Child Development and Pedagogy
5 topics · 41 sub-topics
- Child Development
- Learning and Pedagogy
- Inclusive Education
- Learning Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
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CTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)
- Sections
- 5
- Topics
- 34
- Sub-topics
- 174
- Questions
- 210
- Marks
- 210
The CTET (CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi), Language II (English), Environmental Studies (Science) and Environmental Studies (Social Studies). Together they cover 34 topics and 174 sub-topics. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.
Where the marks are
Share of total marks by section
- Environmental Studies (Science)29%60 marks · 60 Qs
- Environmental Studies (Social Studies)29%60 marks · 60 Qs
- Child Development and Pedagogy14%30 marks · 30 Qs
- Language I (Hindi)14%30 marks · 30 Qs
- Language II (English)14%30 marks · 30 Qs
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Child Development
Learning and Pedagogy
Inclusive Education
Learning Mathematics
Environmental Studies
Exam pattern at a glance
- Child Development and Pedagogy30 questions · 30 marks · 14% of stage · 5 topics
- Language I (Hindi)30 questions · 30 marks · 14% of stage · 2 topics
- Language II (English)30 questions · 30 marks · 14% of stage · 2 topics
- Environmental Studies (Science)60 questions · 60 marks · 29% of stage · 12 topics
- Environmental Studies (Social Studies)60 questions · 60 marks · 29% of stage · 13 topics
CTET section-wise syllabus
Language I (Hindi)
2 topics · 18 sub-topics
- Language Comprehension
- Pedagogy
Language II (English)
2 topics · 18 sub-topics
- Language Comprehension
- Pedagogy
Environmental Studies (Science)
12 topics · 47 sub-topics
- Food
- Materials
- The World of the Living
- How Things Work
- Natural Resources and Management
- Natural Phenomena
- Characteristics of Materials
- Motion and Measurement of Distances
- Electricity and Circuits
- Light, Shadows and Reflections
- Air Around Us
- Garbage In, Garbage Out
Environmental Studies (Social Studies)
13 topics · 50 sub-topics
- Family and Friends
- Our Environment
- Natural and Man-made Materials
- The World of the Living
- How Things Work
- Natural Resources and Management
- Natural Phenomena
- Characteristics of Materials
- Motion and Measurement of Distances
- Electricity and Circuits
- Light, Shadows and Reflections
- Air Around Us
- Garbage In, Garbage Out
Frequently asked questions
What is the CTET syllabus?
The CTET syllabus has 5 sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi), Language II (English), Environmental Studies (Science) and Environmental Studies (Social Studies). Together they cover 34 topics and 174 sub-topics.
How many questions come from each CTET section?
Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 questions (30 marks); Language I (Hindi): 30 questions (30 marks); Language II (English): 30 questions (30 marks); Environmental Studies (Science): 60 questions (60 marks); Environmental Studies (Social Studies): 60 questions (60 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.
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Is this the official CTET syllabus?
It is compiled from the official CTET notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.
Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.