CTET Syllabus â Paper 1 & 2
Comprehensive Guide to Syllabus, Important Topics, Notes & MCQs
CTET Syllabus 2026 â Complete Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus (PDF, Topics & Exam Pattern)
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level teaching eligibility exam conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). If you are preparing for CTET 2026, understanding the latest CTET syllabus is the first and most important step.
In this post, you will find the complete CTET syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2, subject-wise topics, exam pattern, and preparation tips.
| Category | Only Paper - 1 or 2 | Both Paper - 1 & 2 |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC(NCL) | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC/ST/Differently Abled Person | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
| CTET | Paper - 2 | Paper - 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shift | Morning | Evening |
| Timing | 9:30 AM to 12 Noon | 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Duration | 2:30 Hrs | 2:30 Hrs |
CTET Paper - 1 & 2, Assamese : Language - I & II Exam Pattern at a Glance
Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 150
Question Type: Multiple Choice
(MCQs)
Negative Marking: No
Mode of Exam: Offline
CTET Paper 1 Syllabus (Classes I to V)
CTET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to become Primary Teachers (Classes 1â5).
CTET CDP Syllabus (Paper 1)
Development
(0â11 Years)
Concept of growth
& development
Principles of
child development
Developmental
stages (Physical, Cognitive,
Emotional, Social)
Factors
influencing development
Learning &
Pedagogy
Learning theories
(Piaget, Vygotsky,
Skinner, Kohlberg)
Constructivism &
behaviorism
Motivation and
learning
Intelligence & its
theories
Inclusive
Education
Children with
special needs (CWSN)
Learning
disabilities (Dyslexia,
Dysgraphia, ADHD)
Gifted and
creative learners
Inclusive
classroom strategies
Pedagogical
Issues
Teaching-learning
process
Classroom
management
Assessment &
evaluation
Teacher qualities
& professional ethics
CTET Mathematics Syllabus (Paper 1)
Number System
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication &
Division
Fractions
Factors
Shapes & Spatial Understanding
Measurement (Length, Weight, Time)
Data Handling
Patterns
Money
Geometry (Basic Shapes)
Mathematics
Pedagogy
CTET EVS Syllabus (Paper 1)
đą Environment & Family
Family &
Relationships
Plants &
Animals
Food, Shelter &
Clothing
Water, Air &
Soil
Transport &
Communication
đĄ Society & Daily Life
Neighborhood
Occupations
Festivals &
Culture
Health &
Hygiene
Waste
Management
đļ EVS Pedagogy (Very Important)
Concept of EVS
Learning through
Activities
Observation &
Experimentation
Teaching-Learning
Materials (TLM)
Continuous &
Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
CTET Syllabus for Language - I
(a) Language Comprehension (15 Question)
Reading unseen
passages - two passages one prose or drama and one poem with questions
on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary,
scientific, narrative or discursive)
(b) Pedagogy of Language Development (15
Question)
Learning and
acquisition
Principles of
language Teaching
Role of listening
and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
Critical
perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas
verbally and in written form
Challenges of
teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and
disorders
Language
Skills
Evaluating
language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
Teaching-learning
materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multi lingual resource of the
classroom
Remedial
Teaching
CTET Syllabus for Language - II
(a) Language Comprehension (15 Question)
Reading unseen
passages - two passages one prose or drama and one poem with questions
on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary,
scientific, narrative or discursive)
(b) Pedagogy of Language Development (15
Question)
Learning and
acquisition
Principles of
language Teaching
Role of listening
and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
Critical
perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas
verbally and in written form
Challenges of
teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and
disorders
Language
Skills
Evaluating
language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
Teaching-learning
materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multi lingual resource of the
classroom
Remedial
Teaching
CTET Paper 2 Syllabus (Classes VI to VIII)
CTET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to become Upper Primary Teachers (Classes 6 â 8).
CTET CDP Syllabus (Paper 2)
Development
(0â11 Years)
Concept of growth
& development
Principles of
child development
Developmental
stages (Physical, Cognitive,
Emotional, Social)
Factors
influencing development
Learning &
Pedagogy
Learning theories
(Piaget, Vygotsky,
Skinner, Kohlberg)
Constructivism &
behaviorism
Motivation and
learning
Intelligence & its
theories
Inclusive
Education
Children with
special needs (CWSN)
Learning
disabilities (Dyslexia,
Dysgraphia, ADHD)
Gifted and
creative learners
Inclusive
classroom strategies
Pedagogical
Issues
Teaching-learning
process
Classroom
management
Assessment &
evaluation
Teacher qualities
& professional ethics
CTET Maths & Science Syllabus (Paper 2)
đĸ Content Areas
Number System
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Data Handling
Arithmetic(Ratio,
Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work)
đ Pedagogical Focus
Nature of
Mathematics
Evaluation in
Mathematics
Problem-solving
approach
Errors and
misconceptions
CTET Science Syllabus (Paper 2)
đŦ Physics
Motion, Force &
Energy
Light & Sound
Electricity &
Magnetism
đ§Ē Chemistry
Matter & Its
Nature
Chemical
Reactions
Acids, Bases &
Salts
đą Biology
Life Processes
Cell & Tissues
Environment &
Resources
đą Biology
Nature of
Science
Learning
Principles
Experimentation &
Observation
CTET Social Studies Syllabus (Paper 2)
History
When, Where and
How
The Earliest
Societies
The First
Farmers and Herders
The First
Cities
Early States
New Ideas
the first
Empire
Contacts with
Distant lands
Political
Developments
Culture and
Science
New Kings and
Kingdoms
Sultans of
Delhi
Architecture
Creation of an
Empire
Social Change
Regional
Cultures
The
Establishment of Company Power
Rural Life and
Society
Colonialism
and Tribal Societies
The Revolt of
1857-58
Women and
reform
Challenging
the Caste System
The
Nationalist Movement
India After
Independence
Geography
Geography as a
social study and as a science
Planet: Earth
in the solar system
Globe
Environment in
its totality: natural and human environment
Air
Water
Human
Environment: settlement, transport and communication
Resources:
Types-Natural and Human
Agriculture
Social and Political Life
Diversity
Government
Local
Government
Making a
Living
Democracy
State
Government
Understanding
Media
Unpacking
Gender
The
Constitution
Parliamentary
Government
The Judiciary
Social Justice
and the Marginalised
Pedagogical issues
Concept &
Nature of Social Science/Social Studies
Class Room
Processes, activities and discourse
Developing
Critical thinking
Enquiry/Empirical Evidence
Problems of
teaching Social Science/Social Studies
Sources-
Primary & Secondary
Projects Work
Evaluation
CTET Syllabus for Language - I
(a) Language Comprehension (15 Question)
Reading unseen
passages - two passages one prose or drama and one poem with questions
on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary,
scientific, narrative or discursive)
(b) Pedagogy of Language Development (15
Question)
Learning and
acquisition
Principles of
language Teaching
Role of listening
and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
Critical
perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas
verbally and in written form
Challenges of
teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and
disorders
Language
Skills
Evaluating
language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
Teaching-learning
materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multi lingual resource of the
classroom
Remedial
Teaching
CTET Syllabus for Language - II
(a) Language Comprehension (15 Question)
Reading unseen
passages - two passages one prose or drama and one poem with questions
on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary,
scientific, narrative or discursive)
(b) Pedagogy of Language Development (15
Question)
Learning and
acquisition
Principles of
language Teaching
Role of listening
and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
Critical
perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas
verbally and in written form
Challenges of
teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and
disorders
Language
Skills
Evaluating
language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
Teaching-learning
materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multi lingual resource of the
classroom
Remedial
Teaching
| CTET Paper - 1 | CTET Paper - 2 |
|---|---|
| CDP | CDP |
| Mathematics | Maths & Science |
| EVS | Social studies |
| English | English |
| Hindi | Hindi |
| Assamese | Assamese |
| Bengali | Bengali |
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