CTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2026
CTET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to become Primary Teacher (Class 1 to 5). The exam consists of 5 subjects and total 150 questions.
1. Child Development and Pedagogy
- Concept of Development and its relationship with learning
- Principles of Development of Children
- Influence of Heredity & Environment
- Socialization Processes
- Theory of Cognitive Development (Piaget)
- Constructivism
- Inclusive Education
- Learning and Pedagogy
- Motivation and Learning
- Child-Centered Education
2. Mathematics
- Number System
- Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication and Division
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Geometry Basics
- Shapes and Spatial Understanding
- Measurement (Length, Weight, Time, Money)
- Data Handling
- Mathematics Pedagogy
3. Environmental Studies (EVS)
- Family and Friends
- Food
- Shelter
- Water
- Travel
- Things We Make and Do
- Plants and Animals
- Our Environment
- EVS Pedagogy
4. Language 1
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Language Skills
- Teaching Learning Materials
- Language Pedagogy
5. Language 2
- Comprehension
- Grammar and Usage
- Sentence Formation
- Language Pedagogy
- Communication Skills
CTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Time: 2.5 Hours
- Negative Marking: No
- Each Subject: 30 Questions