CTET Syllabus, Exam Pattern — Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) — September 2026
| आयोजक संस्था | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
|---|---|
| योग्यता | An eligibility test for teachers of Classes I–VIII (not a recruitment exam). Educational and teacher-training qualifications (such as D.El.Ed / B.Ed) are as prescribed in the CTET Information Bulletin's eligibility section — check it before applying. |
| चयन प्रक्रिया | Single computer-based test: Paper I (for Classes I–V) and/or Paper II (for Classes VI–VIII) — appear in both if you want eligibility for both levels. Score 60% or more (90 out of 150) to qualify; the CTET certificate is valid for life. |
| नेगेटिव मार्किंग | There is NO negative marking in CTET. Every question is an MCQ carrying 1 mark. |
| आधिकारिक वेबसाइट | ctet.nic.in |
परीक्षा पैटर्न
Paper I — Primary Stage (Classes I–V)
All sections are compulsory. Questions are based on the NCERT syllabus for Classes I–V, but the difficulty standard can be up to the Secondary stage. The main question paper is bilingual (Hindi/English); Language I and Language II must be two different languages chosen from the bulletin's list of 27 languages.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | — |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | — |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | — |
Total: 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes
Paper II — Elementary Stage (Classes VI–VIII)
Child Development & Pedagogy and both languages are compulsory. Attempt EITHER Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies/Social Science (60 marks) as per the subject you want to teach. Questions are based on the NCERT syllabus for Classes VI–VIII, with difficulty up to the Senior Secondary stage.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | — |
| Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics/Science teachers) | 60 | 60 | — |
| Social Studies / Social Science (for Social Science teachers) — either this or Mathematics and Science | 60 | 60 | — |
Total: 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes (one of the two 60-mark subject options counted)
सिलेबस — तैयारी के विषय
ये विषय official notification के syllabus में दिए गए हैं।
Child Development and Pedagogy (30 — both papers)
- Child Development (15): concept of development & learning, principles of development, heredity & environment, socialization, Piaget / Kohlberg / Vygotsky, child-centred & progressive education, intelligence, language & thought, gender, individual differences, assessment for/of learning, CCE
- Inclusive Education (5): learners from diverse backgrounds, children with learning difficulties, talented & specially-abled learners
- Learning and Pedagogy (10): how children think & learn, teaching-learning processes, child as problem solver, alternative conceptions & errors, cognition & emotions, motivation, factors affecting learning
Language I & Language II (30 each — both papers)
- Comprehension (15): unseen passages (prose/drama/poem) — comprehension, inference, grammar, verbal ability
- Pedagogy of Language Development (15): learning & acquisition, principles of language teaching, listening & speaking, role of grammar, challenges in a diverse classroom, language skills, evaluation, teaching-learning materials, remedial teaching
Mathematics — Paper I (30)
- Content (15): Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids, Numbers, Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Measurement, Weight, Time, Volume, Data Handling, Patterns, Money
- Pedagogical Issues (15): nature & language of Mathematics, place in curriculum, community mathematics, evaluation, problems of teaching, error analysis, diagnostic & remedial teaching
Environmental Studies — Paper I (30)
- Content (15): Family and Friends (Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants), Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things We Make and Do
- Pedagogical Issues (15): concept & scope of EVS, integrated EVS, EVS & environmental education, relation to Science & Social Science, approaches, activities & practical work, CCE, teaching material/aids
Mathematics and Science — Paper II (60)
- Mathematics Content (20): Number System, Algebra (intro, ratio & proportion), Geometry (basic ideas, elementary shapes, symmetry, construction), Mensuration, Data Handling
- Mathematics Pedagogy (10) and Science Content (20): Food, Materials, The World of the Living, Moving Things People & Ideas, How Things Work (electric current, magnets), Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources
- Science Pedagogy (10): nature & structure of science, aims & objectives, approaches, observation/experiment/discovery, innovation, evaluation, remedial teaching
Social Studies / Social Science — Paper II (60)
- History (content): earliest societies to India after Independence — first cities, empires, new ideas, Sultanate & Mughals, Company power, 1857 revolt, social reform, nationalist movement
- Geography & Social-Political Life (content): Earth & environment, air, water, resources, agriculture; diversity, government, democracy, Constitution, judiciary, media, social justice
- Pedagogical Issues (20): concept & nature of Social Science, classroom processes, critical thinking, enquiry & empirical evidence, sources, project work, evaluation
स्रोत (official दस्तावेज़)
जाँच: Pattern and syllabus verified from the official CTET September 2026 Information Bulletin (Section 7 and Appendix I). The bulletin notes the detailed syllabus follows the NCERT syllabus and textbooks for Classes I–VIII. Always confirm with the latest bulletin before applying.
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