CTET Syllabus – Paper 1 & 2

Comprehensive Guide to Syllabus, Important Topics, Notes & MCQs

CTET Syllabus 2026 – 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.

Examination Fee For CTET Paper - 1 & 2
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 - 1 & 2 Exam Schedule 2026
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 1–5).

CTET CDP Syllabus (Paper 1)

Development (0–11 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)

🌱 Environment & Family
     Family & Relationships
     Plants & Animals
     Food, Shelter & Clothing
     Water, Air & Soil
     Transport & Communication
🏡 Society & Daily Life
     Neighborhood
     Occupations
     Festivals & Culture
     Health & Hygiene
     Waste Management
đŸ‘ļ 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 – 8).

CTET CDP Syllabus (Paper 2)

Development (0–11 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)

đŸ”ĸ Content Areas
     Number System
     Algebra
     Geometry
     Mensuration
     Data Handling
     Arithmetic(Ratio, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work)
📘 Pedagogical Focus
     Nature of Mathematics
     Evaluation in Mathematics
     Problem-solving approach
     Errors and misconceptions


CTET Science Syllabus (Paper 2)

đŸ”Ŧ Physics
     Motion, Force & Energy
     Light & Sound
     Electricity & Magnetism
đŸ§Ē Chemistry
     Matter & Its Nature
     Chemical Reactions
     Acids, Bases & Salts
🌱 Biology
     Life Processes
     Cell & Tissues
     Environment & Resources
🌱 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 & 2
Complete Learning Packages for Every Exam

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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