CTET Syllabus
CTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is divided into two papers. Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach Classes I-V and Paper 2 is for those who want to teach Classes VI-VIII. Below is the detailed syllabus and exam pattern.
CTET Exam Pattern 2025 - Overview
| Paper | Subjects | Total Marks | Duration | Type of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, EVS | 150 | 2.5 hours | MCQs |
| Paper 2 | Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics/Science or Social Studies | 150 | 2.5 hours | MCQs |
CTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025 (Class 1 to 5 Teachers)
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Important Topics: Child Development, Inclusive Education, Pedagogy, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics (Geometry, Numbers, Measurement, Data Handling), EVS (Family & Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel).
CTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025 (Class 6 to 8 Teachers)
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science teachers) | 60 | 60 |
| Social Studies/Social Science (for SST teachers) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Important Topics: Child Development, Pedagogy, Inclusive Education, Language Comprehension, Grammar, Pedagogy of Language, Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Handling), Science (Food, Materials, Natural Phenomena, Living World), Social Studies (History, Geography, Political Science).