KARTET 2025 Apply Online | Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test
The official KARTET 2025 notification is now published by the School Education Department (dated 18 October 2025). Online applications will be accepted from 23 October 2025 to 09 November 2025 on the STS portal; fee payment via challan is permitted up to 10 November 2025. The exam will be held on 07 December 2025 (Sunday) with two sessions—Paper I (09:30 AM–12:00 PM) and Paper II (02:00 PM–04:30 PM); admit cards can be downloaded between 01–07 December 2025. The official Notification and Syllabus PDFs are linked below; this article summarises eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, and key links for quick reference.
Quick Overview — KARTET 2025 Apply Online | Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test
Educational Qualification — KARTET 2025
KARTET 2025 Apply Online | Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test — Minimum eligibility is based on previous KARTET cycles and NCTE norms. The official notification will confirm exact criteria.
Paper I (Classes I–V)
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed (passed or appearing).
- Senior Secondary with 45% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed in accordance with NCTE norms (passed or appearing).
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed (passed or appearing).
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Special Education (passed or appearing).
- Graduate with 2-year D.El.Ed (passed or appearing).
Note: Some states permit B.Ed holders for Paper I as per NCTE guidelines (with bridge programme requirements). Final position will be as per the Karnataka notification.
Paper II (Classes VI–VIII)
- Graduate and 2-year D.El.Ed (passed or appearing).
- Graduate with 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed (passed or appearing).
- Graduate with 45% marks and 1-year B.Ed in accordance with NCTE norms (passed or appearing).
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed (passed or appearing).
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed (passed or appearing).
- Graduate with 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) (passed or appearing).
Subject stream for Paper II: choose Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science as applicable.
Language Requirements & Other Conditions
- Language I & II: Candidates must select permitted languages (as per notification). Kannada is commonly opted as Language I.
- Minimum marks relaxations for reserved categories apply as per Government/notification rules.
- Appearing candidates in the final year of required programmes may be eligible, subject to proof as per the notification.
- TET qualification is an eligibility criterion, not a recruitment guarantee. Further recruitment (e.g., via CET) will have separate rules.
Age Limit — KARTET 2025 (As per Official Notification)
- Minimum Age: Not specified in the KARTET 2025 notification.
- Upper Age Limit: Not specified for appearing in KARTET.
- Number of Attempts: No restriction; candidates may attempt KARTET multiple times.
- Eligibility vs Recruitment: KARTET is an eligibility test only. Any age limits will apply later at the teacher recruitment stage as per the appointing authority’s rules.
- Certificate Validity: Lifetime validity as per current NCTE policy.
Application Fee — KARTET 2025
KARTET 2025 Apply Online | Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test — Fee slabs derived from the previous official notification; will be reconfirmed when the 2025 PDF is released.
| Category | One Paper (Paper I or Paper II) | Both Papers (Paper I and Paper II) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) | ₹700 | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | ₹350 | ₹500 |
| PWD (Divyangjan) | Exempt | Exempt |
Exam Time Table — KARTET 2025 (07 December 2025, Sunday)
Note: PwD (Divyangjan) candidates get extra time at 20 minutes per hour — i.e., an additional 50 minutes per paper.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern — KARTET 2025
Based on the latest KARTET framework (prior official notification) — final details will be confirmed in the 2025 PDF.
Exam Pattern (Snapshot)
- Papers: Paper I (Classes I–V) & Paper II (Classes VI–VIII)
- Questions: 150 MCQs per paper | Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes per paper
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
- Medium (except languages): Kannada, English, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi
Qualifying Marks
- GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: 60% (90/150)
- SC / ST / Cat-1 / PwD: 55% (82.5/150)
- Certificate Validity: Lifetime, as per current policy
Paper I Structure (Classes I–V)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Visually impaired candidates may be provided Social Studies in place of Mathematics & EVS as per notification.
Paper II Structure (Classes VI–VIII)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science teachers) | 60 | 60 |
| Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Science teachers) | 60 | 60 |
Syllabus Outline (Both Papers)
- Child Development & Pedagogy: learning theories, inclusive education, assessment, classroom management.
- Language I: proficiency, pedagogy of language learning, comprehension, grammar.
- Language II: comprehension, communication, language elements, pedagogy.
- Mathematics: number operations, fractions/decimals, geometry, measurements, data handling, pedagogy.
- EVS (Paper I): family & friends, food, water, travel, shelter, environmental concerns, pedagogy.
- Mathematics & Science (Paper II): algebra, geometry, mensuration; physics/chemistry/biology basics; pedagogy.
- Social Studies (Paper II): history, geography, political science, economics; pedagogy.
How to Apply — KARTET 2025
Online Application Steps
Document Checklist
- Scanned photo & signature (as per size/format in notification)
- ID proof (Aadhaar/other as accepted)
- Category/PwD certificates (if applicable)
- Education certificates (10+2, Degree, D.El.Ed/B.Ed, etc.)
- Online fee payment details/e-receipt
📅 Important Dates
| Online application start date | 23 October 2025 |
| Online application last date | 09 November 2025 |
| Admit card release | 01 December 2025 |
| KARTET exam date | 07 December 2025 |
| Result date | 31 December 2025 |
📥 Important Links (Official)
KARTET & Karnataka GK Links
Disclaimer: Dates and details here are based on the School Education Department’s media brief and are provisional. The official notification (PDF) is not yet released and information may change. We’ll update this page/poster as soon as the PDF is published. This is not an official announcement.
