CTET Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern: Paper 1 and Paper 2

CTET Syllabus 2025: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test Syllabus and Exam pattern provide in this post for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Syllabus for Child Development, Mathematics, EVS, English, Hindi, Science, and Social Studies. Download CTET syllabus PDF here. The CTET Exam is Taken by Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE).

CTET Exam Overview 2025

CTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern

(Primary Teacher – Class 1 to 5)

CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern

(Upper Primary Teacher – Class 6 to 8)

CTET Syllabus 2025 (Paper-1 for Class 1 to 5)

1. Child Development & Pedagogy

1. Child Development (Primary School Child)
   • Concept of development & growth, relationship between development and learning
   • Principles of growth and development
   • Influence of heredity & environment
   • Cognitive development (Piaget)
   • Emotional & Moral development (Kohlberg)
   • Language & thought (Vygotsky, Chomsky)
   • Individual differences, Intelligence, Learning styles
   • Gender issues, Child as a problem solver and critical thinker
2. Understanding Learning & Learners
   • Learning theories (Skinner, Thorndike, Pavlov, Bandura)
   • Motivation & learning
   • Factors affecting learning
   • Constructivism
3. Teaching–Learning Process & Pedagogy
   • Learner-centred teaching
   • Inclusive education, Children with special needs
   • Classroom management
   • Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
   • Assessment & Error analysis
   • Teaching aids and Remedial teaching

2. Language-I (Hindi/Regional Language)

• Language comprehension (Prose & Poem)
• Language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing
• Grammar: संधि, समास, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय, मुहावरे, अलंकार, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, लिंग, वचन, काल, वाक्य-भेद
• Unseen passage (literary and narrative)
• Pedagogy of language development:
  • Language learning principles
  • Role of listening & speaking
  • Language errors, Remedial teaching
  • Teaching materials (Textbook, workbook, dictionary)

3. Language-II (English)

• Unseen Passage (Prose/Poetry)
• Vocabulary, Grammar, Composition
• Parts of Speech, Articles, Tenses, Active-Passive, Modals, Prepositions, Clauses
• Pedagogy of language learning:
  • Language teaching principles
  • Teaching-learning materials
  • Learning challenges & errors
  • Language skills development

4. Mathematics

• Numbers & Operations
• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
• Fractions, Decimal, Money
• Geometry: Shapes, Spatial understanding
• Measurement: Time, Weight, Volume, Area, Length
• Data Handling & Patterns

Pedagogy:

• Problem-solving
• Nature of Maths
• Evaluation methods
• Error analysis and remedial methods

5. Environmental Studies (EVS)

• Family & Relationships
• Food, Water, Shelter, Clothes, Travel
• Plants & Animals
• Our Environment
• Resources, Transport, Communication
• Disaster management
• Solar system & surroundings

Pedagogy:

• Concept mapping
• Project work
• Teaching aids
• Activity-based learning

CTET Syllabus 2025 – Paper 2 (For Classes 6 to 8)

Subject wise Syllabus for CTET Paper 2 is given below-

1. Child Development & Pedagogy

• Child development (11–14 years)
• Theories: Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg
• Intelligence & Individual differences
• Personality & adjustment
• Learning theories (Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura)
• Inclusive education & Special needs
• Assessment, Teaching approaches, Active learning

2. Language-I

Same structure as Paper-1 but at a higher difficulty level

3. Language-II (30 Marks)

Same structure as Paper-1 but at a higher difficulty level

4. Mathematics & Science (For Maths/Science Teacher)

Mathematics Content:

• Number System
• Algebra
• Ratio & Proportion
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Data Handling

Science Content:

• Food
• Fibre to Fabric
• Motion & Force
• Light & Sound
• Metals and Non-metals
• Microorganisms
• Living Organisms
• Natural Resources
• Pollution & Environment

Pedagogy:

• Nature of Maths & Science
• Lab activities
• Evaluation and assessment
• Problem-solving approach

5. Social Studies (For SST Teacher – 60 Marks)

History:

• Ancient, Medieval, Modern India
• Civilization, Culture & Religion
• National Movement

Geography:

• Earth, Globe, Maps
• Climate, Resources
• Agriculture & Industries

Civics:

• Constitution, Democracy, Parliament
• Local Government
• Citizenship, Rights & Duties

Pedagogy of SST

• Concept learning
• Map tools
• Evaluation techniques

Minimum Qualifying Marks for CTET

FAQs on CTET Syllabus 2025

Q. Is there negative marking in CTET 2025?
No, there is no negative marking in the CTET exam.

Q. Which papers should I appear for CTET?

• Paper 1 → Class 1 to 5 Teacher
• Paper 2 → Class 6 to 8 Teacher
• Both → If you want to teach Class 1 to 8

Q. What is the level of CTET syllabus?
Moderate level, based on NCERT curriculum.