CTET February 2026 परीक्षा का syllabus NCERT कक्षाएँ 1 से 8 के आधार पर तैयार किया गया है और इसमें Teaching aptitude, Child psychology, Pedagogy तथा subject knowledge पर विशेष ध्यान दिया गया है। CTET में दो पेपर होते हैं—Paper I (Primary level: Class 1–5) और Paper II (Upper Primary level: Class 6–8).
Paper I में पाँच मुख्य sections शामिल हैं:
- Child Development & Pedagogy – बच्चे के विकास, सीखने की प्रक्रिया, heredity-environment, Piaget/Vygotsky/Kohlberg theories तथा inclusive education पर आधारित।
- Mathematics – Geometry, Numbers, Measurement, Patterns के साथ pedagogy of mathematics.
- Environmental Studies (EVS) – Family & Friends, Food, Water, Travel, Plants-Animals तथा EVS pedagogy.
- Language I – Unseen prose/poem, grammar, language skills.
- Language II – Two unseen passages, comprehension, grammar, language learning.
Paper II में शामिल हैं:
- Child Development & Pedagogy – Learning theories, motivation, inclusive education.
- Mathematics & Science – Number system, algebra, geometry, mensuration, food, materials, living world, electricity, natural resources आदि।
- Social Studies – History, Geography, Civics के पूरे NCERT आधारित topics।
- Language I & II – Reading comprehension, grammar, pedagogy.
यह syllabus teaching aptitude और subject clarity दोनों को balance करता है।
CTET • Syllabus • 2026
📘 CTET – February 2026 Complete Syllabus (Paper I & II)
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) February 2026 syllabus ka comprehensive summary — Paper I (Primary: Classes 1–5) aur Paper II (Upper Primary: Classes 6–8). Yeh article SEO-optimized hai aur WordPress ke liye premium table layout ke saath ready hai.
Overview
CTET exam teachers ke liye content knowledge aur pedagogy dono assess karta hai. Syllabus NCERT classes 1–8 par based hai. Neeche detailed breakdown diya gaya hai — har section ke topics aur pedagogy points ke saath.
🔥 PAPER I (Classes 1–5) – Detailed Syllabus Summary
Paper I un candidates ke liye hai jo Primary level (Class 1 to 5) padhana chahte hain. Total 150 questions across sections (har section approx 30 questions depending on official distribution).
1️⃣ Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Questions)
- Child development principles and relationship with learning.
- Learning process, engagement strategies, and environmental / hereditary influences.
- Major theories: Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky — constructs and classroom implications.
- Types of intelligence, individual differences, and inclusion strategies.
- Assessment for learning vs assessment of learning; CCE and school-based assessment.
- Understanding errors, causes of failure, motivation and remedial approaches.
2️⃣ Mathematics (30 Questions)
Content: Geometry, numbers & operations, measurement (time/weight/volume), data handling, patterns and money.
Pedagogy: Logical thinking, language of mathematics, community math, diagnosing errors, evaluation & remedial teaching.
3️⃣ Environmental Studies (EVS) (30 Questions)
Content: Family & friends, food, shelter, water, travel, plants & animals.
Pedagogy: Integrated EVS, activities, experiments, discussion and Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE).
4️⃣ Language I (30 Questions)
First language / mother tongue. Focus on unseen passages (prose + poem), language learning principles, listening & speaking, grammar, multilingual classrooms and all four language skills.
5️⃣ Language II (30 Questions)
Second language (e.g., English/Hindi). Two unseen passages, teaching principles, grammar, diagnosing language difficulties, evaluation and remedial teaching.
🔥 PAPER II (Classes 6–8) – Detailed Syllabus Summary
Paper II aspirants are for Upper Primary (Classes 6–8). Major sections combine pedagogy with subject expertise in Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
1️⃣ Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Questions)
- Learning processes and classroom strategies.
- Intelligence, socialization, gender roles and inclusive practices.
- Child as problem-solver & scientific investigator; cognition, emotions & motivation.
2️⃣ Mathematics & Science (60 Questions)
Mathematics (30 Questions)
- Number system, algebra, ratio and proportion.
- Geometry (2D/3D), symmetry, constructions, mensuration and data handling.
- Pedagogy: community math, logical thinking, error analysis and remedial teaching.
Science (30 Questions)
- Food, materials, living world, motion, electricity & magnets, natural phenomena and resources.
- Pedagogy: scientific method, observation & experimentation, practical work & evaluation.
3️⃣ Social Studies / Social Science (60 Questions)
This is a large section covering history, geography and civics.
- History: Early societies, first farmers, cities, empires, Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, colonialism, revolt of 1857, nationalist movement and post-independence India.
- Geography: Earth & solar system, environment, resources, agriculture, water and air.
- Civics: Diversity, government, democracy, constitution, parliament, judiciary, media, gender issues and social justice.
4️⃣ Language I (30 Questions)
Unseen passages, language pedagogy, grammar, language errors and the use of IT as a teaching tool.
5️⃣ Language II (30 Questions)
Reading comprehension, grammar, language teaching methods and evaluation.
Syllabus
| Section | Topics Covered | Pedagogy |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (P1 & P2) | Developmental principles, Piaget/Kohlberg/Vygotsky, intelligence types, inclusive education, assessment paradigms. | Child psychology, formative assessment, remedial strategies |
| Mathematics (Paper I) | Geometry, numbers & operations, measurement, time, weight, volume, data handling, money, patterns. | Logical thinking, error analysis, community math |
| EVS (Paper I) | Family & friends, food, shelter, water, travel, plants & animals. | Integrated EVS, experiments, CCE |
| Language I & II (P1 & P2) | Unseen passages, grammar, listening/speaking, reading/writing, multilingual classroom. | Comprehension skills & remedial teaching |
| Mathematics (Paper II) | Number system, algebra, ratio-proportion, mensuration, geometry 2D/3D, constructions, data handling. | Conceptual clarity, pedagogy & formative assessment |
| Science (Paper II) | Food, materials, living world, motion, electricity, magnets, natural resources. | Practical work, observation & scientific inquiry |
| Social Studies (Paper II) | History, Geography, Civics — Early societies to modern India; environment, government & democracy. | Inquiry-based learning, projects & source analysis |
