CTET 2026-27 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Forms, Notes & Papers
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) and State TET/Teacher Recruitments (BPSC TRE, DSSSB PRT/TGT/PGT, KVS, NVS, Gujarat TAT, Odisha B.Ed) qualify candidates for Primary (Classes 1???5) and Upper Primary / Secondary (Classes 6???12) government teaching jobs.
CTET forms, dates & results
- JobUPESSC Assistant Teacher 2026: Last Date 04 Nov, 12405 Posts12,405 posts · Graduate + B.T.C./D.El.Ed. + TET Form closed · exam on 3 Dec 2026
- 2026 Notification / syllabus: Bihar D.El.Ed Spot Admission 2026 Notification / syllabus
- Job2026 Application form: BPSC TRE-4.0 Online Form 2026 Form closed
- Job2026 Admit card: BSEB Simultala Class 6 Prelims Admit Card 2026 Admit card out
- Job2026 Answer key: Gujarat TAT Secondary Mains Answer Key 2026 Answer key out
- Job2027 Admit card: SAV Bihar Class 6 Admit Card 2027-28 Admit card out
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CTET question papers, answer keys & solutions

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CTET notes
What is CTET & Teacher Recruitment?
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), conducted by CBSE twice a year, is the mandatory eligibility certificate for central government teaching posts (KVS, NVS, DSSSB, Army Public Schools) and many state teacher recruitments such as BPSC TRE.
CTET Exam Pattern (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Paper 1: Mathematics (30) + EVS (30) | Paper 2: Maths & Science (60) OR Social Studies (60) | 60 | 60 |
| Total (2.5 Hours) | 150 Questions | 150 Marks |
CTET & TET Syllabus
Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)
- Piaget, Vygotsky & Kohlberg Theories of Development
- Inclusive Education & Children with Special Needs (RPwD Act)
- NEP 2020, NCF, Assessment for Learning, Constructivist Pedagogy
NCERT Content & Subject Pedagogy
- Paper 1: NCERT Class 1???5 EVS & Primary Mathematics + Subject Pedagogy
- Paper 2: NCERT Class 6???8 Science & Maths OR History, Geography & Civics
How to Crack CTET & Teacher Exams
- Pedagogy accounts for 75 out of 150 marks???master NEP 2020, NCF, and child-centric classroom application questions.
- Read NCERT Class 3???8 textbooks directly for EVS, Science, and Social Science.
- Attempt all 150 questions in CTET since there is zero negative marking.
CTET FAQs
Is the CTET certificate valid for life?
Yes, the validity of the CTET qualifying certificate is now lifetime.
Is there negative marking in CTET?
No, there is no negative marking in CTET.

