Karnataka Judiciary Syllabus 2025: Section Wise Important Topics

Overview: The latest notification regarding the Karnataka Judiciary Exam has been released, which mentions the latest syllabus. This notification includes detailed information about the syllabus for the upcoming examination, outlining the subjects and topics that candidates must focus on to prepare effectively.

Candidates are advised to carefully review the syllabus to ensure that they are fully prepared and understand the structure of the examination.

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Karnataka Judiciary Prelims Syllabus 2025

The Preliminary examination consists of three objective-type papers: Part A - Civil Law, Part B - Criminal Law, and Part C - General Knowledge. This stage aims to test your basic legal knowledge and awareness before moving on to the more challenging Mains examination. But don't worry. We've got your back!

The topics to be studied from each section are as tabulated below:

Part	Subject
Part-A	Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
	Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
	Transfer of Property Act, 1882
	Indian Contract Act, 1872
	Specific Relief Act, 1963
	Indian Constitution
	Karnataka Rent Act, 1999
Part-B	Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
	Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
	Indian Penal Code, 1860
	Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
	Indian Evidence Act, 1872
	Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Part-C	General Knowledge
	Test of Reasoning and Mental Ability

Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Mains Exam Pattern 2025

Now, onto the Mains examination, where the real action begins! The Mains syllabus is divided into four papers: Translation Paper, Law Paper 1, Law Paper 2 & Law Paper 3.

Each paper is further divided into sub-topics to understand the Karnataka High Court civil judge syllabus comprehensively. You'll also be evaluated on your judgement writing abilities, so be prepared to showcase your expertise!

Check out the detailed mains pattern tabulated below and start studying all the topics from Karnataka Judiciary Syllabus for Mains. 

Go through the topics under each section of the Judiciary Exam Syllabus for Karnataka state. 

Paper	Subjects Covered	Maximum Marks
Translation Paper	Translation of passages from English to Kannada and Kannada to English. Passages from: 1) Depositions 2) Judgments 3) Documents	100
Law Paper - I	The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Indian Evidence Act, 1872 Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 Principles of Pleading The Constitution of India	100
Law Paper - II	Framing of Issues and writing of Judgments in Civil Cases	100
Law Paper - III	Framing of Charges and writing of Judgments in Criminal Cases	100

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Karnataka Judiciary Viva-Voce 2025

Test	Description	Maximum Marks
Viva-voce	The candidate’s General Knowledge, grasp of Principles of Law, and suitability for appointment as Civil Judge will be tested.	100
Computer Test	A test of the candidate's knowledge of computers. The marks obtained will be considered to assess computer knowledge but will not be added to the total marks of the Written Examination and Viva-voce.	25

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Karnataka Judiciary Computer Test 2025

Did you know a special section in the exam is dedicated to testing your computer knowledge? Well, it's true! This section carries a maximum of 25 marks, and it's designed to assess your computer skills and overall suitability for the role.

But here's the catch - these marks won't be added to your total score from the Main Written Examination and Viva-Voce. So, are you curious about how this unique aspect of the exam might affect your overall performance? Let's keep exploring and find out!

Karnataka Judiciary Exam Important Books 2025

Here's a list of some of the best Judiciary Exam books to prepare for the Karnataka Judiciary Syllabus 2025. Refer to multiple resources and the latest editions for a well-rounded preparation of all topics mentioned in the Karnataka Judicial Service Exam Civil Judge Syllabus.

Book Title	Author/Publication
Lucent's General Knowledge	Dr. Binay Karna, R. P. Suman
Manorama Yearbook 2025	Mammen Mathew
High School English Grammar and Composition	Wren & Martin
Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi
Kuvempu Kannada Vyakarana (Kannada Grammar)	Dr T. V. Venkatachala Sastry
The Indian Penal Code	Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
The Indian Contract Act	R.K. Bangia
The Law of Torts	R.K. Bangia
The Code of Civil Procedure	C.K. Takwani (Thakker)
The Code of Criminal Procedure	R.V. Kelkar's or C.K. Takwani (Thakker)
The Indian Evidence Act	Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
Karnataka Land Revenue Act	Prof. N. Maheshwara Swamy
The Art of Pleading and Conveyancing	Nasim Sabir Chaudhary

Conclusion

So, are you all set to tackle the Karnataka High Court civil judge syllabus for 2025? With the right resources and determination, there's no doubt you'll ace the exam and be one step closer to your dream career. Keep going, future judges!