The CTET July 2020 exam is scheduled to be conducted on Sunday, 5th July 2020 in the various center of countries.
Before starting preparation for the for CTET 2020 you must know about the syllabus and pattern of CTET examination, For this you must check the official notification of CTET exam July 2020,
CTET Syllabus 2020
CTET Syllabus 2020 is defined by CBSE. There has been no changes in the syllabus over the years.
Paper 1 comprises 5 sections namely, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics and Environmental Studies.
Paper 1 is for primary school teaching, therefore; the level of questions is related to class 1- 5
Paper 2 has four sections namely Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies..
Paper 2 is conducted for elementary school teaching, hence, questions are of class 6- 8 level.
Find below the syllabus for CTET 2020 Paper 1 and Paper 2:
CTET Syllabus for Paper 1
| Section | Topics | No of Questions |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Development of a Primary School Child | 15 |
| Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs | 5 | |
| Learning and Pedagogy | 10 | |
| Language 1 | Language Comprehension | 15 |
| Pedagogy of Language Development | 15 | |
| Language 2 | Language Comprehension | 15 |
| Pedagogy of Language Development | 15 | |
| Mathematics | Content (numbers, solving simple equations, algebra, geometry patterns, time, measurement, data handling, solids, data handling, etc.) | 15 |
| Pedagogical issues | ||
| Environmental Studies | Content (environment, food, shelter, water, family and friends, etc.) | 15 |
| Pedagogical Issues | 15 | |
CTET Syllabus 2020 for Paper 2.
| Sections | Topics | No. of Questions |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Development of an Elementary School Child | 15 |
| Learning and Pedagogy | 10 | |
| Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs | 5 | |
| Language 1 | Language Comprehension | 15 |
| Pedagogy of Language Development | 15 | |
| Language 2 | Language Comprehension | 15 |
| Pedagogy of Language Development | 15 | |
| Mathematics and Science | Mathematics Number system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Handling Pedagogical issues | 20 |
| Pedagogical issues | 10 | |
| Science Food, Materials, The world of the living, Moving things, people and ideas, How things work, Natural phenomena and resources | 20 | |
| Pedagogical issues | 10 | |
| Social Studies | History, Geography, Social and Political Life | 40 |
| Pedagogical issues | 20 | |
Pattern of the CTET 2020 Papers:
- Both papers are off line papers
- Multiple Choice Questions of both papers
- Duration 150 Minutes and 150 marks of both Exam.
- Each question having 1 marks and no negative marking is in both papers
Marking Scheme of CTET Paper I &II
| Section | No of Question | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy Paper I & Paper II (Compulsory) | 30 (Multiple Choice Questions) | 30 |
| Language I (compulsory) Paper I& Paper II | 30 (Multiple Choice Questions) | 30 |
| Language II (compulsory) Paper I& Paper II | 30 (Multiple Choice Questions) | 30 |
| Mathematics Paper I | 30 (Multiple Choice Questions) | 30 |
| Environmental Studies Paper I | 30 (Multiple Choice Questions) | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies Paper II | 60 (Multiple Choice Questions) | 60 |
Use of Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Sheet:
There are a certain set of instructions which must be followed while handling the (Optical Mark Recognition) OMR Sheet. Candidates must abide by the given instructions and follow the rules stated regarding OMR Sheet while attempting CTET 2020 given below are few facts and guidelines related to it
- Candidates will find OMR Sheet placed inside a sealed test booklet. The seal must be opened only after the announcement by the invigilator.
- Code like A, B, C or D printed on OMR sheet will be same as mentioned in the test booklet.
- OMR Sheet will be scanned on an optical scanner. Candidates should ensure that OMR Sheet is not folded.
- Do not write your Roll number anywhere except in a specified space in OMR sheet.
Side 1 of OMR sheet contains following columns which are to be filled clearly and accurately with ball point pen (blue/black). Use of pencil is strictly prohibited.
- Roll Number
- Name of the candidate
- Father’s Name
- Centre Number
- Name of the Examination Centre
- Subject offered for Paper-II (Only in case of Paper-II)
Side 2 of OMR Sheet contains the following columns:
- Roll Number
- Main Test Booklet Number
- Language Supplement Booklet Number
- Language Supplement Booklet Code
- Subject offered for Paper-II (Only in case of Paper-II)
- Language in which you have attempted the questions
- Signature of the candidate.
Exam Day Instructions:-
Guidelines which have to be followed during CTET examination 2020 are listed below. Candidates must carefully go through them before sitting for CTET 2020:
- The test will start exactly at the time mentioned on CTET 2020 Admit Card
- The candidate will be asked to open the seal of the Test Booklet five minutes before the commencement of the paper.
- Check carefully that the Test Booklet Code printed on Side 2 of OMR Sheet is the same as printed on Test Booklet.
- Immediately report the matter to the invigilator for replacement of both the Test Booklet and OMR Sheet in the case of any discrepancy.
- During the examination, the invigilator will check the admit card to verify the identity of a candidate.
- Candidates must use a ballpoint pen (Blue/Black) only. The use of pencil is strictly prohibited and will be rejected.
Candidates will mark the answers on the OMR sheet only after the announcement of the invigilator.
The selection of good books for the CTET 2020 becomes a crucial task. In this article, we are recommending the best books which are important as well as sufficient for CTET preparation. Given below are some important criteria that make these books and study materials recommendable:
List of Best Books for CTET 2020:-
| S.No | Book Name | Publications Name | Highlight of the Book | Remarks |
| 1 | Child Development & Pedagogy Paper I &II | Disha Publication | The book provides an exclusive explanation to the subject with special emphasis on Child Development, Inclusive Education, Learning and the pedagogical issue | This is followed by 2 sets of exercises Ex1 Contains a set of MCQs from the PREVIOUS Year Question Papers of CTET and various other Exams. The Ex.2 TEST Your Self |
| 2 | Mathematics Exam Goalpost (Class 1st to 5th) Paper I | Wiley Publication | Highlights of the book: Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations covers every aspect of the numerical ability section of many competitive tests. | Numerous examples have been used throughout the book to illustrate the concepts and problem-solving techniques. This book gives the students or candidates a good idea about the kind of questions asked in these exams. |
| 3 | Mathematics & Pedagogy (Class 6th to 8th) Paper II | Disha Publication | This book covers Complete Syllabus with 600 plus questions and chapter-wise Previous year questions including the paper of december 2018. | It has 5 Practice sets and solved questions |
| 4 | Environmental Studies Paper I | Wiley Publication | All chapters have concepts as well as practice questions that would help you in your preparation | The book also contains subject-specific solved questions from actual exams and three mock tests as per the exam format to help you revise the concepts. |
| 5 | English Language Paper I & II | Pearson Publication & Author name is Geeta Sahni | This book focuses on Reading Comprehension of unseen passages, with questions on comprehension, grammar, and verbal ability. | It also includes Learning and Acquisition, Principles of Language Teaching, the four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), the Challenges of teaching in a diverse classroom, Vocabulary and Grammar, Learning materials, and Remedial Teaching. |
| 6 | Hindi Language Paper I & II | Arihant Publication | This book focuses on the Reading Comprehension of unseen passages & Poetry, with questions on comprehension, grammar, and verbal ability. | It also includes Learning and Acquisition, Principles of Language Teaching, the four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), the Challenges of teaching in a diverse classroom, Vocabulary and Grammar, Learning materials, and Remedial Teaching. |
| 7 | Social Studies Paper II | Pearson Publication | The detailed concept of all the topic has been provided in the book cover under the social studies section. | Contains the ample number of previous years’ solved papers which will help aspirants to get an insight into the recent years’ examination pattern and the types of question asked in various TETs and CTET. It also provides three model test paper. |