Bihar TET Syllabus 2023-24: Syllabus for TET Paper 1 and Paper 2

A large number of students every year apply for the Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test (Bihar TET). This exam is conducted by BSEB to shortlist candidates for recruitment for the post of teachers. To clear this examination with good marks, candidates must understand the Bihar TET Syllabus 2023. Different papers are conducted for the recruitment of primary teachers (Paper I) and upper-primary teachers (Paper II). The syllabuses are different for both papers. In the post, we will discuss complete details about the Bihar TET Syllabus 2023 exam.

Bihar TET Syllabus 2023 Highlights

Aspiring candidates may check the general highlights of Bihar TET Syllabus 2023 in the following table.

Authority that releases the syllabus Bihar School Education Board (BSEB)
Number of Papers 2 i.e. paper I and paper II
Syllabus for primary level teacher (class 1st to 5th) Paper I Syllabus
Syllabus for upper primary level teacher (class 6th to 8th) Paper II Syllabus
Language of questions English and Hindi
Most important subject in paper I All subjects have equal importance
Most important subject in paper II Mathematics and Science/ Social Science
Difficulty level of the syllabus Moderate
Preparation time required Around 6 months

Bihar TET Examination pattern 2023

Those candidates preparing for the Bihar TET examination 2023 should know the exam pattern in order to understand the syllabus completely. Given below is the exam pattern for both Bihar TET Paper I and Paper II.

Bihar TET Paper – I Exam Pattern (for candidates looking to be a teacher of class 1st to 5th)

  • Mode of examination – Offline (Pen and Paper based test)
  • Number of questions – 150
  • Type of questions – Objective type multiple choice questions
  • Duration of examination – 2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Language of questions asked – English and Hindi
  • Marking Pattern – Each question will carry 1 mark
  • Negative Marking – Not applicable
Subjects Number of questions Maximum Marks
Child Development and Education (6 -11 years) 30 questions 30 marks
Language I (Hindi / Urdu) 30 questions 30 marks
Language II (Urdu / Bengali) 30 questions 30 marks
Mathematics 30 questions 30 marks
Environmental Studies 30 questions 30 marks
Total 150 questions 150 marks

Bihar TET Paper – II Exam Pattern (for candidates looking to be a teacher of class 6th to 8th)

  • Mode of examination – Offline (Pen and Paper based test)
  • Number of questions – 150
  • Type of questions – Objective type multiple choice questions
  • Duration of examination – 2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Language of questions asked – English and Hindi
  • Marking Pattern – Each question will carry 1 mark
  • Negative Marking – Not applicable
Subjects Number of questions Maximum Marks
Child Development and Education (12 -16 years) 30 30
Language I (Hindi / Urdu) 30 30
Language II (Urdu / Bengali) 30 30
a. Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher)

OR

b. Social Studies (for Social Studies/ Social Science teacher)

OR

Any one of the above a/ b – for teacher of any other subject

60 60
Total 150 questions 150 marks

Bihar TET Syllabus 2023

As discussed above in this post, the syllabus is different for paper I and Paper II. Let’s go through the syllabus of both the papers.

Bihar TET Paper – I Syllabus 2023

The paper I syllabus is for those candidates who want to be a teacher of class 1st to 5th. The subject wise topics included in the syllabus are as follows.

  • Child Development and Pedagogy – Concept of development and its relationship with learning, Concepts of child-centered and progressive education, Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence, Multi-Dimensional Intelligence, Language & Thought, Gender roles & bias, Principles of the development of children, Influence of Heredity, Socialization processes, Learning and Pedagogy, How children think and learn, Children’s strategies of learning, Child as a problem solver and Motivation and learning.
  • Language I Syllabus – Grammar – practical grammatical terms for nouns, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, sex, verb, factor, tense, inverse, synonyms, idioms, expressions, word-combination, etc., Education Scholar Dimensions Principles and methods of language learning, Language skills understanding language and understanding of listening, speaking, reading, writing, language skills, Understanding language and understanding of listening, speaking, reading, writing, language skills, Development of communication skills, Understanding of practical grammar, Resolving difficulties/discrepancies in language teaching, Teaching material, Remedial Teaching
  • Language II Syllabus – Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development, A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form, Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders, Language Skills, Learning and acquisition, Principles of language Teaching, Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing, Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom, Remedial Teaching
  • Mathematics Syllabus – Geometry – Shapes and their local understanding, Numbers – Numbers and Operations, Currency – Money Resolve Problem, Measurement – Length, Mass, Weight, Volume Time, Game of statistics, Mental Math Pattern, Nature and Nature of Mathematics, Importance of maths teaching, Methods of Mathematics Teaching, Math’s language, Mathematical location in the curriculum, Math teaching problems, Diagnostic and therapeutic teaching and assessment, Analysis of errors, Learning-related dimensions
  • Environmental Studies Syllabus – Family and Friends – Relationships, Bears, Plants, Work, and Sports, Food – Foods obtained from plants and animals, animal feeding, cooking meals, eating in the family, eating animals, Shelter – Accommodation and its type, neighborhood and its mapping, home decor and cleaning, your family and domestic animals, Education about the environment, Education through the environmen, Water-Water sources, Water for families, Water storage, Our life and water, Lack of water, Water drift, Water requirement for plants and animals, Travel – Destination Location (Location, Water, Space), Travel Equipment, Communication-Communication, Letter Communication, Automation and Behavior of Objects- Soil-Building Vastu, Nature of environmental studies, Importance of Environmental Studies, Education for the conservation of the environment, Relation from science to science and social sciences, Ways to learn, Activities / practical work, General evaluation, Teaching-ingredient Problems

Bihar TET Paper – II Syllabus 2023

The syllabus of Bihar Paper – II 2023 is for those aspirants who want to be a teacher at upper primary level i.e. class 6th to class 8th.

  • Child Development and Pedagogy – Concept of development and its relationship with learning, Principles of the development of children, Multi-Dimensional Intelligence, Language & Thought, Gender roles & bias, Learning and Pedagogy, Influence of Heredity, Socialization processes, Concepts of child centered and progressive education, Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence, How children think and learn, Children’s strategies of learning, Child as a problem solver and Motivation and learning.
  • Language I & Language II – Reading Comprehensions, Grammar, Pedagogy of Language Development, Learning and acquisition, Principles of language Teaching, Role of listening and speaking, Challenges of teaching language, Language Skills, Evaluating language comprehension, Teaching- learning materials
  • Mathematics – Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Number system, Data Interpretation, Money, Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking, Place of Mathematics in Curriculum, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Measurement, Weight, Time, Volume, Language of Mathematics, Community Mathematics, Problems of Teaching, Error analysis & Remedial Teaching.
  • Environmental Studies – Family and Friends, Food & Shelter, Water, Travel, Concept and scope of EVS, Significance of EVS, Environmental Studies & Environmental Education, Learning Principles, Scope & relation to Science & Social, Science, Activities, Experimentation, Discussion, Problems
  • History – When, Where and How, The Earliest Societies, First Farmers and Herders, First Cities, Early States, New Ideas, First Empire, Contacts with Distant lands, Establishment of Company Power Rural Life and Society, Colonialism and Tribal Societies, Revolt of 1857-58, Women and reform, Caste System, Nationalist Movement, Political Developments, Culture and Science, New Kings and Kingdoms, Sultans of Delhi, Architecture, Creation of an Empire, Social Change, Regional Cultures, India After Independence
  • Geography – Geography as a social study and as a science, Planet: Earth in the solar system, Environment in its totality: natural and human environment, Air, Water, Human Environment: settlement, transport and communication, Resources: Types-Natural and Human, Agriculture.
  • Social and Political Life – Diversity, Government, Local Government, Constitution, Parliamentary Government, Making a Living, Democracy, State Government, Understanding Media, Unpacking Gender, Judiciary, Social Justice and the Marginalised
  • Pedagogical – Concept & Nature of Social Science/ Social Studies, Classroom Processes, activities and discourse, Developing Critical thinking, Problems of teaching Social Science/ Social Studies, Sources – Primary & Secondary, Projects Work, Enquiry/Empirical Evidence, Evaluation

Best Books for Bihar TET 2023-24 Preparation

Those candidates looking to prepare for Bihar TET examination can take references from the following books.

  • Child Development and Pedagogy – Guide to Child Development and Pedagogy (for Paper I and II) by RPH publication, Child Development and Pedagogy for CTET & STET (Paper I and Paper II) by Disha Publication.
  • Hindi – CTET & TET Hindi Bhasha Paper I and II (for Paper I and Paper II) by Agrawal Examcart
  • Urdu – CTET and TET Exam Urdu Complete Notebook (for Paper I and Paper II) by ABD Publication
  • Sanskrit – MPPEB Prathmik Shikshak Patrata Pariksha (Primary School TET) Sanskrit Bhasha 2020 (for Paper I and Paper II) by Arihant Experts
  • English – Success Master CTET Paper-I by Arihant Publication
  • Mathematics – Wiley’s Mathematics Exam Goalpost for CTET and TET’s Exams, Paper – I by Exam Goalpost
  • Environmental Studies – Environmental Studies & Pedagogy for CTETs & TETs(for Paper I and Paper II) by CTET Cracker (Arihant Publication)

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