What is the syllabus and exam pattern for CTET paper 2?
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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 1 and Language 2 each consist of 30 questions worth one mark. (c) Section 4: You will have to attempt any one of the following sections: mathematics and Science, or social Science. Depending on which section you selected during the application, you have to answer 60 questions from that section. The topics are as follows:
1. In Child Developmen...more -
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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