Official topic-wise syllabus and examination pattern for CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Paper I & Paper II) Syllabus 2026 conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Complete stage breakdown, subject weightage, duration, and marking scheme.
Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Child Development (Primary School Child): Concept of development and its relationship with learning; Principles of development of children; Influence of Heredity & Environment; Socialization processes; Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives; Concepts of child-centered and progressive education; Critical perspective of construct of Intelligence; Multi-Dimensional Intelligence; Language & Thought; Gender as a social construct; Individual differences among learners.
Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs: Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds; Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties/impairment; Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners.
Learning and Pedagogy: How children think and learn; Basic processes of teaching and learning; Child as a problem solver and scientific investigator; Cognition & Emotions; Motivation and learning; Factors contributing to learning - personal & environmental.
Language Comprehension (15 Questions): Reading unseen passages (prose/drama and poem) with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability.
Pedagogy of Language Development (15 Questions): Learning and acquisition; Principles of language Teaching; Role of listening and speaking; Critical perspective on role of grammar; Challenges of teaching language in diverse classroom; Language Skills; Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency; Teaching-learning materials; Remedial Teaching.
Content (15 Questions): Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids around Us, Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Measurement, Weight, Time, Volume, Data Handling, Patterns, Money.
Pedagogical Issues (15 Questions): Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking; Place of Mathematics in Curriculum; Language of Mathematics; Community Mathematics; Evaluation through formal and informal methods; Problems of Teaching; Error analysis; Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching.
Content (15 Questions): Family and Friends (Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants), Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things We Make and Do.
Pedagogical Issues (15 Questions): Concept and scope of EVS; Significance of EVS, integrated EVS; Environmental Studies & Environmental Education; Learning Principles; Scope & relation to Science & Social Science; Approaches of presenting concepts; Activities; Experimentation/Practical Work; Discussion; CCE; Teaching material/Aids; Problems.
Child Development and Pedagogy (30 Questions, 30 Marks) focused on elementary school child (11-14 years).
Language I & Language II (30 Questions each = 60 Marks).
Mathematics and Science (For Maths & Science Teacher - 60 Questions: Maths 30 + Science 30).
Social Studies / Social Sciences (For Social Studies Teacher - 60 Questions: History 20, Geography 20, Social and Political Life 20 + Pedagogical issues).
Candidates are advised to prepare systematically covering all prescribed topics, solve previous years' question papers, and practice mock tests under timed conditions.
Note: This syllabus and exam pattern is published purely for general informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website and refer to the official syllabus circular to verify any recent changes, scheme updates, or revisions. We are not responsible for any inadvertent error, omission, or subsequent modifications made by the conducting authority.
