Kerala SET Syllabus 2025: Download paper wise syllabus PDF

Chapters

Topics Included in Syllabus

General Studies

• General Science- mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry and biology (class 10 level)
• Social Science- economics, history, geography and Indian polity (class 10 level)
• Humanities- literature (classics and masterpieces of world and Indian literature), art (major art forms of India) and culture (life and society in India)
• Kerala Studies- social reforms, national movements, Kerala model of development, literature, art and culture

Language and Reasoning

• Comprehension and vocabulary
• Basic English grammar
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Numeracy skills - pattern recognition and orders of magnitude

Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

• Teaching Aptitude
• Teaching aptitude
• Administrative aptitude
• Reflective practices
• Professional development
• Teacher characteristics
• Teaching Methods
• Teaching skills
• Methods of teaching
• Techniques and approaches to teaching
• Instructional models of teaching
• Teaching & learning resources
• Learning
• Learning theories
• Applications of learning theories
• Learner characteristics
• Learning environment
• Learners with special needs
• Evaluation
• Tools and techniques for evaluation
• Continuous evaluation
• Terminal evaluation
• Grading
• Feedback and remediation

Foundations of education

• Philosophical Foundations
• Educational Philosophy
• Major philosophical systems in the East
• Major philosophical systems in the West
• Eminent thinkers in Education – Gandhiji, Tagore, Vivekananda, Plato, Rousseau, Montessori, Frobel, John Dewey, Paulo Freire
• Value education
• Sociological Foundations
• Relation between education and sociology
• Social functions of education
• Social change and education
• Education and social institutions
• Education and socialization
• Psychological Foundations
• Educational psychology
• Personality
• Intelligence
• Social and cognitive development
• Adolescent characteristics
• History & Policies of Education
• History of education in Kerala and India
• Reports and policies on education in post-independence period
• Acts and bills relevant to higher education
• Programmes for universalisation of education
• Institutions of education at national and state level

Current Affairs

• Technology –inventions, innovations and discoveries
• Environmental issues, movements, treaties and legislations -national and international
• UN and global affairs
• Institutions of higher learning and research, scholarships and new initiatives (national and state level)
• Indian constitution and politics and recent legislations –right to information and right to education
• Events, persons and awards
• Sports and games
• Culture (films, literature, music and performing arts)

Subjects

Important Topics

General Studies

• General Science: Basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.
• Social Science: Indian History, Geography, Economics, and Polity.
• Humanities: Indian Culture, Art, and Literature.
• Kerala Studies: History, Culture, and Social Reforms in Kerala.

Language and Reasoning

• English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Logical Reasoning.
• Reasoning: Analytical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and Problem-Solving.

Current Affairs

• National and International: Current events, politics, economy, and social issues.
• Science and Technology: Latest developments in science and technology.
• Environment and Ecology: Environmental issues and conservation.

Foundations of Education

• Philosophical Foundations: Educational philosophy and its implications.
• Sociological Foundations: Sociology of education and social change.
• Psychological Foundations: Learning theories, child development, and educational psychology.

Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation

• Teaching Methods: Traditional and modern teaching methods.
• Learning Theories: Theories of learning and cognitive development.
• Evaluation: Assessment techniques, test construction, and evaluation procedures.

Communication, Technology, Research, and Educational Administration

• Communication Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Use of ICT in education.
• Research Methodology: Research methods and data analysis.
• Educational Administration: Educational planning, administration, and leadership.