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PSTET 2026

Paper 1

Paper 1: For classes I to V (Primary Level)

Exam Pattern

Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy3030
Language I — Punjabi3030
Language II — English3030
Mathematics3030
Environmental Studies (EVS)3030
Total150150

Important Topics

Piaget's Stages of Cognitive DevelopmentVygotsky's Zone of Proximal DevelopmentKohlberg's Moral DevelopmentRight to Education (RTE) Act 2009Inclusive EducationContinuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)Language Acquisition vs. LearningNumber Sense & Place ValueShapes and Spatial UnderstandingEVS — Family, Food, Shelter, WaterScaffolding & Remedial TeachingMultiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner)

Available Tests

Practice Set 10

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 9

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 8

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 7

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 6

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 5

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 3

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 4

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 1

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 2

150 min150 marks

How to Attempt This Paper

  1. 1

    Start with Child Development & Pedagogy — it is purely concept-based and builds momentum.

  2. 2

    In the Language sections, attempt the comprehension passage first while reading speed is high, then tackle pedagogy questions.

  3. 3

    For Mathematics, avoid spending more than 1 minute per question. If stuck, mark and return.

  4. 4

    EVS questions are often application-based and tied to NCERT Class 1–5 content — trust your reading.

  5. 5

    Since there is no negative marking, attempt every question. Never leave a blank.

  6. 6

    Reserve the last 10 minutes to revisit marked questions and fill any remaining blanks.

Preparation Tips

1

Child Development & Pedagogy is 30 marks and entirely theory-based. Revise Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, and RTE Act 2009 first — at least 10–12 questions come directly from these topics.

2

Language I (Punjabi) and Language II (English) are split 50/50 between comprehension and pedagogy. Read one unseen passage daily and revise pedagogical terms like "scaffolding", "language acquisition", and "remedial teaching".

3

For Mathematics, read NCERT Class 1–5 textbooks. Questions are concept-based and directly aligned — number sense, shapes, measurement, and data handling are the most tested areas.

4

EVS in Paper 1 covers Family, Food, Shelter, Travel, and Plants & Animals from NCERT Class 3–5. Understand the integrated approach to EVS and know how it connects to Science and Social Science.

5

No negative marking in PSTET Paper 1 — always attempt every question, even if uncertain. A random guess has a 25% chance of being correct.