CG TET Paper 1 exam-day guide
CG TET Paper 1 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admit card
Download it from the official CG TET/CGVyapam portal, print at least two clear copies, and verify your name, roll number, paper, centre address, reporting time and photo. If anything is wrong, contact the provider immediately; do not alter the printout.
Original photo ID
Carry the original ID used in your application, such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport or driving licence. Confirm the exact accepted ID list with the provider; photocopies or expired documents may be refused.
Passport-size photographs
Keep four to six recent colour photographs matching the one uploaded with your application. Confirm the required number with the provider in case the centre asks for them during verification.
Black ballpoint pens
Carry two working black ballpoint pens. Confirm the permitted ink colour on the admit card or information bulletin, because some centres specify black only.
Transparent water bottle
A clear, label-free water bottle is commonly allowed, but centre rules vary. Confirm the local policy before relying on it.
Simple analog watch
A plain analog watch helps you pace the 150 minutes. Smartwatches, fitness bands and any Bluetooth device are prohibited. Confirm whether wristwatches are allowed at your centre.
Exact centre route and gate
Identify the specific gate, not just the city or building name. Plan transport and a backup route, and aim to arrive 60-90 minutes before reporting time. Confirm the gate-closing time with the provider.
Paper structure knowledge
Know that Paper 1 normally has 150 multiple-choice questions in 150 minutes: Child Development and Pedagogy 30, Language I 30, Language II 30, Mathematics 30 and Environmental Studies 30. Confirm any change in the current notification.
Prohibited items left behind
Leave mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth earbuds, calculators, notes, books and bags at home or with a companion.Centres usually do not provide secure storage, and possession of banned items can lead to disqualification.
Instructions reviewed
Read the admit card instructions and information bulletin for OMR method, language options and centre-specific rules. Highlight anything you need to confirm with the provider before exam day.
Plan the day
Print the admit card at least twice and verify every detail against your application. Confirm the centre location and transport. Create a document folder with admit card, ID, photographs and pens. Take one full 150-question mock in 150 minutes, then review weak topics only. Do not start new books or new topics.
Practise OMR filling with a 150-question sample: darken one bubble per answer, erase nothing, and transfer answers in blocks of ten. Prepare a one-page revision sheet of formulas, definitions and pedagogy terms. Confirm the exam medium and language papers shown on your admit card.
Pack the document folder, pens and permitted water bottle. Lay out comfortable clothes and keep footwear ready. Charge your phone but plan to leave it at home or with a companion. Review the revision sheet lightly and stop studying by early evening.
Sleep seven to eight hours. Set two alarms. Eat a light, familiar dinner and avoid heavy caffeine. Keep the document folder by the door. Recheck the reporting time and gate location one final time.
Eat a normal breakfast and avoid trying new food or too much caffeine. Leave with enough buffer to reach the centre 60-90 minutes early. Carry only permitted items. Do not cram new topics in the queue; use the time to stay calm and review your one-page sheet.
Join the verification queue with documents ready. Follow frisking and security instructions. Use the washroom before entering the hall. Listen carefully to the invigilator and fill roll number, booklet code and other OMR details exactly as instructed.
Use the first two minutes to complete OMR header details. On the first pass, answer easy questions and mark uncertain ones in the booklet. On the second pass, return to marked questions. Transfer answers to the OMR sheet in blocks, not all at the end. Keep a 10-minute buffer for checking.
Check that every answered question has exactly one dark bubble and no stray marks. Confirm roll number, booklet code and subject details. Do not leave the hall until the invigilator permits it.
Rules to check
Carry an original, valid photo ID that matches the name and date of birth on your admit card. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider; mismatch or missing ID can bar entry.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators and notes are prohibited in the exam hall. Possession can lead to disqualification even if the device is switched off.
Follow the reporting time strictly. Late entry is usually not allowed after gate closure, and the exact cut-off must be confirmed with the provider.
Do not take breaks during the test unless the invigilator permits an emergency toilet visit. Raise your hand and wait for assistance rather than leaving your seat.
Fill the OMR sheet with a permitted ballpoint pen, darken one bubble fully per question, and avoid multiple marks or stray pencil work. Confirm the allowed pen colour locally.
Qualifying marks and relaxation rules can change between notifications. Historically CG TET Paper 1 uses 150 marks with 60% (90 marks) for the general category, but confirm the current cut-off, reserved-category relaxation and negative-marking policy with the provider.