CTET Paper 2 is the CBSE-conducted eligibility certificate for teaching Classes VI-VIII (Upper Primary Stage). Candidates choose between a Mathematics & Science block or a Social Studies block based on which they intend to teach — Child Development & Pedagogy and both languages are compulsory regardless. Like Paper 1, there is no negative marking and every subject is half content, half pedagogy. Many candidates sit both Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the same CTET cycle to widen their eligibility.
150
Questions
150
Total Marks
150 min
Duration
None
Negative
Recruits For
Teacher eligibility certificate for Classes VI-VIII (Upper Primary Stage) — required for KVS/NVS recruitment and accepted by most state teacher recruitment boards
Conducted by: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 20% | Easy |
| Language I — Hindi | 30 | 20% | Easy |
| Language II — English | 30 | 20% | Easy |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies (choose one) | 60 | 40% | Easy |
Key Facts
- ▸150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes — no negative marking
- ▸Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II compulsory (30Q each); Maths & Science OR Social Studies, your choice (60Q)
- ▸Conducted twice yearly by CBSE; certificate is valid for life
- ▸Many candidates sit both CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 in one cycle
- ▸Mandatory for KVS/NVS recruitment; accepted by most states for their own teacher recruitment
Section-wise Syllabus & Notes
Piaget/Vygotsky/Kohlberg, inclusive education, learning & pedagogy — every TET (CTET/UPTET/REET/HTET/MPTET) and folded into every KVS/NVS/DSSSB subject section's teaching-methodology half
Concept of Development & its Relationship with Learning
Read Notes →Principles of Child Development
Read Notes →Influence of Heredity & Environment
Read Notes →Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Read Notes →Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory
Read Notes →Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Read Notes →Child-Centred & Progressive Education
Read Notes →Critical Perspective on Intelligence & Multi-Dimensional Intelligence
Read Notes →Language & Thought
Read Notes →Gender as a Social Construct
Read Notes →Individual Differences Among Learners
Read Notes →School-Based Assessment & Evaluation
Read Notes →Inclusive Education & Special Needs
Read Notes →Children's Thinking & Learning Processes
Read Notes →Alternative Conceptions & Error Analysis in Learning
Read Notes →Motivation & Learning
Read Notes →Hindi comprehension & grammar (same pool as UP Police General Hindi) plus Hindi-medium language-teaching pedagogy — CTET/UPTET/REET/MPTET Language I
Sandhi & Samas (संधि और समास)
Read Notes →Alankar, Ras & Chhand (अलंकार, रस एवं छंद)
Read Notes →Vilom & Paryayvachi Shabd (विलोम एवं पर्यायवाची शब्द)
Read Notes →Muhavare & Lokoktiyan (मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ)
Read Notes →Vakya Shuddhi & Shabd Shuddhi (वाक्य शुद्धि एवं शब्द शुद्धि)
Read Notes →Samanya Hindi Vyakaran (सामान्य हिंदी व्याकरण)
Read Notes →Apathit Gadyansh (अपठित गद्यांश)
Read Notes →Bhasha Arjan evam Bhasha Sikhna (Language Acquisition vs Learning)
Read Notes →Bhasha Shikshan ke Siddhant (Principles of Language Teaching)
Read Notes →Shravan evam Vachan ki Bhoomika (Role of Listening & Speaking)
Read Notes →Sanchar mein Vyakaran ki Bhoomika (Role of Grammar in Communication)
Read Notes →Vividhtapurn Kaksha ki Chunautiyan (Challenges of the Diverse Classroom)
Read Notes →Mulyankan evam Shikshan Samagri (Evaluation & Teaching-Learning Materials)
Read Notes →English comprehension & grammar plus English-medium language-teaching pedagogy — CTET/UPTET/REET/MPTET Language II
Grammar & Usage
Read Notes →Vocabulary
Read Notes →Reading Comprehension
Read Notes →Sentence Improvement & Error Spotting
Read Notes →Verbal Ability
Read Notes →Language Acquisition vs Language Learning
Read Notes →Principles of Language Teaching
Read Notes →Role of Listening & Speaking; the Four Language Skills
Read Notes →Grammar's Role in Communication
Read Notes →Challenges of the Diverse & Multilingual Classroom
Read Notes →Evaluation & Teaching-Learning Materials
Read Notes →Class 6-8 Maths and Science content plus pedagogy — CTET/UPTET/REET/MPTET Paper 2's Maths & Science choice
Number System
Read Notes →Algebra
Read Notes →Geometry
Read Notes →Mensuration
Read Notes →Data Handling
Read Notes →Food
Read Notes →Materials
Read Notes →The World of the Living
Read Notes →Moving Things, People & Ideas
Read Notes →How Things Work
Read Notes →Natural Phenomena & Natural Resources
Read Notes →Nature of Mathematics & Logical Thinking
Read Notes →Place of Mathematics in the School Curriculum
Read Notes →Language of Mathematics & Community Mathematics
Read Notes →Teaching Strategies & Problems of Teaching Mathematics
Read Notes →Evaluation in Mathematics
Read Notes →Error Analysis & Diagnostic-Remedial Teaching
Read Notes →Nature & Structure of Science
Read Notes →Aims & Objectives of Teaching Science
Read Notes →Approaches to Teaching Science
Read Notes →Text Material & Teaching Aids
Read Notes →Evaluation in Science
Read Notes →Problems of Teaching Science & Remedial Teaching
Read Notes →Class 6-8 History, Geography and Civics content plus SST pedagogy — CTET/UPTET/REET/MPTET Paper 2's Social Studies choice
History — Early Societies to Medieval India
Read Notes →History — Colonialism & the Independence Movement
Read Notes →Geography — Earth, Environments & Resources
Read Notes →Geography — Human Settlement, Transport & Agriculture
Read Notes →Social & Political Life — Diversity & Government
Read Notes →Social & Political Life — Democracy, Constitution & Justice
Read Notes →Concept & Nature of Social Science
Read Notes →Classroom Processes & Developing Critical Thinking
Read Notes →Enquiry & Empirical Evidence
Read Notes →Sources — Primary & Secondary
Read Notes →Evaluation in Social Science
Read Notes →Problems of Teaching Social Science
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
Choose Maths & Science OR Social Studies based on which you intend to teach — the real exam offers only one, not both. CDP + both languages are compulsory regardless of your choice.
CTET Paper 2 Revision Notes
Section-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes
Frequently Asked
What is the CTET Paper 2 exam pattern?
CTET Paper 2 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test — Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII)) has 150 questions over 150 minutes. There is no negative marking. Sections: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I — Hindi, Language II — English, Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies (choose one).
Which category does CTET Paper 2 fall under on Aspirant Arcade?
Eligibility Test (CTET/TET). Questions are tuned to this exam's syllabus.
What is the CTET Paper 2 selection process?
Selection is based on the written/objective score. Teacher eligibility certificate for Classes VI-VIII (Upper Primary Stage) — required for KVS/NVS recruitment and accepted by most state teacher recruitment boards.
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