Rajasthan REET Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Updated: Syllabus
The Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) has two levels: Level 1 for teachers of Classes 1 to 5 and Level 2 for teachers of Classes 6 to 8. Each level is a 150-question, 150-mark paper of 2 hours 30 minutes with no negative marking. This page covers the section-wise marks and the topics for Child Development & Pedagogy, Environmental Studies, Mathematics & Science, Social Studies and English. It is based on the REET 2021 notification; check the latest official notification for any change in pattern.
Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER)
Rajasthan REET Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
| Level | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (Classes 1-5) | Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 |
| Level 1 (Classes 1-5) | Mathematics | 30 |
| Level 1 (Classes 1-5) | Language I | 30 |
| Level 1 (Classes 1-5) | Language II | 30 |
| Level 1 (Classes 1-5) | Environmental Science | 30 |
| Level 1 (Classes 1-5) | Total (150 questions, 2 hours 30 minutes) | 150 |
| Level 2 (Classes 6-8) | Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 |
| Level 2 (Classes 6-8) | Language I (Hindi, Sindhi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati) | 30 |
| Level 2 (Classes 6-8) | Language II (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Gujarati) | 30 |
| Level 2 (Classes 6-8) | Mathematics & Science (for Maths & Science teachers) or Social Science (for Social Science teachers) | 60 |
| Level 2 (Classes 6-8) | Total (150 questions, 2 hours 30 minutes) | 150 |
Important Links
| Official Website (BSER) | Click Here |
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Detailed Syllabus
Based on the REET 2021 notification; check the latest official notification for any change in pattern.
Child Development & Pedagogy (Level 1 and Level 2)
- Child development and how children learn and think
- Role of heredity and environment
- Meaning and concept of learning and its processes
- Theories of learning and their implications
- Factors affecting learning
- Motivation and its implications for learning
- Individual differences
- Understanding diverse learners
- Learning difficulties
- Teaching-learning process
- Meaning and purposes of assessment
- Action research
- The Right to Education Act 2009
Environmental Studies (Level 1)
- Concept and scope of Environmental Studies
- Significance of integrated Environmental Studies
- Environmental Studies and Environmental Education
- Scope and relation to Science and Social Science
- Family, clothes and habitats
- Living beings
- Personal hygiene
- Professions
- Public places and institutions
- Our culture and civilization
- Transport and communication
- Matter and energy
- Learning principles and approaches to presenting concepts
- Activities, experimentation and practical work
- Discussion
- Comprehensive and Continuous Evaluation
- Teaching material and aids
- Problems of teaching
Mathematics & Science (Level 2)
- Indices, factors and algebraic expressions
- Equations
- Percentage and interest
- Ratio and proportion
- Lines and angles
- Plane figures and area of plane figures
- Surface area and volume
- Statistics and graphs
- Living beings and micro-organisms
- Human body and health
- Animal reproduction and adolescence
- Force and motion
- Heat, light and sound
- Solar system
- Chemical substances
Social Studies (Level 2)
- Indian civilization, culture and society
- Mauryan and Gupta empires and the post-Gupta period
- Medieval and modern period
- Indian Constitution and democracy
- Main components of the Earth
- Resources and development
- Geography and resources of India
- Geography and resources of Rajasthan
- Pedagogical issues (Part I and Part II)
English (Level 1)
- Unseen prose passage
- Framing questions, including Wh-questions
- Principles of teaching English
- Development of language skills
- Teaching-learning materials
- Comprehensive and Continuous Evaluation
English (Level 2)
- Unseen poem
- Basic knowledge of English sounds and their phonetic transcription
- Modal auxiliaries, phrasal verbs and idioms
- Literary terms
- Principles of teaching English
- Communicative approach to English language teaching
- Challenges of teaching English
Marking Scheme
- Every level carries 150 marks for 150 questions.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Preparation Pointers
- In Level 2, the subject paper (Mathematics & Science or Social Science) carries 60 marks, double the weight of any other section, so give it the most study time.
- Child Development & Pedagogy is common to both levels and carries 30 marks in each.
- Choose Level 1, Level 2 or both according to the classes you want to teach.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are there in the REET exam?
Each REET level has 150 questions carrying 150 marks in total.
What is the duration of the REET exam?
Candidates get 2 hours 30 minutes to complete each paper.
Is there negative marking in REET?
No. The REET pattern described here has no negative marking.
What is the difference between REET Level 1 and Level 2?
Level 1 is for teachers of Classes 1 to 5, while Level 2 is for teachers of Classes 6 to 8.
Which subjects are in REET Level 2?
Level 2 has Child Development & Pedagogy (30 marks), Language I (30), Language II (30) and either Mathematics & Science or Social Science (60), depending on the subject the candidate wants to teach.
Is this REET syllabus the latest one?
It is based on the REET 2021 notification. Always confirm the current pattern in the latest official notification.
Note: Candidates are requested to read the official notification carefully (last date, age limit, eligibility) before filling the form. SarkariPoint is not responsible for any errors in the information above.