KARTET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit, Educational Qualifications & Requirements

KARTET Eligibility Criteria

The Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test (KARTET) is administered annually by the Department of School Education, Karnataka, as an offline state-level examination. Candidates should consult the section below for detailed eligibility guidelines.

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Karnataka TET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Aspirants preparing for the KARTET Exam 2025 must verify their credentials against the official Karnataka TET eligibility criteria. Non-compliance with these standards will result in application rejection without a refund of fees. Thoroughly reviewing these requirements before the application deadline on 9 November 2025 is essential for a seamless registration process.

(Paper-I) : Required minimum qualification (for teaching class 1 to 5)

• PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).  OR
• PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year or 4th year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education). OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).

(Paper-II) : Required minimum qualification (for teaching class 6 to 8)

• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). OR
• PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR
• PUC / Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year B.A.Ed /B.Sc.Ed. OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in Final-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

Note: A relaxation of up to 5% in minimum qualifying marks is available for candidates belonging to reserved categories, including SC, ST, C-I, and differently-abled individuals.

Karnataka TET Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

The Karnataka TET 2025 features an inclusive age policy. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for the examination. Notably, there is no upper age limit, ensuring that both fresh graduates and experienced professionals can pursue teaching careers in Karnataka.