The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan conducts the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) Exam for Categories I, II, III, and IV. The Kerala TET 2024 exam for the November cycle will be held offline in pen and paper mode on 18th and 19th January 2025. The applicants who want to appear in the KTET Nov Exam 2024 must buckle up their preparation from now onwards and the most important part of planning the preparation strategy is its updated syllabus & exam pattern. This article includes subject-wise Kerala TET Syllabus, marking scheme, exam duration, number of questions, types of questions, and other important details for all categories. Bookmark this page to not miss any important topic from the Kerala TET Syllabus & Exam Pattern.
KTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024
Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) exam is conducted by Pareeksha Bhavan, Kerala twice a year in order to determine the eligibility of aspirants possessing adequate skills to teach in Lower Primary, Upper Primary as well as High School classes in the state of Kerala. Before beginning with the preparation for the KTET 2024 Exam, the candidate should have a rough idea about the exam. For your reference, we have tabulated the overview of the Kerala TET Syllabus & Exam Pattern in the below table.
Kerala TET Syllabus 2024- Highlights | |
Organisation | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan |
Name of Examination | KTET 2024 |
Duration of KTET Exam | 2.5 hours (for each paper) |
Category | Syllabus |
KTET November Exam Date 2024 | 18th and 19th January 2025 |
Maximum Marks | 150 marks (for each paper) |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
Negative Marking | No negative marking for wrong answers |
Official website | https://ktet.kerala.gov.in/ |
The Kerala TET exam is conducted for four different categories which follows as:
- KTET Category 1 for Lower Primary Classes (Classes 1 to 5)
- KTET Category 2 for Upper Primary Classes(Classes 6 to 8)
- KTET Category 3 for High School Classes (Classes 9 & 10)
- KTET Category 4 for Language Classes
Check the detailed exam pattern and syllabus for all 4 categories of the KTET 2024 in the article below.
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KTET Syllabus 2024 for Category 1
The candidates preparing for KTET Category 1 Exam for Lower Primary Classes (Classes 1 to 5) must go through the syllabus for Child Development and Pedagogy (relevant to age group 6-11), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Language I-Malayalam/ Tamil/ Kannada, and Language II- English/Arabic.
KTET Exam Pattern for Category 1
- The KTET Category 1 paper is for lower primary class teachers who want to teach classes 1 to 5.
- In KTET Category 1 paper, a total of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are asked.
- Candidates need to attempt the paper in a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Each question is of 1 mark and there is no negative marking for an incorrect answer.
KTET-1 Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
1 | Child Development and Pedagogy (relevant to age group 6-11) | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
2 | Language I-Malayalam/ Tamil/ Kannada | 30 | 30 |
3 | Language II- English/Arabic* *for those who intend to become Arabic Teachers | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
KTET Syllabus Category 1 for Child Development and Pedagogy
Section | Topics |
Child Development and Learning (15 Questions) |
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Concepts of inclusive education and understanding children with special needs (5 Questions) |
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Learning and pedagogy (10 Questions) |
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KTET Syllabus Category 1 for Mathematics
Natural Numbers | Place value, ordering, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of natural numbers, factors and multiples, prime numbers, practical problems. |
Fractions | Fraction of a measure such as metre, litre, gram. Fractional parts of objects. Equal fractions, Operations on fraction. Decimal representation of fractions related to metric units of length, volume, weight. Operations on decimals, practical problems. |
Geometry | Perimeter of rectilinear figures (polygons), area of rectangles, patterns of geometrical figures, practical problems. |
Measurements | Basic operations in solving problems involving, length, weight, capacity, time, money and practical problems. |
Pedagogy | |
Nature of Mathematics | Abstraction, Understanding children’s thinking and reasoning. Language of Mathematics. |
Place of Mathematics in Curriculum | Aims and objectives of learning mathematics in primary classes – Values of mathematics learning Correlation with other subjects, Lower Primary and Upper Primary Mathematics, curriculum, syllabus |
Mathematics – Trends and Developments | Historical development of mathematics great mathematicians and their contributions |
Approach to Mathematics Learning | Proper learning experiences keeping in mind the characteristics of children, their natural learning capacity and the learning process Theoretical base of learning mathematics |
Teaching of Mathematics – Strategies and Methods | Teaching strategies – Concept attainment, process oriented teaching, projects, seminars, assignments, field trip. Different teaching learning methods –Inductive and deductive method, analytic and synthetic method, project method, laboratory method |
Learning Materials in Mathematics | Textbook and handbooks, information technology, mathematics club, mathematics laboratory, mathematics fair, mathematics library collecting mathematical puzzles, riddles. |
Mathematics Learning – Evaluation | Concept of continuous and comprehensive evaluation, evaluation activities, grading and recording the results diagnosis, remedial teaching and error analysis. |
KTET Category 1 Syllabus for EVS
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Pedagogy |
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KTET Syllabus Category 1 for Language 1
The sections for Language – I (Malayalam/Kannada/Tamil) shall focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction as chosen by the candidate at the time of submitting the application.
Language | Section | Topics |
Tamil 30 questions) | Reading Comprehension – Prose (5 Questions) |
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Reading Comprehension – Poem. (5 Questions) |
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Pedagogical aspects of Mother tongue Education – Class – I – V (10 Questions) |
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Language, Literature and culture. (10 Questions) |
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Kannada (30 questions) | Reading comprehension – Prose (5 Questions) |
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Reading comprehension –Poem (5 Questions) |
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Pedagogical aspects of Kannada Language – Class 1 to 5 (10 Questions) |
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History of Language, Literature and Culture (10 Questions) |
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KTET Syllabus Category 1 for Langauge II
Sections | Topics |
Language Comprehension | Grammar: Language elements included in the Course books of standard I to V. Such as :
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Verbal ability |
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Pedagogy of language development |
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KTET Category 1 Syllabus PDF- Download Now
KTET Syllabus 2024 for Category 2
The candidates preparing for KTET Category 2 Exam for Upper Primary Classes (Classes 6 to 8) must go through the KTET 2 syllabus for Child Development and Pedagogy (relevant to age group 11-14), Mathematics & Science, Social Science, Language I-Malayalam/ Tamil/ Kannada/English, and Language II- (Other than Language I) Malayalam/English.
KTET Exam Pattern 2024 for Category 2
- The KTET Category 2 paper is for candidates preparing for upper primary class teachers who want to teach classes 6 to 8.
- In KTET-2 paper, a total of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are asked.
- Candidates need to attempt the paper in a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Each question is of 1 mark and there is no negative marking for incorrect answer.
KTET-2 Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
1 | Child Development and Pedagogy (relevant to age group 11-14) | 30 | 30 |
(a) For Mathematics and Science teachers: Mathematics and Science or (b) For Social Science teachers: Social Science or (c) For any other teachers (a) or (b) | 60 | 60 | |
2 | Language I-Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada/English | 30 | 30 |
3 | Language II-(Other than Language I) Malayalam/English | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
KTET Category 2 Syllabus for Child Development and Pedagogy
Section | Topics |
Child Development and Learning (15 Questions) | |
Concept of development and its relation with learning |
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Principles of development of children |
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Influence of Heredity and Environment |
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Socialization Process |
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Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky – Constructs and Critical Perspectives |
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Concept of child centered and progressive Education |
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Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence |
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Language and Thought | Language development -
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Gender as a social construct |
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Individual difference among learners |
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Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation |
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Nature of prior learning |
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Pedagogy (10 Questions) | |
Process of teaching and learning |
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Cognitive Process and Emotions |
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Motivation and Learning |
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Personality and adjustment |
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Inclusive Education |
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KTET Category 2 Syllabus PDF- Download Now
KTET Syllabus 2024 for Category 3
The candidates preparing for KTET Category 3 Exam for High School Classes must go through the KTET 3 syllabus for Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning and Teaching Aptitude, Language: Malayalam/English/Tamil/Kannada, and Subject-specific areas (Content & Pedagogy).
KTET Category 3 Exam Pattern 2024
- The KTET Category 3 paper is for candidates preparing for High School Classes teachers who want to teach classes 9 & 10.
- In KTET-3 paper, a total of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are asked.
- Candidates need to attempt the paper in a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Each question is of 1 mark and there is no negative marking for incorrect answer.
KTET-3 Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
1 | Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning and Teaching Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
2 | Language: Malayalam/English/Tamil/Kannada | 30 | 30 |
3 | Subject-specific areas (Content & Pedagogy) | 80 | 80 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
KTET Category 3 Syllabus for Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning and Teaching Aptitude
Section | Topics |
Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning and Teaching Aptitude | Adolescent Psychology (10 marks)
Theories of Learning (15 marks)
Teaching Aptitude (15 marks)
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KTET Category 3 Syllabus for Language
Section | Topics |
Language: Malayalam/ English/ Tamil/ Kannada |
Note: The Language test (Malayalam/ English/ Tamil/ Kannada) will focus on the proficiency related to the medium of instruction. Aspirants can choose from one of the above. |
KTET 3 Syllabus 2024 for Subject-Specific Areas
Section | Topics |
Subject-Specific Areas (Content & Pedagogy) | The subject-specific areas will focus on the pedagogical understanding, concepts and ideas of the subjects concerned. |
KTET Category 3 Syllabus PDF- Download Now
KTET Syllabus 2024 for Category 4
The candidates preparing for KTET Category 4 must go through the KTET 4 syllabus for Child Development, Pedagogy & Teacher Aptitude, Language: Malayalam/English/Tamil/Kannada, and Subject-specific paper (Content & Pedagogy).
KTET Category 4 Exam Pattern 2024
- The KTET Category 4 paper is for candidates preparing for teaching positions for Language Classes.
- In KTET-4 paper, a total of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are asked.
- Candidates need to attempt the paper in a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Each question is of 1 mark and there is no negative marking for incorrect answer.
KTET-4 Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
1 | Child Development, Pedagogy & Teacher Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
2 | Language: Malayalam/English/Tamil/Kannada | 40 | 40 |
3 | Subjects specific paper (Content & Pedagogy) | 80 | 80 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
KTET Category 4 Syllabus 2024
Section | Topics |
Child Development, Pedagogy & Teacher Aptitude | The questions in the exam will be based on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with the learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning. |
Language: Malayalam/English/Tamil/Kannada | The language test (Malayalam/ English/ Tamil/ Kannada) will focus on proficiency related to the medium of instruction. |
Subjects specific paper (Content & Pedagogy) | The subject-specific areas test will focus on the pedagogical understanding, concepts and problem-solving abilities in these subjects. The test is evenly distributed over different divisions of the syllabus of that subject as prescribed for classes 1 to 8 by SCERT Kerala. Candidates can choose the subject from one of the following:
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