Eligibility for CTET and appointment as a teacher are separate checks. This overview does not establish either.
Know the stages
Paper structure
| Component | What the source specifies |
|---|---|
| Each paper | 150 questions · 150 marks · 2.5 hours |
| Negative marking | None |
| Both teaching levels | Appear in both papers |
| Language choice | Language II must differ from Language I |
Standard paper details shown. Read the official instructions for accommodations and exceptions.
Subject coverage
Tick an area after reviewing it. This is a compressed outline; the official document has the full subtopics.
Common areas
Paper I
Paper II
Use the overview well
Planning your revision
Keep content knowledge and teaching method side by side. For every topic, ask whether you can solve the question and explain how a learner might approach it. Make separate language checklists rather than treating the second language as a repeat of the first. Choose the correct subject branch in Paper II before tracking progress.
Go back to the authority
Official sources & reference links
- Official September 2026 bulletin page (opens in a new tab)
Information bulletin
ctet.nic.in - Official bulletin · PDF (opens in a new tab)
Section 7 and Appendix I; PDF pages 9–10 and 14 onwards
cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in
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Report a source or syllabus issueCommon questions
Is this the complete official CTET syllabus?
No. It is an editorial overview for the labelled cycle. Open the official documents above for every subtopic, paper instruction and exception.
Can I use this for a different exam cycle?
Use it as a starting point, then compare it with the notification for your own attempt. A reviewed older reference does not establish that a later syllabus is unchanged.
Does ticking every topic mean I am exam-ready?
The checks track your review of broad areas on this device. They do not measure mastery, completion of official subtopics or eligibility.