Comprehensive Guide with Detailed Syllabus, Exam Patterns, and Preparation Strategy for PRT, TGT & PGT Posts
KVS: Currently has NO NEGATIVE MARKING - Attempt all questions!
NVS: Has 0.25 Negative Marking per wrong answer - Accuracy is crucial!
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| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General English | 10 | 10 | Grammar, Comprehension |
| B | General Hindi | 10 | 10 | Grammar, Comprehension |
| C | GK & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | Last 6 months current affairs |
| D | Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | Verbal & Non-verbal |
| E | Perspectives in Education | 30 | 30 | NEP 2020, Child Development |
| F | Subject Competence | 60 | 60 | Primary level subjects |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 | 3 Hours Duration | |
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General English | 10 | 10 | Grammar, Comprehension |
| B | General Hindi | 10 | 10 | Grammar, Comprehension |
| C | GK & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | National & International |
| D | Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | Analytical Reasoning |
| E | Perspectives in Education | 30 | 30 | Adolescent Psychology, NEP |
| F | Subject Knowledge | 60 | 60 | Graduation level subject |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 | 3 Hours Duration | |
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Weightage | Time Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Awareness & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 20% | 40 minutes |
| B | Perspectives in Education | 30 | 30 | 20% | 40 minutes |
| C | Subject-Specific Knowledge | 90 | 90 | 60% | 100 minutes |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 | 100% | 180 minutes | |
60% weightage for Subject Knowledge means you must be an expert in your subject. This is not just about textbook knowledge but application and analysis.
With 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer:
Strategy: Only attempt questions you're reasonably confident about. Better to leave blank than to guess randomly.
| Aspect | KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) | NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) | Implication for Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negative Marking | NO NEGATIVE MARKING | YES (-0.25 per wrong answer) | KVS: Attempt all. NVS: Be accurate, avoid guessing |
| Subject Weightage | 60 marks out of 150 (40%) | 90 marks out of 150 (60%) | NVS requires deeper subject mastery |
| Language Sections | Separate sections for English & Hindi (10 marks each) | No separate language sections | KVS requires language preparation separately |
| Pedagogy Focus | General pedagogy, NEP 2020, KVS specific | Pedagogy in residential school context, rural education | Different context for same topics |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to High | High to Very High | NVS questions are more application-based |
| Reasoning Section | Separate section (20 questions) | Combined with General Awareness | Same preparation, different paper structure |
| Syllabus Reference | NCERT syllabus of relevant classes | Beyond NCERT, conceptual depth required | NVS requires wider reading in subject |
| Job Profile | Day scholar schools, urban/semi-urban | Residential schools, mostly rural areas | Different work environment expectations |
| Career Growth | Slower but steady promotions | Faster promotions in early years | Consider long-term career planning |
| Time | Activity | Duration | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 - 7:30 AM | Subject Knowledge | 90 min | Core subject study |
| 7:30 - 8:00 AM | Breakfast & Revision | 30 min | Quick revision |
| 8:00 - 10:00 AM | Pedagogy & Education | 120 min | Theories & NEP |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Short Break | 30 min | Rest |
| 10:30 - 12:00 PM | General Awareness | 90 min | Current Affairs |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Reasoning Practice | 60 min | Verbal & Non-verbal |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break | 60 min | Rest |
| 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Language Practice | 120 min | English & Hindi |
| 4:00 - 5:00 PM | MCQ Practice | 60 min | Mixed questions |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Weak Areas | 60 min | Special focus |
| 6:00 - 6:30 PM | Break | 30 min | Refresh |
| 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Revision | 90 min | Day's topics |
| 8:00 - 9:00 PM | Mock Test Analysis | 60 min | Error analysis |