The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)  will conduct the written exam for the recruitment of trained graduate teachers. The candidates who are aspiring for teaching jobs must be alert and search for the NVS TGT Syllabus. In this article, we have discussed the updated NVS TGT Exam Pattern, Syllabus marking scheme, and other details that a candidate needs to begin their preparation for the examination. Read the article below to get all the details regarding the NVS TGT syllabus and the exam pattern 2025.

NVS TGT Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The NVS 2025 TGT syllabus for the written exam is built around Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Knowledge of ICT, Teaching Aptitude, Domain Subject Knowledge, and Language Competency Test. Having a solid understanding of the selection process helps in honing your strengths and identifying your weaknesses before the NVS TGT exam. This year, the selection process and exam pattern for the NVS TGT Exam have been revised, and the same is also discussed in this article. 

NVS TGT Syllabus 2025- Overview
Exam Conducting BodyCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 
Organization BoardNavodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
Exam NameNVS 2025
Post NameTrained Graduate Teachers (TGTs)
Vacancies3421
CategorySyllabus
NVS TGT Exam Date 202510th and 11th January 2026
Mode of ExamOffline (Pen - Paper Mode)
Exam DurationTier 1- 2 hours
Tier 2- 2.5 hours
NVS Exam DateTo be notified
Negative MarkingTier 1- ⅓rd marks
Tier 2- ¼th mark
Selection ProcessTwo-tier examination followed by an Interview
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NVS TGT Exam Pattern 2025

There are two tier examinations followed by an interview for selecting the candidates for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT). Tier 1 is objective type and Tier 2 exam is OMR Based and Descriptive type. 

NVS TGT Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025

1. NVS TGT Exam consists of 6 parts- General Reasoning, Numeric Ability, Basic Computer Literacy, General Knowledge, Language Competency Test (English), Language Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Language*)

2. Each question carries 3 marks for a correct answer. 

3. There will be a negative marking of ⅓rd mark (1 mark) for each incorrect answer. 

4. The NVS TGT Exam will be bilingual (English & Hindi) expect for the language test. 

The revised NVS TGT Exam Pattern 2025 has been discussed below. 

NVS TGT Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025
PartsSubjectsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Part IGeneral Reasoning20602 Hours
(120 minutes)
Part IINumeric Ability2060
Part IIIBasic Computer Literacy2060
Part IVGeneral Knowledge2060
Part VLanguage Competency Test (English)1030
Part VILanguage Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Languages*)1030
Total100300

NVS TGT Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025

  • NVS Tier-2 is Subject Knowledge Examination (a combination of Pen-Paper and OMR-based)
  • The duration of exam is 2.5 hours.
  • Negative marking- ¼th (0.25 marks)
NVS Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025
TypeNumber of QuestionsMarksDuration
Objective60602.5 hours
Descriptive1040
Total70100

NVS TGT Syllabus- Subject-wise

The candidates should prepare for the exam smartly and diligently for selection for the NVS TGT posts. The best way to score good marks is to plan a strategy for the exam as per the updated NVS TGT Syllabus. The detailed subject-wise NVS TGT Syllabus 2025 has been listed below for your reference. 

NVS TGT Syllabus for Reasoning 

  1. Arithmetic Number Series/Letter and Symbol Series
  2. Spatial Orientation
  3. Observation
  4. Figures/Verbal Classification
  5. Relationship concepts
  6. Arithmetical Reasoning
  7. Non-verbal series
  8. Analogies
  9. Discrimination
  10. Visual Memory
  11. Similarities and Differences
  12. Spatial Visualization
  13. Coding and Decoding
  14. Statement and Conclusion
  15. Logical Deduction
  16. Statement and Argument
  17. Cause and Effect
  18. Making Judgments

NVS TGT Syllabus for General Hindi

  1. Vocabulary
  2. Grammar
  3. Synonyms
  4. Translation of Sentences
  5. Fill in the Blanks
  6. Error Detection
  7. Comprehension
  8. Phrases/Muhavare
  9. Plural Forms etc

NVS TGT Syllabus for General English 

  1. Verb
  2. Comprehension
  3. Unseen Passages
  4. Tenses
  5. Fill in the Blanks
  6. Vocabulary
  7. Voice
  8. Adverb
  9. Antonyms/Synonyms
  10. Subject-Verb Agreement
  11. Error Correction
  12. English Grammar
  13. Articles
  14. Sentence Rearrangement
  15. Idioms & Phrases

NVS TGT Syllabus for General Awareness

  1. Important Days & Dates
  2. Indian History
  3. Books and Authors
  4. Indian National Movement
  5. Awards and Honors
  6. Budget and Five Year Plans
  7. General Polity
  8. Current Affairs – National & International
  9. Indian Economy
  10. States & Capitals of India
  11. International & National Organizations
  12. Science – Inventions & Discoveries
  13. Science & Technology
  14. Sports
  15. Abbreviations
  16. Countries & Capitals

NVS TGT Tier 2 Syllabus 2025

 Candidates aspiring to teach in the NVS exam must thoroughly understand the NVS TGT Tier 2 Syllabus 2025 to strategize their preparation effectively. Check subject-wise syllabus topics from the table below.

SubjectTopics
EnglishComprehension
 Writing Ability
Grammar and Usage 
Literature 
Hindiआदिकाल से रीतिकाल
आधुनिक काल
गद्य साहित्य
हिंदी भाषा का विकास एवं व्यावहारिक व्याकरण
Special EducatorHuman Growth & Development 
Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Pedagogy of Teaching (Select any Two)
Disability Specialization (Select any ONE)
ArtHistory of Indian Art
 Art of Indus Valley
Buddishist, Jain and Hindu Art
Temples Sculpture, Bronzes and Indo-Islamic
The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature painting
The Mughal and Deccan Schools of Miniature Painting
Bengal school and the Modern trends in Indian Art
Physical Education) Concept of Physical Education
Physiological aspects of physical education
Psychological Aspects of Physical Education
Physical Fitness and Wellness
Training Methods
Sociological Aspects of Physical Education
Health Education
Communicable Diseases
Health living
Family Health Education
LibraryFoundation of Librarv & Information Science
Information Technology
Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions
Library Users
MusicScience of Music and Studies of Shruties
Vocal Music 
History of Music and classification of Rags and Tals 
Study of Musical Styles and Ragas
Computer ScienceComputer Systems and Organisation
Application Software
Computational Thinking and Programming
Artificial Intelligence
Use of AI Tools

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NVS TGT Syllabus 2025: FAQs

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for NVS TGT Tier 1 Exam.

Ans. The complete NVS TGT Syllabus & Exam Pattern has been discussed in the article.

Ans. The subjects in NVS TGT Exam are Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Knowledge of ICT, Teaching Aptitude, Domain Subject Knowledge, and Language Competency Test

Ans. Yes, there have been some modifications in NVS TGT Syllabus as per the recent notification released and in this article, we have provided recent and updated NVS TGT syllabus for all interested applicants.

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