CTET 2026 Chapter Wise Syllabus (Paper I & Paper II) – Complete Topic List
Are you preparing for the CTET 2026 Exam?
If yes, then knowing the chapter-wise syllabus of CTET Paper I and Paper II is the first and most important step in your preparation.
In this article, we have shared the complete CTET 2026 syllabus in chapter-wise format, which will help you make a smart study plan, focus on important topics, and score better in the exam.
📌 CTET 2026 Exam Overview 
Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
Conducting Body: CBSE
Paper I: Classes I–V (Primary Teacher)
Paper II: Classes VI–VIII (Upper Primary Teacher)
Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 150
Negative Marking: ❌ No
📘 CTET 2026 Syllabus – Paper I (Classes I to V)
1️⃣ Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Marks)
Child Development
Growth & Development
Principles of Child Development
Physical, Cognitive, Social & Emotional Development
Heredity & Environment
Individual Differences
Learning & Pedagogy
Learning: Concept & Factors
Learning Theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg)
Intelligence & Multiple Intelligence
Motivation & Learning
Inclusive Education
Children with Special Needs (CWSN)
Child-centred Education
2️⃣ Language I (30 Marks)
Language Comprehension
Unseen Prose Passage
Unseen Poem
Vocabulary
Pedagogy of Language Development
Principles of Language Teaching
Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing Skills
Grammar and Language Use
Error Analysis & Correction
Teaching Aids
3️⃣ Language II (30 Marks)
Reading Comprehension
Unseen Prose & Poetry
Language Teaching Methods
Grammar Pedagogy
Assessment of Language Skills
4️⃣ Mathematics (30 Marks)
Content Topics
Numbers
Fractions & Decimals
LCM & HCF
Ratio & Proportion
Percentage
Profit & Loss
Geometry
Measurement
Data Handling
Pedagogy
Nature of Mathematics
Learning Difficulties
Teaching & Evaluation Strategies
5️⃣ Environmental Studies (EVS) (30 Marks)
Content Topics
Family & Friends
Food
Shelter & Clothing
Water & Air
Plants & Animals
Transport & Communication
Environment & Pollution
Pedagogy
EVS Teaching Methods
Integrated Learning
Environmental Awareness
Evaluation in EVS
📗 CTET 2026 Syllabus – Paper II (Classes VI to VIII)
1️⃣ Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Marks)
Adolescent Development
Learning & Intelligence
Personality & Adjustment
Inclusive Education
Learning Difficulties
Assessment & Evaluation
2️⃣ Language I (30 Marks)
Reading Comprehension
Grammar & Usage
Language Teaching Approaches
Error Analysis
Assessment in Language
3️⃣ Language II (30 Marks)
Advanced Comprehension
Language Skills Development
Grammar Pedagogy
Language Acquisition
Remedial Teaching
4️⃣ Option A: Mathematics & Science (60 Marks)
🔢 Mathematics
Number System
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Data Handling
🔬 Science
Food & Nutrition
Matter & Its Properties
Force & Energy
Natural Phenomena
Living World
Environmental Science
Pedagogy
Teaching Mathematics
Teaching Science
Experiment-based Learning
Evaluation Techniques
4️⃣ Option B: Social Studies / Social Science (60 Marks)
📜 History
Ancient India
Medieval India
Modern India
🌍 Geography
Earth & Universe
Resources
Human Geography
🏛 Civics
Indian Constitution
Democracy
Government
💰 Economics
Development
Resources
Economic Activities
Pedagogy
Teaching Social Science
Activity & Project-based Learning
Evaluation Methods
🎯 Why Chapter-Wise Syllabus Is Important for CTET 2026?
Helps in proper time management
Easy to create daily & weekly study plans
Focus on high-weightage topics
Best for revision before exam
Q1. Is CTET 2026 syllabus same as previous years?
👉 Yes, the syllabus is mostly the same as per CBSE guidelines.
Q2. Is there negative marking in CTET 2026?
👉 No, there is no negative marking.
Q3. Is Child Development & Pedagogy important?
👉 Yes, it is the most scoring section in both papers.