CTET Syllabus – Paper 1 & 2 Topics,Weightage of Questions,Exam Pattern

The Central Board of Secondary Education prescribes the CTET syllabus for Paper I & Paper II separately.ย  The CTET Paper I syllabus includes topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies and Paper II syllabus comprises topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences.

Optimistic candidates look at this extension in CTET exam date as a boon, owing to the additional preparation time they have got. It is recommended to devise a preparation plan revolving around the CTET syllabus 2022 to inch closer towards success.ย ย 

CTET syllabus for Paper I is segregated into five sections whereas the Paper II of CTET will comprise four sections. The โ€˜Child Development and Pedagogyโ€™ section remains common in both papers with different difficulty levels.ย 

Candidates aspiring to become a primary-level teacher (class 1 to 5) can appear in Paper I. On the other hand, CTET Paper II is conducted for aspirants seeking teaching jobs at an elementary level (classes 6 to 8). However, candidates can appear for both papers to compete for teaching jobs at either the primary or elementary level.ย ย 

Read this article to fetch complete information on the CTET syllabus 2022, and get insights on the exam pattern.ย 

CTET Syllabus โ€“ Outline

  1. CBSE has the sole authority to define/amend the CTET syllabus
  2. CBSE conducts the CTET exam twice in a year – July & Decemberย 
  3. As per the CTET syllabus, Paper I will have questions from five sections, namely:
    • Child Development and Pedagogy
    • Language โ€“ I
    • Language โ€“ II
    • Mathematics
    • Environmental Studies
  4. As per the CTET syllabus, Paper II will have questions from four sections, namely:
    • Child Development and Pedagogy
    • Language โ€“ I
    • Language โ€“ II
    • Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies/Social Science
  5. CTET is an offline exam (pen & paper based)ย 
  6. Candidates have to face 150 questions in each CTET paper (Paper I & II)

Read More : CTET Exam Pattern โ€“ Paper 1 & Paper 2 Pattern, Marking, Syllabus

CTET Syllabus 2022 โ€“ Paper I

Paper 1 of CTET will have as many as 150 questions divided into five sections. The questions are based on various topics under each section. Candidates can check the section-wise topics along with the number of questions under each section of CTET Paper 1 in the table below.ย 

CTET Syllabus for Paper I

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Sections Topics Number of Questions
Child Development and Pedagogy Development of a Primary School Child 15
Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs 5
Learning and Pedagogy 10
Language โ€“ 1 Language Comprehension 15
Pedagogy of Language Development 15
Language โ€“ 2 Language Comprehension 15
Pedagogy of Language Development 15
Mathematics Content (numbers, solving simple equations, Multiplication, geometry patterns, time, measurement, data handling, solids, Volume, Money, etc.) 15
Pedagogical issues 15
Environmental Studies Content (Family and Friends, food, water, shelter, travel, etc) 15
Pedagogical Issues 15

CTET Syllabus 2022 โ€“ Paper II

As per the CTET syllabus and exam pattern for Paper 2, candidates have to answer a total of 150 questions divided into four different sections. While the candidates will have to answer the questions from 3 sections compulsorily (Child Development and Pedagogy, Language โ€“ I, Language โ€“ II), they can choose the 4th section from any of the following two options:ย 

  • Mathematics and Science โ€“ If you want to teach either Mathematics or Science
  • Social Studies/Social Science โ€“ If your teaching forte lies in Social Studiesย 

Candidates can check the table below to get acquainted with the section-wise topics included in CTET syllabus for Paper II.ย 

CTET Syllabus for Paper II

Sections Topics Number of Questions
Child Development and Pedagogy Development of an Elementary School Child 15
Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs 5
Learning and Pedagogy 10
Language โ€“ 1ย  Language Comprehension 15
Pedagogy of Language Development 15
Language โ€“ 2 Language Comprehension 15
Pedagogy of Language Development 15
Mathematics and Science Mathematics Number system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Handling Pedagogical issues 20
Pedagogical issues 10
Science Food, Materials, The world of the living, Moving things, people and ideas, How things work, Natural phenomena and resources 20
Pedagogical issues 10
Social Studies/ Social Science History, Geography, Social and Political Life 40
Pedagogical issues 20

CTET Syllabus โ€“ Important Points for Exam Preparation

  • Questions in the โ€˜Child Development and Pedagogyโ€™ section of both Paper I and II will primarily have an emphasis on educational psychology of teaching and learning, which is relevant to the specified age groups
  • The Mathematics and Environmental Studies of Paper I will have questions to test the basic concepts, problem-solving abilities and pedagogical understanding and applications of both the subjectsย 
  • In Paper II, questions in Mathematics & Science or Social Studies will be related to the basic concepts of the subjects along with the applications of the subjects
  • The Language I and II sections will test the proficiency related to the medium of instruction, elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities
  • Candidates have to choose two different languages from the available options (mentioned in the table below) to attempt mandatory Language I & II sections in both the papers. Apart from the language sections, candidates can access other sections in either English or hindiย ย 
English Gujarati Marathi Sanskrit
Hindi Kannada Mizo Tamil
Assamese Khasi Nepali Telugu
Bengali Malayalam Oriya Tibetan
Garo Manipuri Punjabi Urdu

CTET Exam Pattern 2022

Apart from the CTET syllabus, candidates must have proper knowledge of the exam pattern to make an effective study plan. Check out the table below to know the paper-wise exam pattern for CTET 2022.

CTET 2022 Exam Pattern

Particulars Paper I Paper II
Mode of Exam Offlineย  Offlineย 
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions Multiple Choice Questions
Duration of Exam 2.5 hoursย  2.5 hoursย 
Sections
  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language โ€“ Iย 
  • Language โ€“ IIย 
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language โ€“ Iย 
  • Language โ€“ IIย 
  • Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies
Number of Questions 150ย  150ย 
Marking Scheme 1 mark for the correct response 1 mark for the correct response
Negative Marking Noย  No

Expert Tips to Prepare for CTET 2022

With the help of CTET syllabus, exam pattern and the right guidance, candidates can optimize their study plan. Here are some of the expert tips to prepare for the CTET 2022 examination:

  1. The CTET question paper is designed as per the syllabus covered in the NCERT textbooks. Hence, candidates must primarily pay attention to their NCERT textbooks
  2. Go through the previous yearsโ€™ question papers and analyse the topics which repeat every year
  3. Brush up your calculation skills by learning some easy tricks to improve your speed and accuracy to solve the mathematics sectionย 
  4. Prepare a study plan segregated into a daily to-do list and make sure you follow it religiouslyย ย 
  5. Practice the online mock tests to optimize your competence to complete the question paper within the given time

Books to Prepare for CTET 2022

Initially, candidates must grasp the understanding of basic concepts from NCERT textbooks. Afterwards, they can move to the below-mentioned books for advanced level preparation.

Recommended Books for CTET Preparationย 

Paper I Paper II
CTET & TETs for Class 1 – 5 Mathematics & Pedagogy by Arihant Experts for Mathematics CTET Success Master Paper-II Teacher Selection for Class 6 -8 Maths & Science by Arihant Experts for Science/Mathematics teachers)
CTET & TETs Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper I & II) by Arihant Experts for Child Development and Pedagogy A Complete Resource for CTET: Child Development and Pedagogy by Sandeep Kumar for Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)
CTET & TETs Environmental Studies & Pedagogy Class I-V by Arihant Experts for Environmental Studies CTET Success Master Science Social/Studies Paper-II for Class VI-VIII by Arihant Experts for social science/social studies teachers

CTET Previous Yearsโ€™ Question Papersย 

As stated above, previous yearsโ€™ question papers of CTET come in handy while preparing for this exam. Itโ€™s an effective practice to solve the CTET question papers of previous yearsโ€™ and analyze your speed & accuracy. You can also figure out the trend of topics/questions that repeat more often in the CTET exam.ย 

Click here to download CTET previous yearsโ€™ question paper (2021).ย ย ย ย ย ย 

CTET Answer Key 2021

CTET Jan 2021 Final Answer Key Paper 1

CTET Jan 2021 Final Answer Key Paper 2

CTET Syllabus โ€“ FAQs

โœ”๏ธ Who will prescribe the CTET syllabus 2022?

The Central Board of Secondary Education conducts the CTET 2022. Hence, CBSE has the sole authority to prescribe the CTET syllabus 2022.

โœ”๏ธ Is the syllabus for CTET 2022 different for both the papers?

The CTET syllabus for both the papers is almost similar. The difference between both the papers lies in the exam pattern and the difficulty level of the questions.

โœ”๏ธ How many sections do I need to prepare for taking CTET 2022?

As per the CTET syllabus for Paper 1, candidates have to answer questions from a total of five sections including Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (compulsory), Language II (compulsory), Mathematics and Environmental Studies. On the other hand, the question paper for CTET paper 2 will have questions divided into four sections - Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (compulsory), Language II (compulsory) and Mathematics & Science or Social Studies.

โœ”๏ธ Why is the CTET exam divided into Paper I and Paper II?

Candidates who aspire to teach the students at primary level (Class 1 to 5) opt for Paper 1 while Paper II is recommended for the aspirants seeking teaching jobs at elementary level (class 6 to 8). However, candidates looking for teaching jobs at any level (primary & elementary) can take both Paper I & II.

โœ”๏ธ Which section of CTET carries the maximum weightage?

Paper I of CTET will have five sections carrying equal weightage. In CTET Paper II, the section with the subject choice between Mathematics & Science or Social Studies will have the maximum weightage of 60 marks.

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