KTET Category 2 Syllabus 2025 – Complete Subject-wise Details

The KTET Category 2 syllabus is designed to assess the teaching aptitude and subject knowledge required for Upper Primary (Classes VI–VIII) level teachers in Kerala. The exam evaluates candidates across pedagogy, language proficiency, and subject-specific understanding aligned with classroom requirements.

Understanding the KTET Category 2 syllabus 2025 helps aspirants plan their preparation strategically and score above the qualifying cut-off.

KTET Category 2 Exam Structure

The KTET Category 2 examination consists of the following sections:

• Child Development and Pedagogy

• Language I & Language II

• Subject-Specific Content

  • Mathematics & Science OR

  • Social Science

📌 Candidates should also be aware of the KTET 2025 Exam Date & Schedule to plan revision effectively.

Detailed KTET Category 2 Syllabus

Child Development and Pedagogy:

• Child Development and Pedagogy

• The concept of Development and its relation to learning

• Socialisation Process

• The Concept of Child Centred and Progressive Education

• Critical Perspective of the Construct of Intelligence

• The individual differences among Learners

• Nature of Prior Learning

• Inclusive Education

• Learning and Pedagogy

• Cognitive Process and Emotions

• Motivation and Learning

• Personality and Adjustment

Language   – Malayalam/ English/ Tamil/ Kannada

• Malayalam/ English

• Language Comprehension

• Pedagogy of Language Development.

Tamil/ Kannada

• Reading Comprehension – Prose, Reading Comprehension – Poem, Pedagogical aspects of Mother Tongue education – Class – VI – VIII, Language Literature and culture.

Language -Malayalam/ English / Hindi / Arabic Urdu/ Sanskrit

• Pedagogy of Language Development, Language Comprehension, Grammar, Verbal Ability.

Science & Mathematics

• Science

  • Germination of Seed, Cell, Disease, Pollution, Cardiovascular system, Cellular Equilibrium, Plant Reproduction, Animal Nutrition, Human Nervous System, Agriculture and Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Magnetism, Transparent and OPaque Objects, Energy, Basic conception of Force, Metals, Cosmetics, Chemical Reactions, Pedagogy

• Mathematics

  • Average, Percentage, Algebra, Geometry, Quadrilateral, Pedagogy, Mathematics-Trends and Developments, Teaching of Mathematics, Learning Materials in Mathematics, Learning Mathematics : Evaluation

• Social Science

  • History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Social Science – Pedagogy.

Why Knowing the KTET Category 2 Syllabus is Important

• Helps focus on high-weightage topics

• Enables subject-wise preparation planning

• Improves chances of scoring above the qualifying cut-off

Candidates are advised to cross-check the KTET 2025 Cut-Off Marks to set safe score targets.

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Conclusion

The KTET Category 2 syllabus 2025 comprehensively covers pedagogy, languages, and subject content required for Upper Primary teaching posts in Kerala. A thorough understanding of the syllabus, combined with awareness of the exam date, cut-off marks, and official notification, is essential for success.

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