Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET)
Conducted by Centralized Admission Cell (CAC), Office of the Commissioner of Public Instruction, Bangalore, Karnataka
Source: schooleducation.kar.nic.in · Updated 3 Oct 2026
2 hr 30 min
Duration
150
Total marks
11
Sections
150 MCQs
Questions
INR 700 - 1,000
Application fee
Not announced yet
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| Category | Eligibility / relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Criteria listed above |
| Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. | |
| SC | Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. |
| ST | Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. |
The exam body has not published a separate criterion for each category in the details we hold. Please confirm on the official website.
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Paper | INR 700 |
| Both papers | INR 1,000 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form window | Oct 23-Nov 9, 2025 |
| Exam | Dec 7, 2025 |
| Result and final answer key declared | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Paper | INR 700 |
| Both papers | INR 1,000 |
KARTET college predictor
We cannot estimate admission chances from a KARTET result yet, because we do not hold enough data for it. Find Colleges can still match you to colleges using your marks, course and budget.
KARTET previous year question papers
We are adding previous year papers for KARTET. Until then, the exam body's official site is the best source for authentic papers.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (5 sections) | Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (Hindi), Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit), Mathematics, Environmental Studies |
| Paper 2 (4 sections) | Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, and Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline ( based); application is online |
| Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) for each paper |
| Total questions | 150 for each paper |
| Total marks | 150 for each paper (300 if appearing for both Paper 1 and Paper 2) |
| +1 mark for each correct answer; No |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 30 | - | - |
| Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences | 60 | - | - |
KARTET books
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KARTET preparation tips
Preparation guidance for KARTET is being added. Ask Mimi for a study plan based on your marks and target course.
Campus-wise and branch-wise cut-off figures are being added. Check schooleducation.kar.nic.in for the latest.
No ; +1 mark for each correct answer
150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) for each paper
Apply online at schooleducation.kar.nic.in. The Application Form tab has the step-by-step process and the registration link.