ask:

Did I not understand the concept?

If yes, revise that topic.

Did I understand the concept but make a mistake?

If yes, practise similar questions.

Was it a careless mistake?

If yes, work on reading the question carefully and improving accuracy.

4. Maintain a Mistake List

Create a small revision list containing:

• Questions you answered incorrectly
• Concepts you forgot
• Topics you found confusing
• Questions that took too much time

Revise this list regularly.

5. Look for Repeated Concepts

When you solve multiple CTET papers, don’t only look for repeated questions.

Look for repeated concepts and themes.

A concept may appear again with a completely different question.

This is particularly important in:

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Mathematics Pedagogy
• EVS Pedagogy
• Language Pedagogy

CTET Paper 1 PYQs for Last-Minute Revision

If your CTET examination is approaching, previous year questions can become one of your most useful revision resources.

Instead of trying to study everything again, use PYQs to identify:

What you know → What you don’t know → What you keep getting wrong

Then revise accordingly.

A good final-revision cycle is:

Attempt → Check → Analyse → Revise → Practise → Repeat

Don’t simply count how many papers you have completed.

The quality of your analysis matters more than the number of papers attempted.

Which CTET PYQs Should You Attempt First?

If you have limited time, start with the most recent papers.

A practical order is:

February 2026 → December 2024 → July 2024 → January 2024 → August 2023 → December 2022 → December 2021 → January 2021 → December 2019 → July 2019 → December 2018

Recent papers should generally be given greater priority because they provide a more current picture of the examination.

After completing the recent papers, older papers can be used for additional practice and revision.

CTET Paper 1 Sections to Analyse

While checking your PYQ performance, analyse each of the five sections separately:

Child Development and Pedagogy

Focus on:

• Child development
• Learning theories
• Inclusive education
• Assessment
• Learning and pedagogy
• Individual differences

Mathematics

Focus on:

• Number concepts
• Arithmetic
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Data handling
• Patterns
• Mathematics pedagogy

Environmental Studies

Focus on:

• Family and friends
• Food
• Water
• Animals
• Plants
• Shelter
• Travel
• EVS pedagogy

Language I

Analyse both comprehension and pedagogy questions.

Language II

Pay attention to comprehension, language acquisition, teaching methods and language pedagogy.

Important Copyright and Source Information

The question papers and final answer keys linked on this page are official CTET/CBSE materials.

Exam Affinity has not reproduced the complete question papers or answer keys in this article. Instead, this page organises links to the official resources so that students can find the required material more easily.

The original question papers and final answer keys remain the property and responsibility of their respective issuing authority.

For authenticity, students should always prefer the official CTET/CBSE final answer key over unofficial answer keys.

The official CTET website maintains the previous-year question papers and final answer keys in its archive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download CTET Paper 1 previous year question papers?

You can access the official CTET Paper 1 question papers through the download links provided in the tables above. The official CTET archive contains previous-year papers from 2018 onwards, including February 2026.

Where can I download the CTET Paper 1 final answer key?

The official CTET website maintains a dedicated Previous Year Final Answer Key section containing the final answer keys for previous examinations.

Are the question papers provided on this page official?

Yes. The links provided on this page direct students to resources published by the official CTET website.

Does Exam Affinity provide all CTET sets?

For convenience, this page provides one representative Paper 1 set/paper from each examination rather than listing every set.

Students who need another set can visit the relevant official CTET question-paper page linked in the table.

Should I solve CTET PYQs during final revision?

Yes. PYQs are particularly useful during final revision because they help you identify important concepts, question patterns and weak areas.

Should I check the answer after every question?

For a full-paper practice session, complete the paper first and then check the final answer key. This gives you a more realistic assessment of your preparation.

How many CTET Paper 1 PYQs should I solve?

Try to solve as many as your preparation time allows. However, always analyse your mistakes instead of simply increasing the number of papers attempted.

Final Words

CTET Paper 1 Previous Year Questions are not just practice papers. They are a way to understand how the CTET syllabus is actually tested.

Use the resources on this page to:

Attempt → Check → Analyse → Revise → Improve

Keep track of your mistakes, revise weak topics and return to difficult questions regularly.

For students preparing for the final examination, this page can serve as a single revision resource for CTET Paper 1 PYQs and official final answer keys.

Prepare systematically, practise regularly and revise intelligently.

All the best for your CTET Paper 1 preparation.