CTET Exam: Complete Guide for Aspiring Teachers
Introduction
Agar aap teacher banna chahte ho aur government schools ya reputed private schools me teaching career banana chahte ho, toh CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) ek important exam hai. Is exam ko qualify karna teachers ke liye minimum eligibility hai, jo unke career ke liye ek strong foundation create karta hai.
Is blog me hum CTET ke bare me detail me samjhenge – syllabus, exam pattern, preparation tips aur study resources.
What is CTET?
CTET ek national-level eligibility test hai jo CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) conduct karta hai.
CTET ka main purpose hai teaching quality improve karna.
Ye exam do levels me hota hai:
Paper I → Classes 1 to 5 (Primary Teacher)
Paper II → Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Teacher)
Organizing Body: CBSE
Exam Level: National
Mode of Exam: Online (CBT – Computer Based Test)
Eligibility: B.Ed / D.El.Ed ke students ya graduates with teacher training qualification
Certificate Validity: Lifetime
CTET Exam Pattern
Paper I (Classes 1–5)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi/English etc.) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (other language) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II (Classes 6–8)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science / Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Syllabus
Paper I (Classes 1 to 5)
Child Development & Pedagogy – Child psychology, inclusive education, learning theories.
Language I & II – Reading comprehension, grammar, language pedagogy.
Mathematics – Numbers, geometry, mensuration, problem solving.
EVS (Environmental Studies) – Family, food, shelter, travel, environment, resources.
Paper II (Classes 6 to 8)
Child Development & Pedagogy – Educational psychology, classroom management, inclusive education.
Language I & II – Grammar, comprehension, language skills.
Mathematics & Science – Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, life science, physical science.
Social Studies – History, Geography, Civics, Economics.
Paper I (Primary Teacher):
12th pass (50% marks) + 2-year D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed.
Paper II (Upper Primary Teacher):
Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed / B.Ed.
How to Prepare for CTET?
NCERT books Class 1–8 thoroughly padho.
Child Development & Pedagogy par special focus karo – 30 marks directly.
Previous year question papers solve karo.
Mock tests attempt karo for time management.
Short notes banao revision ke liye.
Regular practice aur concept clarity pe dhyan do.
Preparation Tips for CTET
Child Development & Pedagogy: Himanshi singh / Sachin Academy
CTET Paper I & II Practice Papers: Oswaal, Disha Publication
NCERT Textbooks (Class 1–8) – Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Language Preparation: Wren & Martin + NCERT Language books
Why CTET is Important?
Government schools (KVS, NVS, Central Schools) me teaching ke liye mandatory.
Private schools me bhi CTET qualified teachers ko preference milta hai.
CTET certificate ab lifetime valid hai.
Teaching career me promotions aur opportunities zyada milti hain.
Preparation Tips from Toppers
✅ Roz minimum 3–4 ghante padhai karo.
✅ Ek fixed study schedule banao.
✅ NCERT ke basics strong karo.
✅ Mock tests ke baad weak topics pe focus karo.
✅ Revision ke liye weekly short tests do.
Conclusion
CTET sirf ek exam nahi, balki ek gateway hai teaching career ke liye. Agar aap teacher banne ka sapna rakhte ho, toh regular practice, strong concepts aur time management ke sath CTET crack karna bilkul possible hai.
👉 Abhi se apni preparation shuru karo, kyunki ek achha teacher society ke future ko shape karta hai.