CBSE CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details
Written by Paresh on 17 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Central Board of Secondary Education · State: All India
The CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 syllabus of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is available on its official website. Here is a simple guide to what to read and how to plan.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more CBSE updates on the CBSE Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
CBSE CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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CBSE CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 Selection Process & Exam Details
Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.
- Written Examination (Paper I / Paper II)
- Sarkari Result and TET Certificate
CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2: What This Page Covers
Everything a candidate of CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 looks for is on one page: the exam overview, the exam pattern, the syllabus and the topic lists.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2: CTET Paper 1 (Primary Level: Classes I to V)
CTET Paper 1 (Primary Level: Classes I to V) of CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2: CTET Paper 2 (Elementary Level: Classes VI to VIII)
Check the ctet paper 2 (elementary level: classes vi to viii) for CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 in the table below.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
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| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science (for Maths/Science teachers) OR Social Studies/ (for SST teachers) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
In the pattern table (CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern (Elementary Level: Classes VI to VIII)), the most marks are carried by Mathematics and Science (for Maths/Science teachers) OR Social Studies/ (for SST teachers) (60).
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2: CTET and in PDF Syllabus
The table below gives the ctet and in pdf syllabus of CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2, as it is given in the source.
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| CTET Syllabus 2025 Paper 2 |
CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier CBSE Notifications
Earlier CBSE notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all CBSE updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBSE Junior Assistant (Group C) Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 17 Oct 2026 |
| CBSE Class 12 Physics Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 17 Oct 2026 |
| CBSE CTET Social Science Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 16 Oct 2026 |
| CBSE CTET Paper Structure, Subject Weightage Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| CBSE CTET Detailed Paper 1 2 Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| CBSE CTET September Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
CBSE CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
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| Official website | cbse.gov.in |
| All CBSE updates | Open CBSE Recruitment |
| CBSE latest jobs | View jobs |
| CBSE admit cards | View admit cards |
| CBSE results | View results |
CBSE CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the official CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of CBSE. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the CTET Detailed Paper 1 & 2 syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
Where can I get the latest Sarkari Result updates of CBSE?
SarkariResultHome.com posts every new update of CBSE as soon as it is published. Bookmark the site and open it directly to see the newest jobs, admit cards, Sarkari Results and answer keys.
Source and Credit
This post is written from the syllabus and exam pattern notice that Central Board of Secondary Education released on its official website cbse.gov.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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