CTET 2025 Syllabus

CTET syllabus is prescribed by CBSE and covers two papers. Both papers test pedagogical knowledge along with subject expertise.

Paper 1 Syllabus (Classes 1-5) — 150 Marks

SectionQuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy3030
Language I (Hindi/English)3030
Language II (Hindi/English/Sanskrit)3030
Mathematics3030
Environmental Studies3030
Total150150

Paper 2 Syllabus (Classes 6-8) — 150 Marks

SectionQuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy3030
Language I3030
Language II3030
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies6060
Total150150

Most Important Topics (Based on Paper Analysis)

  • CDP: Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg theories — 8-10 questions every time
  • Math Paper 1: Number system, fractions, geometry — directly from NCERT Class 1-5
  • EVS: Family, food, shelter, water, plants — NCERT Class 3-5 based
  • Math Paper 2: Algebra, geometry, statistics — NCERT Class 6-8 level