Rajasthan Pre D.El.Ed (BSTC) · Official syllabus
The BSTC 2026 syllabus has four parts and 200 multiple-choice questions for 600 marks. This page lists every official topic, shows how marks are split and gives a 12-week plan. We read the official syllabus PDF of the 2026 exam and compared it with the 2025 one.
बीएसटीसी (प्री डी.एल.एड.) पाठ्यक्रम में मानसिक योग्यता, राजस्थान की सामान्य जानकारी, शिक्षण अभिक्षमता और भाषा योग्यता (अंग्रेजी + हिंदी/संस्कृत) शामिल हैं।
- 200 MCQs
- 600 marks
- 3 hours
- No negative marking
BSTC 2026 syllabus: the official four-part structure
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Mental Ability | 50 | 150 |
| B | General Awareness of Rajasthan | 50 | 150 |
| C | Teaching Aptitude | 50 | 150 |
| D (1) | Language Ability: English (everyone) | 20 | 60 |
| D (2) | Language Ability: Hindi (General course) or Sanskrit (Sanskrit course) | 30 | 90 |
| Total | 200 | 600 |
Quick answer
The BSTC 2026 syllabus is the VMOU Pre D.El.Ed syllabus: four parts, 200 questions, 600 marks and three hours. The Indian Express reported that the exam was offline, 3 marks per correct answer, no negative marking, in Hindi and English.
Weightage and time per question
| Section | Share of marks | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 25% | 50 | 150 |
| General Awareness of Rajasthan | 25% | 50 | 150 |
| Teaching Aptitude | 25% | 50 | 150 |
| English | 10% | 20 | 60 |
| Hindi or Sanskrit | 15% | 30 | 90 |
Three hours for 200 questions is 54 seconds a question on average. The first three sections are worth 150 marks each, so one weak section can cost you up to 150 marks, which is a quarter of the paper.
The percentages are our arithmetic from the official marks.
Exam pattern at a glance
| Mode | Offline (pen and paper, OMR-style answer sheet) |
|---|---|
| Duration | Three hours |
| Questions | 200 multiple-choice questions |
| Marking | 3 marks per correct answer; no negative marking |
| Medium | Hindi and English (Indian Express, 14 May 2026) |
| 2026 shifts | Two shifts on 20 May 2026: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
With no negative marking, every question should be answered. A blank is a lost chance of 3 marks.
What your target means in questions
Because each correct answer is worth 3 marks, you can turn a target score into a number of correct answers. This is our arithmetic.
| Target score | Correct answers needed | Per 40 questions |
|---|---|---|
| 300 (General qualifying) | 100 | About 20 of every 40 questions |
| 270 (reserved qualifying) | 90 | About 18 of every 40 |
| 360 | 120 | About 24 of every 40 |
| 420 | 140 | About 28 of every 40 |
| 480 | 160 | About 32 of every 40 |
| 540 | 180 | About 36 of every 40 |
The topper’s 552.6076 in 2026 shows that very high scores are possible. For what scores have meant for seats, read BSTC cut off 2026.
Mental Ability (50 questions, 150 marks)
Official topics: Reasoning, Analogy (partial similarity or likeness between two things), Discrimination, Relationship, Analysis and Logical Thinking.
| Official topic | Types to practise (our examples) | How to practise |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | Series and sequence puzzles, coding and decoding, direction sense | Make a rule sheet; write the rule before you pick an option |
| Analogy | Word, number and letter pairs | Name the relation in one line first |
| Discrimination | Odd one out, pattern spotting | Group by property before you compare |
| Relationship | Blood relations, ranking, arrangement | Draw a small tree or line diagram |
| Analysis and logical thinking | Statements and conclusions, simple inference | Underline what is given, not what you believe |
The middle column is our practice list. The first column is the official syllabus.
General Awareness of Rajasthan (50 questions, 150 marks)
The official syllabus lists eight aspects of Rajasthan:
| Official aspect | What to read (our examples) |
|---|---|
| Historical | Dynasties, forts, battles, freedom movement and rulers |
| Political | Government, panchayati raj, districts and administration |
| Art, culture and literature | Painting schools, music, dance, handicrafts, authors and works |
| Economic | Agriculture, minerals, industry, schemes |
| Geographical | Rivers, lakes, desert, climate, soil, national parks |
| Folk life | Fairs, festivals, folk deities, folk songs and dances |
| Social | Communities, customs, social reform |
| Tourism | Palaces, forts, sanctuaries, circuits |
The questions are about the state, so the best material is a Rajasthan-focused book or the state school textbooks plus one current-affairs source for the last year.
Teaching Aptitude (50 questions, 150 marks)
Official topics: Teaching-learning, Leadership quality, Creativity, Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation, Communication skills, Professional attitude and Social sensitivity.
- Teaching-learning: methods, aids, classroom management, motivation.
- Leadership quality: qualities of a teacher as a leader, decision making.
- Creativity: how to nurture it, questioning, projects.
- Continuous and comprehensive evaluation: formative and summative tests, feedback.
- Communication skills: listening, speaking, body language, barriers.
- Professional attitude and social sensitivity: ethics, inclusion, gender and care for children.
In situation questions the best answer is usually the one that is patient, child-centred and practical. This is a test-taking habit, not an official rule.
Language Ability (50 questions, 150 marks)
English (20 questions, 60 marks, compulsory): Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Narration, Prepositions, Articles, Connectives, Correction of Sentences, Kinds of Sentences, Sentence Completion, Tenses, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution and Spelling Errors.
Hindi (30 questions, 90 marks; General course): word knowledge (synonyms, antonyms), paired words, sentence thinking, correction of words and sentences, idioms and proverbs, sandhi, samas, upasarg, pratyay and one word for a phrase.
हिंदी: शब्द ज्ञान (पर्यायवाची, विलोम), युग्म शब्द, वाक्य विचार, शुद्धिकरण (शब्द एवं वाक्य), मुहावरे-कहावतें, संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, वाक्यांश के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द।
Sanskrit (30 questions, 90 marks; Sanskrit course): swar and vyanjan (place of articulation), shabd roop (a-ending masculine, feminine and neuter), dhatu roop (lat, lot, lang and vidhiling lakar), upasarg and pratyay, sandhi (swar, vyanjan, visarg), samas (tatpurush, dvigu, karmadharay), gender and number, vibhakti and karak.
Which one do I solve?
Hindi is for the General course and Sanskrit for the Sanskrit course. Older notices (2017 and 2018) asked candidates who applied for both courses to solve the Sanskrit part. Check the notice of the cycle you apply in.
How to split the three hours
| Part | Questions | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Rajasthan awareness | 50 | 25 minutes |
| Teaching Aptitude | 50 | 40 minutes |
| English | 20 | 20 minutes |
| Hindi or Sanskrit | 30 | 25 minutes |
| OMR check | — | 30 minutes |
The plan adds up to 180 minutes. It is a practice suggestion; change it after your first mock if one part needs more time.
Topic checklist
Copy this list into your notebook and tick each topic when you can solve ten questions on it without help.
- Mental Ability: reasoning, analogy, discrimination, relationship, analysis, logical thinking.
- Rajasthan: history, politics, art-culture-literature, economy, geography, folk life, society, tourism.
- Teaching Aptitude: teaching-learning, leadership, creativity, CCE, communication, professional attitude, social sensitivity.
- English: all fifteen grammar and vocabulary topics listed above.
- Hindi or Sanskrit: every grammar topic of your course.
12-week study plan for the BSTC syllabus
This plan is our suggestion. It assumes 3 to 4 hours a day and uses old papers for practice. Adjust it after your first mock.
| Weeks | Focus | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2 | Read the full syllabus; start Mental Ability basics and English grammar | Make a topic checklist |
| 3 to 4 | Teaching Aptitude concepts; Hindi or Sanskrit grammar | Daily 20 questions per section |
| 5 to 6 | Rajasthan awareness: history, geography, culture | One revision sheet per aspect |
| 7 to 8 | Rajasthan economy, tourism, folk life; mixed sets | Section-wise timed tests |
| 9 to 10 | Solve full papers under exam conditions | Use our BSTC paper 2017 with free PDF and answer key |
| 11 to 12 | Revise the mistake log; weak sections first | Two mocks a week |
Past papers help you see the real wording. Start from the old BSTC paper hub and use our 2017 page for a free, full-length paper.
Practise the syllabus with real papers
The fastest way to learn what the syllabus means is to solve real papers. Each year page on our site lists the pattern, the official sources and a practice plan, and our BSTC paper 2017 with free PDF and answer key gives all 200 questions as a free PDF with an unofficial answer key, so you can time yourself.
Other years are on the old BSTC paper hub: 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Solve one full paper every few days in the last four weeks, then match your mistakes to the topics above. Where you keep losing marks is where you should revise.
Where to get the official BSTC syllabus PDF
The official syllabus is published for each cycle on the exam portal. For 2026 that is predeledraj2026.com; VMOU also lists the programme on its PRE.D.EL.ED 2026 page. We read the 2026 PDF (the file is dated December 2025) and the 2025 PDF. Both list the same five parts and topics.
Use the official copy
Many sites host their own copy of the PDF with ads and sometimes with edited text. Download the file from the official portal and compare it with this page.
Common mistakes with the BSTC syllabus
- Ignoring the 30 language marks: Hindi or Sanskrit is quick to score if you revise grammar rules.
- Studying only Rajasthan GK: it is 150 marks, the same as Mental Ability.
- Using the 2027 “syllabus” articles that circulate before any notice: no 2027 syllabus has been released.
- Never timing yourself: 54 seconds per question is tight.
- Skipping Teaching Aptitude because it feels like common sense.
BSTC syllabus FAQs
What is the BSTC syllabus 2026?
The official syllabus has four parts: Mental Ability (50 questions), General Awareness of Rajasthan (50), Teaching Aptitude (50) and Language Ability (50: 20 English and 30 Hindi or Sanskrit). The paper has 200 multiple-choice questions for 600 marks.
Is there negative marking in BSTC?
No. The Indian Express reported for 2026 that each correct answer carries 3 marks and there is no negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions.
How many marks does each section carry in BSTC?
Mental Ability, Rajasthan awareness and Teaching Aptitude carry 150 marks each. Language Ability carries 150 marks: 60 for English and 90 for Hindi or Sanskrit.
Which language paper do I solve, Hindi or Sanskrit?
The official syllabus says Hindi is for candidates of the D.El.Ed (General) course and Sanskrit is for candidates of the D.El.Ed (Sanskrit) course. In the 2017 and 2018 papers, candidates who applied for both courses had to solve the Sanskrit part. Read the current notice before you decide.
Is the BSTC 2026 syllabus different from 2025?
We compared the English text of the 2025 and 2026 syllabus PDFs and found the same five parts, the same question counts and the same topic lists.
Where can I download the BSTC syllabus PDF?
Download it from the official portal predeledraj2026.com or from the VMOU page for the exam. Copies on other sites are not official. We do not host the PDF, but this page reproduces the topics.
Is the BSTC 2027 syllabus out?
No. As of 3 November 2026 there is no 2027 notification. Use the 2026 syllabus to start, then check the official notice when it appears.
How long should I study for BSTC?
That depends on your starting point. A common plan is 12 weeks: the plan on this page splits the time by section and ends with full mocks. It is our suggestion, not an official rule.
Last verified: 3 November 2026
Edited by Anil Kumar. Every date, number and name on this page was read in the official notice or in a news report named under “Sources” below, and key facts were matched with a second source. Where we could not confirm something we say so instead of guessing. ParinamSetu is an independent site, not a government website: see our Editorial Policy and Disclaimer.
Sources and how we checked
We name our sources so you can check them yourself. Links go only to official websites; news reports are listed by publisher, headline and date.
- VMOU Pre D.El.Ed 2026 syllabus PDF (Pre. D. El. Ed. Examination 2026, Syllabus, maximum marks 600) and the 2025 syllabus PDF, compared for section structure and topics.
- VMOU, PRE.D.EL.ED 2026 page and general directions (Disha Nirdesh).
- Indian Express, 14 May 2026: offline exam, three hours, 200 MCQs, 600 marks, no negative marking, Hindi and English.
- NDTV India, 10 June 2026: topper and qualifying marks used in the weightage note. Hindustan: topper score.
- Our own 12-week plan and practice examples are suggestions, not part of the official syllabus.
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