CTET Paper-II Syllabus 2026
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-II is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage). The examination consists of 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. Candidates must attempt Child Development & Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, and either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science, depending on the teaching subject they wish to pursue. :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-II examination.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies / Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Child Development & Pedagogy
### Child Development (Elementary School Child), Concept of Growth & Development, Learning Difficulties, Individual Differences, Inclusive Education, Adolescence, Intelligence, Personality, Heredity & Environment, ### Learning & Pedagogy, Learning Theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, etc.), Motivation, Child-Centered Learning, Constructivism, Assessment & Evaluation, Teaching Strategies, Classroom Management, Inclusive Classroom Practices
Language-I
### Language Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Language Skills, ### Pedagogy of Language Development, Language Acquisition, Listening & Speaking, Reading & Writing Skills, Language Teaching Methods, Remedial Teaching, Assessment of Language Skills
Language-II
### Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Language Usage, ### Pedagogy, Principles of Language Teaching, Communication Skills, Language Learning Process, Teaching Methodologies, Evaluation Techniques
Mathematics & Science (For Mathematics / Science Teachers)
### Mathematics, Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Data Handling, Probability, Practical Mathematics, ### Mathematics Pedagogy, Nature of Mathematics, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving, Error Analysis, Evaluation Techniques, ### Science, #### Food, Sources of Food, Components of Food, Nutrition, #### Materials, Metals & Non-Metals, Fibre, Plastics, Acids, Bases & Salts, #### Living World, Cell, Human Body, Reproduction, Health & Diseases, Microorganisms, #### Natural Phenomena, Force & Motion, Heat, Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism, #### Natural Resources, Air, Water, Coal & Petroleum, Environment, Conservation, ### Science Pedagogy, Scientific Inquiry, Laboratory Activities, Observation Skills, Teaching Methods, Assessment Techniques
Social Studies / Social Science (For Social Science Teachers)
### History, Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India, Indian National Movement, Constitution & Democracy, ### Geography, Earth, Globe & Maps, Resources, Agriculture, Climate, Population, Industries, ### Social & Political Life, Indian Constitution, Democracy, Government, Parliament, Judiciary, Local Government, Human Rights, ### Economics, Development, Poverty, Government Schemes, Markets, Economic Activities, ### Social Science Pedagogy, Teaching Methods, Critical Thinking, Classroom Activities, Project Work, Assessment & Evaluation
Preparation Tips
- Study NCERT textbooks (Classes VI–VIII) thoroughly for Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
- Focus on Child Development & Pedagogy, as pedagogy concepts are common across teaching subjects.
- Practice comprehension and grammar regularly for both language papers.
- Solve previous years' CTET Paper-II question papers to understand the exam pattern.
- Attempt full-length mock tests to improve speed, accuracy, and time management.
- Revise pedagogy concepts and classroom teaching methodologies alongside subject knowledge.