PSTET Syllabus 2023 is prescribed by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The PSTET syllabus is divided into two parts- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Paper 1 questions are of secondary level and the level of questions in Paper 2 is of senior secondary level. Both the papers are conducted in offline mode. Candidates need to have knowledge of all sections such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science and Social Studies.
Read further to know the detailed syllabus of the PSTET 2023 exam.
Generally the syllabus of the PSTET exam does not change frequently that is the main subject remain consistent. The syllabus is based on the topics covered in the primary and upper primary school curriculum. Minor changes can be observed at time including exam pattern, type of question, difficulty level, etc. but the overall syllabus remains the same.
The PSTET Exam syllabus includes subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 (Punjabi) Language 2 (English), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies/Social Science.
No, the Paper 1 and 2 syllabus is not same in the PSTET exam. Candidates need to appear for the paper that is relevant to their teaching level. The syllabus of first paper is designed to test the candidates knowledge, understanding, and pedagogical skills related to the subjects taught in the primary school curriculum and second paper based on upper primary school curriculum.
- PSTET Syllabus 2023: Overview
- PSTET Syllabus 2023
- PSTET Best Books
PSTET Syllabus 2023: Overview
Here is the overview of the PSTET syllabus.
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Number of papers | Two - Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Number of sections | Five in Paper 1 Four in Paper 2 |
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| Nature of questions | Objective-type MCQs |
| Duration of test | Two hours thirty minutes |
| Language of question paper | Punjabi and English |
Also Read: PSTET Exam Pattern 2023
Commonly asked questions
No, it is not mandatory to appear for both PSTET Paper 1 and 2. Candidates have to choose to appear for one, depending on their desired teaching level.
- Paper 1 is for- teach classes I to V
- Paper 2 is for- teach classes VI to VIII
The marking scheme of PSTET 2024 exam is
- The PSTET exam has multiple-choice questions, each question is for one mark.
- No negative marking for incorrect answers
- Total are 150 questions, and maximum marks that can be scored are 150.
- To qualify, minimum of 60% marks are needed
The duration of the PSTET Exam is 2.5 hours for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The exam is conducted in two shifts, morning and afternoon. Each paper has 150 MCQs with each question is for one mark.
PSTET Syllabus 2023
The PSTET syllabus differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Find the detailed syllabus of both the papers below:
PSTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2023
The table below contains the detailed syllabus of PSTET Paper 1 as prescribed by the PSEB.
| PSTET Sections |
PSTET Topics |
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| Child Development and Pedagogy (30 questions) |
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| Language- I (Punjabi) (30 questions) |
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| Language – II (English) (30 questions) |
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| Mathematics (30 questions) |
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| Environmental Studies (30 questions) |
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Commonly asked questions
The subjects of the PSTET (Punjab Teacher Eligibility Test) exam depends on paper.
PSTET Paper 1 has 5 subjects- 1. Child Development and Pedagogy 2. Language-1 (Punjabi) 3. Language-2 (English) 4. Mathematics 5. Environmental Studies
PSTET Paper 2 has 5 subjects- 1. Child Development and Pedagogy 2. Language-1 (Punjabi) 3. Language-2 (English) 4. Mathematics and Science 5. Social Studies/Social Science.
The difficulty level of the PSTET exam depends on the preparation of the candidate. It is generally considered as moderately challenging.
The questions difficulty level in the PSTET exam differs every year. Generally, it is considered to be as a moderate, some being easy and some challenging.
PSTET Best Books
Candidates get confused when it comes to the selection of books for the PSTET exam as the syllabus has multiple sections. Here we have compiled the best books for the PSTET exam:
- Child Development and Pedagogy: CTET & TET’s Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper I & II) by Author Arihant
- Mathematics and Science: PSTET Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test Paper 2: Class (6-8) Mathematics / Science by Arihant
- Social Studies / Social Sciences: PSTET Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test Paper 2 for Class (6-8) Social Studies/ Social Science by Arihant
- NCERT books are also very useful for the PSTET exam preparation
Commonly asked questions
PSTET Paper 1 has 5 sections, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 (Punjabi), Language 2 (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Each section has 30 questions, and total 150 questions.
PSTET Paper 2 also has 5 sections, but the content of these sections is different from that of Paper 1. The sections in Paper 2 are
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language 1 (Punjabi)
- Language 2 (English)
- Mathematics and Science
- Social Studies/Social Science
Each section is of equal weightage, and candidates need to score minimum of 60% marks to qualify the exam. The exam is conducted fora duration of 2.5 hours, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
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