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KARTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test

Sections
5
Topics
31
Sub-topics
217
Stages
5

The KARTET (Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: Paper I, Paper I, Paper I, Paper I and Paper I. Together they cover 31 topics and 217 sub-topics, tested in Paper I — CDP, Paper I — Kannada (Lang I), Paper I — English (Lang II) and 2 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

KARTET is conducted by Karnataka TET Cell for eligibility to teach Primary (Class 1-5) and Upper Primary (Class 6-8) in Karnataka. Two papers: Paper I (Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary). Each paper: 150 MCQs, 2.5 hours, no negative marking. Subjects: CDP, Kannada (Lang I), English (Lang II), Mathematics, EVS (Paper I) or Maths & Science / Social Studies (Paper II).

Exam pattern: Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + KARTET Certificate (valid 5 years)

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  • KARTET SCERT Framework for Child Development

    KARTET State Council of Educational Research and Training, Karnataka, NCF 2023 in KARTET, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Principles of Development (KARTET Context)

    Kannada medium Applications, KARTET Rural vs Urban, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Theories of Development (Karnataka Focus)

    Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Bandura, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Cognitive Development (KARTET Approach)

    Piaget, Vygotsky, Multiple Intelligence, Brain-based Learning, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Learning Theories (Karnataka Methods)

    Behaviorist, Cognitive, Constructivist, KARTET Activity-Based Learning, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Personality Development (KARTET Perspective)

    Freud, Erikson, Allport, KARTET Cultural Personality, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
  • Assessment

    Formative, Summative, CCE, NEP 2020, KARTET Recent Circulars, Per Official Notification

    ~4 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + KARTET Certificate (valid 5 years)

High-weightage KARTET topics

  1. 1Kannada Bhasha Pedagogy (Karnataka Pathshala)Paper I~5 marks
  2. 2English Grammar (Karnataka TET)Paper I~5 marks
  3. 3English Comprehension (Karnataka TET)Paper I~5 marks
  4. 4English Pedagogy (Karnataka TET)Paper I~5 marks
  5. 5Kannada Bhasha Pedagogy (Karnataka Pathshala)Paper I~5 marks
  6. 6KARTET SCERT Framework for Child DevelopmentPaper I~4 marks
  7. 7Principles of Development (KARTET Context)Paper I~4 marks
  8. 8Theories of Development (Karnataka Focus)Paper I~4 marks

KARTET section-wise syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — CDP · 7 topics · 49 sub-topics

  • KARTET SCERT Framework for Child Development
  • Principles of Development (KARTET Context)
  • Theories of Development (Karnataka Focus)
  • Cognitive Development (KARTET Approach)
  • Learning Theories (Karnataka Methods)
  • Personality Development (KARTET Perspective)
  • Assessment
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — English (Lang II) · 4 topics · 28 sub-topics

  • English Grammar (Karnataka TET)
  • English Comprehension (Karnataka TET)
  • English Pedagogy (Karnataka TET)
  • Kannada Bhasha Pedagogy (Karnataka Pathshala)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — Mathematics · 7 topics · 49 sub-topics

  • Number System (Karnataka Board / Ganita)
  • Arithmetic Operations
  • Measurement (Karnataka Traditional Units)
  • Geometry & Patterns (Karnataka Rangoli / Kolam)
  • Data Handling (Karnataka Local Data)
  • Patterns & Algebra (Karnataka Rangoli Patterns)
  • Math Pedagogy (Karnataka Pathshala)
Full Paper I syllabus

Paper I

Paper I — EVS · 12 topics · 84 sub-topics

  • EVS Foundations (Karnataka SCERT)
  • Family & Community (Karnataka)
  • Food & Nutrition (Karnataka Traditional Foods)
  • Water & Sanitation (Karnataka Rivers)
  • Shelter & Clothing (Karnataka Traditional)
  • Transport & Communication (Karnataka Network)
  • Karnataka Environment & Biodiversity
  • Karnataka History
  • Karnataka Geography
  • Karnataka Culture
  • Karnataka Polity
  • Karnataka Economy
Full Paper I syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the KARTET syllabus?

The KARTET syllabus has 5 sections: Paper I, Paper I, Paper I, Paper I and Paper I. Together they cover 31 topics and 217 sub-topics.

What is the KARTET exam pattern?

Offline OMR (Pen & Paper) + KARTET Certificate (valid 5 years). Stages: Paper I — CDP, Paper I — Kannada (Lang I), Paper I — English (Lang II), Paper I — Mathematics, Paper I — EVS.

How many questions come from each KARTET section?

Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks); Paper I: 30 questions (30 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which KARTET topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Kannada Bhasha Pedagogy (Karnataka Pathshala) (Paper I, ~5 marks), English Grammar (Karnataka TET) (Paper I, ~5 marks), English Comprehension (Karnataka TET) (Paper I, ~5 marks), English Pedagogy (Karnataka TET) (Paper I, ~5 marks), Kannada Bhasha Pedagogy (Karnataka Pathshala) (Paper I, ~5 marks).

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Is this the official KARTET syllabus?

It is compiled from the official KARTET notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.