KARTET 2025: Notification (SOON), Apply Online Link, Eloigibility & FAQs

Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) is conducted by the Centralized Admission Cell (CAC), Office of the Commissioner of Public Instruction, Bangalore, Karnataka. The main purpose of the KARTET exam is to determine the eligibility of the candidates who want to become Classes 1 to 8 teachers in government schools of Karnataka. There are two papers in the KARTET- Paper 1 and Paper 2. KARTET Paper 1 is for those candidates who aspire to teach at the lower primary level (Classes 1 to 5) while KARTET Paper 2 is for those who aspire to teach at the upper primary level (Classes 6 to 8). KARTET-qualified candidates are awarded the certificate of eligibility which remains valid for life now.

KARTET 2025 Highlights

Have a look at the important highlights related to Karnataka TET exam.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET)
Exam Conducting Body	Centralized Admission Cell (CAC), Office of the Commissioner of Public Instruction, Bangalore
Exam Centres	In major cities of Karnataka
Medium of Papers	English, Kannada, Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu & Marathi
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of the Exam	Offline
Total Questions	150 MCQs in each paper
Marking scheme	+1 mark for each correct answer There is no negative marking
Exam Purpose	To determine the eligibility of candidates as Classes 1-8 teachers
Exam Fees	INR 700 per paper INR 1000 for two papers
Official Website	schooleducation.kar.nic.in

The KARTET application form is released online on the official website. Candidates can fill out the application form online by following the given steps:

• Visit the official website- schooleducation.kar.nic.in
• Go to the 'KARTET Apply Online Link' on the home page
• Click on ‘New User’ and register for the exam
• Fill out the KARTET Application Form 
• Upload the scanned documents
• Pay the application fee
• Submit and save the confirmation page

KARTET Application Fees

Category	Application Fees
	Paper I or II only (INR)	Paper I and II (INR)
General, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B	700	1000
SC/ST/CI only	350	500

KARTET Notification

KARTET notification will be released in PDF form. The official notification PDF comprises detrails related to the application process, examination fee, eligibility, exam dates and schedule, exam pattern, syllabus, language of question paper, admit card, exam process, etc. Candidates must read the notification before applying for the exam.

KARTET Eligibility

Karnataka TET eligibility is different for both the papers. The eligibility conditions for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are given below:

KARTET Eligibility for Paper 1: Educational Qualification

• PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR

• PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in final year or 4th year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEl.Ed) OR

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) OR

• Graduation with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)

KARTET Eligibility for Paper 2: Educational Qualification

• Graduation with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR

• Graduation with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) OR

• PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEl.Ed) OR

• PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year BAEd /BScEd OR

• Graduation with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in Final-year B.Ed (Special Education)

KARTET Age Limit

The candidates applying for the Karnataka TET Exam must be above the age of 18 years. There is no upper age limit for KARTET exam.

The KARTET Hall Ticket is released online. Candidates need to download the KARTET admit card through the steps mentioned below:

• Visit the official website- schooleducation.kar.nic.in
• Go to the hall ticket link against KARTET 2025 exam
• Enter the login details
• Download the hall ticket or admit card
• Take a printout

 

KARTET Syllabus is prescribed for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The KARTET Paper 1 syllabus includes topics from five sections:

KARTET Exam Pattern

'KARTET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Have a look at the detailed KARTET Exam Pattern below.

Particulars	KARTET Paper 1 Highlights	KARTET Paper 2 Highlights
Exam mode	Offline
Number of subjects/sections	5	4
Names of subjects	Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I (Hindi) Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) Mathematics Environmental Studies	Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I (Hindi) Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
Duration of exam	2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Total Questions	150 MCQs
Total marks	150
Marking scheme	+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer

The KARTET Result is announced online on the official website. To check the result, candidates need to login into their accounts. Candidates securing the qualifying marks are declared KARTET qualified. Such candidates are issued KARTET qualifying certificate which is valid for lifetime. Candidates can check the KARTET result by following the given steps:

• Visit the official website
• Click on the KARTET result link
• Enter the login details
• Download the scorecard

KARTET Qualifying Marks

Candidates who obtain the KARTET minimum qualifying marks are declared pass. Have a look at the minimum qualifying marks below.

Category	KARTET minimum qualifying percentage	KARTET minimum qualifying marks
General/ 2A/ 2B/ 3A/ 3B	60 per cent	90
SC/ ST/ C1/ PwD	55 per cent	82

The KARTET Answer Key is released on the official website. Initially, the provisional answer key is released to invite objections from the candidates. The final answer key is released along with the result. The steps to download the answer key are given below:

• Visit the official website
• Click on the answer key link
• Go through the answers
• Download the PDF