{
  "topic": "ctet-negative-marking-rules",
  "question": "Is there negative marking in the CTET exam?",
  "short_answer": "No. CTET has no negative marking — each correct answer scores 1 mark and wrong or unattempted questions score zero.",
  "answer_md": "CTET follows a straightforward scoring rule set by CBSE:\n\n- **1 mark** for each correct MCQ answer.\n- **0 marks** for wrong or unattempted questions — there is **no negative marking**.\n- Each paper has **150 MCQs** to be attempted in **150 minutes**.\n- Qualifying cut-off is **60%** (90/150) for general and **55%** for reserved categories.\n\nBecause there is no penalty, candidates are advised to attempt every question. Marks and certificates are issued centrally by CBSE; the certificate is now valid for a lifetime.",
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  "role": "Teacher",
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    "ctet negative marking",
    "ctet marking scheme",
    "ctet passing marks"
  ],
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  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://ctet.nic.in/",
      "title": "CTET Information Bulletin"
    }
  ],
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  "citation": "Is there negative marking in the CTET exam? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/ctet-negative-marking-rules",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-08T07:54:38.114912+00:00"
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