REET Level 1 vs Level 2 — Quick Overview
REET is held at two levels: Level 1 for candidates who want to teach primary classes (Class 1–5) and Level 2 for upper primary classes (Class 6–8). The two share some structure but differ in syllabus depth and subject focus — Level 2 is subject-specialised — so this guide focuses entirely on REET Level 2 preparation.
REET Level 2 Preparation Tips (Classes 6–8)
REET Level 2 tests you across four sections — Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP), Language I, Language II, and one chosen subject stream (Mathematics & Science or Social Studies) — totalling 150 questions and 150 marks. Because the subject stream carries the heaviest weightage, a focused, subject-specific plan is what separates selected candidates from the rest. Here's how to prepare the smart way.
1. Map the Syllabus and Choose Your Stream First
Before opening a single book, get the full REET Level 2 syllabus and exam pattern clear, and lock in your subject stream — Mathematics & Science or Social Studies — based on your graduation background. The subject section carries 60 of the 150 marks, so this single choice shapes your entire study plan.
2. Build Your Foundation on NCERT and RBSE Books (Classes 6–10)
Level 2 is pitched at a higher standard than Level 1, so go beyond Class 8. Use RBSE and NCERT textbooks for Classes 6 to 10 to build strong fundamentals in your subject and languages. These board books cover concepts in exactly the depth REET Level 2 tests.
3. Make Child Development & Pedagogy Your Scoring Engine
CDP is compulsory for every candidate and is the most predictable, highest-return section. For Level 2, focus on adolescent psychology — how middle-school learners think and develop — along with learning theories, inclusive education, classroom management, and the Right to Education Act, 2009. Strong CDP marks lift your overall score.
4. Strengthen Both Languages (I and II)
Pick your two languages from Hindi, English, and Sanskrit, and prepare grammar, unseen comprehension, and vocabulary at an advanced level. Don't skip the pedagogy of language teaching — it carries dedicated questions in each language section and is easy marks once you prepare it.
5. Go Deep on Your Subject Stream
This is where Level 2 is won or lost. For Mathematics & Science, master algebra, geometry, physics, chemistry, and biology from Classes 6–10, and drill application-based problems for speed and accuracy. For Social Studies, cover history, geography, political science, and economics. In both streams, give equal weight to the subject's pedagogy, since teaching-methodology questions appear right alongside the content.
6. Prioritise Rajasthan-specific Topics
REET Level 2 leans heavily on Rajasthan. Whatever your stream, build strong notes on Rajasthan's geography, history, art, culture, and current affairs — these recur every year and are among the most reliable scoring areas, especially for the Social Studies stream.
7. Condense Everything into Revision Notes
As you study, build short notes for grammar rules, formulas, dates, maps, and CDP theories. In the final weeks, these one-page summaries are worth more than any thick textbook for fast, repeated revision.
8. Practise with Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers
This is non-negotiable. Solve REET level 2 Previous year question papers and take regular free mock tests under timed conditions. Level 2 is content-heavy, so use mocks to fix your section order and analyse every wrong answer — that review is where real improvement happens.
9. Get Your Timing and Marking Strategy Right
You have 150 minutes for 150 questions — about a minute each — and Level 2's content-heavy sections make pacing critical. Note the marking rule for your stage: the REET Pre (eligibility) test has no negative marking, so attempt every question — but the REET Mains (recruitment) exam carries 1/3 negative marking, so avoid blind guessing there.