CTET Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
Paper I & Paper II practice for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test.
Prepare for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) across Paper I (Classes I–V) and Paper II (Classes VI–VIII). Practise Child Development & Pedagogy, both languages, Mathematics, Environmental Studies and Science with pattern-accurate mocks and topic analytics.
Last reviewed: August 2026
CTET Exam Pattern 2026
| Section / Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
- Duration
- 150 minutes
- Marking
- +1 per correct
- Negative marking
- No negative marking
- Mode
- Online CBT (Paper I)
- Total questions
- 150
- Total marks
- 150
CTET Selection Process
- 1Paper I (Classes I–V) and/or Paper II (Classes VI–VIII)
- 2Qualify at 60% for the CTET certificate (valid lifetime)
CTET Detailed Syllabus
Child Development & Pedagogy
- Child development & the learning process
- Inclusive education & special needs
- Learning & pedagogy
Language I & II
- Reading comprehension
- Pedagogy of language development
- Grammar & verbal ability
Mathematics
- Number system, geometry & measurement
- Data handling
- Pedagogy of mathematics
Environmental Studies
- Family, food, shelter, water & travel
- Concept & scope of EVS
- Pedagogy of environmental studies
CTET Syllabus — FAQs
What is the CTET qualifying mark?
A candidate scoring 60% or above is treated as qualified, and the CTET certificate is valid for life.
Is there negative marking in CTET?
No — CTET has no negative marking. Every question carries one mark.
Are the mocks available in Hindi?
Yes — questions, options and explanations are available in both English and Hindi.
Practise the CTET syllabus, free
Turn this syllabus into scores — 5 full mock tests every month, bilingual, no card needed.
- Bilingual (EN / हिंदी)
- Exam-pattern-accurate mocks
- Topic-wise analytics