Detailed WB Primary Teacher Exam Syllabus 2025: Topic-Wise Breakdown for 13,421 Posts
The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) Primary Teacher Recruitment 2025 for 13,421 Assistant Teacher posts is a gateway to teaching Classes 1–5 in WB government schools. The selection relies heavily on your Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) scores (from 2014, 2017, 2022, or 2023), followed by a Demonstration of Classroom Teaching + Interview (100 marks). There’s no separate written exam, but TET is mandatory. Based on the official notification (Advt. No. 01/2025, November 19, 2025), the syllabus for TET Paper I (Primary Level) covers Child Development, Language, Math, EVS, and Pedagogy. Below is the complete, topic-wise syllabus with weightage, pattern, and prep tips—your roadmap to cracking it!
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Selection Process & Pattern Overview
- Stage 1: TET Score (Qualifying; 60% General, 55% reserved).
- Stage 2: Demonstration (Classroom Teaching, 50 marks) + Interview (50 marks).
- Total Marks: 100 (for Demonstration + Interview).
- No Written Exam: Merit based on TET + Demo/Interview.
- Qualifying Marks: TET ~60%; Demo/Interview ~50%.
- Cut-off (Expected 2025): TET UR ~120/150; Final Merit ~70/100.
TET Paper I Pattern: 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2.5 hours, -0 negative marking. Bilingual (English/Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Tamil/Telugu/Nepali).
Detailed TET Paper I Syllabus (150 Marks)
1. Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Questions, 30 Marks)
Focuses on educational psychology (Class 1–5 level).
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development | 10–12 | Piaget’s Stages, Kohlberg’s Moral Development, Vygotsky’s Theory, Individual Differences, Inclusive Education. | Memorize theorists; NCERT Child Psychology. Practice 20 Qs/day. |
| Learning & Pedagogy | 8–10 | How Children Learn (Motivation, Intelligence), Teaching Methods (Play-Way, Activity-Based), Gender Sensitivity. | Focus on child-centered approaches; books like Disha CTET Pedagogy. |
| Assessment & Evaluation | 6–8 | Formative/Summative, Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation, Error Analysis. | Understand CCE; solve case studies. |
Books: Child Development & Pedagogy by Pearson/Disha. Target: 22/30.
2. Language I (Bengali/English/Hindi/Urdu/Tamil/Telugu/Nepali – 30 Questions, 30 Marks)
Choose your medium; tests comprehension & grammar.
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension | 10–12 | Passage Reading, Inference, Summary. | Read 2 passages/day; focus on WB literature. |
| Grammar | 10–12 | Tenses, Articles, Prepositions (English); Sandhi, Samas, Karak (Hindi/Bengali). | Rule-based practice; 30 Qs/day. |
| Pedagogy | 6–8 | Language Acquisition, Multilingualism, Teaching Aids. | Theories like Chomsky; books like SP Bakshi English. |
Books: Language for CTET by Arihant (medium-specific). Target: 24/30.
3. Language II (English – 30 Questions, 30 Marks)
Compulsory English; emphasis on comprehension.
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension | 12–15 | Unseen Passage, Poem Excerpts. | Skim for main idea; practice 2 RC/day. |
| Grammar & Vocab | 10–12 | Error Spotting, Fill in Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms. | Vocab building; 20 words/day. |
| Pedagogy | 6–8 | Language Learning, Error Correction in Classroom. | Communicative approach; CTET books. |
Books: Objective General English by SP Bakshi. Target: 24/30.
4. Mathematics (30 Questions, 30 Marks)
Class 1–5 level; conceptual understanding.
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number System | 8–10 | Counting, Place Value, Fractions, Decimals, LCM/HCF. | NCERT Class 1–5; practice visuals. |
| Geometry | 6–8 | Shapes, Patterns, Symmetry, Measurement (Length, Weight). | Draw diagrams; 30 Qs/day. |
| Arithmetic | 8–10 | Addition/Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Time/Money. | Word problems; R.S. Aggarwal Math. |
| Pedagogy | 4–6 | Nature of Math, Teaching Aids, Error Analysis. | Activity-based learning; CTET Math Pedagogy. |
Books: Mathematics for CTET by Arihant/NCERT 1–5. Target: 22/30.
5. Environmental Studies (30 Questions, 30 Marks)
Integrated science & social studies for primary level.
| Topic | Expected Qs | Sub-Topics | Prep Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Friends | 8–10 | Relationships, Animals, Plants, Food, Shelter, Work. | EVS activities; NCERT EVS 1–5. |
| Natural Phenomena | 6–8 | Water, Weather, Travel, Things We Make/Use. | Experiments; 20 Qs/day. |
| World Around Us | 8–10 | Environment, Resources, Conservation, Maps. | WB-specific (Ganga, Sunderbans); Lucent EVS. |
| Pedagogy | 4–6 | EVS Teaching Methods, Local Environment. | Project-based; CTET EVS books. |
Books: EVS for CTET by Pearson/NCERT EVS 1–5. Target: 22/30.
Preparation Tips for WB Primary Teacher 2025
30-Day Plan (TET + Demo Focus)
| Week | Focus | Daily Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedagogy + Language I | 4–5 hrs |
| 2 | Language II + Math/EVS | 5–6 hrs |
| 3 | Full TET Mocks + Revision | 6–7 hrs |
| 4 | Demo Practice + Interview | 7–8 hrs + 1 mock/day |
Daily Routine:
- 1 hr Pedagogy (Theories)
- 1 hr Language (Comprehension)
- 1.5 hrs Subject (Math/EVS)
- 1 hr GK/Current Affairs
- 1 Mock + Analysis
Pro Tips
- TET Mocks: 20+ full tests (Adda247/Testbook). TET score is 50% weightage.
- Pedagogy: Memorize theorists; focus on inclusive education (20%).
- Language: Daily passage practice; WB-specific vocab.
- Math/EVS: NCERT 1–5 is 80% syllabus—revise concepts.
- Demo/Interview: Practice 5-min teaching lesson; common Qs on child psychology.
- Cut-off Target: TET UR ~120/150; Final Merit ~70/100.
Books List:
- Pedagogy: CTET Paper I by Pearson
- Language: Objective English by SP Bakshi
- Math: NCERT 1–5 + Arihant CTET Math
- EVS: NCERT EVS 1–5 + Lucent GK
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FAQ
Q1. WB Primary Teacher syllabus changes in 2025? A: No major changes; TET Paper I remains core.
Q2. Negative marking in WB Primary Teacher TET? A: No negative marking in TET.
Q3. How many attempts for WB Primary Teacher? A: Unlimited till age limit (40 years).
Q4. Qualifying marks for TET Paper I? A: 60% General, 55% reserved.
Q5. Books for WB Primary Teacher EVS? A: NCERT EVS 1–5 + Arihant CTET EVS.
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