Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed Entrance - Pattern, Syllabus & Free Mocks
The Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed Test is the entrance exam for admission to the two-year B.Ed course in the state, conducted by CG Vyapam under the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). The 2026 exam was held on 11 June 2026 at centres in all districts. It is an OMR-based paper of 100 questions with no negative marking. A bachelor's or master's degree is required. All seats in government and aided colleges and 80% in private unaided colleges are for Chhattisgarh natives; the other 20% are open to others.
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Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed at a glance
| Conducting body | Chhattisgarh Vyapam (Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board), under the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Chhattisgarh. |
|---|---|
| Education | A bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university with at least the marks set by the NCTE; SC, ST, OBC and disabled candidates get a 5% relaxation. Final-year students may appear provisionally. |
| Age | At least 20 years old on or before 31 December of the exam year. No upper age limit is stated in the admission rules. |
| Seats | All B.Ed seats in government and aided colleges, and 80% in private unaided colleges, are for Chhattisgarh natives; the other 20% in private unaided colleges are open to others. |
| Exam format | One objective paper of 100 questions: General Mental Ability 30, General Knowledge 20, Teaching Aptitude 30, General Hindi 10, General English 10. The 2026 exam slot was 2 hours 15 minutes. |
| Marking | 1 mark per correct answer. No negative marking. No re-evaluation or re-totalling. |
| Admission | Category-wise merit lists from the entrance score, then online seat allotment by SCERT. Ties go to the older candidate. |
Every Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed mock here is a fixed paper, so your percentile compares you with everyone who sat the same questions. How the percentile is calculated →
What is the Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed exam pattern?
The paper has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks with no negative marking: General Mental Ability 30, General Knowledge 20, Teaching Aptitude 30, General Hindi 10 and General English 10. The 2026 exam ran in a 2 hour 15 minute slot. There is no re-evaluation or re-totalling. Admission is by category-wise merit lists from the entrance score, followed by online seat allotment by SCERT; ties go to the older candidate.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Mental Ability | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 20 |
| Teaching Aptitude | 30 |
| Hindi | 10 |
| English | 10 |
What is the Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed syllabus?
Mental ability covers reasoning and numerical series. General knowledge covers current affairs, Indian polity, history, geography, science and Chhattisgarh GK. Teaching aptitude covers child development, learning, the teaching-learning process, classroom management and the teaching profession. Hindi and English cover grammar and comprehension.
What is a good Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed cut-off?
Admission depends on your rank among those who qualify, so seat availability and your category decide the final cut-off. Check the counselling notice for the previous year's closing ranks.
How should I prepare for Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed?
Teaching aptitude and mental ability are 60 per cent of the paper and are the easiest to improve with practice. Because there is no negative marking, attempt every question. Use full-length mocks to check that you can finish 100 questions comfortably inside the exam slot.
Frequently asked questions
Is there negative marking?
No, so attempt every question.
Is there a qualifying percentage?
The admission rules and exam instructions we read set no separate qualifying percentage; admission follows category-wise merit and seat allotment. Check the notification for your year.
Who is eligible?
Graduates or postgraduates with the NCTE minimum marks (5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and disabled candidates), at least 20 years old by 31 December of the exam year. Most seats are for Chhattisgarh natives, but 20% of private unaided seats are open to others.
What is the educational qualification for Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed?
A bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university with at least the marks set by the NCTE; SC, ST, OBC and disabled candidates get a 5% relaxation. Final-year students may appear provisionally. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the marking scheme and negative marking in Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed?
1 mark per correct answer. No negative marking. No re-evaluation or re-totalling. (Source: Chhattisgarh Vyapam / Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in); as of 2026-10-06.)