CTET Syllabus 2024 in English : Paper 1 & 2 Pdf Download

CTET consists of two papers in total i.e. Paper I and Paper II. CTET Paper 1 consists of Language I & II, Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies/Social Studies while Paper 2 consists of 3 compulsory papers and 2 optional papers of which candidates are required to choose 1. CTET exam carries a total of 150 marks for 150 questions to be attempted in 2.5 hours individually for each paper.

CTET Syllabus 2024 in English : Paper 1 & 2 Pdf Download

CTET Syllabus 2024

All questions in CTET will be Multiple Choice Questions with four alternatives out of which one answer will be most appropriate. Each carries one mark and there will be no negative marking. Know CTET Exam Pattern.

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Paper I

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CTET Paper 1 consists of 5 subjects namely Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Environmental Sciences. All the five papers are compulsory. Know CTET Paper I Exam Pattern.

We have provided here all the relevant details of CTET Paper I Syllabus along with the topics covered in each section:

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Child Development and Pedagogy

Section	Topics
Child Development (Primary School Child)	Concept of development and its relationship with learning Principles of the Development of Children Influence of Heredity & Environment Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers) Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives Concepts of child-centered and progressive education Critical Perspective of the Construct of Intelligence Multi-Dimensional Intelligence Language & Thought Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender bias and educational practice Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion etc. The distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice Formulating appropriate questions for assessing the readiness levels of learners; enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement.
Concept of Inclusive Education and understanding children with special needs	Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, ‘impairment’ etc. Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners
Learning and Pedagogy	How children think and learn; how and why children ‘fail’ to achieve success in school performance. Basic processes of teaching and learning; children’s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning. Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator’ Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children’s ‘errors’ as significant steps in the learning process. Cognition & Emotions Motivation and learning Factors contributing to learning - personal & environmental

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Language I

Section	Topics
Language Comprehension	Reading unseen passages – two 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)
Pedagogy of Language Development	Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders Language Skills Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resources of the classroom Remedial Teaching

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Language II

Section	Topics
Language Comprehension	Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability
Pedagogy of Language Development	Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders Language Skills Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resources of the classroom Remedial Teaching

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Mathematics

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Section	Topics
Content	Geometry Shapes & Spatial Understanding Solids around Us Numbers Addition and Subtraction Multiplication Division Measurement Weight Time Volume Data Handling Patterns Money
Pedagogical Issues	Learning and acquisition Place of Mathematics in Curriculum Language of Mathematics Community Mathematics Valuation through formal and informal methods Problems of Teaching Error analysis and related aspects of learning and teaching Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Environmental Studies

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Section	Topics
Content	Family and Friends: Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants Food Shelter Water Travel Things We Make and Do
Pedagogical Issues	Concept and scope of EVS Significance of EVS integrated EVS Environmental Studies & Environmental Education Learning Principles Scope & Relation to Science & Social Science Approaches of presenting concepts Activities Experimentation/Practical Work Discussion CCE Teaching material/Aids Problems

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Paper II

CTET Paper 2 consists of four subjects in total namely of which Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, and Language II are compulsory. The candidates are required to choose any one from Mathematics or Science or Social Studies & Social Science. To Know CTET Paper II Exam Pattern. The detailed CTET syllabus for Paper II is as follows:

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Child Development and Pedagogy

Section	Topics
Child Development (Elementary School Child)	Concept of development and its relationship with learning Principles of the Development of Children Influence of Heredity & Environment Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers) Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives Concepts of child-centered and progressive education Critical Perspective of the Construct of Intelligence Multi-Dimensional Intelligence Language & Thought Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender bias and educational practice Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion etc. The distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice Formulating appropriate questions for assessing the readiness levels of learners; enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and assessing learner achievement.
Concept of Inclusive Education and understanding children with special needs	Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, ‘impairment’ etc. Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners
Learning and Pedagogy	How children think and learn; how and why children ‘fail’ to achieve success in school performance. Basic processes of teaching and learning; children’s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning. Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator’ Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children’s ‘errors’ as significant steps in the learning process. Cognition & Emotions Motivation and learning Factors contributing to learning – personal & environmental

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CTET Syllabus 2024 for Language I

Section	Topics
Language Comprehension	Reading unseen passages – two 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)
Pedagogy of Language Development	Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders Language Skills Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resources of the classroom Remedial Teaching

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Language II

Section	Topics
Language Comprehension	Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability
Pedagogy of Language Development	Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders Language Skills Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resources of the classroom Remedial Teaching

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Mathematics and Science

Section	Topics
Mathematics	Content Number System Knowing our Numbers Playing with Numbers Whole Numbers Negative Numbers and Integers Fractions Algebra Introduction to Algebra Ratio and Proportion Geometry Basic geometrical ideas (2-D) Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D) Symmetry: (reflection) Construction (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses) Mensuration Data handling Pedagogical Issues Nature of Mathematics/Logical Thinking Place of Mathematics in Curriculum Language of Mathematics Community Mathematics Evaluation Remedial Teaching Problem of Teaching
Science	Content Food Sources of food Components of food Cleaning food Materials Materials of daily use The World of the Living Moving Things People and Ideas How things work Electric current and circuits Magnets Natural Phenomena Natural Resources Pedagogical Issues Nature & Structure of Sciences Natural Science/Aims & Objectives Understanding & Appreciating Science Approaches/Integrated Approach Observation/Experiment/Discovery (Method of Science) Innovation Text Material/Aids Evaluation – cognitive/psychomotor/affective Problems Remedial Teaching

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Social Studies & Social Science

Section	Topics
History	When, Where and How The Earliest Societies The First Farmers and Herders The First Cities Early States New Ideas The First Empire Contacts with Distant lands Political Developments Culture and Science New Kings and Kingdoms Sultans of Delhi Architecture Creation of an Empire Social Change Regional Cultures The Establishment of Company Power Rural Life and Society Colonialism and Tribal Societies The Revolt of 1857-58 Women and reform Challenging the Caste System The Nationalist Movement India After Independence
Geography	Geography as a social study and as a science Planet: Earth in the solar system Globe The Environment in its totality: Natural and Human Environment Air Water Human Environment: Settlement, Transport, and Communication Resources: Types-Natural and Human Agriculture
Social and Political Life	Diversity Government Local Government Making a Living Democracy State Government Understanding Media Unpacking Gender The Constitution Parliamentary Government The Judiciary Social Justice and the Marginalized Concept & Nature of Social Science/Social Studies Class Room Processes, activities and discourse Developing Critical thinking Enquiry/Empirical Evidence Problems of teaching Social Science/Social Studies Sources - Primary & Secondary Projects Work Evaluation

There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take to acquire a CTET Certificate. A person who has qualified for CTET may also appear again to improve his/her score.

CTET Syllabus FAQs

Ques. How many subjects are there in the CTET exam?

Ans. CTET exam comprises five subjects in Paper I and four subjects in Paper II. CTET Paper I subjects are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. CTET Paper II subjects are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Science/ Social Studies or Social Sciences.

Ques. Does the CTET syllabus changes every year?

Ans. No, CTET syllabus remains the same every year, unless the CBSE officially announces any change.

Ques. Who releases the CTET syllabus?

Ans. Central Board of Secondary Education prescribes CTET syllabus as per the guidelines given by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

Ques. Is the CTET syllabus available in offline mode?

Ans. No, you can access CTET syllabus in online mode only on the official website of the exam. CTET notification contains the latest exam pattern and syllabus.

Ques. Is there any negative marking in the CTET 2024 exam?

Ans. No, there is no negative marking in CTET 2024 exam.

Ques. What is the marking scheme of CTET 2024?

Ans. There are 150 questions for each Paper I & II. Each correct answer will be awarded with 1 mark.

Ques. What will be the level of questions for CTET Paper-1 & 2?

Ans. The difficulty level of CTET Paper-1 is for the secondary section and Paper-2 for the senior-secondary section.

Ques. What is the mode of the CTET Exam?

Ans. CTET Exam will now be conducted in offline mode.

Ques. Are NCERT books enough to prepare for CTET Paper I 2024?

Ans. While CTET Paper I exam is based mainly on the NCERT syllabus, candidates can also refer to competitive exam books covering CTET questions and syllabus.

Ques. What are the language options for CTET Recruitment Paper I 2024?

Ans. Candidates can select any 2 of the language for CTET Paper I test from the given options: English, Hindi, Assamese, Garo, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Tibetan, Urdu.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.