KARTET Syllabus 2023: Download Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus PDF

Updated on Sep 23, 2025 15:40 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

KARTET Syllabus 2025 is prescribed by the Department of Public Instruction, Karnataka. The KARTET syllabus differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The first and foremost step toward the KARTET exam preparation is to be fully aware of the latest syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates appearing for the KARTET exam must ensure that they are familiar with the topics prescribed under all the sections or subjects of the syllabus. KARTET Paper 1 has five sections, while Paper 2 has four sections. Get the details of the KARTET syllabus for both papers below.

Go through the syllabus for Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) Paper 1 and Paper 2 and start your preparations accordingly.

Q: Does KARTET syllabus change every year?

The syllabus is based on the topics covered in the primary and upper primary school curriculum. The test assess the candidate's knowledge of the relevant subjects.

Q: Is the KARTET syllabus same for Paper 1 and Paper 2?

No, the syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is not the same.The syllabus is important for preparationm.

Q: Who prescribes the KARTET syllabus?

It includes subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies/Social Science.

Table of contents

KARTET Syllabus 2025: Overview
KARTET Syllabus 2025
KARTET Qualifying Marks

KARTET Syllabus 2025: Overview

Have a look at the overview of the KARTET syllabus below.

Mode of exam	Offline
Number of papers	Paper 1 and Paper 2
Number of sections	Five in Paper 1; Four in Paper 2
Exam subjects	Paper 1: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies Paper 2: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
Nature of questions	Objective-type
Duration of test	Two hours thirty minutes

KARTET Syllabus 2025

The KARTET syllabus is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the detailed section-wise syllabus of both papers below.

KARTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025

Check below the section-wise KARTET syllabus for Paper 1:

KARTET Subjects for Paper 1	KARTET Paper 1 topics
Child Development and Pedagogy	Child development, Socialization processes, Concepts of child-centred and progressive education Gender as a social construct Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs Learning and Pedagogy Basic processes of teaching and learning Alternative conceptions of learning in children
Language I	Language Comprehension Reading unseen passages Pedagogy of Language Development
Language II	Language Comprehension Reading unseen passages Pedagogy of Language Development
Mathematics	Numbers and fractions Mathematical operations on numbers and algebraic expressions Measurements- Weight, time and volume, Data handling & Measures of central tendency Ratio and proportion Lines & angles Basic algebra – Linear equations & Identities Geometrical figures & the knowledge of space 3-D Geometrical figures
Environmental Science	Living World Sources of Energy Human Health and Hygiene Natural Phenomena and Our Environment How do things works: Electricity, Pedagogy of Environmental Science

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KARTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025

Check below the section-wise KARTET syllabus for Paper 2:

KARTET Subjects for Paper 2	KARTET Paper 2 topics
Child Development and Pedagogy	Child development, Socialization processes, Concepts of child-centered and progressive education Gender as a social construct Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs Learning and Pedagogy Basic processes of teaching and learning Alternative conceptions of learning in children
Language I	Language Comprehension Reading unseen passages Pedagogy of Language Development
Language II	Language Comprehension Reading unseen passages Pedagogy of Language Development
Mathematics	Arithmetic Progression Number system Statistics & Probability Trigonometry, Co-ordinate geometry Identifies, Pair of linear equations in two variables Quadratic equations, Polynomials, Mensuration, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Area related to circles
Science	Physics – Motion, Gravitation, Light, Lens, Mirror, Electricity and Electric Circuits, Resistors, Magnetism, Natural phenomenon Chemistry – Materials & Materials in our daily life, Acids, Bases and Salts, Atoms and Molecules, Polymers, Natural resources Biology – Food, Food and its sources, Food and its constituents, Living World, Animal kingdom, Cell
Social Studies/Social Sciences	History Geography Social and Political studies Pedagogical issues.