The Karnataka School Education Department has officially issued a correction notice regarding the Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2025. The department has withdrawn the Bachelor of Education (BEd) eligibility clause for candidates applying for Paper 1, following the latest notification released on October 31, 2025.
KARTET 2025 Eligibility Clause Revised
As per the revised notice, the provision mentioned in item number 7.2 of the October 18 circular—allowing candidates with 50% marks in graduation along with a BEd degree—has now been removed. The Department clarified that this clause was included in error and has been withdrawn to ensure compliance with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) guidelines. The correction specifies that the BEd qualification will no longer be valid for Paper 1, which determines eligibility for teaching Classes 1 to 5. However, candidates applying for Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8) can continue to apply with a BEd qualification.
Revised KARTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Below are the updated eligibility requirements as per the revised notice:
Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5):
- Minimum 50% marks in PUC/Senior Secondary or equivalent.
- Must have passed or be pursuing:
- Two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd), or
- Four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd), or
- Two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education), or
- Second year of a two-year DElEd with at least 50% marks in graduation.
Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8):
- Minimum 50% marks in graduation.
- Must have passed or be pursuing:
- Two-year DElEd, or
- BEd, or
- BEd (Special Education), or
- Four-year BElEd degree.
Karnataka TET 2025 Registration and Exam Schedule
The registration process for Karnataka TET 2025 is currently active and will close on November 9, 2025. The examination is scheduled to take place on December 7, 2025, with Paper 1 from 9:30 AM to Noon and Paper 2 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Admit cards will be available for download from December 1 to December 7, 2025, on the official website of the School Education Department.
About the KARTET Examination
The Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test is conducted annually to assess the eligibility of candidates aspiring to teach in government, aided, and unaided schools across Karnataka. The exam ensures that all teaching candidates meet the minimum standards prescribed by the NCTE for teaching at primary and upper primary levels. This revision in eligibility aims to uphold uniform standards in teacher education and maintain the quality benchmarks established by national education authorities.
