Kerala TET 2025 Category 3 Syllabus & Exam Pattern PDF – Subject-Wise Marks & Details

The KTET June 2025 session exam dates are announced, and the official syllabus for Category 3 is now released. In this blog, we’ve provided the latest syllabus PDF and detailed exam pattern to help you start your preparation. Category 3 is meant for high school teacher aspirants, and knowing the updated topics is key. Download KTET 2025 Category 3 Syllabus and check the pattern below.

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Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test Recruitment June 2025 Highlights

Event	Details
Exam Name	Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET)
Conducting Body	Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan
Session	June 2025
KTET Notification Release Date	July 2, 2025
Application Form Dates	July 3 to July 15, 2025
Admit Card Release Date	September 03, 2025
KTET Exam Dates	September 18 and 19, 2025
Mode of Exam	Offline (OMR-Based)
Official Website	ktet.kerala.gov.in

What is KTET Category 3 

KTET Category 3 refers to the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test Paper III, specifically designed for candidates aiming to teach High School classes (Classes 9–12) across Kerala. This category evaluates both your pedagogical skills and subject knowledge, ensuring you meet the standards required for secondary school teaching appointments by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan.

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KTET 2025 Category 3 Syllabus PDF

Please find the official syllabus for KTET 2025 Category 3 attached below. This syllabus outlines the subjects, topics, and structure for candidates aspiring to teach High School Classes (Classes VIII–X). It includes detailed content for Adolescent Psychology, Teaching Aptitude, Language proficiency, and subject-specific areas such as Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and Languages. Download and refer to the PDF

KTET Previous Year Question Papers – Category III

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Category III – Set 3 (Physical Science)	Download PDF

KTET Category 3 Model Question Paper

Here we’ve attached the official model question paper for Kerala TET 2025 Category 3, released by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. This sample paper helps candidates understand the exam format, question types, and marking scheme. Download the PDF from the official source below.

Kerala TET Category 3 Exam Pattern 2025 

• Total Questions: 150 MCQs
• Time Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
• Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking

Section 1 focuses on psychology and teaching aptitude, while Sections 2 and 3 assess language proficiency and subject knowledge with pedagogy.

Part	Sections Covered	No. of Qs	Marks
1	Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning & Teaching Aptitude	40	40
2	Language (choose one: Malayalam, English, Tamil, Kannada)	30	30
3	Subject-specific content & pedagogy (your chosen subject)	80	80

Kerala TET 2025 Category 3 Syllabus – Detailed

The official syllabus for Kerala TET 2025 Category 3 is now released by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. This syllabus is for candidates aiming to teach High School classes (VIII–X). It includes subject-specific content, pedagogy, and language sections. Go through the detailed syllabus below

I. ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY, THEORIES OF LEARNING & TEACHING APTITUDE – 40 Questions

A. Adolescent Psychology (10 marks)

a. Adolescence – Nature and Characteristics- Methods of studying Adolescents – Principles of development – Role of Heredity and Environment on development – Developmental needs – Physiological, Intellectual, Language, Emotional and Social. Developmental tasks.

b. Problems of adolescence – Identity crisis, Underachievement, Peer Pressure, Substance Abuse, Delinquency, Health Problems, Adjustment Mechanisms – Challenges and Remedies.

c. Developmental theories – Piaget, Bruner, Freud, Erikson, Kohlberg – Special reference to adolescence – Classroom implications.

B. Theories of Learning (15 marks)

a. Nature and concept of Learning – Maturation and learning – characteristics of learning – Transfer of learning – Classroom implications.

b. Factors affecting learning – Motivation, Intelligence, Interest, Attention, Attitude, Anxiety, Level of aspiration, Memory, Learning Context, Content of Learning, Learner Characteristics- Teacher’s role.

c. Creativity – concept, nature, process, measurement, characteristics of creative children, relationship between creativity and achievement – Fostering creativity.

d. Theories of learning : Principles of learning, contributions of Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Kurt Lewin, Piaget, Bruner, Vygotsky, Ausubel, Gagne, Gestalt Psychology, Constructivist approach in learning – Classroom implications.

e. Children with special needs : Gifted, Backward, Mentally challenged, Physically Challenged, Learning disabled – Problems and Challenges – Inclusive Education- Educational provisions.

C. Teaching Aptitude (15 marks)

a. Teaching – Nature & Objectives – Steps in Teaching, Factors affecting Teaching. Teacher characteristics, Identification of learner needs, creating appropriate learning situations, effective teacher, progressive teacher, teaching styles.

b. Teacher Roles – Motivator, Facilitator, Democratic leader, Guide, Counsellor, Mentor, Social EngineerClassroom Implications.

c. Methods and Techniques of Teaching: Learner Centered Teaching Strategies, Projects, Group Discussion, Activity, Co-operative Learning, Seminars, Debates etc. Effective use of ICT, AV Aids, Improvisation, Tools and Techniques of Evaluation, Concept of CCE and Assessment

d. Classroom Management, Skills in Planning and Implementation, Decision Making, Positive Feedback.

e. Personality of the Teacher – Emotional Maturity, Balanced Personality, Attitude, Values and Professional Ethics.

f. Understanding teaching and learning in the context of NCF 2005, KCF 2007 and right to education act 2009

II. LANGUAGE I – MALAYALAM/ENGLISH/TAMIL/KANNADA

A. MALAYALAM

• കേന്ദ്രാശയം കണ്ടെത്തൽ
• വിശകലനം ചെയ്യൽ
• വ്യഖ്യാനിക്കൽ
• ആശയങ്ങളുടെ പരസ്പ്പരം ബന്ധം കണ്ടെത്തൽ
• സംഗ്രഹിക്കൽ

അവതരണം (പദ്യം)

• കേന്ദ്രാശയം കണ്ടെത്തൽ
• വിശകലനം ചെയ്യൽ
• വ്യഖ്യാനിക്കൽ
• ആശയങ്ങളുടെ പരസ്പ്പരം ബന്ധം കണ്ടെത്തൽ
• സംഗ്രഹിക്കൽ

ആശയവിനിമയം

• വാക്യശുദ്ധി
• അർത്ഥബോധത്തോടെയുള്ള പദപ്രയോഗം
• പദബോധം
• സാന്ദർഭികമായും തെറ്റുകൂടാതെയും ഭാഷ പ്രയോഗിക്കാനുള്ള കഴിവ്

ഭാഷാജ്ഞാനം

• ശൈലികൾ, പ്രയോഗങ്ങളും, പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ എന്നിവ അർത്ഥബോധത്തോടെ ഉചിതമായി പ്രയോഗിക്കാനുള്ള കഴിവ്
• പ്രായോഗിക വ്യാകരണം

B. ENGLISH 30 Questions

• Comprehension (10 Marks)
• Elements of Language (10 Marks)
• Communication (10 Marks)

1. Comprehension 
a) Two passages – discursive/literary/narrative/scientific, with questions on testing comprehension
b) Elements of Language

2. Vocabulary
Antonym, Synonym, foreign words, confused words, one word substitution – spelling

3. Grammar
Sentence structure – Phrases – Clause – Transformation of Sentences – Tense – Concord – Prepositions – passivisation – Reporting

4. Communicative functions
Asking for something, seeking permission etc.,
Dialogue writing – Contracted forms: I’d, I’ll, we’ll etc.,
Spoken and written forms of communication

C. TAMIL 30 Questions

1. Reading Comprehension (Prose) – 5 Questions
a. Comprehension of theme
b. Interpretation
c. Analysis
d. Summaizing

2. Reading Comprehension – Poem – 5 Questions
a. Poetic images
b. Comprehension of themes
c. Interpretation
d. Extended meaning
e. Creativity and imagination

3. Elements of Language – 10 Questions
a. Functional Tamil
b. Basic grammar
c. Proverbs
d. Errors and correction (words and sentences)

4. Communication – 10 Questions
a. Media Language
b. Correspondence
c. Speeches
d. Influence of other languages

D. KANNADA 30 Questions

1. Reading comprehension – Prose – 5 Questions
a. Comprehension of Theme
b. Interpretation
c. Inference
d. Analysis

2. Reading comprehension –Poem – 5 Questions
a. Comprehension of Theme
b. Poetic images
c. Poetic emotions and feelings
d. Imaginating elements
e. Poetic Style
f. Poetic emotions and feelings

3. Elements of Language – 10 Questions
a. Functional Grammar
b. Vocabulary –Borrowings-Literary and colloquial
c. Different types of sentences

4. Communication – 10 Questions
a. Different types of communication
b. Modern techniqes of communication
Comprehension Prose
Comprehension Poem
Elements of Language
Communication

III. SUBJECT SPECIFIC AREAS

A. MALAYALAM – 80 Questions

ഭാഷാപഠനത്തിന്റെ ബോധശാസ്ത്രം 30 Questions

• ഭാഷാർജ്ജനസിദ്ധാന്തങ്ങൾ ചേഷ്ട്ടാവാദം, ജ്ഞാതൃമതശാസ്ത്രം, പ്രായോഗികവാദം, ജ്ഞാനനിർമിതിവാദം, ഘടനാവാദം മറ്റ് സമകാലിക സിദ്ധാന്തങ്ങൾ)
• ബഹുമുഖ ബുദ്ധിസിദ്ധാന്തം
• ഭാഷാപഠന സമീപനം
• ഭാഷാപഠന തന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
• ഭാഷാപഠന ശൈലി
• അറിവിൻറെ സ്വഭാവം
• പഠനോപകരണങ്ങൾ
• ഭാഷാധ്യാപകൻ
• പാഠ്യപദ്ധതി ഘടകങ്ങൾ
• പഠനാന്തരീക്ഷം
• വിഭവങ്ങളുടെ വിനിയോഗം
• മൂല്യനിർണയം
• അധ്യാപകൻറെ ആസൂത്രണം
• പ്രത്യേക പരിഗണന അർഹിക്കുന്ന കുട്ടികളുടെ ഭാഷാപഠനം

ഭാഷാപഠനത്തിന്റെ ഉള്ളടക്കം 50 Questions

• ഭാഷ – ഭാഷയുടെ വികസന പരിണാമങ്ങൾ ( ഉല്പത്തി, വളർച്ച, ഇതരഭാഷകളുമായുള്ള ബന്ധം)
• ഭാഷാശാസ്ത്രം (വ്യാകരണ നിയമങ്ങൾ, ആധുനിക ഭാഷാശാസ്ത്രം)
• അലങ്കാര ശാസ്ത്രം
• വൃത്തശാസ്ത്രം
• സാഹിത്യചരിത്രം
• സാഹിത്യപ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾ, പ്രവണതകൾ
• പരിഭാഷ
• കാവ്യശാസ്ത്രം
• ആസ്വാദനം മാധ്യമം സംസ്ക്കാരം

B. ENGLISH – 80 Questions

1. Pedagogical understanding

• Language Learning/Language acquisition –
• Principles of language teaching
• Activities for developing language skills
• Process approach, Activity-based learning – learner autonomy
• Teaching Prose, Poetry, Drama and other Discourses
• Methods of teaching English
• Addressing learning difficulties
• Dealing with language disorders

2. Content, Concepts and Ideas (50 marks)

• Objectives of teaching English
• Principles and methods of English Langauge Teaching
• Communicative approach – SOS approach
• Bilingual Method
• Humanistic Approaches
• Learner assessment, CCE
• Early Literature – Chaucer and his contemporaries – Later Middle English Literature
• The Renaissance – Elizabethan Prose – Drama previous to Shakespeare – Shakespeare and the later Dramatists
• Poetry from Spencer to the Restoration – The Restoration Poetry – Drama & Prose
• The Augustan Novel – Prose
• Writers of the 18th century – The Romantic Movement
• Early 19th century Poets – The Novel in the later Eighteenth Century and earlier Nineteenth century
• Victorian Poetry – Novel – Drama
• Twentieth Century literature
• Major themes in modern and post modern literature – Feminist literature – Major Indian writers in English
• Basic concepts in Film studies – Media studies – Translation studies
• Phonetics, History and structure of the English Language – Phonology – Morphology – Phrase structure Grammar
• Modern Grammar and usage – Tense and aspects, Word classes, Concord, Sentence transformation, Reporting, Passivisation
• Vocabulary – Idioms and Phrases

C. TAMIL – 80 Questions

I. Pedagogical Understanding – 30 Questions

• Principles of Language learning
• Inclusion of differently abled children
• Methods of teaching
• Critical Pedagogy
• Development of skills

II. Concepts and ideas (contexts) 50 Questions

• Sangom literature
• Ethical literature
• Epic literature
• Bhakthi literature
• Medieval literature
• Foreign contribution in Tamil Language and Literature
• Modern literature
• Modern literary trends
• Folk lore
• South Indian History and culture
• Elements of Language
• Traditional grammar
• Functional grammar.

D. KANNADA 80 Questions

I. Pedagogical understannding 30 Questions

• Principles of Language learning
• Classroom Practices
• Inclusive differently abled children
• Methodology of curriculam transaction
• Critical pedagogy
• Principles of Teaching

II.Concepts and Ideas (Content) 50 Questions

• Literature -Ancient,Medieval and Modern
• Prosody
• Grammar and History of Kannada Language
• Literary Criticism( Eastern and Western)
• Linguistics – General and Dravidian
• Folk Literature
  Pedagogical understanding
  Literature including folk literature
  Prosody
  Grammer
  Poetics
  Linguistics

E. HINDI 80 Questions

Pedagogy of Language development (30 Questions)

• Aims and objectives of teaching language – Place of Hindi in Kerala – Hindi the National, official and link language of India – Developing National outlook (2)
• Developments – Principles of Language teaching
• Acquisition of the four language skills – Listening – Listening and reporting – speaking – creating proper interactive situations in language classrooms. Stress on good pronunciation. Reading – different types of reading – silent, loud, multiple reading – writing – process of writing – creative writing
• Importance of translation – cultural and literacy value
• Co-curricular activities – celebration of important days, Hindi club activities – Academic activities, aesthetic development activities
• Selection of appropriate instructional strategies – learner centred instructional strategies – Inductive – deductive learning, constructive model of learning – group investigation strategy.
• Learning aids – Textbooks – IT enabled language learning – language lab – local text – print media and visual media
• Methods of teaching – methods of teaching discourses – role of grammar – language for communicating ideas – verbal and written form – critical perspective
• Identification of learner needs – learning disabled slow learners – fast learners
• Diverse classroom – Planning of classroom teaching – critical analysis of Std. VIII to X Textbooks (Hindi) – preparation of year plan – unit plan and lesson plan
• Evaluation – continuous evaluation – terminal evaluation – achievement test – diagnostic test – remedial teaching

F. ARABIC

H. SANSKRIT

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I. PHYSICAL SCIENCE

A. PHYSICS (25 questions)

1. Wave motion :

Transverse and longitudinal waves, propagation of wave, medium dependence. Sound – loudness, frequency, wavelength, pitch, reflection and refraction of sound waves, echo, beats, Doppler effect, reverberation, SONAR, sound pollution, resonance and musical instruments.

2. Light :

Reflection – plane mirror, spherical mirror, multiple reflection, image formation by spherical mirrors and its applications. Refraction : Optical density, total internal reflection and applications. Ray diagram and image formation by lens, lens equation,  microscopes, telescope, camera, human eye and common defects of eye and its remedy. Dispersion of light, scattering of light, rainbow, Newton’s Disc, colour of sky, cloud, snow. Primary colours, secondary colours – complementary colours.

3. Force and pressure :

Thrust, atmospheric pressure, Pascal’s law, Archimedes principle, surface tension and capillarity.

4. Heat :

Temperature and temperature scales, modes of heat transmission, boiling, melting,  Specific heat capacity, latent heat, regulation

5. Motion :

Displacement, velocity, acceleration, equations of motion, graphs of s-t, v-t and their relevance. Circular motion, centripetal acceleration, angular speed, momentum, Newton’s law of motion, law of conservation of momentum. Recoil of gun, action – reaction pairs. Centre of gravity, banking of curve.

6. Gravitation :

Mass and weight, universal law of gravitation, acceleration due to gravity and factors affecting it, Solar system, orbits, planets, satellite, escape velocity, space exploration and weightlessness in space. Galaxies, stars, big bang, clusters, nebula, Super Nova, solar and lunar eclipse.

7. Work and Energy :

Conventional and Non-conventional sources of energy, forms of energy – heat, light, sound, mechanical, nuclear energy, mass energy. Law of conservation of energy.

8. Electricity and Magnetism

Natural and artificial magnets, different types of magnets and their properties, magnetic field lines or lines of force. Earth and its magnetism. Magnetic induction, magnetic properties of matter – para, dia and ferro magnetic materials. Static electric properties, electroscopes, electro static induction, methods of charging, lightning and lightning conductors, earthing, current electricity, electric potential, Ohm’s law, resistance, conductance, resistivity, conductivity, factors affecting resistance. Resistance in series, parallel, use of voltmeter, galvanometer, ammeter, rheostat, Joule’s law of heating.

9. Effects of current and Electromagnetic Induction

Electrolysis, voltameter, Faraday’s law of electrolysis, chemical cells, solenoids, electromagnets, electromagnetic induction, AC, DC Generators, electric motors, transmission of AC, self induction, mutual induction, transformers, moving coil microphones, loud speaker.

10. Electronics

Conductors, insulators, semi conductors, doping, different types of diodes and applications, transistor and its applications, ICs.

B. CHEMISTRY (25 questions)

1. Physical changes and Chemical changes :

Exothermic and endothermic reactions, electrolysis of water, energy changes in chemical reactions, electroplating

2. Atoms and Molecules

Basic concepts, structure of atom , sub atomic particles – electrons, protons and neutrons,Rutherford’s gold foil experiment, Atom models, Rutherford’s atom model, Bohr model of atom, electron shell model, stability and electronic configuration

3. Metals

Properties – metallic luster, malleability, ductility, conducting property, sonority, corrosion – factors responsible for corrosion, prevention of corrosion, reactions of metals with water, air and acids, Displacement reactions of metals, reactivity series, iron – historical background, extraction using blast furnace, extraction of aluminium from bauxite

4. Solutions

Definition, components of a solution, water as universal solvent, suspensions, concentration of a solution, solubility, super saturated solution

5. Colloids

Definition, properties, artificial drinks, chemicals used in soft drinks

6. Nature of matter

Three states of matter and their characteristic properties, surface tension,cohesive force and adhesive force, capillarity, capillarity rise and capillarity dip, applications of surface tension and capillarity.

7. Separation of Mixtures

Classification of matter, mixtures and pure substances, homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, methods of separation of mixtures – filtration, sedimentation, decantation, centrifugation, distillation, fractional distillation, differential extraction using separating funnel, chromatography.

8. Periodic table and chemical bonding

Early attempts of classification of elements, Mendeleev’s periodic table, periodic law, merits and demerits. Modern periodic table – Moseley’s periodic law, nature of elements and electronic structure, valency, representative elements, transition elements, sub shell electronic configuration, classification of elements into blocks (s, p, d & f) and their characteristics. Periodic trends in properties of elements – Atomic size, number of shells, number of  valence electrons, electro negativity, ionisation energy, electro positivity, metallic and non-metallic character

10. Chemical bonding

Octet rule, ionic bond and covalent bond, valency and electro negativity, difference in the formation of compounds, comparison of the properties of ionic compounds and covalent compounds, representation of chemical reactions using chemical formula and chemical equation.

11. Non-metals

Non metals in food, water and air, reaction of non-metals with oxygen

Oxygen – Allotropes of oxygen, methods of preparation, uses of oxygen, respiration, combustion and photo synthesis

Nitrogen – Position in periodic table, inert nature of nitrogen, nitrogen fixation, nitrogenous

fertilizers – merits and demerits

Ammonia – Laboratory preparation, manufacture of ammonia by Haber process, nitrogen cycle

Hydrogen – Properties, methods of preparation, hydrogen as future fuel-merits and demerits

Chlorine – Position in periodic table, properties, bleaching action

Hydrogen chloride – Laboratory preparation, properties, environmental problems of chlorine compounds

Carbon – Unique nature, allotropes, important compounds, carbon cycle, green house effect, global warming

12. Organic compounds

Classification, catenation, tetra covalency of carbon

13. Acids and Alkalies

Constituents of soil and plant growth, acidity of soil, properties of acids, pH, Properties of alkalies, neutralisation, properties of salts – their naming and importance, fertilizers – merits and demerits

14. Gas Laws

Boyle’s law, Charles’ law, Combined gas equation, Avogadro’s law

15. Chemical reactions and Mole concept

Factors influencing rate of reaction – concentration, surface area, temperature and presence of catalyst. Mole Concept -Atomic mass and molecular mass, Avogadro’s law and mole concept, gram atom and gram molecule, mole concept and balanced chemical equations

C. PEDAGOGY (30 questions)

• Science and its development in India – Science teaching as a process – product and contributions of eminent Indian scientists – developing scientific attitude.
• Aims and objectives of teaching Physical Science – Objectives of science teaching as envisaged in National Curriculum Framework (2005) – Values (practical, disciplinary, recreational etc) to be attained.
• Taxonomy of educational objectives – Bloom, Yager – science process skills – developmental strategies.
• Theoretical basis of science teaching and learning.
• Cognitive theories – Piaget, Bruner, Gagne – constructivist learning – Vygotsky, generating knowledge – experiential learning – scope and limitation – reflection – a basic process from learning experience – problem based learning.
• Planning science teaching and learning, unit plan, lesson plan – strengthening instruction by means of A-V aids, video lessons and computer assisted lessons.
• Models of teaching – characteristics – science process models, information processing models – concept attainment model, inquiry training model, constructivist model.
• Methods and strategies for teaching and learning Physical Science – direct and indirect, inductive, deductive, guided discovery, enquiry, investigatory and constructivist methods of instruction – scientific method.
• Approaches – integrated, interdisciplinary, environmental, problem solving and scientific process approach – behaviorist approach and constructivist approach.
• Science curriculum – modern trends in curriculum construction – concept of correlation – features of a science textbook. Workbook for pupils and handbook for teachers.
• Role of science laboratories, libraries, science clubs, science museums, fairs etc in promoting science learning.
• Tools and Techniques of evaluation in science learning – objective based – formative, summative, continuous and comprehensive evaluation, achievement tests – construction and administration – diagnostic testing, remedial teaching – objective type tests – advantages, new trends in evaluation grading, question bank.
• Professional development of teachers, strategies.

NATURAL SCIENCE 80 Questions

1 Living world

Characteristics of living things – Classification – Binomial nomenclature – Taxonomical aids

2. Biological Classification

History – Two kingdom classification – Five Kingdom Classification – Different Kingdoms Characteristics, Examples -Lichens and Viruses

3. Plant Kingdom

Algae – Bryophytes – Pteridophytes – Gymnosperms – Angiosperms – Life Cycle-types

4. Animal Kingdom

Non chordates – Chordates

5. Morphology of Angiosperms

Root System- Structure, Function and Modifications with examples -Shoot system – Structure, function and modification with examples – Leaf – Arrangement, Modifications – Flower – Inflorescence – Fruits and seeds.

6. Cell and Cell Division

Cell – Structure and functions of different organanelles – Mitosis, Meiosis and significance.

7. Anatomy of plants

Cell, tissues, types of tissues and function – Anatomy of stem, Root and leaf – 2o thickening in Dicot plants.

8. Human Physiology

Nutrition in human and other organism, eg: Hydra, Amoeba, Tapeworm – Human digestion and absorption – Human Respiratory system – Human Respiratory pathway CO2 elimination, Respiration in other organisms, eg: Earthworm, Cockroach –

Circulatory system – Open and closed system – Human heart – Human circulatory system – Human blood – Lymph – Human cardio vascular disorders – Excretory system and excretion – Excretion in lower organisms –

Body structure and movement – Human skeletal system – Exo skeletan and endo skeleton – Joints – Locomotion in lower forms of organisms – Flight adaptation of birds – Aquatic adaptations of fishes –

Human Nervous systems – Central and peripheral nervous system – Reflex action – Sense organs and functions – Nervous disorders – Nervous system of lower groups organisms –

Reproductive system – Sexual and asexual reproduction – Human reproductive system – Gametogenesis – Fertilisation – Embryogenesis –

Hormones in reproduction -Reproduction in lower group organisms – Infertility – Assisted reproductive techniques – Chemical Co-ordination – Hormones, Pheromones.

9. Reproductive Health

Population Explosion – Contraceptive – Assisted Reproductive techniques – Sexually transmitted diseases.

10. Human Health and diseases

Common diseases in humans – Transmission of diseases – Physical, mental and social health – Importance of balanced diet – Deficiency disorders – Life style diseases – Malnutrition, Food adulteration – Different diagnostic techniques – Antibiotics – First Aid – Blood Donation – Immunity – Vaccination – Immune disorders – Different systems of treatment – Cancer – Drugs and Alcohol Abuse.

11. Reproduction in Plants

Life span – Asexual reproduction – examples – Sexual Reproduction – stages.

12. Reproduction in Angiosperms

Flower parts – Micro sporogenesis – Megasporogenesis – Pollination – Fertilization – Fruit development – Seed development – Parthenocarpy and Apomixis.

13. Transport in plants

Physical phenomenon like Osmosis, Diffusion, Imbibition – Ascent of sap- Different theories – Transpiration and Guttation.

14. Mineral Nutrition

Mineral and Non mineral nutrients – Essential and Non essential nutrients – Source and functions of essential nutrients – Deficiency symptoms – Hydroponics and Aeroponics – N2 metabolism in plants – Biological N2 Fixation.

15. Photosynthesis

Chloroplasts and chlorophyll – structure and function – Light phase Reaction – Dark phase Reaction – C3 and C4 plants.

16. Respiration in Plants

aerobic, anaerobic – Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, Electron transport system – Respiration as  an amphibolic pathway.

17. Growth and Development

Plant hormones – Various types of plant movements – Vernalisation and Photoperiodism.

18. Inheritance and variations

Mendalian laws – Monohybrid cross – Dihybrid Cross – Test cross – Co-dominance – Multiple allelism – Genetic disorders.

19. Molecular basis of Inheritance

Structure of DNA – DNA replication – Transcription – Translation – Genetic code – Mutation – Sex determination in humans – Human genome project – DNA finger printing.

20. Strategies in enhancement of food production

Animal husbandry – Poultry, Pisciculture, Sericulture – Animal breeding – Plant breeding – Tissue culture – Breeding for disease resistance, pest resistance.

21. Bio technology – Principles, applications

Genetic engineering – DNA technology – steps and procedure – Vectors- types and examples – Bio reactors – types and uses – Down streaming – Applications in Agriculture – Applications in pest resistance – Applications in insulin formation – Gene therapy – Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) – Transgenic plants and Animals.

23. Microbes in Human welfare

Growth of micro oraganisms – Microbes in sewage treatment – Microbes as bio control agents – Microbes as bio-fertilisers.

24. Organisms, population and Eco system

Species, population, community concepts – Abiotic factors- soil, water, light and temperature – Biotic factors – producer, consumer and decomposers – Food chain, food web, ecological pyramids – Ecological interactions – Bio geo chemical cycles – Ecological successions.

25. Environmental Issues

Pollution – Water, air, soil, sound and radio active – Causes, effects and control measures – Green house effect – Global warming- causes, effect and control.

26. Evolution

Origin of life Theories of evolution – Evidences of evolution – Geological time scale – Mechanism of evolution – Origin and evolution of man

27. Bio Diversity and conservation

Bio Diversity – Conservation of Bio Diversity

PEDAGOGY

1. UNESCO – 4 pillars of education

a. Learning to learn,

b. Learning to do,

c. Learning to live together,

d. Learning to be.

2. Broad national goals of teaching biological sciences

Broad national goals – objectives of science teaching as envisaged in NCF – 2005

3. Mc Cormick and Yager-Taxonomy of teaching science

a. Knowledge domain,

b. Process domain,

c. Creativity domain,

d. Attitudinal domain,

e. Application domain.

4. Nature of science

Science as a process and product – Process skills in science.

5. Science curriculum

Concentric curriculum – Spiral curriculum – Principles of curriculum construction – Difference between curriculum and syllabus.

6. Planning for instruction

Classroom implications of constructivism and critical pedagogy – Meaning of pedagogic analysis – Importance of pedagogic analysis – Year planning, unit planning, lesson planning.

7. Methods of Teaching Natural science

Lecture method – Lecture cum Demonstration – Project method – Experimental method – Heuristic method – Dalton plan – Biography method – Inductive method – Deductive method.

8. Audio-Visual aids and other support materials

Importance of using teaching -learning aids – Multisensory approach – Science lab and importance of practical work – Science library – Science fair – Field trips – Science textbook – Teachers handbook – VICTERS – IT@school project.

9. Evaluation

Construction of achievement test – Continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE, CE & TE) – Grading

10. Agencies for quality assurance

NCTE – NCERT – SCERT – Programmes for the professional development of teachers.

K. MATHEMATICS – 80 Questions

The examination will be broadly based on the topics prescribed for classes 8 – 10 in Kerala state syllabus for Mathematics but some problems may have links to extension of these concepts to the graduate level.

The details are given below:

1. Content 50 Questions

Arithmetic

Real number system; modulus of numbers – distance between two numbers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, infinite decimal representation.

Sequences and series : Problems relating to arithmetic progression and geometric progression.

Algebra

Solutions of two equations in two variables; Quadratic equations, basic operations in polynomials, factor theorem, reminder theorem, binomial theorem for positive integral index.

Trigonometry

Similar triangles, trigonometric measures, problems on heights and distances, geometric problems using trigonometry, properties and solutions of triangles using sine and cosine laws, radian and degree measures.

Geometry

Circles : Central angle theorem, angles in the same segment, cyclic quadrilaterals, tangents, angle between tangent and chord. Perimeter and area of circles, length of arcs and area of sectors.

Solids : Volume and surface area of prisms, pyramids, cylinder, cone and sphere. Co ordinate Geometry : Co-ordinates, distance formula, slope and equation of a line, slope of parallel and perpendicular lines, perpendicular distance from a point to a line, external and internal division of line segment, equation of a circle with given radius and centre.

Conic sections : Basic concepts and related problems.

Graphs of elementary function such as polynomials, absolute values, trigonometric functions. Statistics and probability

Frequency distribution, classification and tabulation of data, graphical representation of data and frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion.

Basic concepts and problems on probability.

Idea of conditional probability

2. Pedagogy 30 Questions

Nature and scope of Mathematics

Meaning, language, characteristics, significance, practical utility, curricular considerations and psychological considerations.

Trends and Developments in Mathematics

Historical development of Mathematics, latest developments in Mathematics, eminent Mathematicians and their contributions

Place of Mathematics in Secondary School Curriculum

Aims and objectives of learning Mathematics at secondary school level, correlation of Mathematics with life, with other subjects and correlation among various branches of Mathematics. Values of teaching Mathematics. Planning of teaching at different stages.

Approach to Mathematics learning

Importance of constructivist learning; Concept of learning to learn; concretisation of abstract ideas using learning aids, activities and illustrations; Techniques of individualizing instruction in Mathematics.

Theoretical bases of teaching Mathematics

Learning theories of Piaget, Burner and Gagne and the implications of these theories in the teaching of Mathematics, Learner centeredness.

Modern strategies and Methods of teaching Mathematics

Models of teaching, process oriented strategies – projects, seminars, field trips, debates etc. Methods of teaching – Inductive method, deductive method, analytic method, synthetic method, laboratory method, project method, problem solving method, heuristic method.

Teaching – Learning materials in Mathematics

Textbooks, handbooks, workbooks, qualities of good mathematics textbook and learning aids.

Curricular Activities in Mathematics learning

Mathematics club, laboratory, library, organization of Mathematics fair;

Evaluation of student performance

Continuous and comprehensive evaluation, grading the performance, achievement test, diagnostic test, diagnosis and remediation, qualities of a good achievement test, types of test items.

L. SOCIAL SCIENCE (HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, ECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PEDAGOGY) – 80 Questions 

(i) HISTORY (15 Questions)

1. Kerala History

• Pre – history, Megalithic monuments, Sangam age, Tinais, Kulasekharas
• Advent of Europeans, Mysorean Invasion, Rise of British power, Resistance against the British – Pazhassi Raja, Veluthampi, Paliyathachan, Kurichya Revolt, Agrarian struggles in Malabar
• Social reform movements and leaders
• National movement in Kerala, Aikya Kerala Movement and the formation of the state
• Progress in Education and Health

2. Indian History

• Pre – historic period, Harappan culture, Vedic Age, Rise of new religions, Janapadas, Mauryan Empire, Age of Guptas and Vardhanas, Feudalism
• Delhi Sulthanate – Social, Political, Economic and Cultural life
• Mughal Empire – Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Life
• Rise of British Rule, Economic impact, Land Revenue Policy
• Resistance against the British, Revolt of 1857
• Emergence of Nationalism, Indian National Congress, Different phases of India’s national movement, Indian Independence
• Integration of princely states, Linguistic reorganization, Foreign policy, Economic planning, Progress in Education, Science and Technology

3. World History

• Pre – history, Ancient Civilizations – Egypt, Mesopotomia, China, Greece, Rome
• Religions – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism, Taoism, Zorastranism
• Feudalism
• Renaissance, Geographical discoveries, Reformation
• Glorious revolution, American War of Independence, French Revolution, Napoleon, Industrial and Agrarian Revolutions, Capitalism and Socialism
• Imperialism, First World War, Russian Revolution, Fascism and Nazism, Second World War, Chinese Revolution, Cold War, Liberation of Vietnam and South Africa, Disintegration of Soviet Union

(ii) GEOGRAPHY (15 Questions)

I Atmosphere

Structure and composition – Atmospheric temperature and its distribution – Global Pressure belts and planetary winds – Temperature zones and seasons – Forms of condensation and precipitation – Atmospheric pollution and ozone depletion – Global warming and climatic change – Changes in the atmosphere due to the intervention of man

II Lithosphere

Interior of the earth – Plate movements, earthquakes, volcanoes – Weathering and its types – Mountains, plateaus, plains – Major landforms by running water, wind, wave and glacier – Changes in the lithosphere due to the intervention of man

III Hydrosphere

Distribution of water on the earth – Movements of ocean water – waves, tides, currents – Underground water, rain water harvesting – Changes in the hydrosphere due to the intervention of man

IV Modern Techniques in Geography

Remote sensing – Geographic information system

V Continents of the world

Physiography, climate, vegetation, soil, minerals, agriculture & industries

VI India

• Physical aspects – Location, physiography, climate, drainage, soil and vegetation
• Economic aspects – Major crops, agriculture, industries and transport
• Human aspects
  Population – distribution, density, growth and sex-ratio}
  Migration and settlements

VII Map and Map study

Map scale, direction – Conventional signs and symbols – Latitude, longitude, longitude and time – Types of maps, Topographical maps

(iii) ECONOMICS (10 Questions)

I. Economic Growth & Development

Characteristics of Growth and Development – Human development Index and its components – Sustainable Development – India

2. Sectors of the Economy – Issues and Challenges – India and Kerala

Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors – Sectors and its contribution to National Income – Role of public, private and joint sectors in development – Food Security – India and Kerala

3. Economic Systems and State Finance

Capitalism, Socialism and Mixed economy – Classification of Government revenue and expenditure – Budget – concepts, types, expenditure classification in budgets – India and Kerala

4. Money and Financial system

India’s Financial System – Banking and Non-banking Financial Institutions in India – Nationalisation of Banks in India – Development banks – RBI & Monitory regulations

5. Globalisation

Globalisation, Liberalisation and Privatisation – Multi National Corporations – Foreign capital – Types and Features – International Economic Institutions – IMF, IBRD, G ATT, WTO, ADB

(iv) POLITICAL SCIENCE (10 Questions)

1. Democracy

Direct and Indirect – Direct Democratic Devices – Democracy in India: Recent Trends and Challenges

2. India: Constitution, Government and Politics

(A) Constitution of India

– Constituent Assembly – Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Federal and Unitary features – Division of Powers – Amendment Procedure

(B) Government: Union and State

• Legislature: Parliament and State Legislatures
• Executive: President, Vice President, Governor, Prime Minister, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers –
• Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Court, Subordinate Courts, Judicial Activism, Public Interest Litigation

3. Local Self Governments

Panchayati Raj and Nagara Palika systems

4. Politics in India

Political Parties and Party System – National and State Parties – Election Commission of India – State Election Commission

5. Human Rights

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) – National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) – State Human Rights Commission

6. International Organizations

(A) United Nations Organisation

– Organisation, Organs and Objectives – Specialized Agencies – WTO, WHO, UNESCO, IMF & World Bank – UN’s Environmental Summits and Conferences

(B) Regional Associations –

NAM, SAARC, ASEAN

(v) Pedagogy (30 Questions)

Meaning, Nature, Scope, Importance and Correlation – National goals, Aims, Objectives and Values of instruction – Taxonomy of instructional objectives and specific outcomes of learning – Pedagogical analysis – objectives, advantages and dimensions – Planning of instruction – Importance, stages and principles -Methods, approaches and principles of instruction-traditional Vs modern – Instructional strategies – Criticism for selection, characteristics and principles – Characteristics, elements and families of models of teaching – Curriculum – modern trends, principles and organizational approaches – Learning resources and co-curricular activities in learning – Learner needs and types of learning – Basic requirements of learning – process skills, prerequisites and student skills – Evaluation – Purpose, modern trends and principles – Types of tests/questions – merits and demerits Social science Teacher – qualities, qualifications and professionalism.

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