Karnataka TET 2025 – KARTET Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The official notification contains application dates, eligibility, exam centers, fee details, syllabus, pattern, qualifying marks and instructions for certificate verification. Always download the PDF from the official KSEEB / Karnataka Education Board portal before applying.

Key Dates (Indicative)

• Notification Release: Dec 2024 – Feb 2025 (varies) — watch official portal
• Online Application Window: Usually 3–4 weeks
• Admit Card Release: 7–10 days before exam
• Exam Date: As per official schedule

Official KARTET information is released by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) / Department of Public Instruction — confirm dates & links on their site.

Educational Qualifications (Typical Requirements)

• Paper I (Classes I–V): Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR Senior Secondary with 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) OR Bachelor degree with B.Ed (as per NCTE norms).
• Paper II (Classes VI–VIII): Graduate with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education / B.Ed or relevant qualifications as per notification.
• Subject specific eligibility may be required for language/secondary subject teachers.

Age Limit

Usually no strict upper age limit for KARTET itself (eligibility for appointment may have age rules). Check recruitment notifications for age criteria for appointment.

Exact equivalence and acceptable qualifications will be listed in the official notification.

Both papers are objective (multiple choice). Each paper tests Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, Environmental Studies/Subject knowledge depending on the paper.

All questions carry one mark. There is usually no negative marking — verify with official notification.

Child Development & Pedagogy

• Concepts of development, principles of learning
• Inclusive education, understanding children with special needs
• Teaching-learning processes, classroom management
• Assessment & evaluation techniques

Language I — Kannada (or regional)

• Comprehension, pedagogy of language teaching
• Grammar, vocabulary & language usage

Language II — English

• Reading comprehension, grammar, communication skills
• Pedagogical issues in teaching English

Mathematics

• Number sense, arithmetic, patterns, geometry basics
• Pedagogical approaches to teach math

Environmental Studies / Social Science

• Environmental awareness, basics of civics & geography
• Teaching methodologies for EVS & Social Studies

Paper II chooses between Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies — choose based on intended teaching subject for classes VI–VIII.

Qualifying Marks

Typically, candidates must score at least 60% (General) and relaxations for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) as per government norms. Confirm exact percentages in the notification.

Certificate Validity

TET certificate validity for appointment is usually lifetime in some states, but recruitment notifications may limit validity. Check Karnataka-specific rules in the notification.

How to Apply (Basic Steps)

1. Visit official KSEAB / KARTET portal
2. Register / create login & fill application form
3. Upload scanned photo, signature & required certificates
4. Pay exam fee online & submit
5. Download admit card when released

Structured plan focusing on pedagogy, language skills and subject knowledge.

Focus on concept clarity for pedagogy and consistent mock practice to build speed and accuracy. For language papers, practice comprehension passages daily.

• Child Development & Pedagogy: NCERT (Child Development), NCF documents, R. S. Sharma pedagogy notes
• Mathematics: NCERT (primary & upper primary), R.D. Sharma (selective)
• Language (Kannada): State board language books, practice comprehension sets
• EVS / Social Science: NCERT + Karnataka state textbooks
• Mock test series from reputed KARTET coaching platforms
• Official past papers & answer keys (best for pattern recognition)