Description

The acronym "CTET" stands for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. The CTET is aimed at assessing the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other schools affiliated with the Central Government.

Here's a brief description of the CTET:

1. Purpose: The primary purpose of the CTET is to ensure that candidates intending to pursue a career in teaching meet the necessary standards and qualifications set by the central government.

2. Levels: The CTET exam is conducted in two levels:

   • Paper I: For candidates who aspire to teach classes I to V (Primary Stage)
   • Paper II: For candidates who aspire to teach classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage)

3. Eligibility: The basic eligibility criteria for appearing in the CTET exam is that candidates must have completed or should be in the final year of their Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), or any other equivalent qualification.

4. Exam Pattern: The CTET exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies (for Paper I), and Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Science, Social Studies/Social Science (for Paper II).

5. Validity: The CTET certificate is valid for seven years from the date of declaration of the result.

6. Examination Frequency: The CTET exam is typically conducted twice a year, usually in the months of July and December.

7. Qualifying Marks: Candidates need to secure a minimum of 60% marks in the CTET exam to be considered eligible for the certificate. However, there is relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the norms.

8. Application Process: Candidates need to apply online for the CTET exam through the official website of CBSE during the application window announced by the board.

9. Career Opportunities: Qualifying the CTET exam opens up opportunities for candidates to apply for teaching positions in government schools across India.

   CTET Syllabus For Paper 1 Subject Wise

   Candidates should know about the CTET topic-wise weightage before starting to prepare. Read below to see what you need to prepare and how you can strategize your preparations for the CTET 2024 exam.  The CTET exam covers several sections: Child Development and Pedagogy (40 questions), focusing on child development, inclusive education, and pedagogy; Language 1 and Language 2 (30 questions each), divided equally between comprehension and pedagogy.

   Mathematics and Environmental Studies have 30 questions each, split between content topics (like numbers, geometry, environment, food, and water) and pedagogical issues. Each section is designed to assess both subject knowledge and teaching methodology. We have given the New CTET Paper 1 Syllabus PDF Download to simplify your exam.

   Sections	Topics	Questions
   Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus	Development of a Primary School Child	15
   	Concept of Inclusive Education and understanding children with special needs	5
   	Learning and Pedagogy	10
   Language 1 and Language 2 (30 Questions each)	Language Comprehension	15
   	Pedagogy of Language Development	15
   Mathematics	Content (numbers, solving simple equations, algebra, geometry patterns, time, measurement, data handling, solids, data handling, etc.)	15
   	Pedagogical issues	15
   Environmental Studies	Content (environment, food, shelter, water, family, friends, etc.)	15
   	Pedagogical Issues	15

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10. CTET Syllabus For Paper 2

    In the below table, we have given the detailed CTET Syllabus for paper 2. If you want to download the CTET Exam Syllabus 2024 pdf Download. Read this article till the end. There are 4 sections in CTET 2024 Paper 2- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 & 2, and Optional Subject (Maths-Science and Social Studies). The CTET Exam syllabus for papers 1 and 2 is available below in both English and Hindi for the reference of the candidates. The candidates must choose between Maths-Science and Social Studies based on their specialization.

11. Subject	Important topics	Questions	Marks
    Child Development and Pedagogy	·         Child Development (Elementary School Child) ·         Inclusive education and understanding of children with special needs ·         Learning and Pedagogy ·         Theories	30	30
    Language-I	·         Reading Comprehension ·         Poem ·         Pedagogy of Language Development	30	30
    Language-II	·         Reading Comprehension ·         Pedagogy of Language Development	30	30
    Mathematics	·         Numbers system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration ·         Pedagogical issues	30	30
    Science	·         Food, Material, The World of the Living, The World of the Living, Moving Things People and Ideas, How things work, Natural Phenomenon, Natural Resources ·         Science Pedagogical Issues	30	30
    Social Studies	·         History, Geography, Social and Political Life ·         Social Studies Pedagogical Issues	60	60