KARTET Paper I Syllabus
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test
- 7
- Topics
- 49
- Sub-topics
- 30
- Questions
Paper I is one of 5 sections in the KARTET syllabus. It has 7 topics and 49 sub-topics, tested in Paper I — Mathematics, with about 30 questions (30 marks). Mathematics (Class I-V Level) — Karnataka.
Practise this section freeKARTET Paper I: topic-wise syllabus
- 1
Number System (Karnataka Board / Ganita)
~4 marksKSEEB Math Textbook, Place Value, Fractions, Karnataka SCERT Number Sense, Per KARTET Official Notification
- Karnataka Board Ganita (ಗಣಿತ) Class 1-5 Number System
- Place Value (Indian and International) — KSEEB Approach
- Fractions and Decimals (Karnataka Board Ganita)
- KSEEB Number Work Progression
- Karnataka SCERT Number Sense and Numeracy
- Kannada Number Terminology (ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ, ಭಿನ್ನರಾಶಿ)
- Karnataka Class-wise Number Concept Progression (Class 1-5)
- 2
Arithmetic Operations
~4 marksAddition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, BODMAS, Vedic Math, Karnataka Word Problems, Per KARTET Official Notification
- KSEEB Addition and Subtraction Algorithm
- Multiplication Algorithm (KSEEB — ಗುಣಾಕಾರ)
- Division Algorithm (KSEEB — ಭಾಗಾಕಾರ)
- KSEEB Word Problems (Kannada/Karnataka Context)
- Vedic Math Methods in KSEEB Schools
- Mental Arithmetic (Kannada Medium Karnataka Pathshala)
- BODMAS and Order of Operations (KSEEB)
- 3
Measurement (Karnataka Traditional Units)
~4 marksKSEEB Length, Weight, Capacity, Time, Money, Karnataka Traditional Units, Per KARTET Official Notification
- Length (mm, cm, m, km) — KSEEB Approach (ಉದ್ದ)
- Weight (mg, g, kg) and Karnataka Traditional Units (ಮನೆ, ಸೇರು)
- Capacity (ml, l) and Karnataka Measures (ಲೀಟರ್)
- Time and Calendar (Karnataka Pathshala — ಸಮಯ)
- Money (Rupees, Paise) — KSEEB Context (ರೂಪಾಯಿ)
- Karnataka Traditional Units (ಕುಂಟೆ, ಹತ್ತು)
- Unit Conversion (KSEEB Ganita)
- 4
Geometry & Patterns (Karnataka Rangoli / Kolam)
~4 marks2D/3D Shapes, Karnataka Rangoli Patterns, Per KARTET Official Notification
- 2D Shapes (KSEEB Class 1-5 — ಆಕೃತಿ)
- 3D Shapes (KSEEB Approach — ಘನ)
- Symmetry in Karnataka Rangoli (ರಂಗೋಲಿ)
- Pattern Recognition (KSEEB)
- Karnataka Kolam and Mandana Folk Art Geometry
- Tangrams and Karnataka Folk Art
- Spatial Understanding (NCF 2023 Karnataka)
- 5
Data Handling (Karnataka Local Data)
~4 marksKarnataka Census, Village Surveys, Pictograph, Tally Marks, Per KARTET Official Notification
- Pictograph and Bar Graph (KSEEB — ಚಿತ್ರಾಲೇಖ)
- Tally Marks and Tables (KSEEB)
- Karnataka Village Survey Data Examples
- Karnataka Census (Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad)
- Sorting and Classification (Karnataka Pathshala)
- Mean, Median, Mode (KSEEB Primary)
- Probability Basics (KSEEB)
- 6
Patterns & Algebra (Karnataka Rangoli Patterns)
~4 marksNumber Patterns, Rangoli Algebra, Simple Equations, Per KARTET Official Notification
- Number Patterns (KSEEB)
- Rangoli and Folk Art Patterns (Karnataka)
- Letter Patterns (KSEEB)
- Simple Equations (KSEEB Class 4-5)
- Variable Introduction (Karnataka SCERT)
- Function Tables (KSEEB)
- Karnataka Folk Pattern Examples (Rangoli, Kolam, Mandana)
- 7
Math Pedagogy (Karnataka Pathshala)
~4 marksKarnataka SCERT Methodology, Activity-Based, TLM, Math Lab, NEP 2020 Karnataka, Per KARTET Official Notification
- Karnataka SCERT Math Pedagogy Guidelines
- Activity-Based Learning in Karnataka Pathshala
- TLM with Karnataka Local Materials
- Math Lab Setup in Karnataka Primary Schools
- Diagnostic Tests and Remedial Teaching (Karnataka SCERT)
- Addressing Math Anxiety (Karnataka Pathshala Context)
- NEP 2020 Math Reforms in Karnataka
Frequently asked questions
What topics are in the KARTET Paper I syllabus?
Paper I for KARTET has 7 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) and Math Pedagogy (Karnataka Pathshala), with 49 sub-topics in all.
How many questions come from Paper I in KARTET?
About 30 questions (30 marks) in Paper I — Mathematics. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.
Which Paper I topics matter most for KARTET?
By weightage in the syllabus data: Number System (Karnataka Board / Ganita) (~4 marks), Arithmetic Operations (~4 marks), Measurement (Karnataka Traditional Units) (~4 marks).
How do I practise KARTET Paper I on Topicly?
Pick a topic above and study it your way — step-by-step chat, a quiz, a formula sheet or a voice call with Sia. Topicly tracks each sub-topic so you know what's left. It's free to start.
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