CTET Syllabus
Complete unit-wise syllabus for CTET Paper 1 & Paper 2, with a proven preparation strategy.
Paper 1 Syllabus
Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Qs)
- Development, growth and maturation
- Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky's theories
- Concepts of child-centered and progressive education
- Individual differences, inclusive education
- Cognition and emotions, motivation and learning
Language I & II (30+30 Qs)
- Reading unseen passages (prose/poetry)
- Learning and acquisition of language
- Principles of language teaching
- Role of listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom
Mathematics (30 Qs)
- Geometry, shapes and spatial understanding
- Numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Mensuration, data handling and patterns
- Pedagogical issues: nature of mathematics, language of maths
Environmental Studies (30 Qs)
- Family and friends, food, shelter and water
- Travel, things we make and do
- Scope and significance of EVS, integrated EVS
- CCE in EVS, problems and activities
Paper 2 Syllabus
Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Qs)
- Development of secondary school learners
- Learning and pedagogy in the context of adolescence
- Inclusive education and understanding diverse learners
- Personal, social and emotional development of learners
Language I & II (30+30 Qs)
- Comprehension of unseen prose/poem
- Language acquisition and critical perspectives
- Challenges of teaching language in diverse classrooms
- Remedial teaching and evaluation of language proficiency
Mathematics & Science (60 Qs, for Maths/Science teachers)
- Number system, algebra, geometry, mensuration
- Food, materials, world of living, moving things
- Natural phenomena, natural resources
- Pedagogical issues in mathematics and science teaching
Social Science / Studies (60 Qs, for SST teachers)
- History: sources, ancient to modern India
- Geography: earth, environment and resources
- Social and political life, civics concepts
- Pedagogical concerns: nature of the discipline, inquiry
Preparation Strategy
Master NCERT First
NCERT textbooks from Class I–VIII form the backbone of content-based questions across all sections — read them cover to cover before moving to reference books.
Prioritize Pedagogy
Nearly 40-50% of questions across subjects are pedagogy-based rather than pure content. Build strong conceptual clarity on teaching methods and child psychology.
Solve Previous Year Papers
Practicing at least 10 years of previous papers helps you recognize repeated question patterns and manage time better.
Take Weekly Mock Tests
Simulate exam-day conditions with full-length mock tests to build speed, accuracy, and stamina for the 150-question format.
Revise with Short Notes
Prepare concise notes for theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg), RTE Act provisions, and CCE — these are high-frequency topics.
Recommended Books
CTET Paper 1 Guide
Arihant Experts · Complete Paper 1
CTET & TETs Success Master Paper 1
Disha Experts · Complete Paper 1
Child Development and Pedagogy
Himanshu Pandey · Child Development
NCERT Textbooks (Class I–VIII)
NCERT · All Subjects
CTET Previous Year Papers
Various Publishers · Practice