KARTET Syllabus 2024: The School Education Dept, Karnataka has released the KARTET Syllabus 2024 for the upcoming examination. The department has announced the KARTET Paper I and Paper II Syllabus PDF along with the exam pattern. Candidates who are going to appear for the Karnataka TET 2024 Exam should refer to the official subject-wise syllabus PDF. Additionally, they should also refer to the detailed KARTET Exam Pattern 2024, marking scheme and preparation books to qualify for the exam.
KARTET Syllabus 2024 Overview | |
Conducting Authority | School Education Dept, Karnataka |
Exam Name | KARTET 2024, Karnataka TET, Karnataka TET 2024 |
KARTET 2024 Notification Released On | 15 April, 2024 |
Exam Category | Entrance |
Examination Mode | Offline |
Application Mode | Online |
Educational Qualification | Category 1: Candidate must have qualified for class 12 from a recognised board Category 2: Candidate must have completed Graduation from a recognised university |
Official Site | schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in |
Sections | KARTET Paper I Syllabus |
Child development and pedagogy | Child development: Concept of development and its relationship with learning, Principles of the development of children, Influence of Heredity & Environment. Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers). Concepts of child-centered and progressive education: Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky, constructs and critical perspectives. Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence, Multi-Dimensional Intelligence, Language & Thought. |
Language 1 | Language Comprehension: Reading unseen passages – Answering the question based on the given unseen passage (Prose, Drama, or Poetry). Pedagogy of Language Development: Learning and Acquisition, Principles of Language Teaching, Role of listening and speaking, the function of language and how children use it as a tool. A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form. Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom and Language Skills. Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom, Remedial Teaching. |
Language 2 | Language Comprehension: Reading unseen passages – Answering the question based on the given unseen passage (Prose, Drama, or Poetry). Pedagogy of Language Development: Learning and Acquisition, Principles of Language Teaching, Role of listening and speaking, the function of language and how children use it as a tool. A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form. Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom and Language Skills. Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom, Remedial Teaching. |
Mathematics | Geometrical figures & the knowledge of space. 3 – D Geometrical figures. Numbers. Fractions. Mathematical operations on numbers and algebraic expressions. Measurements – Weight, time, and volume. Data Handling & Measures of central tendency. Ratio and proportion. Mathematics in daily life. Lines & angles. Polygons. Basic algebra – Linear equations & Identities. |
Environmental science (paper 1) | Our Environment: Major components of the environment, types of ecosystems, life diversity, and its features, food chain, and nature balancing factors, Food web, ecological Pyramids, Plant and animal species, factors of Biodensity, Tropic levels, Types of pollution, reasons – effects – remedial measures, greenhouse effect, greenhouse gasses, sustainable development and its maintenance, waste management measures. Human Health and Hygiene: Carbohydrates: Types of Monomers, lipids, proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Deficiencies. Natural Phenomena: Motion, Force, Gravitation, Newton’s laws of motion, distance-speed graphs. How do things work: Electricity: Definitions of important terminologies, SI units, Numerical. |
Sections | KARTET Paper II Syllabus |
Child development and pedagogy | Child development: Concept of development and its relationship with learning, Principles of the development of children, Influence of Heredity & Environment. Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers). Concepts of child-centered and progressive education: Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky, constructs and critical perspectives. Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence, Multi-Dimensional Intelligence, Language & Thought. |
Language 1 | Language Comprehension: Reading unseen passages – Answering the question based on the given unseen passage (Prose, Drama, or Poetry). Pedagogy of Language Development: Learning and Acquisition, Principles of Language Teaching, Role of listening and speaking, the function of language and how children use it as a tool. A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form. Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom and Language Skills. Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom, Remedial Teaching. |
Language 2 | Comprehension: Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar, and Verbal Ability. Pedagogy of Language Development: Learning and acquisition, Principles of Language Teaching, Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool, Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form. Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors, and disorders, Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing, Teaching – learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resource of the classroom, Remedial Teaching. |
Mathematics | Arithmetic Progression. Number system. Statistics & Probability. Trigonometry. Coordinate geometry. Identifiers. Pair of linear equations in two variables. Quadratic equations. Polynomials. Mensuration. Triangles. Quadrilaterals. Circles. Area related to circles. |
Science or social science (paper 2) | Motion: Definitions, Types of motion, Law & Equations of motion. Laws and numerals. Gravitation: Law, numerical. How do things work: Light – Reflection- Refraction. Lens – Concave, Convex. Mirror – Concave, Convex – Images formed in Spherical mirrors and lens. Electricity and Electric Circuits – Definitions, units, derivations. Resistors – Numerical, circuit diagrams. Magnetism – Definition, Various laws, numerical, AC, DC motors, and generators. Natural phenomenon: Eye, Eye defects. : TIR, Dispersion. Materials & Materials in our daily life – Metals, non-metals. Physical and chemical properties. Acids, Bases, and Salts: Physical and chemical properties. Atoms and Molecules: Formulae, Masses, electronic configuration. Polymers: Artificial, natural, uses. Natural resources: Types and applications. Chemicals in our daily life: Soaps, detergents, Sweeteners, medicines, Drugs. Food – Definition of food, Food, and its importance, Food chain, Food web, Food pyramid. Food and its sources – Plant source and animal source implications. Food and its constituents: Energy |
Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
Exam Mode | Offline | Offline |
Number of Subjects | 5 | 4 |
Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 minutes) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 minutes) |
Subject Names | Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (Hindi), Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit), Mathematics, Environmental Studies | Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Science and Mathematics or Social Science |
Number of Questions | 150 MCQ | 150 MCQ |
Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks |
Child development and pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Environmental science (paper 1) | 30 | 30 |
Social Studies (For Physically Disabled) | 30 | 30 |
Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks |
Child development and pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Science or social science (paper 2) | 30 | 30 |
KARTET Books for Paper I and Paper II | |||
Subject Name | Book Name | Author(s) | Description |
Child Development & Pedagogy | Child Development & Pedagogy for CTET & STET (Paper 1 & 2) with Past Questions | Disha Publications | Covers all topics of Child Development & Pedagogy for Paper I & II. Includes past year questions for practice. |
Child Development & Pedagogy | CTET & TETs Child Development and Pedagogy | Arihant Publications | Another comprehensive resource for Child Development & Pedagogy relevant to KARTET. |
Mathematics | Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Aggarwal | Strengthens problem-solving skills in Mathematics with relevant topics for KARTET. |
Mathematics | Mathematics (Class X, XI, XII) | NCERT | NCERT Math textbooks provide a strong foundation for mathematical concepts tested in KARTET. |
Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies | S.C. Rastogi | A well-regarded book for Environmental Studies, covering the KARTET syllabus. |
Environmental Studies | NCERT Science Books (Class VI to VIII) | NCERT | NCERT Science textbooks (Class VI to VIII) offer a comprehensive understanding of environmental concepts. |
Social Studies | A Comprehensive Handbook of Social Science for CTET and TETs | S.Chand & Sons | A thorough guide to Social Studies topics likely to be covered in the KARTET exam. |
Social Studies | NCERT Social Science Books (Class VI to VIII) | NCERT | In-depth exploration of Social Sciences through NCERT textbooks (Class VI to VIII). |
Language (English) | CTET & TETs English Language and Pedagogy | Arihant Publications | Specifically designed to prepare candidates for the English language section of KARTET, including pedagogical aspects. |