CTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2026 – Subject Wise Detailed Syllabus

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