## CTET & State TET 2026: Complete Guide **CTET (Central TET)** and the various **State TETs** are the **teacher eligibility tests** required for teaching posts in government schools. This guide covers the pattern, syllabus and a 2026 strategy. ## Exam Pattern - **Paper I** — for Classes 1-5 (Primary): Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies. - **Paper II** — for Classes 6-8 (Upper Primary): Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I & II, and **Maths & Science OR Social Studies** (by subject). Objective MCQ; qualifying certificate for teacher recruitment. ## What Decides Your Score 1. **Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)** — the backbone; scoring and common to both papers. 2. **Subject + its pedagogy** (how to teach it), not just content. 3. **PYQs** of CTET/State TET — highly repetitive patterns. ## Subject-Wise Notes **Zenith Education** publishes **PYQ-based, bilingual CTET/TET notes** (CDP, subjects & pedagogy), freshly updated for 2026 — with a free first unit to sample. - Browse CTET/TET notes: https://store.zenitheducation.net/cat/ctettet - Read a free sample unit: https://store.zenitheducation.net/samples ## FAQ **CTET vs State TET?** CTET is central (KVS/NVS/central schools); State TETs qualify you for that state's schools. **Is pedagogy important?** Very — CDP and subject pedagogy carry major weight. *Published by the Zenith Education Team.*