CTET Syllabus 2021 for Paper 1 and 2, Exam Pattern, Books and Preparation Tips
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Jan 21, 2021
CTET Syllabus is determined by CBSE comprising of Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 and Language 2, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Both languages 1 and 2 are compulsory. There are two Papers in CTET 2021 with different Exam Patterns, difficulty level, and syllabus.
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CTET Syllabus for Paper I is based on the topics prescribed for classes 1 – 5 and for Paper II, the syllabus is of the Elementary stage. Candidates scoring a minimum of 60% marks will be issued an Eligibility Certificate by the board.
- Paper-I is for the candidates who intend to be a teacher for classes I to V.
- Paper-II is for the candidates who intend to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII. Check CTET 2021 Exam Pattern
CTET Syllabus for Paper 1
CTET 2021 Paper 1 is conducted for aspirants willing to become teachers of primary classes. The syllabus for Paper 1 is as decided by CBSE every year. Section-wise distribution is tabulated below:
| Sections Name | CTET Important Topics | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy |
30 | 30 |
|
Language-I |
Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development |
30 | 30 |
|
Language-II |
Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development |
30 | 30 |
|
Mathematics |
Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids around Us, Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division |
30 | 30 |
|
Environmental Studies |
Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel |
30 | 30 |
Nature and Standard of Questions
- The Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6-11 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics and needs of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.
- Language I section will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction.
- Language II section will focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities. Language II will be a language other than Language I. A candidate may choose any one language as Language I and other as Language II from the available language options and will be required to specify the same in the Confirmation Page.
List of Languages and Code are as follows:
| Language | Code | Language | Code | Language | Code | Language | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 01 | Gujarati | 06 | Marathi | 11 | Sanskrit | 16 |
| Hindi | 02 | Kannada | 07 | Mizo | 12 | Tamil | 17 |
| Assamese | 03 | Khasi | 08 | Nepali | 13 | Telugu | 18 |
| Bengali | 04 | Malayalam | 09 | Oriya | 14 | Tibetan | 19 |
| Garo | 05 | Manipuri | 10 | Punjabi | 15 | Urdu | 20 |
- Mathematics and Environmental Studies will focus on the concepts, problem-solving abilities, and pedagogical understanding of the subjects. In all these subject areas, the test items will be evenly distributed over different divisions of the syllabus of that subject prescribed for classes I – V by the NCERT. Read How to Prepare Mathematics for CTET 2021?
- The questions on topics covered throughout classes 1 to 5 will be asked in this paper. However, participants should note that the difficulty level of questions may be up to the secondary school level.
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The important topics for each section are mentioned below:
| 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 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, and friends, etc.) | 15 |
| Pedagogical Issues | 15 |
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CTET Paper 2 Syllabus
CTET Syllabus for Paper 2
Paper 2 of CTET 2021 is conducted for individuals willing to become teachers for Elementary classes. It will consist of 4 compulsory sections. They will have an option in the fourth section which aspirants should opt for as per the subject they wish to teach. Section-wise distribution is tabulated below:
| Sections Name | CTET Important Topics | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development | 30 | 30 |
|
Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher) |
Maths: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration Science: Food, Materials, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources Social Science: History, Geography, Social and Political Life, Pedagogical Issues |
60 | 60 |
Nature and Standard of Questions
- Child Development and Pedagogy section will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group of 11-14 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics, needs, and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners, the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning. Know How to Prepare for Child Development and Pedagogy?
- Language I & II section are the same as of Paper 1.
- Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies/Social Science section will focus on the concepts, problem-solving abilities, and pedagogical understanding of the subjects. The test items of Mathematics and Science will be of 30 marks each while Social Science solely will carry 60 marks weightage. The test items will be evenly distributed over different divisions of the syllabus of that subject as prescribed for classes VI-VIII by the NCERT.
- The questions in the test for Paper-II will be based on the topics prescribed in the syllabus of the NCERT for classes VI-VIII but their difficulty standard, as well as aptitude level, could be up to the Senior Secondary stage.
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The important topics for each section are mentioned below:
| Sections | Topics | No. 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 1 and Language 2 (30 questions each) | 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 | History, Geography, Social and Political Life | 40 |
| Pedagogical issues | 20 |
CTET Important Books
CTET 2021 Important Books
CTET Books 2021 for Paper 1
The important books to prepare for Paper 1 are:
| Book name | Publisher/ Author’s name |
|---|---|
| CTET Success Master Paper 1 | Arihant Publications |
| CTET and TETs English Language | Arihant Publications |
| Study Guide for CTET Paper 1 | Disha Publications |
CTET Books 2021 for Paper 2
Some of the important books that can help you in preparations are:
| Books Name | Publisher/ Author’s name |
|---|---|
| CTET and TETs Solved Papers | Arihant Publications |
| CTET Success Master for Paper 2 | Arihant Publications |
| Child development and Pedagogy | Shalini Punjabi |
| CTET Practice Workbook | Disha Publications |
CTET Preparation Tips
CTET Preparation Tips for Paper 1 & 2
- Aspirants must refer NCERT Books of class 1 to 5 to know the exact syllabus. They must read the ‘Note for Teachers’ given at the beginning of each textbook. This can help them in the child pedagogy section.
- Candidates should be quick in solving questions related to comprehension and prose. For this, they must understand the content and draw inferences from it.
- Solve mock papers to get an idea about the type of questions asked in the exam.
- Solve mathematical problems regularly. Though the syllabus is up to class 5, the difficulty level may go up to class 10. Hence, remember formulae and work on your speed and accuracy.
- Candidates are advised to read the pedagogy questions carefully. Sometimes, the questions are twisted to confuse them.
- Revise mathematical concepts and formulae regularly. Devise short tricks to solve the problems in the least time possible. This will only be possible if aspirants practice a lot.
- Stick to NCERT textbooks. Make pointers of concepts learned in science. Sometimes mere logic can also help us arrive at answers.
- For historic events, remember the events that take place in a series.
Frequently Asked Questions
CTET 2021 Syllabus FAQs
Ques: What is the marking scheme in CTET 2021?
Ans: In both papers each question is of 1 mark. There is no negative marking in the paper. In Paper 1 all the sections carry equal weightage that is 30. In Paper 2, the last section that is Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science carries maximum weighatge of 60 marks and other section carries the weightage of 30 marks each.
Ques: What is the major syllabus for CTET 2021?
Ans: CTET Syllabus is determined by CBSE comprising of Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 and Language 2, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
Ques: How many subjects are there in CTET that a candidate need to prepare?
Ans: 1. In CTET Paper-I: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies.
- In CTET paper-II: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, and Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences.
Ques: Is there any difference in the syllabus of Paper 1 and Paper 2 of CTET?
Ans: CTET syllabus is almost same for both papers. However, the exam pattern and difficulty level of the questions asked in both the papers is different. Paper 1 judges the capability of candidates based on the syllabus of class I to V whereas Paper 2 syllabus is more focused on finding the suitable candidates for class VI to VIII.
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