{"id":7090,"date":"2025-12-22T06:49:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T01:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=7090"},"modified":"2025-12-22T16:07:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T10:37:47","slug":"ctet-exam-pattern-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/tet-exam\/ctet-exam-pattern-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CTET Exam Pattern 2026 : Paper I and  Paper II, Qualifying Marks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a detailed overview of the CTET Exam Pattern 2026, including Paper I &amp; II structure, subject-wise weightage, marking scheme, and qualifying criteria. Prepare effectively for CTET 2026 with the latest exam format and guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CTET Exam 2026 is a national-level examination conducted by the <\/span><b>Central Board of Secondary Education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India. It serves as a qualifying criterion for candidates aspiring to become teachers in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. Understanding the <\/span><b>CTET exam pattern 2026\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is crucial for effective preparation. Below is a comprehensive overview of the <\/span><b>CTET Exam Pattern for 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-17635\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-109-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17635 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"CTET Test Series\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17635\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17635\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17636 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-22 16:05:12\" data-filename=\"test-series-img-7-1-650x200.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/online-test-series\/central-teacher-eligibility-test\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/test-series-img-7-1-650x200.png\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-17635 slide-17636 msDefaultImage\" title=\"test-series-img- 7\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>CTET Exam Pattern 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>CTET Exam<\/b> <b>2026 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consists of <\/span><b>MCQ <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a total of <\/span><b>150 questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in both Paper I and Paper II. Each correct answer carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted answers. The exam will be conducted in offline mode.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Details\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper 2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mode of Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline &#8211; Pen and Paper Based<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline &#8211; Pen and Paper Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Language<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English and Hindi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English and Hindi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Question Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Marking Scheme<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct Answer: +1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct Answer: +1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17628 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-134809-206x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"548\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-134809-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-134809.png 455w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>CTET Exam Pattern 2026 PAPER 1<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>CTET Exam 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Paper I is conducted for candidates who wish to teach primary level students Classes I-V. The exam consists of five sections, with each section carrying 30 questions for 30 marks, making a total of 150 questions for 150 marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>CTET Paper I Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Weightage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Child Development &amp; Pedagogy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inclusive Education, Learning, Pedagogy &amp; Development<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Language I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedagogy of Language Development, Comprehension<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Language II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedagogy of Language Development, Comprehension<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mathematics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algebra, Pedagogical Issues, Numbers, Geometry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Environmental Studies<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environment, Pedagogical Issues, Water, Family<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>CTET Exam Pattern 2026 PAPER 2<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>CTET Exam 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Paper II is designed for candidates who wish to teach upper primary students Classes VI-VIII. It consists of four sections, including a subject-specific choice between Mathematics &amp; Science or Social Studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>CTET Paper II Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Weightage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Child Development &amp; Pedagogy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child Development, Pedagogical Issues, Learning Theories,\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Language I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehension, Pedagogy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Language II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehension, Pedagogy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mathematics &amp; Science OR Social Studies<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics, Pedagogical Issues,\u00a0 Science, Social Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total exam duration is 2.5 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam is conducted offline.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must choose between Mathematics &amp; Science or Social Studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-17635\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-109-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17635 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"CTET Test Series\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17635\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17635\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17636 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-22 16:05:12\" data-filename=\"test-series-img-7-1-650x200.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/online-test-series\/central-teacher-eligibility-test\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/test-series-img-7-1-650x200.png\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-17635 slide-17636 msDefaultImage\" title=\"test-series-img- 7\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to Check the CTET Exam Pattern 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates can download the <\/span><b>CTET exam pattern 2026 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the official website. The candidates can also take a look at the following steps through which they can download the <\/span><b>CTET exam pattern 2026.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to the official website of the CTET <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ctet.nic.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/ctet.nic.in\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On the homepage, click on the <\/span><b>&#8216;Information&#8217;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now, look for the link for information bulletin and click on it\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With this, a new PDF will open which will consist of CTET 2026 exam notification\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same PDF, candidates will be able to find the <\/span><b>CTET Exam Pattern 2026.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-17635\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-109-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17635 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"CTET Test Series\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17635\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17635\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17636 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-22 16:05:12\" data-filename=\"test-series-img-7-1-650x200.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/online-test-series\/central-teacher-eligibility-test\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/test-series-img-7-1-650x200.png\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-17635 slide-17636 msDefaultImage\" title=\"test-series-img- 7\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/tet-exam\/ctet-2025\/\"><b>CTET 2025<\/b> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>CTET Exam 2026 Qualifying Marks<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must achieve a minimum qualifying percentage to pass the CTET exam. General category candidates require at least 60% while reserved category candidates need 55%. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The table below presents the CTET qualifying marks for different categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>CTET Minimum Qualifying Percentage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>CTET Passing Marks (Out of 150)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>OBC<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SC<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>ST<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>CTET Exam\u00a0 Pattern 2026 Mode<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>CTET Exam Pattern 2026 February session details in pointwise format:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17629 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-134758-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"443\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-134758-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-12-22-134758.png 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>CTET Syllabus 2026 Paper 1 Classes 1-5<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CTET Syllabus 2026 Paper 1 is designed for candidates aiming to teach Classes 1 to 5 and covers Child Development &amp; Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sub-Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>I. Child Development and Pedagogy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>a) Child Development (Primary School Child)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Concept of development and its relationship with learning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Principles of the development of children<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Influence of Heredity &amp; Environment<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Socialization processes: Social world &amp; children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Concepts of child-centered and progressive education<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Multi-Dimensional Intelligence<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Language &amp; Thought<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender-bias, and educational practice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based Assessment, Continuous &amp; Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners; for enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>b) Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, \u201cimpairment,\u201d etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>c) Learning and Pedagogy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 How children think and learn; how and why children \u201cfail\u201d to achieve success in school performance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Basic processes of teaching and learning; children\u2019s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Child as a problem solver and a \u201cscientific investigator\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children\u2019s \u201cerrors\u201d as significant steps in the learning process<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Cognition &amp; Emotions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Motivation and learning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Factors contributing to learning\u2014personal &amp; environmental.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>II. Mathematics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>a) Content<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Geometry<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Shapes &amp; Spatial Understanding<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Solids around Us<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Numbers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Addition and Subtraction<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Multiplication<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Division<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Measurement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Weight<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Time<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Volume<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Data Handling<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Patterns<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Money.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>b) Pedagogical Issues<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Nature of Mathematics\/Logical thinking; understanding children\u2019s thinking and reasoning patterns and strategies of making meaning and learning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Place of Mathematics in Curriculum<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Language of Mathematics<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Community Mathematics<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Evaluation through formal and informal methods<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Problems of Teaching<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Error analysis and related aspects of learning and teaching<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>III. Environmental Studies<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>a) Content<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>i. Family and Friends:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Relationships<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Work and Play<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Animals<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Plants<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ii. Food<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>iii. Shelter<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>iv. Water<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>v. Travel<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>vi. Things We Make and Do.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>b) Pedagogical Issues<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Concept and scope of EVS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Significance of EVS, integrated EVS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Environmental Studies &amp; Environmental Education<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Learning Principles<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Scope &amp; relation to Science &amp; Social Science<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Approaches of presenting concepts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Activities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Experimentation\/Practical Work<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Discussion<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 CCE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Teaching material\/Aids<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Problems.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>IV. Language I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>a) Language Comprehension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Reading unseen passages\u2014two passages: one prose or drama and one poem with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar, and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative, or discursive).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>b) Pedagogy of Language Development<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Learning and acquisition<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Principles of language Teaching<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors, and disorders<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Language Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading, and writing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Remedial Teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>V. Language II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>a) Comprehension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar, and verbal ability.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>b) Pedagogy of Language Development<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Learning and acquisition<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Principles of language Teaching<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors, and disorders<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Language Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading, and writing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Remedial Teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>\u00a0CTET Syllabus 2026 Paper II for classes VI to VIII Elementary Stage<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CTET Syllabus 2026 Paper II is meant for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8 at the elementary stage, covering Child Development &amp; Pedagogy, Languages, Mathematics &amp; Science, and Social Studies\/Social Science.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sub-Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>I. Child Development and Pedagogy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>a) Child Development (Elementary School Child)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Concept of development and its relationship with learning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Principles of the development of children<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Influence of Heredity &amp; Environment<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Socialization processes: Social world &amp; children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Concepts of child-centered and progressive education<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Multi-Dimensional Intelligence<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Language &amp; Thought<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender-bias, and educational practice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based Assessment, Continuous &amp; Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners; for enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>b) Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, \u201cimpairment,\u201d etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>c) Learning and Pedagogy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 How children think and learn; how and why children \u201cfail\u201d to achieve success in school performance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Basic processes of teaching and learning; children\u2019s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Child as a problem solver and a \u201cscientific investigator\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children\u2019s \u201cerrors\u201d as significant steps in the learning process<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Cognition &amp; Emotions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Motivation and learning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Factors contributing to learning\u2014personal &amp; environmental.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><b>II. Mathematics and Science<\/b><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><b>(i) Mathematics<\/b><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>a) Content (20 Questions):<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Number System: Knowing our Numbers, Playing with Numbers, Whole Numbers, Negative Numbers and Integers, Fractions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Algebra: Introduction to Algebra, Ratio and Proportion<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Geometry: Basic geometrical ideas (2-D), Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D), Symmetry (reflection), Construction (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses), Mensuration<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Data Handling<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>b) Pedagogical Issues (10 Questions):<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Nature of Mathematics\/Logical thinking<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Place of Mathematics in Curriculum<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Language of Mathematics<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Community Mathematics<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Evaluation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Remedial Teaching<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Problem of Teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><b>(ii) Science<\/b><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>a) Content (20 Questions):<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Food: Sources of food, Components of food, Cleaning food<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Materials: Materials of daily use<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 The World of the Living<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Moving Things People and Ideas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 How things work: Electric current and circuits, Magnets<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Natural Phenomena<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Natural Resources<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>b) Pedagogical Issues (10 Questions):<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Nature &amp; Structure of Sciences<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Natural Science\/Aims &amp; objectives<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Understanding &amp; Appreciating Science<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Approaches\/Integrated Approach<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Observation\/Experiment\/Discovery (Method of Science)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Innovation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Text Material\/Aids<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022Evaluation-cognitive\/psycho-motor\/affective<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Problems<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Remedial Teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"3\"><b>III. Social Studies\/Social Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"3\"><b>a) Content<\/b><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>History:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 When, Where and How<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 The Earliest Societies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 The First Farmers and Herders<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 The First Cities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Early States<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 New Ideas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 The First Empire<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Contacts with Distant Lands<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Political Developments<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Culture and Science<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 New Kings and Kingdoms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Sultans of Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Architecture<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Creation of an Empire<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Social Change<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Regional Cultures<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 The Establishment of Company Power<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Rural Life and Society<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Colonialism and Tribal Societies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 The Revolt of 1857-58<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Women and Reform<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Challenging the Caste System<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 The Nationalist Movement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 India After Independence<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Geography:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Geography as a social study and as a science<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Planet: Earth in the solar system<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Globe<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Environment in its totality: natural and human environment<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Air<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Water<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Human Environment: settlement, transport, and communication<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Resources: Types-Natural and Human<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Agriculture<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Social and Political Life:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Diversity<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Government<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Local Government<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Making a Living<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Democracy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 State Government<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Understanding Media<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Unpacking Gender<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 The Constitution<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Parliamentary Government<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 The Judiciary<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Social Justice and the Marginalised.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>b) Pedagogical Issues<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Concept &amp; Nature of Social Science\/Social Studies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Classroom Processes, activities, and discourse<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Developing Critical thinking<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Enquiry\/Empirical Evidence<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Problems of teaching Social Science\/Social Studies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Sources- Primary &amp; Secondary<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Projects Work<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Evaluation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>IV. Language I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>a) Language Comprehension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Reading unseen passages\u2014two passages: one prose or drama and one poem with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar, and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative, or discursive).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>b) Pedagogy of Language Development<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Learning and acquisition<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Principles of language Teaching<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors, and disorders<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Language Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading, and writing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Remedial Teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>V. Language II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>a) Comprehension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar, and verbal ability.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>b) Pedagogy of Language Development<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Learning and acquisition<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Principles of language Teaching<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors, and disorders<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Language Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading, and writing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Remedial Teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in\/s3443dec3062d0286986e21dc0631734c9\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024101010.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OF SYLLABUS (Paper I and Paper II)<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Note: For Detailed syllabus of classes l-VIII, please refer to NCERT syllabus and text books<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>CTET Syllabus 2026 Download<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the <\/span><b>CTET Syllabus 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, visit the official CTET website<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ctet.nic.in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ctet.nic.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and check the <\/span><b>Information Bulletin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It contains the detailed syllabus for <\/span><b>Paper 1 (Classes 1-5)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The syllabus covers <\/span><b>Child Development, Languages, Mathematics, Environmental Studies (Paper 1)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Science\/Social Studies (Paper 2)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. According to sources like <\/span><b>Jagran Josh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Shiksha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the PDFs will be available from <\/span><b>late November 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-17635\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-109-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-17635 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"CTET Test Series\" data-height=\"200\" data-width=\"650\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_17635\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_17635\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-17636 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-12-22 16:05:12\" data-filename=\"test-series-img-7-1-650x200.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/online-test-series\/central-teacher-eligibility-test\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/test-series-img-7-1-650x200.png\" height=\"200\" width=\"650\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-17635 slide-17636 msDefaultImage\" title=\"test-series-img- 7\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Where to Download<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Official Website:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ctet.nic.in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ctet.nic.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 look for the <\/span><b>Information Bulletin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Educational Portals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sites like JRFAdda<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Syllabus Overview<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 1 (Primary Stage \u2013 Classes 1-5):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Child Development &amp; Pedagogy, Language I &amp; II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies (EVS).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 2 (Elementary Stage \u2013 Classes 6-8):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Child Development &amp; Pedagogy, Language I &amp; II, Mathematics &amp; Science, or Social Studies\/Social Science.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Key Points to Remember<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both papers consist of <\/span><b>150 multiple-choice questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each carrying <\/span><b>1 mark<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>no negative marking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syllabus is primarily based on the <\/span><b>NCERT curriculum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the respective classes, so focusing on NCERT books is highly recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>CTET Exam Pattern 2026 Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CTET 2026 exam follows a structured pattern to assess candidates\u2019 teaching aptitude and subject knowledge. Paper 1 is for classes 1\u20135, and Paper 2 is for classes 6\u20138. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each, with no negative marking. The exam is offline, available in English and Hindi, and evaluates conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and pedagogical skills. Knowing the pattern helps candidates plan preparation effectively, focus on key topics, and attempt questions with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>CTET Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-17632 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-17632{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-17632 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-17632{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-17632.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-17632.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-17632.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-17632.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-17632.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1766399491\"><div id=\"sp-ea-17632\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-17632\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-176320\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse176320\" aria-controls=\"collapse176320\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> CTET Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse176320\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17632\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-176320\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0CTET 2026 will be conducted offline using pen-and-paper (OMR sheets).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-176321\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse176321\" aria-controls=\"collapse176321\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> CTET 2026 will be conducted offline using pen-and-paper (OMR sheets).<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse176321\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17632\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-176321\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0There are two papers: Paper 1 for classes 1\u20135 and Paper 2 for classes 6\u20138.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-176322\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse176322\" aria-controls=\"collapse176322\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the subjects in Paper 2?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse176322\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17632\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-176322\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper 2 covers Child Development &amp; 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