CTET syllabus
Central Teacher Eligibility Test, conducted by CBSE. The topics below summarise the syllabus; the official notification is the final word on subjects, marks and any changes for the current cycle. CBSE has scheduled the 22nd CTET edition for 12 and 13 December 2026. The notice says examination-city and allotted-date information will be available 15 days before the exam and admit cards two days before. This exam-date notice does not establish that applications are open.
Main subjects
- Child Development & Pedagogy
- Language I & II
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies / Science / Social Studies
Exam pattern, stage by stage
Paper I
Classes 1–5, 150 questions, 150 minutes
Paper II
Classes 6–8, 150 questions, 150 minutes
Official sources
Confirm the detailed, topic-wise syllabus in the official notification. Content reviewed as of 7 October 2026.