KARTET Syllabus 2027
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Language I – Kannada (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Language II – English (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Mathematics (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 5 | Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official KARTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q).
View Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) Syllabus →Language I – Kannada (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official KARTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Language I – Kannada (30Q).
View Language I – Kannada (30Q) Syllabus →Language II – English (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official KARTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Language II – English (30Q).
View Language II – English (30Q) Syllabus →Mathematics (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official KARTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Mathematics (30Q).
View Mathematics (30Q) Syllabus →Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official KARTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q).
View Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
B.Ed/D.El.Ed/TTC degree holders; graduation with 50% marks; age 18–40 years as per Karnataka government norms
ANumber of Attempts
No limit on attempts
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
October 2026 (tentative)
Registration Opens
July–August 2026 (tentative)
Preparation Tips
- 1Study DSERT Karnataka textbooks and curriculum guides alongside NCERT materials; Karnataka-specific cultural, historical, and geographical content frequently appears in KARTET EVS and Social Studies sections.
- 2Focus on constructivist learning theories and their classroom application, particularly Vygotsky's scaffolding concept and collaborative learning approaches that are emphasized in Karnataka's school education framework.
- 3For the Kannada language paper, practice comprehension passages and grammar exercises from Class 1–8 DSERT textbooks; language pedagogy questions often draw from DSERT teaching methodology guidelines.
- 4Solve KARTET previous papers (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022) to understand the recurring themes in Child Development & Pedagogy; focus on inclusive education, learning disabilities, and gifted children topics.
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