KARTET
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test
Form Date: 01 Jun - 20 Jun 2027 (Tentative)
Form Date: 01 Jun - 20 Jun 2027
KARTET 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern & Result
Updated On - October 16 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
KARTET 2027 or Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted to determine the eligibility of the candidates for the post of school teachers in the state. This is not a job recruitment exam. KARTET just provides a degree of eligibility for the teaching posts in the state of Karnataka. Check this article to get more details about Karnataka TET 2022 application form, admit card, eligibility, exam pattern, answer key, result, vacancies, etc.
EntranceZone · Latest Update
KARTET 2027 Latest Update as on 16 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited
Checked on 16 October 2026
KARTET 2027 has no official notification yet; the Karnataka School Education Department is expected to release the next update before registration starts, and candidates should monitor the official website for the confirmed schedule.
KARTET 2027 remains at the awaiting-notification stage: the Karnataka School Education Department has not yet issued the official 2027 notice as of 16 October 2026. For now, the confirmed reference points are from the previous verified cycle, including the standard eligibility framework and the lifetime-validity eligibility certificate. The next official step should be the release of the 2027 notification, followed by application dates, exam schedule, and admit-card details. Based on prior-year patterns, portals expect the notice later in 2027, but that timing is not official. Students should keep checking schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in for the confirmed update and prepare documents, eligibility proof, and teaching-qualification records in advance.
✓ Official
- Official 2027 notification not released yet — the points below are the latest available official information (2026 cycle) and will be replaced once the 2027 notice is published.
- The Karnataka School Education Department official source does not yet show a published KARTET 2027 notification as of 16 October 2026.
- The latest verified baseline confirms that qualified candidates receive an eligibility certificate with lifetime validity.
- The latest verified baseline confirms the usual eligibility framework includes a graduate degree with at least 50% marks plus a professional teaching qualification such as D.El.Ed or B.Ed.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
- Notification expected around July-August 2027 based on secondary portal estimates; this is not official.
- Application form release is expected after the notification, but no 2027 dates are announced yet.
- Paper 1 is expected for Classes 1-5 and Paper 2 for Classes 6-8, following the standard KARTET structure.
- Detailed eligibility, fee, and exam-center information are expected only after the official notification.
- Admit card and exam date will likely be announced later in the cycle, after registration closes.
- Result and eligibility-certificate processing are expected after the exam, but no 2027 schedule is confirmed.
Major Changes This Year
No official 2027 change has been announced yet; only the next cycle is awaited, while eligibility and exam structure are expected to remain aligned with the usual Paper 1 and Paper 2 format.
No major change has been officially announced yet for KARTET 2027. The official body has not released the 2027 notification, so there is no confirmed update on exam dates, application process, paper structure, marking scheme, or syllabus changes. Based on the usual KARTET pattern, Paper 1 is expected for Classes 1-5 and Paper 2 for Classes 6-8, but that remains tentative until the notification is published. Candidates should treat all dates currently circulating online as unconfirmed and wait for the official notice before making final preparation or application plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the KARTET 2027 notification been released?
No. As of 16 October 2026, the official 2027 notification has not been published yet.
When is the KARTET 2027 notification expected?
It is tentatively expected later in 2027, with some portals suggesting July-August 2027, but this is not official.
Who conducts KARTET?
KARTET is conducted by the Karnataka School Education Department.
What is the expected exam pattern for KARTET 2027?
It is expected to follow the usual two-paper format: Paper 1 for Classes 1-5 and Paper 2 for Classes 6-8, but this is not yet officially confirmed for 2027.
What is the eligibility for KARTET?
The latest verified baseline says candidates typically need a graduate degree with at least 50% marks along with a professional teaching qualification such as D.El.Ed or B.Ed.
Is the KARTET eligibility certificate valid for life?
Yes, the latest verified baseline confirms that the eligibility certificate carries lifetime validity.
Where should students check the official KARTET update?
Students should follow the Karnataka School Education Department website for the confirmed 2027 notification and application schedule.
Latest Updates
- KARTET 2027 application form fill up process has ended. The last date to apply for the application form was 20th July 2022.
- KARTET 2022 exam is scheduled to be held on 22nd August 2022.
- KARTET 2022 admit card will be released on 12th August 2022.
KARTET 2027 Exam Status
Candidates can check the information about KARTET 2027 which is mentioned below:
| Particular | Status |
| Exam Notification | Announced |
| Application form | Ended |
| Exam date | Announced |
KARTET 2027 Important Dates
Applicants must check the important dates to apply for the Karnataka TET exam. The CAC has announced the last date to apply for the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test exam. We have given the details of the KARTET exam dates 2027 in the table given below:
Events | Important Dates(tentative) |
Opening date of application form | 1st July 2022 |
Last date to apply | 20th Jul 2022 |
Last Date for Registration and pay application fee | 20th July 2022 |
Release of admit card | 12 August 2022 |
Exam date of Karnataka TET | 22 August 2022 |
Declaration of result | September 2022 |
KARTET 2027 Application Form
The application form for the recruitment of the school teachers in Karnataka state has been released online. The last date to apply for the application form is 20th July 2022. Therefore, those candidates who are eligible to apply must visit the official website of the Centralized Admission Cell (CAC) Karnataka. The candidates must apply before the last date of the KARTET application form 2027. They must fill in all the mandatory details and upload scanned copies of the certificates and supporting documents. Finally, the applicants will have to pay the application fees to complete the process of the online application form.
How to Apply for KARTET 2027?
The candidates applying for Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test application form can follow the steps given below:
- In the first step, the candidates must visit the official website of Karnataka TET, schooleducation.kar.nic.in. Here you will find the link to Register for KARTET 2027 in the latest updates section.
- Now, the applicants must register by clicking on the New User Registration tab. You must fill in all the details like name, mobile number, email id, etc.
- On successful registration, you must proceed to fill the online application form.
- In the further step, the applicants must fill their personal and qualification details. Upload the scanned copies of all the certificates and supporting documents. Give the preference of the city for the center of examination as per your convenience.
- Also, the applicants must upload their passport size photograph and signature in the space provided.
- After that, the candidates will have to pay the application fees, as per their social categories.
- Once the payment of the fee is successful, you can finally submit the application form and take a print of the acknowledgment slip for further use.
KARTET 2027 Application Fees
The category-wise and paper-wise application fees of the Karnataka TET application form are given below:
Category | For Paper I /Paper II | For Both Papers |
General, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | Rs 700 | Rs 1000 |
SC/ST/CI | Rs 350 | Rs 500 |
PwD | Nil | Nil |
KARTET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
The official authorities will accept the application form of only those candidates who satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements for the post. Therefore, it is important for the applicants to go through the minimum eligibility criteria for KARTET 2027 exam. If a candidate is eligible for the post advertised, then they must proceed to fill the application form of KARTET. The eligibility requirements is based on several factors like Age limit, domicile, educational qualification, previous teaching experiences, etc. In this section, we have given all the details about the requirements for applying for the Karnataka TET exam.
Age Limit:
- There is no age limit to appear for the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test exam. Candidates of any age group can apply for the exam.
Education Qualification:
The education qualification for the candidates applying for KARTET is different for Paper I and II. Check the details given below:
Minimum Qualifications for Paper I (Class I to V) | Minimum Qualifications for Paper II (Class VI to VIII) |
PUC/12th class with a minimum of 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in the final year of a 2-year diploma in elementary education. | B.A/B.Sc with 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in the final year of 2-year diploma in elementary education. |
OR | OR |
PUC/12th with a minimum of 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in the final year of 4 years B.El.Ed. | B.A/B.Sc with a minimum of 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in the final year of 2-year B.Ed. |
OR | OR |
12th with a minimum of 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in final year of 2 years diploma in education (special education). | PUC/12th with a minimum of 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in the final year of 4 years B.El.Ed. |
OR | OR |
B.A./B.Sc and is appearing or passed in final year of 2-year diploma in elementary education. | PUC/12th with a minimum of 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in the final year of 4 years B.A.Ed or B.S.Ed. |
OR | |
B.A/B.Sc with a minimum of 50% marks and have passed or is appearing in the final year of B.Ed(special education). |
KARTET 2027 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test is decided by the selection committee. All the applicants must check the exam pattern very carefully before appearing for the exam. The knowledge about the exam pattern of KARTET will help the candidates to score maximum marks in the exam. Check the details of the exam pattern and marking scheme of Karnataka TET given below:
Karnataka TET Exam Pattern for Paper I
Subject | Maximum marks | Number of questions |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language I | 30 | 30 |
Language II | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Social studies (For visually impaired candidates instead of mathematics and EVS) | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
Karnataka TET Exam Pattern of Paper-II
Subject | Maximum marks | Number of questions |
Child Development & Pedagogy(compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
(a)For Mathematics and Science teacher:- Mathematics and Science | 60 | 60 |
(b)For Social Studies teacher:- Social | 60 | 60 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
KARTET 2027 Syllabus
It is very important for the applicants to prepare for the exam according to the syllabus. In this way they can prepare more efficiently. Also, the syllabus of KARTET will help the students to focus on important topics for the exam. The syllabus of the Karnataka TET exam for Paper I and II are given in the table below:
KARTET Syllabus for Paper I | KARTET Syllabus for Paper II |
Child development and pedagogy | Child development and pedagogy |
Language I | Language I |
Language II | Language II |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Pedagogical issues | Physics |
Environmental science | Chemistry |
Pedagogy of environmental science | Biology |
Social studies (for visually impaired instead of mathematics and EVS) | Pedagogical issues |
Social studies/social science |
KARTET 2027 Admit Card
The official authorities will issue the hall ticket to all the eligible candidates who have successfully filled the application form. Candidates can access the pdf of the KARTET Test Admit Card 2027 online from the official website. The hall ticket will be available only in online mode. The admit card of Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test contains details like the personal information of the candidates, name of the paper, exam date, timing, venue of the exam, things to carry and not to carry in the examination hall, and other important instructions. It is mandatory to carry the admit card of KARTET on the day of the exam. Without showing the hall ticket, the entry of the candidates will not be allowed in the examination hall. Here are a few important instructions of the KARTET admit card:
- The admit card of the Karnataka TET exam will be available online.
- The candidates will not be sent the admit card through email or Post.
- All the details printed on the hall ticket must be correct and clear.
- The admit card should not be tampered with or folded, in any case
- The candidates should not write anything on the hall ticket.
- Carry an original photo identity proof along with the admit card on the day of the exam.
- Keep a copy of the admit card of KARTET for any future references.
KARTET 2027 Answer Key
Once the examination of both the papers of KARTTET is over, the official authorities will release the provisional answer key for the exam.
- Therefore, the candidates must download the official answer key of Karnataka TET Paper I and II exam.
- With the help of the answer key, the candidates can calculate their expected score in the exam.
- Also, if there is any confusion in any answers, the students can raise objections and challenge the answer key released by the official authority.
- The final result of TET exam in Karnataka will be determined on the basis of the final answer key released by the examination council.
KARTET 2027 Result
The result of the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test will be released online on the official website. Therefore, the candidates can check their Karnataka TET Result by entering their roll number and captcha code. Once the results are announced on the official website, we will provide a direct link to access the scorecard. The result will be based on the cut off marks released by the selection committee. Those candidates who have successfully qualified in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) will be awarded a certificate. Such candidates are eligible to apply for the posts of teachers in the state of Karnataka.
KARTET 2022 Cut Off Marks
The candidates will have to score a minimum qualifying marks in order to pass the KARTET exam. The selection committee will decide the minimum cut off marks for qualifying in the Karnataka TET exam. The category-wise cut off marks of KARTET are given in the table below:
Category | Qualifying Marks |
General category/2A/2B/3A/3B | 60% |
SC/ ST/ C-I/PWD | 55% |
KARTET 2027 Highlights
Exam Name | Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) |
Conducting Body | Centralized Admission Cell |
KARTET Result link | https://sts.karnataka.gov.in/TET/ |
Post details | Class I to VIII Teachers in State Govt Schools |
Exam Centres | In major cities of Karnataka |
KARTET Official Website |
About Karnataka TET
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test, also known as KARTET is a state-level exam for providing the eligibility certificates to the candidates for the post of government teachers. The exam is conducted by the Centralized Admission Cell, Karnataka. There are two papers in the exam. KARTET Paper I is for the posts of teachers from class I to V. Whereas, Paper I is for the eligibility to teach from class VI to VIII. Those candidates who qualify in the TET exam are eligible to apply for the posts of government teachers as soon as an advertisement is released.
KARTET Important Dates
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| Form Date | 01 Jun - 20 Jun 2027 (Tentative) |
| Admit card | 12 Jul 2022 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | 21 Jul 2027 (Tentative) |
| Result | 26 Aug 2027 (Tentative) |
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test Exam Pattern
Paper 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
01 Jun 2027
Form End Date:
20 Jun 2027
The forms will open on 01 Jun 2027
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DAYS
Examination Date (Online):
21 Jul 2027
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