CTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2027
Central Teacher Eligibility Test Paper 1 (Class 1–5)
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Language I (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Language II (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Mathematics (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 5 | Environmental Studies (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official CTET Paper 1 syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q).
View Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) Syllabus →Language I (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official CTET Paper 1 syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Language I (30Q).
View Language I (30Q) Syllabus →Language II (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official CTET Paper 1 syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Language II (30Q).
View Language II (30Q) Syllabus →Mathematics (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official CTET Paper 1 syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Mathematics (30Q).
View Mathematics (30Q) Syllabus →Environmental Studies (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official CTET Paper 1 syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Environmental Studies (30Q).
View Environmental Studies (30Q) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
12th with 50% marks + D.El.Ed (2-year) OR 12th with 50% + B.El.Ed OR 12th with 50% + D.Ed
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction; qualifying score is lifetime valid (from 2021)
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Twice a year
Next Exam Date
July 2027
Registration Opens
May 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1Focus on Child Development & Pedagogy — it constitutes 30 marks and covers Piaget, Vygotsky, and inclusive education concepts
- 2Study NCERT Mathematics and EVS from Class 1–5 to understand the content knowledge base tested in Paper 1
- 3Choose Language I and Language II carefully — prepare thoroughly for both as they together contribute 60 marks
- 4Solve previous 10 years CTET papers — question patterns repeat and familiarisation boosts score significantly
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