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    CTET Subjects 2026 - Check Paper 1 & 2 Subject List

    CTET Subjects 2026 - Check Paper 1 & 2 Subject List

    Deshamena RachanaUpdated on 27 Jan 2026, 04:05 PM IST

    CTET Subjects 2026 – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) releases the official list of CTET subjects in the official notification. Candidates can download the official notification at ctet.nic.in. The list of CTET 2026 subjects consists of all the subjects from which the syllabus of CTET 2026 will be derived. Candidates can find out more about the CTET subjects 2026 in the material below.

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    The CTET result will be prepared after the board releases the final answer key. Only the answers included in the final key will be considered while calculating the candidate’s score and determining the qualifying status.

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    CTET Subjects 2026 - Check Paper 1 & 2 Subject List
    CTET Subjects

    Candidates must go through the CTET 2026 subject list to get a thorough understanding of the topics in the CTET syllabus. Additionally, it is beneficial for candidates to go through the CTET exam pattern as well. This will help candidates gain some clarity and allow them to properly structure their preparation.

    CBSE holds the CTET 2026 exam twice annually to determine the eligibility of teacher aspirants. Candidates who qualify for the CTET 2026 exam will be able to apply to various government and private institutes. CTET consists of 2 papers, Paper I (for classes 1-5) and Paper II (for classes 6 - 10).

    Also read - CTET exam dates 2026

    CTET Exam Subjects

    The exam of CTET is conducted for the following two papers:

    • Paper I

    • Paper II

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    CTET Subjects List – Paper I

    Paper I of the CTET exam is conducted for the eligibility of the candidates as teachers in the primary stage (classes 1 to 5). The questions are asked from the following sections or subjects.

    • Language I (compulsory)

    • Language II (compulsory)

    • Child Development and Pedagogy

    • Environmental Studies

    • Mathematics

    CTET Exam Subjects – Paper II

    In Paper II of CTET, candidates willing to teach in the secondary stage (classes 6 to 8) appear for the exam. The questions from the following sections:

    • Language I (compulsory)

    • Language II (compulsory)

    • Child Development and Pedagogy

    • Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teachers only)

    • Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher only)

    CTET Exam Subjects – Language Papers

    The language papers are conducted for the following subjects:

    CTET Language Subjects

    English

    Gujarati

    Marathi

    Sanskrit

    Hindi

    Kannada

    Mizo

    Tamil

    Assamese

    Khasi

    Nepali

    Telugu

    Bengali

    Malayalam

    Odia

    Tibetan

    Garo

    Manipuri

    Punjabi

    Urdu

    Best Books For CTET

    While preparing for the exam, candidates must pick the CTET best books in order to cover all the topics and chapters from which the questions will be asked. These best books for CTET 2026 contain the chapters and topics from various subjects. Candidates will be able to get the best books to prepare for CTET at their nearby market and also at various online portals.

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    CTET Preparation Tips 2026

    Here are some easy tips and Tricks to prepare for CTET exam:

    How to Prepare for CTET 2026 – Pre-Examination Tips

    • Know the CTET syllabus/exam pattern

    • Pick the best books for CTET

    • Maintain a study schedule

    • Divide chapters for each day

    • Start with the easy subjects

    • Solve previous years' CTET question papers

    • Take mock tests

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Will the test be conducted in online mode?
    A:

    No, the CTET 2026 exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode (offline).

    Q: How to know the number of questions asked in the exam?
    A:

    In order to know the number of questions asked in the exam, you must go through the exam pattern of CTET.

    Q: Do I need to appear in both the papers of the CTET exam?
    A:

    It is not necessary to attempt both CTET papers. You can attempt both papers if you would like to teach any class from 1-8. If not, attempting only one paper is also permitted. 

    Q: For how many marks will the CTET exam be held?
    A:

    The test of CTET exam is held for a total of 150 marks. 

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    If you forgot your password of CTET application form , visit the steps below on how to retrieve your password:

    • Visit the CTET official website.
    • Go to the login page and click on the "Forget Password" tab.
    • Choose a method to reset your password given below -
    • Using a