CTET Paper-I Syllabus 2026
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-I is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes I to V (Primary Stage). The examination consists of 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. The paper covers Child Development & Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies, with equal weightage for every section. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Duration
2 Hours 30 Minutes
Marking
* The examination consists of 150 objective-type questions. * 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer. * Maximum marks: 150.
Negative marking
There is no negative marking for incorrect or unanswered questions in the CTET Paper-I examination.
Exam Pattern
| 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 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Child Development & Pedagogy
### Child Development, Concept of Growth & Development, Principles of Child Development, Development of Primary School Children, Individual Differences, Influence of Heredity & Environment, Socialization Process, ### Learning & Pedagogy, Learning Theories, Motivation & Learning, Constructivist Learning, Child-Centered Education, Inclusive Education, Teaching-Learning Process, Assessment & Evaluation
Language-I
### Language Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Unseen Passages, Grammar, Vocabulary, ### Pedagogy of Language Development, Language Skills, Listening & Speaking, Reading & Writing, Language Acquisition, Remedial Teaching, Role of Language in Learning
Language-II
### Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Language Usage, ### Pedagogy, Principles of Language Teaching, Challenges in Language Learning, Developing Language Skills, Evaluation of Language Learning, Teaching Methods
Mathematics
### Content, Number System, Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division, Fractions, Decimals, Measurement, Time, Money, Geometry, Shapes, Symmetry, Data Handling, Patterns, ### Pedagogy, Nature of Mathematics, Teaching Methods, Error Analysis, Problem Solving, Activity-Based Learning, Assessment Techniques
Environmental Studies
### Content, Family & Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things We Make & Do, Plants & Animals, Natural Resources, Environment, Our Surroundings, ### Pedagogy, Concept of EVS, Teaching Principles, Classroom Activities, Environmental Awareness, Learning Resources, Evaluation Methods
Preparation Tips
- Read NCERT textbooks (Classes I–V) thoroughly for Mathematics and Environmental Studies.
- Focus on Child Development and Pedagogy concepts, as pedagogy carries significant weight.
- Practice grammar and comprehension regularly for both language papers.
- Solve previous years' CTET Paper-I question papers to understand the question pattern.
- Attempt full-length mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Revise important pedagogy concepts and classroom teaching methodologies regularly.