Quick answer: The official K-TET Category 1 syllabus is for Classes I-V. It includes Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Environmental Science and Mathematics, with 30 questions/marks for each section.
Official source note: The 2026 K-TET registration page links this official Category 1 syllabus PDF. The PDF itself is labelled K-TET 2012; check the latest official notification before applying.
K-TET Category 1 Syllabus at a Glance
| Section | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 / 30 |
| Language I | 30 / 30 |
| Language II | 30 / 30 |
| Environmental Science | 30 / 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 / 30 |
| Total | 150 / 150 |
1. Child Development and Pedagogy
The official syllabus gives 30 questions: Child Development and Learning (15), Inclusive Education and children with special needs (5), and Learning and Pedagogy (10).
Main areas include growth and development, heredity and environment, learning theories, Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky, child-centred education, intelligence, language and thought, gender, individual differences, assessment, CCE and classroom-context questions at primary level.
2. Language I
Language I options in the official Category 1 syllabus are Malayalam, Kannada or Tamil. It carries 30 marks. The syllabus includes reading comprehension, pedagogy of mother-tongue education for Classes I-V, language, literature and culture.
3. Language II
Language II options in the official Category 1 syllabus are English or Arabic. English has 15 questions for language comprehension and 15 questions for pedagogy of language development.
English language comprehension includes an unfamiliar passage/poem, grammar and verbal ability. Pedagogy includes language acquisition, language learning principles, language skills, ICT aids, strategies for diverse learners and evaluation.
4. Environmental Science
The official syllabus gives 20 content questions and 10 pedagogy questions. Content areas include family, water, agriculture, vehicles, soil, earth, shelters, diseases, food, jobs, public institutions, energy, animals, plants, first aid, solar system, air and light.
Pedagogy covers nature and aims of science, process skills, scientific activities, teaching-learning strategies, learning aids, unit analysis, curriculum analysis, action research and evaluation.
5. Mathematics
The official Category 1 mathematics syllabus is broadly based on Kerala State syllabus topics for Classes I-V, with possible links to secondary-level extensions.
Content includes numbers, fractions, decimals, geometry, perimeter, area and measurement. Pedagogy includes nature of mathematics, curriculum, teaching methods, learning materials, mathematics lab/club and evaluation.
How to use the official syllabus
- Download the official PDF.
- Make five separate study lists for the five sections.
- Read each topic directly from the document before using notes or videos.
- Use primary-level classroom context for pedagogy preparation.