KARTET Qualification (Eligibility Requirement) 2026
The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) is a mandatory eligibility examination for candidates who wish to become teachers in government, aided, and recognized schools in Karnataka. The eligibility requirements differ for Paper I (Classes I–V) and Paper II (Classes VI–VIII).
KARTET Eligibility for Paper I (Classes I to V)
Candidates applying for Primary Teacher (Classes I–V) must satisfy any one of the following qualifications:
Option 1
- Passed PUC/12th or equivalent with at least 50% marks, and
- Passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/D.Ed).
Option 2
- Passed PUC/12th or equivalent with at least 50% marks, and
- Passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Option 3
- Passed PUC/12th with at least 50% marks, and
- Passed or appearing in the final year of Diploma in Special Education.
Option 4
- Graduation (BA/BSc/BCom or equivalent), and
- Passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
KARTET Eligibility for Paper II (Classes VI to VIII)
Candidates applying for Upper Primary Teacher (Classes VI–VIII) must satisfy any one of the following qualifications:
Option 1
- Graduation degree, and
- Passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Option 2
- Graduation with at least 50% marks, and
- Passed or appearing in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
Option 3
- Graduation with at least 45% marks, and
- Passed or appearing in B.Ed, as per NCTE norms.
Option 4
- Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks, and
- Passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
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Age Limit
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | No upper age limit |
Candidates aged 18 years and above can apply if they satisfy the educational qualifications.
Relaxation in Marks
Candidates belonging to reserved categories receive relaxation in qualifying marks:
- SC/ST/Cat-I/PwD candidates: Up to 5% relaxation in minimum educational qualification marks.
Important Note
✅ KARTET qualification alone does not guarantee a government teaching job.
The KARTET certificate only makes a candidate eligible to apply for teacher recruitment examinations such as:
- GPSTR Recruitment
- Government Primary Teacher Recruitment
- High School Teacher Recruitment
- KREIS Teacher Recruitment
- Other Karnataka Teacher Recruitments
Conducting Authority
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test
Purpose
- Qualifying examination for recruitment of government teachers in Karnataka
Examination Structure
- Paper I: For Primary Level (Classes 1–5)
- Paper II: For Upper Primary Level (Classes 6–8)
Subjects Covered
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language I & II
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies / Subject-Specific Content
Importance
- Mandatory eligibility for government teaching posts
- Enhances employability in public sector schools