Syllabus

Central Teacher Eligibility Test

CTET परीक्षा पैटर्न और सिलेबस

CTET is conducted by CBSE for eligibility to teach in central government schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.

Exam Pattern

Paper I (Class 1-5)

Marks: 150 | Time: 150 minutes | Questions: 150

  • Child Development & Pedagogy
  • Language I
  • Language II
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Studies

Paper II (Class 6-8)

Marks: 150 | Time: 150 minutes | Questions: 150

  • Child Development & Pedagogy
  • Language I
  • Language II
  • Mathematics & Science / Social Studies

Detailed Syllabus

Child Development & Pedagogy

  • Child Development (Piaget, Vygotsky)
  • Concept of Growth & Development
  • Socialization Processes
  • Inclusive Education
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Gifted & Talented Children
  • Concept of Intelligence
  • Gender as a Social Construct
  • Individual Differences
  • Assessment & Evaluation

Language I

  • Language Comprehension
  • Development of Language Skills
  • Teaching Learning Materials
  • Principles of Language Teaching
  • Role of Listening & Speaking
  • Language Errors
  • Factors Affecting Language Learning

Language II

  • Comprehension
  • Language Development
  • Challenges of Teaching in a Diverse Classroom
  • Language Skills
  • Evaluating Language Comprehension

Mathematics

  • Geometry
  • Shapes & Spatial Understanding
  • Weights & Measures
  • Numbers
  • Addition & Subtraction
  • Multiplication & Division
  • Patterns
  • Data Handling
  • Pedagogical Issues

Environmental Studies

  • Family & Friends
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Water
  • Travel
  • Things We Make & Do
  • Pedagogical Issues

Science

  • Food
  • Materials
  • The Living World
  • How Things Work
  • Natural Phenomena
  • Natural Resources
  • Pedagogical Issues

Social Studies

  • History
  • Geography
  • Social & Political Life
  • Pedagogical Issues

Free Resources

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