What is the syllabus and exam pattern for CTET paper 2?

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Deeksha Dixit
6 months ago
The CTET Paper 2 is for teaching posts in classes 6 to 8 in government schools. The paper 2 pattern is as follows: The syllabus for CTET Paper 2 consists of four sections. (a) Section 1: 30 questions based on child development and pedagogy, each worth one mark. (b) Section 2 and Section 3: Language

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3 years ago
It is divided in four sections: Total marks:160; Child development and pedagogy : 30 marks; Language 1 (compulsory):. 30 marks; Language 2 (compulsory):. 30 marks; A. Mathematics and Science: 30 +30 marks; B. Social Science: 60 marks; Students have to choose between A and B.

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