CBSE is going to conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on 21st February 2016 for the candidates who aspire to get selected for the primary and Higher School level teaching post. Candidates who are going to appear for the examination might be looking for upcoming CBSE CTET 2016 Syllabus and Exam pattern.

For doing better in the examination, you must see the detailed exam pattern, syllabus, and other basic details about how the exam structure is going to be. Candidates can check the CTET syllabus and exam pattern through this page which is given below in this page. The candidates will also be able to download the syllabus in pdf format through the direct links given below.

About CBSE CTET Exam 2016:

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has laid down the minimum qualification for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher for class I to VIII and has decided to take a common test for the posts of Teachers (Primary or Elementary level) in all schools of Central Government like Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) (Central Schools), Navodaya Vidyalaya, Tibetan Schools etc. This may be extended or adopted by private schools for teacher recruitment. One of the essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for the appointment as a teacher in any of the schools is that he/she should pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) which will be conducted by the appropriate Government. The responsibility of this examination is given the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CBSE has now come up with the notification of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2016). All those who want to make a career as a teacher, must appear in this exam as this is a very good opportunity.

Name of Organization: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Name of Exam: CTET 2016

Date of Exam: 21st Feb 2016

Category: CBSE CTET Syllabus & Exam pattern

CBSE CTET Exam Pattern 2016:

• The CTET paper is conducted in two parts, Paper 1 and Paper 2
• Paper 1 is conducted for the recruitment of teachers for I to V classes and Paper 2 will be held for who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII.
• The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2015 September) will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) which will be of one mark each. There will be four alternatives out of which only one answer will be correct. There is no negative marking.

CTET Paper 1 Pattern

This paper consists of 30 Questions based on the Multiple Choice Type and the total marks of this paper are 150.  Questions are asked from the different subjects, which are given below. Time allocated for the exam is 2.30 hrs.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Language I	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Language II	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Mathematics	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Environmental Studies	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Total	150 questions	150 Marks

CTET Paper 2 Pattern

This paper contains 30 Multiple Choice Questions of 150 marks. Questions are asked from the different subjects, which are given below. Time allocated for the exam is 2.30 hrs.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Language I (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
Language II (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
For Mathematics and Science teacher	60 MCQs	60 Marks
For Social Science teacher	60 MCQs	60 Marks

CBSE CTET Syllabus 2016:

Paper I (for classes I to V) Primary Stage

I. Child Development and Pedagogy – 30 Questions

1. a) Child Development (Primary School Child) (15 Questions)
2. b) Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs (5 Questions)
3. c) Learning and Pedagogy (10 Questions)

II. Language I – 30 Questions

1. a) Language Comprehension: 15 Questions
2. b) Pedagogy of Language Development: 15 Questions

III. Language – II – 30 Questions

1. a) Comprehension 15 Questions
2. b) Pedagogy of Language Development: 15 Questions

IV Mathematics – 30 Questions

1. a) Content: 15 Questions
2. b) Pedagogical issues: 15 Questions

V. Environmental Studies – 30 Questions

1. a) Content: 15 Questions
2. b) Pedagogical Issues: 15 Questions

Paper II (for classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage

I. Child Development and Pedagogy – 30 Questions

1. a) Child Development (Elementary School Child): 15 Questions
2. b) Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs: 5 Questions
3. c) Learning and Pedagogy: 10 Questions

II. Language I – 30 Questions

1. a) Language Comprehension: 15 Questions
2. b) Pedagogy of Language Development: 15 Questions

III. Language – II – 30 Questions

1. a) Comprehension: 15 Questions
2. b) Pedagogy of Language Development: 15 Questions

IV. Mathematics and Science – 60 Questions

(i) Mathematics: 30 Questions

1. a) Content: 20 Questions
2. b) Pedagogical issues: 10 Questions

(ii) Science: 30 Questions

1. a) Content: 20 Questions
2. b) Pedagogical issues: 10 Questions

V. Social Studies/Social Sciences – 60 Questions

1. a) Content 40 Questions
2. b) Pedagogical issues 20 Questions

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