CTET Syllabus 2026 officially released with the CBSE information bulletin Paper 1 (Class 1–5): CDP + Lang I + Lang II + Maths + EVS = 150 marks। Paper 2 (Class 6–8): CDP + Lang I + Lang II + Maths/Science OR Social Studies = 150 marks। सबसे important insight: CDP 30 marks दोनों papers में है — यह सबसे scoring section है।
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern at a Glance
Paper I – Primary Level (Classes 1–5)
Section | Questions |
|---|---|
Exam Timing | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (150 Minutes) |
Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 |
Language I (Compulsory) | 30 |
Language II (Compulsory) | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 |
Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 |
Total | 150 Questions • 150 Marks |
Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Paper II – Upper Primary Level (Classes 6–8)
Section | Questions |
|---|---|
Exam Timing | 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon (150 Minutes) |
Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 |
Language I (Compulsory) | 30 |
Language II (Compulsory) | 30 |
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science | 60 |
Total | 150 Questions • 150 Marks |
Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
CDP — Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Marks — Both Papers)
🎯 CDP है CTET का सबसे Important Section
CDP दोनों papers में 30 marks है = Paper का 20%। यह section highly predictable है — same theories से बार-बार questions आते हैं। CDP में 25+ score करना possible है proper preparation से।
Unit 1 — Child Development (15 Qs approx.)
Topic | Key Points | Expected Qs |
|---|---|---|
Piaget's Theory | 4 stages: Sensorimotor (0–2), Preoperational (2–7), Concrete Operational (7–11), Formal Operational (11+) | 3–4 |
Vygotsky's Theory | ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development), Scaffolding, Social interaction in learning | 2–3 |
Kohlberg's Theory | 3 levels, 6 stages of Moral Development: Pre-conventional, Conventional, Post-conventional | 1–2 |
Multiple Intelligences | Howard Gardner's 8 intelligences: Linguistic, Logical, Musical, Spatial, Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Naturalistic | 1–2 |
Learning Theories | Classical Conditioning (Pavlov), Operant Conditioning (Skinner), Observational Learning (Bandura) | 1–2 |
Factors affecting learning | Motivation, Emotion, Attention, Memory, Fatigue, Maturation | 1–2 |
Unit 2 — Inclusive Education & Special Needs (8 Qs approx.)
Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia (reading), Dyscalculia (maths), Dysgraphia (writing), ADHD, Autism Spectrum
Gifted Children: Characteristics, identification, enrichment strategies
Inclusive classroom: Strategies for diverse learners, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Gender: Gender stereotypes in school, girls' education, gender-sensitive teaching
Unit 3 — Pedagogy & Assessment (7 Qs approx.)
RTE Act 2009: Age 6–14 free education, No detention policy (Class 1–8), 25% reservation in private schools, No physical punishment
NEP 2020: 5+3+3+4 framework, Foundational stage (3–8 years), Multilingual education, No bag days, Holistic report card
Assessment: Formative (ongoing, feedback) vs Summative (end-term, grade), Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE), Portfolio assessment
Teaching methods: Child-centred, Activity-based, Inquiry-based, Problem-solving, Constructivism
Language I & II Syllabus (30 Marks Each — Both Papers)
💡 Language Selection Strategy
Language I: अपनी strongest language choose करें — Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi, etc। यह वह language है जिसे आप primary instruction medium के रूप में teach करेंगे। Language II: आपकी second language — Hindi aspirants के लिए English या vice versa।
Language I Syllabus (15 Qs Content + 15 Qs Pedagogy)
Content (15 Qs): Reading Comprehension (unseen passages), Grammar (language rules), Vocabulary, One-word substitution, Idioms & Phrases
Pedagogy (15 Qs): Language acquisition, Principles of language teaching, Language skills (LSRW), Role of grammar in learning, Challenges in listening/speaking, Teaching learning materials, Formative assessment in language
Paper 1 — Mathematics Syllabus (30 Marks)
Content (20 Qs)
Number System: Numbers 1–100, Place value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
Fractions & Decimals: Types of fractions, Operations, Conversion
Measurement: Length, Weight, Capacity, Time, Money — standard and non-standard units
Geometry: 2D shapes (Triangle, Quadrilateral, Circle), 3D shapes, Symmetry, Patterns
Data Handling: Pictograph, Bar graph, Simple tables
Pedagogy (10 Qs)
Nature of Mathematics, Mathematical reasoning, Community Mathematics
Teaching approaches: Problem-solving, Discovery method, Games
Common errors and remediation strategies
Language of Mathematics, Maths anxiety in children
Paper 1 — Environmental Studies Syllabus (30 Marks)
Content (20 Qs) — 6 Themes
Theme | Key Topics |
|---|---|
Family & Friends | Relationships, Animals (domestic, wild), Plants, Birds, Insects |
Food | Food we eat, Preparation, Food sources, Food preservation |
Shelter | Types of houses, Building materials, Animals' homes |
Water | Water sources, Water cycle, Water conservation, Floods & drought |
Travel | Modes of transport, Maps, Directions |
Things We Make & Do | Games, Festivals, Art, Professions |
Pedagogy (10 Qs)
Scope & significance of EVS, Integrated approach
EVS & its relation to Science, Social Science, Environmental Education
Learning Principles: Experimentation, Discussion, Activities, Projects, Field trips
Paper 2 — Mathematics & Science Syllabus (60 Marks)
Mathematics (30 Qs)
Number System: Integers, Rational numbers, Exponents, Number theory (LCM, HCF)
Algebra: Algebraic expressions, Linear equations, Simple inequalities
Geometry: Lines & angles, Triangles (congruence, similarity), Quadrilaterals, Circles, Constructions
Mensuration: Area & Perimeter (2D), Surface area & Volume (3D)
Data Handling: Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode), Probability basics, Graphs
Pedagogy (10 Qs): Nature of Maths, Teaching approaches, Error analysis, Language of Maths
Science (30 Qs)
Food: Sources, Components (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins), Deficiency diseases
Materials: Acids, Bases, Salts, Metals & Non-metals, Carbon compounds, Synthetic fibres & plastics
Living World: Cell structure, Tissues, Reproduction, Heredity, Ecosystems, Adaptations
Moving Things: Force, Motion, Work & Energy, Sound, Light, Electricity & Magnetism
Natural Phenomena: Rain, Earthquake, Reflection, Refraction
Natural Resources: Air, Water, Soil, Coal & Petroleum, Conservation
Pedagogy (10 Qs): Nature of Science, Aims of teaching Science, Inquiry-based approach, Assessment in Science
Paper 2 — Social Studies/Social Science Syllabus (60 Marks)
History (15 Qs approx.)
When, Where and How — Earliest cities and civilizations
Earliest Societies, First Farmers, First Cities, Early States, Ashoka, Kingdoms & Empires
Delhi Sultans, Mughal Empire, Regional Cultures, Company power
Revolt of 1857, Indian Nationalism, Partition, Constitution, Independent India
Geography (15 Qs approx.)
India — Physical features, Rivers, Climate, Vegetation, Minerals, Agriculture
Globe & Maps, Latitude/Longitude, Seasons, Disasters (Floods, Drought, Cyclone)
Human Environment: Village, Town, Trade, Transport, Communication
Political Science (15 Qs approx.)
Democratic Government, State Government, Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment)
Parliament: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Legislative process
Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Duties
Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Court, Right to Equality
Economics (5 Qs approx.) + Pedagogy (10 Qs)
Markets, Globalization, Consumer Rights, Human Development Index
Pedagogy: Primary & Secondary sources, Critical thinking, Teaching Social Science
Topic-wise Preparation Priority
Section | Marks | Difficulty | Priority | Primary Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CDP (Both Papers) | 30 | Medium | 🔴 Highest | NCERT Class 11–12 Psychology + Teaching Pariksha Notes |
Language I | 30 | Easy-Medium | 🔴 High | Your chosen language textbooks |
Language II | 30 | Easy | 🟠 Medium | Basic grammar + comprehension |
EVS (Paper 1) | 30 | Easy | 🟢 Score Booster | NCERT Class 3–5 EVS |
Maths (Both Papers) | 30/30 | Medium | 🟠 Medium | NCERT Class 1–8 Maths |
Science (Paper 2) | 30 | Medium-High | 🟠 Medium | NCERT Class 6–8 Science |
Social Studies (Paper 2) | 60 | Medium | 🔴 High | NCERT Class 6–8 History, Geography, Civics |
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