KARTET Syllabus 2026: Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Feb 5, 2026

KARTET Syllabus of Paper I and Paper II exam is prescribe by The Department of Public Instruction, Government of Karnataka. The school education board of Karnataka conducts KARnataka TET recruitment exam. This exam is for the recruitment of government teachers for the Primary (class 1-5) and Secondary (Class 6-8) sections.

Karnataka TET Syllabus 2023 with Exam Pattern

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Karnataka TET Highlights
Karnataka TET Exam Pattern
Karnataka TET Syllabus
Karnataka TET Paper 1 Syllabus
Karnataka TET Paper 2 Syllabus
Download Karnataka TET Syllabus
FAQs

Karnataka TET Exam Syllabus - Highlights

There are some essential highlights regarding KARTET 2026 syllabus. Candidates can check the important details from the table given below.

Particulars	Details
Name of the exam	KARTET 2026
Mode of examination	Offline
Number of papers	Paper 1 and Paper 2
Number of sections	5 sections in Paper 1 4 sections in Paper 2
Exam subjects	Paper 1: Child Development and pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, Environmental Science Paper 2: Child Development and pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics and Science or Social Science
Duration of test	2 hours 30 min
Type of question	150 questions (Each Paper)
Marking scheme	1 mark for each correct answer No negative marking for incorrect answer
Total questions	150 questions

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Karnataka TET Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for KARTET 2026 is given below. The number of questions in each section is given below. Candidates can check the table below.

Sections	Paper 1	Paper 2
Child development and pedagogy	30	30
Language 1	30	30
Language 2	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental science (paper 1)	30	-
Science or social science (paper 2)	-	30

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Karnataka TET Exam Syllabus 2026

There are two papers in KARTET 2026. There are five sections in Paper 1- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Environmental Science. There are four sections in Paper 2 Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, and Science or Social Science. There are 150 questions in each segment. Candidates should know the detailed syllabus before appearing for the exam.

KARTET Paper 1 Syllabus

There are 150 questions in this section. The section-wise syllabus is given below-

Sections	Syllabus
Child Development and Pedagogy	Child development, socialization process, the concept of child-centered, and child progression. Learning and Pedagogy Basic process of teaching and learning Alternative conceptions of learning in children Concepts of inclusive learning in children. Distinction between assessment for learning and assessment of learning. Gender as a social construct
Language 1	Language comprehension Reading unseen passages Pedagogy of language development.
Language 2	Language comprehension Reading unseen passages Pedagogy of language development.
Mathematics	Numbers and fractions Mathematical operations on numbers and algebraic expressions Measurement - weight and time and volume, Data Handling, measures of central tendency, Ratio and proportions Lines and angles Basic algebra - Linear equations and tendencies Geometrical figures and the knowledge of space. 3- D geometrical figures
Environmental Science	Living World Sources Of Energy Human health and hygiene Natural phenomena and our environment How do things work: Electricity, Pedagogy Of Environmental Science

KARTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2026

There are 150 questions in this section. The section-wise syllabus is given below-

Child Development and Pedagogy	Child development, socialization process, the concept of child-centered, and child progression. Learning and Pedagogy Basic process of teaching and learning Alternative conceptions of learning in children Concepts of inclusive learning in children. Distinction between assessment for learning and assessment of learning. Gender as a social construct
Language 1	Language comprehension Reading unseen passages Pedagogy of language development.
Language 2	Language comprehension Reading unseen passages Pedagogy of language development.
Mathematics	Arithmetic Progression Number system Statistics and probability Trigonometry Coordinate geometry Identifies, Pair of linear equations in two variables Quadratic equation - Polynomial, Mensuration, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Areas related to Circles.
Science	Physics: Motion, Gravitation, Light, Lens, Mirror, Electricity and Electric circuits, Resistors, Magnetism, Natura Phenomenon Chemistry: Materials and Materials in daily life, Acids, bases and salts, atoms and molecules, Polymers, Natural resources Biology: Food, Food and its resources, Food and its constituents, Living world, Animal kingdom, and Cell.
Social science	History Political science Geography Pedagogical issues

How to Download KARTET Syllabus 2026

Candidates can check and download the syllabus by following the steps given below. Detailed information about the syllabus should be known to candidates to appear for this exam. The conducting body has not released the official syllabus till now. The detailed syllabus will be released on the official website.

Visit the official website https://sts.karnataka.gov.in/TET/. and click on KARTET Syllabus 2026. Then, download the PDF format of the syllabus. The PDF of the syllabus will contain section-wise and paper-wise topics that candidates need to study well.

Karnataka TET Exam FAQs

Ques. What is the full form of KARTET?

Ans: KARTET stands for Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test. This exam is for the recruitment of teaching staff for the government exam of Karnataka.

Ques. What is the exam pattern for KARTET 2026?

Ans: The official notification for KARTET 2026 has not been released yet. Candidates can take an idea about the exam pattern from the previous year. There are 150 questions in each paper. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes for each paper.

Ques. Which section of Paper 2 carries maximum weightage?

Ans: Mathematics and Science or Social Science carries maximum weightage in paper 2.

Ques. In which language questions of KARTET exam are asked?

Ans: KARTET Exam paper questions are in English and Hindi. Candidates need to write the paper in either of the languages.

Ques. What is the duration of KARTET exam?

Ans: The duration of KARTET Exam is 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper.

Ques. How many attempts are there in KARTET Exam?

Ans: There is no limit to attempts. Candidates can appear for the exam till he/she fulfills the eligibility criteria. A candidate who meets all the factors of the eligibility criteria can appear for this exam as many times in a lifetime.

Ques. How many total questions are in each section in paper 1?

Ans: There are 30 questions in Child Development and Pedagogy, 30 in Language 1, 30 in Language, 30 in Mathematics, and 30 in environmental science. There are a total of 150 questions in all.