CTET English 2025: Syllabus, Pattern, Books, Tips for Paper 1, 2
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( CTET )
Registration - 27 Nov '25 - 18 Dec '25
CTET English 2025: Candidates who are preparing to appear for the CTET 2025 exam must check the preparation tips shared here for the English section, including the syllabus and exam pattern for CTET English 2025 language. Know here the CTET English topics from which questions are asked in the exam, including the English Pedagogy and content. Also, check the best CTET books for English Pedagogy and language preparations below.
CTET English Syllabus 2025: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to determine the eligibility of candidates as Primary (Classes 1 to 5) or Elementary (Classes 6 to 8) teachers. The CTET 2025 exam is organised based on guidelines framed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The exam is conducted every year at two levels- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is for teachers in Classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 is for Classes 6 to 8. Candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to appear for both papers. The CTET exam is conducted in a total of 20 languages. The CTET syllabus 2025 is prescribed by the CBSE after taking into consideration the NCTE guidelines.
In both papers, the English language is a common subject for those candidates who choose English as Language I or Language II. A total of 30 multiple choice questions (MCQs) are asked from the CTET English in Paper 1 and Paper 2 each. We have shared here the detailed CTET syllabus, exam pattern, topics and books for the English Pedagogy and language subject below, as prescribed by the CBSE.
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- CTET Exam Pattern 2025: Paper 1 & Paper 2
- CTET English 2025: Paper Pattern
- CTET English Syllabus 2025: Paper 1 & Paper 2
- How to Prepare for CTET English?: Tips and Strategy
- CTET English Books 2025
CTET Exam Pattern 2025: Paper 1 & Paper 2
As per the prescribed CTET exam pattern 2025, Paper 1 and Paper 2 are two and a half hours in duration each. Both papers carry 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of one mark each. The CTET question paper for Paper 1 comprises questions from five sections, while Paper 2 has four sections. Have a look at the paper-wise CTET exam pattern below and know the number of questions asked from each topic.
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CTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025: Contents and Number of Questions
Have a look at the detailed CTET Paper 1 exam pattern and know the number of questions asked from each topic of all subjects below.
| Subjects |
Contents |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy (30 MCQs) |
1. Development of a Primary School Child 2. Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs 3. Learning and Pedagogy |
15 5 10 |
| Language I (30 MCQs) |
1. Language Comprehension 2. Pedagogy of Language Development |
15 15 |
| Language II (30 MCQs) |
1. Language Comprehension 2. Pedagogy of Language Development |
15 15 |
| Mathematics (30 MCQs) |
1. Content (numbers, solving simple equations, algebra, geometry patterns, time, measurement, data handling, solids, data handling) 2. Pedagogical issues |
15
15 |
| Environmental Studies (30 MCQs) |
1. Content (environment, food, shelter, water, family and friends, etc.) 2. Pedagogical issues |
15 15 |
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CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2025: Contents and Number of Questions
Have a look at the detailed CTET Paper 2 exam pattern and know the number of questions asked from each topic of all subjects below.
| Subjects |
Contents |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy (30 MCQs) |
1. Development of an Elementary School Child 2. Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs 3. Learning and Pedagogy |
15 5
10 |
| Language I (30 MCQs) |
1. Language Comprehension 2. Pedagogy of Language Development |
15 15 |
| Language II (30 MCQs) |
1. Language Comprehension 2. Pedagogy of Language Development |
15 15 |
| Mathematics and Science (60 MCQs) |
1. Mathematics Number system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Handling Pedagogical issues 2. Pedagogical issues 3. Science Food, Materials, The world of the living, Moving things, people and ideas, How things work, Natural phenomena and resources 4. Pedagogical Issues |
20
10 20
10 |
| Social Science (60 MCQs) |
1. History, Geography, Social and Political Life 2. Pedagogical Issues |
40 20 |
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CTET English 2025: Paper Pattern
Have a look at the CTET English paper pattern 2025 below for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
| English Language |
Questions asked |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Content |
15 |
15 |
| Pedagogy |
15 |
15 |
| Total |
30 |
30 |
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CTET English Pedagogy 2025: Pattern & Syllabus
The exam pattern for CTET English Pedagogy 2025 is provided below.
| Topics |
Total Number of Questions (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Learning and acquisition |
2 |
| Principles of Language Teaching |
1 |
| Role of listening and speaking; the function of language and how children use it as a tool. |
2 |
| The critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form. |
2 |
| Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom |
1 |
| Language Skills |
3 |
| Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency |
1 |
| Teaching-learning materials |
2 |
| Remedial Teaching |
1 |
CTET English Syllabus 2025: Paper 1 & Paper 2
The CTET English syllabus 2025 is common for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The questions asked in the CTET English subject focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction and the elements of language, communication, and comprehension abilities. The English language includes 30 MCQs of 30 marks. The CTET English section is divided into two parts:
- Content (15 Questions)
- Pedagogy (15 Questions)
Have a look at the CTET English syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below.
Language Comprehension (15 MCQs)
- Reading unseen passages – two passages one prose or drama and one poem.
- Questions will be from comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability. (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative or discursive)
CTET English Pedagogy of Language Development (15 MCQs)
- Learning and acquisition
- Principles of Language Teaching
- Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
- A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form
- Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders
- Language Skills
- Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
- Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resources of the classroom
- Remedial Teaching
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How to Prepare for CTET English?: Tips and Strategy
- Analyse the exam pattern and level of questions from the previous year's papers.
- Revise the previous year's papers as much as possible.
- Before attempting the paper, plan it. Make a proper strategy before attempting the paper.
- Before starting the paper, read the guidelines carefully.
- Solve mock tests as much as possible.
- In the exam, start with the section that is your strongest and takes the least amount of time.
- Have faith in yourself.
- Practice and pay attention while solving the paper in the examination hall.
- Two unseen passages will be asked in the exam; one will be prose and the other will be from drama. Questions asked in the prose section can be literally, scientific, narrative, or discursive.
- One question will be asked from the poem.
- Questions on grammar and verbal ability will be asked. Practice is one of the best solutions.
- Candidates can buy some basic grammar books and learn various parts of speeches for both Part I and Part II.
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CTET English Books 2025
Have a look at the CTET English books 2025 for the preparations below:
| CTET Book Name |
Publisher |
|---|---|
| A Complete Resource for CTET (Language I): English and Pedagogy |
Geeta Sahni (Author), Pearson Publication |
| CTET and TETs English Language and Pedagogy (Paper I & II) |
Arihant Publication |
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