Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka, has released the official notification for Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) at https://schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in/. The online application process for the KARTET Exam will commence from 23rd October 2025 onwards. Interested candidates must go through the complete article for details information regarding the exam.
KARTET Notification 2025 PDF
Karnataka School Education Department is responsible for conducting the KARTET 2025 Exam, for which a detailed KARTET Notification 2025 PDF has been released at the official website https://schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in/. Candidates can directly download the notification from the direct link shared below.
KARTET Exam 2025- Overview
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) is a state-level eligibility test conducted every year for candidates who wish to pursue a teaching career. The exam consists of 2 papers. Paper I is conducted for candidates who have been looking forward to becoming teachers for Classes 1 to 5, and Paper II is conducted for candidates who aspire to become teachers for Classes 6 to 8.
| KARTET 2025- Exam Highlights | |
| Exam Conducting Body Name | Education Department of Karnataka |
| Exam Name | Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test- 2025 |
| Exam Level | State |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Registration Dates | 23rd October to 9th November 2025 |
| Exam Purpose | For accessing the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers |
| Official Website | https://schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in/ |
KARTET 2025- Important Dates
As mentioned KARTET 2025 Notification PDF, the online application for the KARTET exam will begin on 23rd October 2025, and the application link will remain active till 9th November 2025. KARTET 2025 Exam will be held on 7th December 2025. Candidates must keep important dates in mind to avoid missing the last dates.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | 20th October 2025 |
| Apply online starts | 23th October 2025 |
| Last date to apply online | 9th November 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment | 9th November 2025 |
| Karnataka TET Exam Date 2024 | 7th December 2025 |
KARTET Exam Date 2025
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) is scheduled for 7th December 2025. Paper 1 exam will be held in the morning shift from 9:30 am to 12 noon, and Paper 2 will be conducted from 2 pm to 4 pm. Further details regarding the exam will be released along with the KARTET Admit Card 2025.
| Paper | Exam Timing |
| Paper I | 9:30 am to 12 noon |
| Paper II | 2 pm to 4 pm |
KARTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test- 2025 for Paper-I (for teaching classes 1 to 5) and Paper-II (for teaching classes 6 to 8), candidates must go through the detailed KARTET Notification 2025 to ascertain their eligibility for the exam.
Educational Qualification for Paper I
- PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
- PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year or 4th year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
Educational Qualification for Paper II
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
- PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year B.A.Ed /B.Sc.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in Final-year B.Ed. (Special Education)
KARTET Application Form 2025
The online application portal for accepting the KARTET Application Form 2025 will begin on 23rd October 2025 at the official website https://schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in/. For reference, candidates who directly apply online will be shared here once activated by the official. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online and pay the application fee till 9th November 2025.
KARTET 2025 Application Fee
To complete to KARTET Application Form 2025, candidates have to pay an application fee. A candidate belonging to either the General or OBC category is required to pay Rs. 700/- (if applying for either Paper I or Paper II) and Rs. 1000/- (if applying for both papers).
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KARTET Application Fees 2025 |
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| Category |
Only Paper I or II |
Both Papers I & II |
| General/OBC |
Rs. 700/- |
Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ST |
Rs. 350/- |
Rs. 500/- |
Steps to Apply Online for KARTET 2025 Application Form
KARTET Application Form 2025 will be accepted online only from the official website of www.schooleducation.kar.nic.in. Candidates must follow the steps below to apply online for KARTET 2025.
Step 1- Visit the official website of Karnataka TET at www.schooleducation.kar.nic.in.
Step 2- On the homepage, click on “Online Application for Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test – 2024”. You will be redirected to a new page with the online application portal.
Step 3- Click on ‘Online Application For KARTET 2024’.
Step 4- Put User ID & Password and click on the Login button.
Step 5- Fill in your personal details, communication details, and other details.
Step 6- Upload the required documents in the proper format.
Step 7- Pay the required application fee after the verification.
Step 8- Download the KARTET Application Form 2025 and take a hard copy of it for future reference.
Documents Required for Karnataka TET Application Form 2025
The original documents required for registration of the KARTET Application Form 2025 are given below. Candidates can check that it is mandatory all the documents should be original.
- 10th Class marksheet
- 12th Class marksheet
- Category certificate
- Graduation Degree
- 2 passport-sized photographs
KARTET Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates interested in appearing for the KARTET Exam 2025 must go through the KARTET Exam Pattern 2025 to know the level of questions, topics to be asked in the exam, marking scheme etc.
| KARTET Exam Pattern for Paper I (for classes I to V) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Subjects |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
2.5 hours
|
|
Language I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
|
|
Language II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
|
|
Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
|
|
Environmental Studies |
30 |
30 |
|
|
Social studies (For visually impaired candidates instead of mathematics and EVS) |
60 |
60 |
|
|
Total |
150 |
150 |
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| KARTET Exam Pattern for Paper II (for classes VI to VIII) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Subjects |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
3 hours
|
|
Language I (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
|
|
Language II (compulsory) |
30 |
30 |
|
|
Subject Concerned (Mathematics & Science Or Social Studies) |
60 |
60 |
|
|
Total |
150 |
150 |
|
Karnataka TET Minimum Qualifying Marks
Karnataka TET Minimum Qualifying marks have been provided below. Candidates can check the Karnataka TET Qualifying marks and start preparing for the exam. We have provided the Karnataka TET Minimum Qualifying Marks in the given link.
| Karnataka TET Minimum Qualifying Marks | ||
| Category | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks (Out of 150) |
| General | 60% | 90 |
| SC/ST/PWD | 55% | 82.5 |
