TET Syllabus 2026: Paper 1 & Paper 2 Syllabus, Subjects, Exam Pattern and Preparation Strategy
The TET Syllabus is the subject-wise curriculum prescribed for the Teacher Eligibility Test for candidates who want to qualify for teaching positions in eligible school classes. Under the standard NCTE framework, TET has two papers: Paper I for teaching Classes I to V and Paper II for teaching Classes VI to VIII. Paper I generally covers Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Paper II covers Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II and a subject choice involving Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science. Each paper generally contains 150 MCQs for 150 marks under the NCTE framework, although candidates must check the notification of the particular TET they are taking.