Karnataka B.Ed. Admission 2025–26 (Government Quota)

The Centralised Admission Cell (CAC), Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka has invited online applications for admission to the two-year B.Ed. programme under the Government quota for the academic year 2025–26. Admissions are merit-based with reservations as per state policy, and counselling will be conducted online through multiple rounds. This article gives a crisp, candidate-first guide with eligibility, fees, how to apply, key dates, and official resources—kept in one place so you can apply confidently.

🔎 Quick Overview

🎓 Educational Eligibility (Who Can Apply?)

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or Master’s in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities with 50% marks.
• B.E./B.Tech. candidates with specialization in Science/Mathematics need 55% marks.
• Relaxation: SC/ST/Category-I/PwD candidates get 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks.
• Karnataka Candidate definition applies (study/residence norms). Proofs such as 7-years study certificate or domicile/residence certificate may be required.
• Applicants must have obtained final marks cards (results declared) before the notification date. Provisional/temporary mark statements may be accepted as specified.

Note: Reservation categories, Kannada-medium quota, and special groups (Defence/Ex-Servicemen, NCC, NSS, Sports, HK/Border Kannadigas etc.) are considered as per rules; supporting certificates are mandatory.

🗓️ Age Limit

The notification does not prescribe a specific upper age limit for B.Ed. admission under the Government quota. Eligibility focuses on academic qualifications, Karnataka-candidate criteria, and valid supporting documents. In-service teachers must submit the required No Objection/Permission documents; however, there is no separate age relaxation for them unless otherwise notified.

💳 Application Fee

Keep your payment proof; applications are treated as fully submitted only after fee payment and successful printout of the online form.

🧭 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the department portal (see Important Links block), register, and create your User ID and Password.
2. Log in and fill Personal & Address details, then enter Academic and Income information accurately.
3. Select your preferred colleges (no hard cap on number) and set district preferences for verification/allotment.
4. Upload a scanned photo (up to ~50 KB), signature (up to ~50 KB), and required documents (PDF as specified).
5. Choose a Nodal Centre (DIET/CTE) for original document verification. Selection cannot be changed later.
6. Pay the application fee via permitted modes. Enter challan number if you pay through SBI challan.
7. Submit the form and immediately download/print the application. Keep it safe for verification.
8. Visit the chosen nodal centre within 7 days from your application date with all originals + one set of self-attested photocopies for on-the-spot online validation.
9. Track the website for eligibility list, seat matrix, and allotment rounds. Option Re-Entry is enabled after each round within the notified window.

Tip: Fill every field carefully—post-submission editing is restricted. Mismatch or incomplete data may lead to rejection.

🧩 Exam Pattern & Allotment Process

No separate entrance examination is conducted for B.Ed. Government-quota seats. Selection is merit-based using qualifying-degree marks, with category-wise reservations and applicable sub-quotas (e.g., Kannada-medium, Women, PwD, Special Groups). Seat allotment is carried out through online counselling across multiple rounds.

• Seat Matrix: Published institution-wise & category-wise before each round.
• Option Entry & Re-Entry: Fill choices initially; after each round you may re-arrange options within the window.
• Fee Payment & Admission Slip: After allotment, pay the notified admission fee and collect the admission slip from the nodal centre.
• Institute Reporting: Report to the allotted college within the deadline; non-reporting leads to automatic cancellation.

Important: Ineligible, unverifiable, or incomplete applications will not be processed further.

📅 Important Dates

Schedules are subject to change; always check official updates.

📥 Important Links (Official)

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