KARTET 2025 Application Window Opens, Apply Online Till November 9

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• Updated on 24 Oct, 2025, 12:59 AM, by KollegeApply

The Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka, has started the online application process for the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2025. The exam serves as a qualifying test for candidates aspiring to teach in primary (Classes 1–5) and upper primary (Classes 6–8) schools across Karnataka.

The KARTET 2025 application window opened on October 23, 2025, and will remain active till November 9, 2025. Candidates can apply through the official website — schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in or sts.karnataka.gov.in/TET.

KARTET 2025 Exam Schedule

The KARTET 2025 exam will be held in offline (pen and paper) mode on December 7, 2025, in two sessions.

Paper	Timing	Duration
Paper I	9:30 AM – 12:00 PM	2 hours 30 minutes
Paper II	2:00 PM – 4:30 PM	2 hours 30 minutes

KARTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the respective paper they wish to appear for.

Paper	Qualification Required
Paper I (Classes 1–5)	Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed (or equivalent).
Paper II (Classes 6–8)	Graduation with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed/D.El.Ed (or equivalent).

Note:

Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) get a 5% relaxation in minimum marks.
There is no upper age limit for applying to KARTET 2025.

KARTET 2025 Exam Pattern

The exam consists of two papers, each carrying 150 marks. Candidates can choose to appear for one or both papersbased on their teaching preference.

Paper	Subject	Total Marks	Type of Questions
Paper I	Child Development & Pedagogy, Languages I & II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies	150	Objective (MCQs)
Paper II	Child Development & Pedagogy, Languages I & II, Mathematics & Science / Social Studies	150	Objective (MCQs)

KARTET 2025 Application Fee

Category	One Paper	Both Papers
General/OBC	₹500	₹800
SC/ST/PwD	₹250	₹400

Candidates must pay the application fee online using a credit/debit card, UPI, or net banking.

How to Apply for KARTET 2025?

Follow the steps below to apply online for KARTET 2025:

Visit schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in or sts.karnataka.gov.in/TET.
Click on “KARTET 2025 Apply Online” link.
Register using your email ID and mobile number.
Fill in your personal and educational details.
Upload the required scanned documents (photo, signature, etc.).
Pay the application fee and submit the form.
Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

KARTET 2025 Certificate Validity

The KARTET certificate issued by the Karnataka School Education Department will be valid for a lifetime, as per NCTE guidelines. This allows qualified candidates to use their certificates throughout their teaching careers without any expiry restriction.

KARTET 2025 Admit Card

The KARTET 2025 admit cards will be released around 10 days before the exam date. Candidates can download them using their registration number and password from the official website. Candidates are advised to complete the application process before November 9, 2025, and keep track of updates through the official website for admit card and exam-related announcements.

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