CTET 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus Overview
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) twice a year to certify eligibility for teaching positions in central government schools like KVS, NVS, Army Schools, and other affiliated institutions.
CTET 2025 will include two papers:
- Paper 1 for teachers of Classes I–V
- Paper 2 for teachers of Classes VI–VIII
Candidates can appear in either one or both based on eligibility. The exam is conducted in online CBT mode, and each paper has 150 questions for 150 marks, with no negative marking.
✅ CTET 2025 Selection Process
There is no interview or further selection process.
Clearing the CTET online exam (Paper 1 or 2) qualifies the candidate for teacher eligibility certification.
- Paper 1 – For Primary Stage (Class I–V)
- Paper 2 – For Elementary Stage (Class VI–VIII)
Successful candidates are awarded a CTET Certificate, which is valid for a lifetime.
📘 CTET 2025 Exam Pattern
🔹 CTET 2025 Paper 1 Exam Pattern (Classes I–V)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | – |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | – |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | – |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | – |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | – |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2.5 Hours |
📌 Note: Language I and II must be different.
🔹 CTET 2025 Paper 2 Exam Pattern (Classes VI–VIII)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | – |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | – |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | – |
| Mathematics & Science (for Mathematics/Science Teacher) | 60 | 60 | – |
| OR Social Studies/Social Science (for SST Teacher) | 60 | 60 | – |
| Other Teachers – can choose either one of the above | – | – | – |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2.5 Hours |
📌 Note: All questions are MCQ type, and there is no negative marking.
📚 CTET 2025 Detailed Syllabus
🔸 Child Development and Pedagogy
- Concept of Development and Its Relationship with Learning
- Principles of Child Development
- Inclusive Education & Children with Special Needs
- Learning & Pedagogy
- Educational Psychology
🔸 Language I
- Reading Comprehension (Prose & Poem)
- Grammar & Language Skills
- Teaching of Language Development
- Pedagogical Issues
🔸 Language II
- Comprehension Passages
- Grammar
- Pedagogy of Language Development
- Communication & Language Skills
🔸 Mathematics
- Number System
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Data Handling
- Pedagogical Issues in Mathematics
🔸 Environmental Studies (Paper 1)
- Family and Friends
- Food, Shelter, Water, Travel
- Things We Make and Do
- EVS Pedagogy & Teaching Strategies
🔸 Science (Paper 2)
- Food & Materials
- Natural Resources
- How Things Work
- The World of Living
- Pedagogical Issues in Science
🔸 Social Studies (Paper 2)
- History
- Geography
- Social & Political Life
- Environmental Studies
- Pedagogical Issues in Social Science
🔗 Important Links Table
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| 📥 Download MyCoaching App | Click Here |
| 📲 Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| 📢 Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| 🖊️ Visit Sarkari Result Section | Click Here |
| 🌐 Visit CTET Official Website | Click Here |
The CTET 2025 exam is a critical gateway for aspiring teachers in India. Whether you’re aiming for primary or upper primary school teaching jobs, clearing this test is essential. Candidates are advised to go through the latest syllabus and exam pattern, revise previous year papers, and stay updated with the MyCoaching app, WhatsApp, and Telegram channels for free PDFs, mock tests, and results.