The CTET September 2026 syllabus evaluates candidates for teaching positions from Classes 1 to 8 across two distinct exam papers. It heavily emphasizes child psychology, educational pedagogy, subject content knowledge, and practical teaching concepts.
Child Development and Pedagogy
This subject tests candidate understanding of child psychology, inclusive education, and learning mechanisms for primary and elementary students.
Weightage: 30 marks per paper
Language I
Focuses on proficiency in the chosen medium of instruction, reading comprehension, and language development pedagogy.
Weightage: 30 marks per paper
Language II
Assesses communication abilities, comprehension skills, and pedagogical understanding of a second selected language.
Weightage: 30 marks per paper
Mathematics
Covers fundamental mathematical concepts along with teaching methods for primary and upper primary levels.
Weightage: 30 marks (Paper I) / 30 marks (Paper II option)
Environmental Studies
Included in Paper I to evaluate basic environmental awareness, societal connections, and science pedagogy.
Weightage: 30 marks (Paper I)
Science
Part of Paper II for Maths and Science stream teachers, covering core scientific principles and practical teaching skills.
Weightage: 30 marks (Paper II option)
Social Studies/Social Science
Part of Paper II for Social Science stream teachers, covering history, geography, civics, and critical pedagogy.
Weightage: 60 marks (Paper II option)
How To Attack This Syllabus
- Align preparation with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and Right to Education Act (RTE) guidelines.
- Focus strongly on conceptual understanding and subject-specific pedagogy rather than rote memorization.
- Thoroughly study NCERT textbooks from Class 1 to Class 8 for core subject knowledge.
- Solve previous year question papers to understand pedagogical scenario-based questions.