CTET Syllabus 2024: Download CTET Paper 1 & 2 Subject-wise Syllabus PDF

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CTET 2024 Syllabus (Available)

The CTET Syllabus 2024 is released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as per the NCTE guidelines. Candidates for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024 exam that will be held on July 7, 2024, are required to have complete knowledge and understanding of the CTET 2024 exam syllabus. The CTET exam encompasses two papers: Paper I and Paper II.

The exam is conducted to recruit candidates as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in government schools such as  KVS, NVS, private schools, schools run by the state governments, and others. The CTET syllabus carries important topics from Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5) and Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8). There has been no change in the CTET 2024 syllabus and exam pattern in the past few years.

The CTET syllabus for Paper 1 includes topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies and Paper 2 syllabus comprises topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences. Aspirants need to appear for CTET 2024 Paper 1 if they want to become Classes 1 to 5 teachers and for Paper 2 if they want to teach Classes 6 to 8.

The detailed CTET syllabus 2024 for both papers is mentioned below. Have a look at the detailed section-wise CTET 2024 syllabus below.

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CTET 2024 Syllabus Key Highlights

For a better understanding of the CTET 2024 Syllabus, candidates can view the key highlights listed in the table below detailing the topics for Paper I and Paper II.

CTET 2024 Syllabus Particulars

CTET 2024 Syllabus Details

Conducting BodyCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Name of ExaminationCTET 2024 
CTET Exam Date 2024July 7, 2024
Duration of CTET Exam 20242 hours 30 minutes (for each paper)
Language of CTET 2024 Question PaperEnglish and Hindi 
Language of CTET Exam 202420 languages
Subjects in Paper 1

5

  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I
  • Language-II
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Studies
Subjects in Paper 2

4

  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I
  • Language-II
  • Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science
Total Number of Questions150 questions
Maximum Marks of CTET Exam 2024150 marks (for each paper)
Type of Questions in CTET Exam 2024Multiple Choice Questions; 4 options with only 1 correct option
Mode of CTET Exam 2024Offline (OMR Based)
Marking Scheme of CTET Exam 2024+1 mark for each correct answer
Negative MarkingNo negative marking for incorrect answers
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CTET 2024 Syllabus PDF Download

The detailed syllabus of CTET 2024 can be downloaded by clicking on the link below -

Complete Syllabus of CTET 2024 (Paper I & II) - Download

CTET Important Questions, Topics and Preparation Strategy 2024

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CTET 2024 Syllabus: Paper 1

Given below are the main topics of each section of CTET 2024 Paper 1 syllabus from which questions are asked in the exam:

CTET Subjects

CTET Important Topics

Child Development and Pedagogy

Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy

Language-I

Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

Language-II

Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

Mathematics

Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids around Us, Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

Environmental Studies 

Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Child Development and Pedagogy

In Child Development and Pedagogy section, a total of 30 MCQs are asked from the given topics:

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Best Books

Child Development (Primary School Child)

(15 MCQs)

• 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-centred 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.

• Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning;

• School-Based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice

• Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners; enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement.

  • A Complete Resource for CTET by Sandeep Kumar
  • Arihant Publication on Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper I & II)

Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs

(5 MCQs)

• 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

(10 MCQs)

• 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 2024 Syllabus for Language-I Section

The Language-I section tests candidates' knowledge related to the medium of instructions. The topics from which questions are asked are:

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Best Books

Language Comprehension

(15 MCQs)

Reading unseen passages – two passages one prose or drama and one poem 

Questions will be from comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability 

(Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative or discursive)

  • CTET English & Pedagogy by Geeta Sahni
  • Arihant Publication on English Language Paper I & II

Pedagogy of Language Development

(15 MCQs)

• Learning and acquisition

• Principles of language Teaching

• Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool

• 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, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom

• Remedial Teaching

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Language-II Section

Language-II syllabus is a bit different from Language-I. The syllabus is as follows:

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Best Books

Language Comprehension

(15 MCQs)

Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific)

Questions on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability

  • CTET English & Pedagogy by Geeta Sahni
  • Arihant Publication on Hindi Bhasha Evam Shikshashastra
  • Wiley’s Hindi Exam Goalpost for CTET and TETs

Pedagogy of Language Development

(15 MCQs)

• Learning and acquisition

• Principles of language Teaching

• Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool

• 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, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom

• Remedial Teaching

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Mathematics Section

In the Mathematics section, candidates' concepts, problem-solving abilities and pedagogical understanding will be tested. Given below is the complete syllabus for Maths:

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Best Books

Content

(15 MCQs)

• Geometry

• Shapes & Spatial Understanding

• Solids around Us

• Numbers

• Addition and Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

• Measurement

• Weight

• Time

• Volume

• Data Handling

• Patterns

• Money

  • Mathematics and Pedagogy by Haneet Gandhi
  • Arihant Publication Mathematics

Pedagogical Issues

(15 MCQs)

• Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking; understanding children’s thinking and reasoning patterns and strategies of making meaning and learning

• Place of Mathematics in Curriculum

• Language of Mathematics

• Community Mathematics

• Evaluation through formal and informal methods

• Problems of Teaching

• Error analysis and related aspects of learning and teaching

• Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Environmental Studies Section

Check below the detailed syllabus for the Environmental Studies (EVS):

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Best Books

Miscellaneous 

(15 MCQs)

• Family and Friends: Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants

• Food

• Shelter

• Water

• Travel

• Things We Make and Do

  • Environmental Studies by Wiley Experts
  • CTET & TETs Environmental Studies & Pedagogy by Arihant Publication

Pedagogical Issues

(15 MCQs)

• 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

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CTET Syllabus 2024: Paper 2

Given below are the main topics of each section of CTET 2024 Paper 2 syllabus from which questions are asked in the exam:

CTET Subjects

CTET Important Topics

Child Development and Pedagogy

Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy

Language-I

Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

Language-II

Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

Mathematics

Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration

Science 

Food, Materials, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources

Social Studies/Social Sciences

History, Geography, Social and Political Life, Pedagogical Issues

CTET Syllabus for Child Development and Pedagogy Section

In Child Development and Pedagogy section, questions will test candidates' educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the 11-14 years of age group. Have a look at the syllabus in the table below:

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Child Development (Elementary School Child)

(15 MCQs)

• 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-centred 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.

• Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning;

• School-Based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation;

• Assessing 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

(5 MCQs)

• 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

(10 MCQs)

• 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 2024 Syllabus for Language-I Section

The Language-I section tests candidates' knowledge related to the medium of instructions. The topics from which questions are asked are mentioned in the table below:

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Language Comprehension

(15 MCQs)

Reading unseen passages – two passages one prose or drama and one poem 

Questions will be from comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability 

(Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative or discursive)

Pedagogy of Language Development

(15 MCQs)

• Learning and acquisition

• Principles of language Teaching

• Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool

• 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, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom

• Remedial Teaching

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Language-II Section

The topics of Language-II section from which questions are asked are mentioned in the table below:

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Language Comprehension

(15 MCQs)

Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific)

Questions on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability

Pedagogy of Language Development

(15 MCQs)

• Learning and acquisition

• Principles of language Teaching

• Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool

• 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, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom

• Remedial Teaching

CTET 2024 Syllabus for Mathematics Section

The topics of the Mathematics section from which questions are asked are mentioned in the table below:

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Content

(20 MCQs)

• 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

(10 MCQs)

• Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking

• Place of Mathematics in Curriculum

• Language of Mathematics

• Community Mathematics

• Evaluation

• Remedial Teaching

• Problem of Teaching

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Science Section

The topics of the Science section from which questions are asked are mentioned in the table below:

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Content

(20 MCQs)

• 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

(10 MCQs)

• 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 2024 Syllabus for Social Studies/ Social Sciences Section

The topics of the Social Studies section from which questions are asked are mentioned in the table below:

CTET Subjects/Units

Topics

Content

(40 MCQs)

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

• 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 Marginalised

Pedagogical issues

(20 MCQs)

• 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

Also Read: CTET Preparation Tips 2024

CTET Subject Wise Weightage of Important Topics

CTET Exam 2024 will comprise of Paper-1 and Paper-2. In order to clear CTET exam, it is required that the candidate must have in-depth knowledge of the topics that are asked in CTET exam. In the following section, information related to CTET Subject Wise Weightage of Important Topics have been provided for both Paper-1 and Paper-2.

CTET Exam 2024: Paper 1

CTET Paper 1 is conducted for recruting primary school teachers ie. teachers for class 1st to class 5th. Subject wise weightage for important topics for Paper 1 is as follows:

Name of the Important SubjectsTotal Number of Marks AllottedTotal Number of Questions
Child Development and Pedagogy Subject30 Marks30 Questions
Mathematics Subject30 Marks30 Questions
Language I Subject30 Marks30 Questions
Language II Subject30 Marks30 Questions
Environmental Studies Subject30 Marks30 Questions
TOTAL150 Marks150 Questions

CTET Exam 2024-Paper 2

CTET Paper 2 is conducted for recruiting teachers for elementary school ie. class 6th to class 8th. CTET subject wise weigthage for Paper 2 is as follows:

Name of the Important SubjectsTotal Number of Marks AllottedTotal Number of Questions
Child Development and Pedagogy Subject30 Marks30 Questions
Mathematics Subject30 Marks30 Questions
Language I Subject30 Marks30 Questions
Language II Subject30 Marks30 Questions
Social Studies Subject30 Marks30 Questions
TOTAL150 Marks150 Questions

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FAQs about CTET Syllabus

How many subjects are included in CTET syllabus?

There will be 5 major subjects for CTET: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics & Science or Social Science/Social Studies, and Environmental studies.

Does the syllabus for CTET changes every year?

No, the CTET syllabus for every year remains the same. Although, the questions asked in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of CTET are different.

What are some of the important topics to prepare for CTET 2024?

Some of the Important topics for CTET are Child Development and its relation to learning, Influence of Heredity & Environment, Reading comprehension and Poems, Moving Things People and Ideas, Natural Resources, Social and Political Life, Measurement, Algebra, Etc.

Which section has the highest weightage for CTET exam?

In Paper-I, the Child Development and Pedagogy section carries the highest weightage. Conversely, in Paper-II, the Mathematics & Science or Social Science/Social Studies section holds the highest weightage.

Will there be a different syllabus for Paper I and Paper II?

No, the syllabus for both papers is mostly similar. While the syllabus remains largely consistent across both papers, Paper II is distinguished by its heightened level of complexity compared to Paper-I.

What does the syllabus of CTET Paper 1 2024 encompass?

The CTET Paper 1 syllabus encompasses five sections, including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.

Is CTET Paper 1 considered tough?

The CTET exam is generally perceived as easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. However, the level of difficulty depends on the nature of the questions asked. Each paper, whether Paper 1 or Paper 2, consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each.

Is covering the CTET syllabus a challenging task?

Covering the CTET syllabus is not a challenging task with proper preparation and strategy. A good strategy involves covering important topics outlined in the CTET syllabus within the stipulated time and dedicating ample time for practicing mock tests.

Is mathematics compulsory for CTET?

Yes, mathematics is a compulsory subject for CTET Paper I. CTET Paper I includes five subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II (Comprehension), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.

How should I initiate preparation of the CTET syllabus for the CTET exam?

To initiate preparation of the CTET syllabus for the CTET exam, here are some effective preparation tips and strategies for CTET 2024:

  • Gain an overview of the CTET Exam.
  • Familiarize yourself with the CTET Syllabus.
  • Understand the CTET Exam Pattern for 2024.
  • Regularly practice mock tests to gauge your preparedness.
  • Focus on strengthening weak areas identified during practice.
  • Create concise notes for quick revision.
  • Master basic concepts and practice solving exams.
  • Review theories and concepts thoroughly before the exam to ensure retention and understanding.


 

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