KARTET Syllabus 2025 Exam Highlights

KARTET Syllabus 2025 Paper 1 (Class I to V)

 Child Development and Pedagogy

• Principles of Development of Children: Understanding the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development stages of children aged 6-11 years.
• Concepts of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs: Approaches to teaching children with different learning abilities and disabilities.
• Learning and Pedagogy: Theories of learning such as Piaget, Vygotsky, and Skinner, and their application in the classroom, along with methods of facilitating learning for diverse learners.

Language I (Kannada/English/Hindi/Urdu/Tamil/Telugu/Marathi/Sanskrit)

• Language Comprehension:
  • Reading and understanding unseen passages (prose, poetry, drama).
  • Understanding the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences.
  • Ability to answer questions based on the text.
• Pedagogy of Language Development:
  • Principles of language acquisition in young learners.
  • Challenges in teaching a second language.
  • Strategies for effective language learning in a classroom.
• Teaching-learning Materials and Language Skills:
  • Usage of charts, flashcards, and other visual aids to enhance learning.
  • Developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

 Language II (English/Kannada)

• Comprehension:
  • Understanding short texts and drawing inferences.
  • Answering questions based on unseen passages.
• Pedagogy of Language Development:
  • Teaching methods for language skills.
  • Language acquisition theories and their practical application in primary classrooms.

Mathematics

• Numbers and Fractions:
  • Understanding basic number systems, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Concepts of fractions, decimal systems, and operations involving fractions.
• Measurement and Data Handling:
  • Basic units of measurement (length, mass, time, etc.).
  • Interpreting and representing data in charts, graphs, and tables.
• Geometry:
  • Shapes, lines, angles, polygons, and 3D figures.
  • Understanding symmetry, perimeter, area, volume, and geometry in real-life contexts.
• Algebra:
  • Introduction to variables and basic algebraic expressions.
• Applications in Daily Life:
  • Using math concepts to solve real-world problems related to age, time, distance, money, etc.

Environmental Studies

• Our Environment:
  • Natural and man-made environments and their interdependence.
  • Ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation.
• Living World:
  • Plants, animals, and their habitats.
  • Basic principles of life and organisms.
• Sources of Energy:
  • Types of energy (renewable and non-renewable).
  • Solar energy, wind energy, water energy, etc.
• Human Health:
  • Hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and disease prevention.
  • First aid and basic health care.
• Natural Phenomena and Electricity:
  • Weather, seasons, and their impact on the environment.
  • Simple concepts of electricity and its uses.

KARTET Syllabus 2025 Paper 2 (Class VI to VIII)

Child Development and Pedagogy

• Development Principles:
  • Cognitive and emotional development in children aged 11-14 years.
  • Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory.
• Learning Processes:
  • Understanding how adolescents learn and applying age-appropriate teaching methods.
  • Promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and active learning.
• Assessment Types:
  • Continuous and comprehensive evaluation methods.
  • Formative and summative assessment techniques.
• Inclusive Education:
  • Understanding diverse learners, including children with special needs.
  • Pedagogical strategies for inclusive classrooms.
• Educational Psychology and Pedagogical Concerns:
  • Theories of motivation, intelligence, and learning styles.
  • Classroom management and effective teaching strategies.

 Language I (Kannada/English/Hindi/Urdu/Tamil/Telugu/Marathi/Sanskrit)

• Reading Unseen Passages:
  • Comprehension of both factual and literary texts.
  • Answering questions on the main ideas, themes, and details.
• Pedagogy and Material Usage:
  • Techniques for teaching language and promoting reading habits.
  • Use of instructional material, media, and technology to teach languages.

Language II (English/Kannada)

• Comprehension and Pedagogy:
  • Understanding and answering questions on unseen passages.
  • Pedagogical techniques for teaching language effectively.

Mathematics and Science (For Mathematics and Science Teachers)

• Mathematics:
  • Algebra: Solving linear equations, algebraic expressions, and polynomials.
  • Trigonometry: Basic trigonometric ratios and their applications.
  • Coordinate Geometry: Cartesian plane, distance formula, and equations of straight lines.
  • Probability: Basic concepts of probability and events.
  • Mensuration: Perimeter, area, surface area, and volume of geometrical shapes.
• Science:
  • Physics: Laws of motion, force, work, and energy.
  • Chemistry: Atomic structure, elements, compounds, and chemical reactions.
  • Biology: Classification of living organisms, human biology, plants, and ecology.
  • Environmental Science: Environmental conservation, pollution, and natural resources.

Social Studies/Social Science (For Social Studies Teachers)

• History:
  • Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian history.
  • The struggle for independence and its impact on India.
• Geography:
  • Earth’s surface, landforms, climate, and resources.
  • Environmental issues and natural disasters.
• Civics/Political Science:
  • Indian Constitution, democracy, governance, and elections.
  • Understanding the roles of government institutions and citizens’ responsibilities.
• Pedagogical Issues:
  • Effective teaching techniques for history, geography, and civics.
  • The integration of social studies subjects into everyday life and community issues.

KARTET Exam Pattern 2025 

KARTET Exam Pattern 2025 Paper I 

KARTET Exam Pattern 2025 Paper II 

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