The SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed 2027 syllabus has six parts: general awareness, social science, general science with basic computers, numerical ability, mental ability with teaching aptitude, and English and Hindi. The CBT has 150 one-mark questions at Class 10 level. The topics below come from the official 2026 CBT syllabus, the latest available.
Latest (14 September 2026): SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed and DPSE admission 2026 is over: the 9th (tentatively last) allotment list came on 1 September and the withdrawal window closed on 14 September 2026. Admission 2027 is not notified yet; the form is expected in April 2027.
SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed Syllabus 2027
This page lists the section-wise topics of the SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed and DPSE CBT, the marks split, the PDF and how to prepare.
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What is the SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed 2027 syllabus?
The same syllabus applies to D.El.Ed and DPSE, and every candidate answers all 150 questions.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness (current affairs) | 10 |
| Social Science: History, Political Science, Geography, Economics (10 each) | 40 |
| General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Basic Computers (10 each) | 40 |
| Mathematics (numerical ability, up to Class 8) | 10 |
| General mental ability, aptitude and attitude towards teaching | 30 |
| English and Hindi (10 each) | 20 |
| Total | 150 |
General Awareness and Social Science Topics
- General Awareness (10): important recent events in India, prominent Indian and international personalities, cultural and sports activities, current world events, prizes and awards.
- History (10): forces shaping the modern world, exploration and discovery, Indian history with emphasis on culture and civilisation, the freedom movement, French and Russian Revolutions, Five Year Plans, United Nations, Panchsheel, Panchayati Raj, democracy, socialism and communism, Bhoodan and Sarvodaya, national integration and the welfare state, basic teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Political Science (10): Parliament, Indian Constitution, rights and duties, states and union territories, federalism and power sharing, democracy and diversity, gender, religion and caste, political parties, elections and the Election Commission.
- Geography (10): the Earth’s shape and size, latitudes and longitudes, soils, climate types, International Date Line, natural regions of the world, movements of the Earth, regional geography of India, vegetation, minerals and power, agriculture and industry, rocks, sea ports and transport routes, India’s main imports and exports.
- Economics (10): GDP, GNP and HDI, sectors of the Indian economy, economic planning, Indian Budget, economic vocabulary, liberalisation, human development and human capital, national income, employment, sustainable development.
General Science and Basic Computer Topics
- Physics (10): states of matter, heat transfer, mass, weight, volume, sound waves, density, reflection and refraction, mirrors and lenses, the human eye, motion, velocity and acceleration, magnets, Newton’s laws, force and momentum, gravitation, simple circuits, work, effects of electric current.
- Chemistry (10): acids, bases and salts, forms of carbon, physical and chemical changes, fertilisers, elements, materials used to make soap, glass, ink, paper, cement, paints, matches and gunpowder, mixtures and compounds, structure of the atom.
- Biology (10): common epidemics and their prevention, living and non-living, food as a source of energy, cells and tissues, constituents of food, growth and reproduction in plants and animals, balanced diet, the human body and its organs.
- Basic Computers (10): introduction to computers, architecture and hardware, memory, data representation, software, operating systems, search engines, internet.
Numerical Ability, Mental Ability and Language Topics
- Mathematics (10, up to Class 8): simplification, number system, LCM and HCF, percentage, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, discount, work and time, elementary algebra, data handling.
- General mental ability, aptitude and attitude (30): verbal and non-verbal reasoning, logical and analytical reasoning, Indian education agencies, responsibility towards society, learning tools, school experiments, bodies such as CBSE and NCERT and their structure and functions.
- English and Hindi (10 each): spotting errors, sentence arrangement, vocabulary, ordering of sentences and words, comprehension.
What is the SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed exam pattern and marking?
Each question carries one mark, the test lasts 2 hours, and there is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
The paper is set in Hindi and English. If two candidates score the same, the higher Class 12 percentage ranks first, then Class 10 percentage, then age.
Where can you download the SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed syllabus PDF?
The official syllabus PDF was released with the 2026 admission and is the latest version; the 2027 copy is expected with the next prospectus.
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed syllabus and paper layout | Open PDF |
How to Prepare for the SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed 2027 CBT
- Revise Class 6 to 10 social science and science textbooks, since the test is set at Class 10 level.
- Give extra time to mental ability and teaching aptitude, the largest single section with 30 questions.
- Practise Class 8 level arithmetic such as percentages, ratio and work and time for speed.
- Read the news daily for the 10 current affairs questions.
- Take timed practice tests of 150 questions in 2 hours, attempting every question since there is no negative marking.
Dates and the application process are on the SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed 2027 page.
SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed Syllabus 2027 FAQs
Is the syllabus the same for D.El.Ed and DPSE?
Yes. One CBT of 150 questions is held for both courses, so the syllabus is the same. Only the seat allotment is separate.
What level are the SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed CBT questions?
The official layout sets the test at Class 10 level, with the mathematics section limited to Class 8 numerical ability.
Does the SCERT Delhi D.El.Ed CBT test child development and pedagogy?
Not as a separate section. The official syllabus has a 30-question section on mental ability, aptitude and attitude towards teaching, which covers education agencies, learning tools and bodies like CBSE and NCERT.
Which section has the most questions?
Social Science and General Science have 40 questions each, split equally among their four subjects. Mental ability and teaching aptitude is the largest single section with 30 questions.