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Regional Institute of Education Common Entrance Examination 2025 ( RIE CEE )

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RIE CEE Syllabus 2025: The exam conducting authority, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), prescribes the RIE CEE 2025 syllabus. The syllabus of RIE CEE 2025 is mentioned in the official notification, which will be released at cee.ncert.gov.in. The RIE CEE syllabus 2025 consists of subjects, topics, and subtopics on which the question paper will be based. As per the RIE CEE 2025 syllabus, the question paper will be divided into three sections: A, B, and C. Section A will consist of the Language Proficiency Test, while Section B will have questions from Teaching Aptitude/ Attitude, and Section C will have questions from Reasoning Ability. Candidates preparing for the RIE CEE examination must check the syllabus to prepare for the examination and plan their preparation strategy. Candidates can also check the RIE CEE Exam Pattern 2025 along with the pattern for a better understanding of the exam. Check here the detailed syllabus of RIE CEE 2025.

  

Q:   What is the syllabus of RIE CEE?
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The syllabus of RIE CEE is prescribed by the exam conducting authority NCERT. As per the syllabus of RIE CEE, the questions will be divided into three setions A, B and C. Section A will consist of Language Profiency Test while section B will have questions from Teaching Aptitude/ Attitude and Section C will have questions from Reasoning Ability.

Q:   What is the mode of RIE CEE exam?
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RIE CEE exam is conducted in offline mode. In order to appear for the exam, candidates were supposed to apply for the exam first after checking the eligibility criteria mentioned below and as well as on the official website of the exam.

Course

Eligibility

BSc BEd

Candidates who have passed Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Statistics (PCM) subjects fulfil RIE CEE eligibility criteria for BSc BEd course admissions under Physical Science group.

Candidates who have passed Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) subjects fulfil RIE CEE eligibility criteria for BSc BEd course admissions under the Biological Science group.

Candidates should have cleared Class XII from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ PH category candidates).

Candidates appearing for their Class XII exams in 2019 are also eligible to apply.

BA BEd

Candidates who have cleared Class XII in Science, Commerce, or Arts stream with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ PH category candidates) meet RIE CEE 2023 eligibility criteria for BA BEd course. 

Candidates appearing for their Class XII exams in 2023 are also eligible to apply.

MSc Ed

To meet RIE CEE eligibility criteria for MSc Ed course admissions, candidates should have cleared Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Statistics subjects.

Candidates should have also cleared Class XII from a recognised board with 50% aggregate marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ PH category candidates).

Candidates appearing for their Class XII exams in 2023 are also eligible to apply.

Q:   What are the best books for RIE CEE preparation?
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Some recommended books for RIE CEE preparation are mentioned below:

  • Mental Ability: "A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal.
  • Teaching Aptitude: "Teaching Aptitude & Attitude Test" by Arihant Publications.
  • General Awareness: "Lucent's General Knowledge" and newspapers like The Hindu.
  • Language Proficiency: "English Grammar & Composition" by Wren & Martin.

Candidates should choose books that cover the syllabus comprehensively and include practice questions.

Q:   What are some RIE CEE preparation tips?
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To prepare for the RIE CEE effectively, candidates should:

  • While preparing for the RIE CEE exam, candidates must understand the syllabus and exam pattern.
  • Basis on that, they must create a study timetable covering all the subjects from difficult to easy basis.
  • Refer to NCERT books and recommended study materials.
  • Solve past year question papers and mock tests.
  • Focus on Teaching Aptitude and Mental Ability sections.
  • Read newspapers and current affairs for General Awareness.
  • Practice time management to attempt all questions within the given time.
Table of content
  • Highlights of RIE CEE Syllabus 2025
  • RIE CEE 2025 Section-wise Syllabus
  • Detailed Syllabus of RIE CEE 2025
  • RIE CEE Exam Pattern 2025
  • FAQs on RIE CEE Syllabus 2025
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Highlights of RIE CEE Syllabus 2025

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

RIE CEE

Exam Conducting Authority

NCERT

Mode of release of RIE CEE Syllabus

Online

Official Website

cee.ncert.gov.in

RIE CEE Syllabus 2024
  • Language Proficiency
  • Teaching Aptitude
  • Reasoning Ability
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RIE CEE 2025 Section-wise Syllabus

Given below is the detailed syllabus for the national level teaching entrance exam:

Section A: Language Proficiency

This section typically tests a candidate's ability to use the language with a level of accuracy that transfers meaning in result and comprehension. It basically means how well has the student mastered the language in terms of its usage, expression, speech, written and more. The syllabus for this section is tabulated below:

Comprehension Rearranging sentences
Selecting suitable words for the blanks Finding out errors in parts of the sentences
Finding out equivalent meaning to the given phrases Finding out suitable words for the incomplete sentences
Sequencing Grammar which includes synonyms, antonyms, idioms, prepositions, tenses, articles

Section B: Teaching Aptitude/ Attitude

This section in RIE CEE basically tests a candidate's proficiency in teaching. It tests the capacity to acquire knowledge with a given amount of training in the teaching education line. Given below are the major topics that will be covered in the exam:

Attitude towards education Children and teaching profession
Interest in teaching Leadership qualities & group management
Emotional & social adjustment Intrapersonal & interpersonal skills
General awareness of contemporary issues pertaining to school education (-)

Section C: Reasoning Ability

The reasoning ability section is the one wherein a candidate's logical and analytical side is tested or measured. It tests a candidate's ability to solve a problem by applying proper logic and come to a conclusion. Tabulated below are the topics from where the questions will be framed out:

Verbal non-verbal reasoning Missing numbers
Number series Letter series
Theme finding Jumbling
Analogy Odd one out
Arranging the statements in a sequential form Statement and conclusions
Syllogism Logical problems
Establishing relationships (-)

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Q:   What are the topics included in RIE CEE Teaching Aptitude/ Attitude section?
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As per the official notification of RIEE CEE released by NCERT, the RIE CEE Teaching Aptitude/ Attitude section includes topics such as Attitude towards education, Children and teaching profession, Interest in teaching, Leadership qualities & group management, Emotional & social adjustment Intrapersonal & interpersonal skills and General awareness of contemporary issues pertaining to school education.

Q:   What are topics included in RIE CEE Reasoning Ability section?
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According to the RIE CEE notification, the RIE CEE Reasoning Ability section includes topics such as Verbal non-verbal reasoning, Missing numbers, Number series, Letter series, Theme finding, Jumbling, Analogy, Odd one out, Arranging the statements in a sequential form, Statement and conclusions, Syllogism, Logical problems and Establishing relationships.

Q:   What is the detailed language proficiency syllabus?
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The detailed Language Proficiency syllabus of RIE CEE as set by the exam body includes topics like Comprehension, Rearranging sentences, Selecting suitable words for the blanks, Finding out errors in parts of the sentences, Finding out equivalent meaning to the given phrases, Finding out suitable words for the incomplete sentences, Sequencing and Grammar which includes synonyms, antonyms, idioms, prepositions, tenses, articles. 

Q:   Will there be negative marking in the RIE CEE exam?
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Yes, there is negative marking in the RIE CEE exam. For each correct attempt 2 marks is alloted to the candidate per question and 0.5 marks will be deducted as negative marking. So, candidates must answer the question cautiously.

Q:   How can I access the official RIE CEE syllabus?
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The exam body NCERT will release the RIE CEE syllabus on its official website by mentioning in its notification. The notification is available on the conducting body's website - cee.ncert.gov.in Candidates will be able to find the detailed RIE CEE syllabus on at shiksha.com as wsell. While preparing for the exam, it is essential to rely on trusted sources to ensure accuracy. Downloading and printing the syllabus can help keep track of topics during preparation. Make sure to cross-check the syllabus every year, as minor changes may occur.

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Detailed Syllabus of RIE CEE 2025

1. Language Proficiency indicates specific areas like comprehension, rearranging sentences, selecting suitable words for the blanks, finding errors in parts of the sentences, finding out equivalent meaning to the given phrases, finding suitable words for incomplete sentences, sequencing, and grammar which includes synonyms, antonyms, idioms, prepositions, tenses, articles.

2. Teaching Aptitude will cover specific areas like attitude towards education, children, and teaching profession; interest in teaching; leadership qualities & group management; emotional & social adjustment; intrapersonal & interpersonal skills; digital initiatives and pedagogy, NEP 2020, and school education, NCF-SE-2023 and general awareness of contemporary issues pertaining to school education.

3. Reasoning Ability indicating specific areas like verbal & non-verbal reasoning, missing numbers, number series, letter series, theme finding, jumbling, analogy, odd one out, arranging the statements in a sequential form, statement and conclusions, syllogism, logical problems, establishing relationships.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions are asked from each section in RIE CEE exam?
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The sections in the RIE CEE exam are divided into three sections - Section A, Section B and Section C each section will consist of objective type questions. As per tjhe official notification, in the question paper there will be as many as 80 questions which candidates will have to attempt in order to qualify in the exam.

Q:   In how many sections RIE CEE syllabus is divided?
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As per the official notification of the exam conducting authority NCERT, the RIE CEE syllabus is mainly divided into three sections including Section A Language Proficiency, Section B- Teaching Aptitude/ Attitude and Section C- Reasoning Ability. During their preparation stage, candidates need to cover all these sections, only then they will have higher chances of qualifying in the exam. To cover these sections, aspirants can either refer to the best books, online study materials or videos.

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RIE CEE Exam Pattern 2025

Listed below are a few highlights before we start talking about the syllabus for the RIE CEE exam:

  • Groups: The exam is bifurcated into three groups viz. Group A (B.Sc.B.Ed/ BA.B.Ed/M.Sc.B.Ed), Group B (B.Ed) and Group C (M.Ed)
  • Group A will have questions formed out of higher secondary/ senior secondary level syllabi; for Group B, the questions will be framed out of graduation level syllabus; whereas, Group C will have questions carved out of graduation as well as professional level syllabus. 
  • No. and type of Questions: 80 objective types of questions
  • Duration of Exam: 120 minutes
  • Medium of Exam: Only in English and Hindi (except for language proficiency section)
  • Marking Scheme: Correct answer will carry +2 marks, an incorrect answer will deduct 0.5 marks and unattended questions will carry no marks
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the exam pattern of RIE CEE?
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As per the official notification released by NCERT, the RIE CEE exam is divided into three parts i.e., Group A which consists of B.Sc.B.Ed/ BA.B.Ed/M.Sc.B.Ed, Group B for B.Ed and Group C for M.Ed courses. Group A consists of questions of higher secondary/ senior secondary level syllabus. Group B questions are formed out of graduation level syllabus; while Group C consists of questions of graduation as well as professional level syllabus.

Q:   Who prescribes the RIE CEE syllabus?
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The RIE CEE syllabus is prescribed by the exam conducting body which is the National Council of Educational Research and Training. The syllabus of NCERT consists of the subjects, sections and topics on which the exam question paper will be based. Candidates preparing for the RIE CEE exam need to go through the syllabus in order to understand the subjects and ascertain which are their weak and strong areas. By doing this, they will be able to create a realistic study plan for the exam preparation.

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FAQs on RIE CEE Syllabus 2025

Check here the additional FAQs on RIE CEE Syllabus 2025:

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Q:   Which are the RIEs that offer admission to RIE CEE qualified candidates?
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Qualified candidates can get admission in following Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) such as RIE Bhopal, RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhubaneswar, RIE Mysore, Prarambh and RIE Shillong.

Teaching courses offered at different RIEs and Prarambh are as mentioned below:

Course 

Duration

RIEs Offering the Course

Integrated BEd MEd

3 Years

RIE Bhopal

BSc B Ed (4 Years)

4 Years

RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhopal, RIE Bhubaneswar,  RIE Mysore, and Prarambh 

BA BEd (4 Years)

4 Years

RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhopal, RIE Bhubaneswar, RIE Mysore, and Prarambh 

MSc Ed  (6 Years)

6 Years

RIE Mysore

B Ed  (2 Years)

2 Years

RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhubaneswar, RIE Mysore and RIE Shillong

MEd (2 Years)

2 Years

RIE Ajmer, RIE Bhopal, RIE Bhubaneswar and RIE Mysore

Q:   What are the courses offered through RIE CEE exam?
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There are various courses offered through RIE CEE exam. Some of the courses are BSc BEd/ BA BEd/ MSc Ed/ BEd/ MEd/ BEd-MEd (Integrated). The duration of these courses are different. Integrated BEd MEd course is of three years duration, BA B.Ed and BSc BEd courses are of four years duration, BEd and MEd courses are of two years and MSc Ed course is of six years duration.

Q:   At which centres are the programs offered by RIE?
A: 

Candidates qualified in RIE CEE test will be eligibile to get admission to B.Sc. B.Ed./B.Sc. Ed/B.A. B.Ed./M.Sc. Ed and B.Ed. (Two Year) Programs. All these programs are provided by the RIE of NCERT at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysore, and NERIE, Shillong. Apart from these, there are many government as well as private colleges & institutions that accept the score of RIE CEE 2024. 

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The exam body NCERT will release the RIE CEE syllabus on its official website by mentioning in its notification. The notification is available on the conducting body's website - cee.ncert.gov.in Candidates will be able to find the detailed RIE CEE syllabus on at shiksha.com as wsell. While preparing

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Yes, there is negative marking in the RIE CEE exam. For each correct attempt 2 marks is alloted to the candidate per question and 0.5 marks will be deducted as negative marking. So, candidates must answer the question cautiously.

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Nishtha Taneja

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Yes, as per the exam pattern prescribed by the NCERT, there is a negative marking in the RIE CEE (Regional Institute of Education Common Entrance Examination) exam. For each correct answer, candidates will receive 2 marks, but 0.5 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer they attempt.

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Nishtha Taneja

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To prepare effectively for RIE CEE:

  • To prepare for the exam, candidates must start the prpeparations as early as possible and follow a study plan.

  • Refer to RIE CEE best books for each subject.

  • Solve previous years' question papers and mock tests.

  • Improve time management and accuracy by taking timed test

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Nishtha Taneja

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No, RIE CEE doesn't provide any comprehensive study materials, however candidates canr efer to the NCERT website for CBSE books, including printed books, e-resources, and audio-visual content. These resources are designed to support self-paced learning, ensuring candidates can effectively grasp the

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Satyendra Katarya

Beginner-Level 5

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Yes, there are alot of books which candidates can refer to such as "Teaching Aptitude and General Knowledge" by Arihant Publications, and other specific guides for reasoning and general awareness. For current affairs, daily newspaper reading is highly recommended.

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Chanchal Sinha

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

Candidates must begin their preparation of RIE CEE by thoroughly understanding the syllabus and exam pattern. Based on this, they can create a realistic study plan, focusing on weak areas, practicing sample papers, give mock tests, and staying updated on current affairs are essential. When the exam

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Vikrant Shukla

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Candidates should choose these books which cover the maximum syllabus and also include practice questions. Some of the books recommended for the preparation of the RIE CEE are mentioned below -

  • Mental Ability: "A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal.
  • Teaching Aptitude: "T

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Nishtha Taneja

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

The RIE CEE counselling process will start after the results and merit list are declared. It is conducted in multiple rounds to accommodate candidates with different ranks. Candidates should regularly check the official website of NCERT or respective website of their RIE CEEs for updates regarding t

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Mamona Rai

Beginner-Level 5

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The RIE CEE counselling is the process through which qualified candidates are allotted seats in B.Ed programs across RIE CEE centres. It ensures a fair and systematic allocation of seats based on the candidate's rank, preferences, and availability. The counselling consists of several stages such as

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