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N-CET 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage & Exam Highlights

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National Common Entrance Test (NCET) Syllabus Highlights

National Common Entrance Test (NCET) for Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) Syllabus Highlights

National Common Entrance Test (NCET) Basic Information

National Common Entrance Test (NCET) for Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) Basic Information

Subject-wise Weightage

Language 1

Language 2

General Test

Teaching Aptitude

Domain-Specific Subjects (Any three chosen from 26 options)

Language 1 (from Section IA/IB)

Language 2 (from Section IA/IB)

Domain Specific Subject 1 (as per choice from Section II)

Domain Specific Subject 2 (as per choice from Section II)

Domain Specific Subject 3 (as per choice from Section II)

General Test (Section III)

Teaching Aptitude (Section IV)

National Common Entrance Test (Ncet) Syllabus Highlights

The National Common Entrance Test (NCET) syllabus is based on NCERT Class 12, applicable for year 2025. The official syllabus is published on the exam portal.

National Common Entrance Test (Ncet) For Integrated Teacher Education Programme (Itep) Syllabus Highlights

The National Common Entrance Test (NCET) for Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11-12, applicable for year 2024. The official syllabus is published on the exam portal.

Name	National Common Entrance Test (NCET)
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
Syllabus Based On	NCERT Class 12
Total Marks	640
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Subjects Covered	Language 1, Language 2, Domain-Specific Subjects, General Test, Teaching Aptitude

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National Common Entrance Test (Ncet) For Integrated Teacher Education Programme (Itep) Basic Information

Name	National Common Entrance Test (NCET) for Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
Syllabus Based On	NCERT Class 11-12
Total Marks	600
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Subjects Covered	Language 1 (from Section IA/IB), Language 2 (from Section IA/IB), Domain Specific Subject 1 (from Section II), Domain Specific Subject 2 (from Section II), Domain Specific Subject 3 (from Section II), General Test (Section III), Teaching Aptitude (Section IV)

Subject-wise Weightage

Subject	Questions	Marks
Language 1	20 (out of 23)	80
Language 2	20 (out of 23)	80
General Test	20 (out of 23)	80
Teaching Aptitude	20 (out of 23)	80
Domain-Specific Subjects (Any three chosen from 26 options)	25 from each subject (out of 28 per subject)	300

Subject-wise Weightage

Subject	Questions	Marks
Language 1 (from Section IA/IB)	20	80
Language 2 (from Section IA/IB)	20	80
Domain Specific Subject 1 (as per choice from Section II)	20	80
Domain Specific Subject 2 (as per choice from Section II)	20	80
Domain Specific Subject 3 (as per choice from Section II)	20	80
General Test (Section III)	25	100
Teaching Aptitude (Section IV)	25	100

Language 1

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Reading Comprehension	-	Passage Understanding Inference Contextual Meaning
Literary Aptitude	-	Understanding Literary Devices Figures Of Speech
Vocabulary	-	Synonyms Antonyms Idioms And Phrases Word Usage
Grammar and Sentence Structure	-	Error Detection Sentence Correction Parts Of Speech Tenses
Verbal Ability	-	Sentence Completion Para Jumbles

Language 2

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Reading Comprehension	-	Passage Understanding Inference Contextual Meaning
Literary Aptitude	-	Understanding Literary Devices Figures Of Speech
Vocabulary	-	Synonyms Antonyms Idioms And Phrases Word Usage
Grammar and Sentence Structure	-	Error Detection Sentence Correction Parts Of Speech Tenses
Verbal Ability	-	Sentence Completion Para Jumbles

General Test

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
General Knowledge	-	Static General Knowledge (Capitals, Currencies, Dances, National Parks) History Polity Geography Indian Constitution
Current Affairs	-	National Events International Events Summits Memorandums Of Understanding (Mous) Important Appointments Capital And Currency Updates
General Mental Ability	-	Analogies Series Patterns Syllogisms Logical Sequences Puzzles Data Interpretation Problem-solving Questions
Numerical Ability and Quantitative Reasoning	-	Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Mensuration Statistics

Teaching Aptitude

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Understanding Child Development & Pedagogy	-	Child Psychology Stages Of Development Learning Theories
Teaching-Learning Process & Strategies	-	Effective Teaching Methods Classroom Instruction Assessment Techniques
Classroom Management and Problem Solving	-	Discipline Strategies Addressing Student Challenges Creating A Positive Learning Environment
General Teaching Related Concepts	-	Topics Related To Teaching Of Science, Arts, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Languages Educational Psychology Methodology

Domain-specific Subjects (Any Three Chosen From 26 Options)

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Mathematics	-	Algebra Geometry Probability Statistics Trigonometry
Science	-	Physics Chemistry Biology
Social Science	-	History Geography Political Science Economics
Commerce	-	Accountancy Business Studies Economics
Other Domain Subjects (As per NCERT Class 12 Syllabus)	-	Comprehensive Coverage Of Chosen Subject From Class 12 Ncert Curriculum

Language 1 (From Section Ia/ib)

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Reading Comprehension	-	Factual Passages Literary Passages Narrative Passages
Verbal Ability	-	Sentence Completion Synonyms Antonyms
Vocabulary	-	Word Meanings Usage In Sentences
Rearranging the parts	-	Sentence Rearrangement Paragraph Rearrangement
Choosing the correct word	-	Grammar Rules Appropriate Word Choice

Language 2 (From Section Ia/ib)

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Reading Comprehension	-	Factual Passages Literary Passages Narrative Passages
Verbal Ability	-	Sentence Completion Synonyms Antonyms
Vocabulary	-	Word Meanings Usage In Sentences
Rearranging the parts	-	Sentence Rearrangement Paragraph Rearrangement
Choosing the correct word	-	Grammar Rules Appropriate Word Choice

Domain Specific Subject 1 (As Per Choice From Section Ii)

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
As per NCERT Class XII Syllabus for the chosen subject	-	Complete Syllabus Of The Opted Subject At Class Xii Level Detailed Topics From Ncert Textbooks Relevant To The Chosen Specific Domain Fundamental And Advanced Concepts Of The Subject As Taught In Class Xii

Domain Specific Subject 2 (As Per Choice From Section Ii)

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
As per NCERT Class XII Syllabus for the chosen subject	-	Complete Syllabus Of The Opted Subject At Class Xii Level Detailed Topics From Ncert Textbooks Relevant To The Chosen Specific Domain Fundamental And Advanced Concepts Of The Subject As Taught In Class Xii

Domain Specific Subject 3 (As Per Choice From Section Ii)

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
As per NCERT Class XII Syllabus for the chosen subject	-	Complete Syllabus Of The Opted Subject At Class Xii Level Detailed Topics From Ncert Textbooks Relevant To The Chosen Specific Domain Fundamental And Advanced Concepts Of The Subject As Taught In Class Xii

General Test (Section Iii)

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	-	National And International Events History Geography Indian Polity Economy Science And Technology Awards, Books, Sports, Important Days
General Mental Ability	-	Coding-decoding Series Completion Analogy Classification Blood Relations Directions Clocks & Calendars
Numerical Ability	-	Number System Hcf & Lcm Percentage Profit & Loss Ratio & Proportion Simple & Compound Interest Time & Work Time & Distance Averages
Quantitative Reasoning	-	Basic Mathematical Concepts Data Interpretation Mensuration (Basic)
Logical and Analytical Reasoning	-	Syllogism Statements And Assumptions Statements And Arguments Course Of Action Puzzles Venn Diagrams Non-verbal Reasoning

Teaching Aptitude (Section Iv)

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Aptitude for Teaching	-	Nature, Objectives, Characteristics Of Teaching Basic Requirements Of A Good Teacher Learner Characteristics Factors Affecting Teaching Methods Of Teaching Teaching Aids Evaluation Systems
Communication in Education	-	Nature, Characteristics, Types Of Communication Barriers To Effective Communication Effective Classroom Communication
Educational Psychology	-	Growth And Development Theories Of Learning Individual Differences Personality Adjustment And Mental Health
Classroom Management and Leadership	-	Discipline In The Classroom Teacher As A Leader Group Dynamics Counseling And Guidance
National Education Policies and Initiatives	-	National Education Policy (Nep) 2020 Kothari Commission National Curriculum Framework (Ncf) Right To Education (Rte) Act 2009 Current Educational Initiatives And Reforms