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Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KAR TET)
KAR TET — Karnataka TET. Paper I (Class 1-5) + Paper II (Class 6-8). 150 MCQs each.
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What can I get from KAR TET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top tier — excellent prospects
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong competitive position
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Moderate competitive range
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Marginal qualifier
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Karnataka School Education and Literacy Department is anticipated to release the official notification for KAR TET 2026 in the coming weeks. The exam typically follows an annual cycle with applications opening in mid-year. Eligible candidates should monitor the official portal for updates.
Source →The Department has confirmed that candidates who qualify KAR TET receive lifetime validity certificates, making them eligible for teaching positions in Karnataka government and aided schools. This policy continues to benefit aspiring teachers across the state.
Source →The examination will continue with its two-paper format: Paper I for classes I-V teachers and Paper II for classes VI-VIII teachers. Candidates seeking to teach both levels can appear for both papers in the same cycle.
Source →The School Education Department will enable online registration and fee payment through the dedicated portal once the notification is issued. Candidates are advised to keep required documents including qualification certificates and photograph ready for smooth application submission.
Source →Expected notification release date
9 days awayFri, 5 Jun, 2026
Official notification with detailed eligibility criteria and exam schedule
Online application portal opening
16 days awayFri, 12 Jun, 2026
Registration begins for Paper I and Paper II
Last date for online application submission
44 days awayFri, 10 Jul, 2026
Final deadline including fee payment
Admit card download availability
79 days awayFri, 14 Aug, 2026
Hall tickets accessible on official portal
📌KAR TET 2026 examination date
94 days awaySat, 29 Aug, 2026
Paper I and Paper II conducted across designated centers in Karnataka
Provisional answer key release
102 days awaySun, 6 Sept, 2026
Candidates can raise objections within specified window
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Child Development and Learning
Concept of development and its relationship with learning.
Individual Differences and Intelligence
Differences among learners and theories of intelligence.
Assessment for Learning
Concept and types of school-based assessment.
Inclusive Education and CWSN
Addressing diverse learners and children with special needs.
Learning and Pedagogy
Theories of learning and their pedagogical implications.
Reading Unseen Passages
Unseen passages — prose, drama or poetry — with comprehension questions.
Varnamale
Kannada vowels (svaragalu), consonants (vyanjanagalu) and pronunciation.
Shabd Roopagalu
Word formation, tatsama-tadbhava, deshya and anya-bhasha words.
Sandhi
Lopa sandhi, agama sandhi, adesha sandhi and other sandhi rules.
Samasa
Tatpurusha, dvandva, dvigu, karmadharaya, bahuvrihi and amshi samasa.
Unseen Passages
Two unseen passages — prose, drama or poetry — with comprehension and grammar questions.
Parts of Speech
Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection.
Tenses
Present, past, future — simple, continuous, perfect and perfect-continuous.
Articles and Determiners
A/an/the and quantifiers/determiners.
Active and Passive Voice
Conversion between active and passive voice.
Numbers
Whole numbers, place value and Indian numeral system.
Fractions
Proper, improper, mixed fractions and decimal fractions.
Algebraic Expressions (Basic)
Introduction to algebraic expressions and simple equations.
Geometrical Figures and Spatial Knowledge
Plane geometric figures and spatial relationships.
3-D Geometric Shapes
Cubes, cuboids, cylinders, spheres and cones.
Environment Components and Ecosystems
Biotic and abiotic components and their interactions.
Biodiversity, Food Chains and Pyramids
Biodiversity, food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids.
Pollution and Sustainable Development
Air, water, soil and noise pollution; sustainable development.
Living Organisms and Life Processes
Characteristics of living things, plant and animal life processes.
Energy Sources
Solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable/non-renewable sources.
Number System
Integers, rational numbers and real numbers.
Statistics and Probability
Mean, median, mode and basic probability.
Arithmetic Progression
AP — first term, common difference, nth term and sum.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios, identities and heights and distances.
Coordinate Geometry
Cartesian plane, distance formula and section formula.
Ancient India
Vedic period, Mauryan and Gupta empires.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara, Mughals and bhakti-sufi movements.
History of Karnataka
Kadambas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara and Mysuru kingdoms.
Modern India
British rule, freedom struggle and independence.
Earth Systems
Solar system, latitudes, longitudes and motions of the earth.
Final result declaration
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026
Qualified candidates list published with scorecard download facility
Alankara
Shabda alankara and artha alankara (figures of speech).
Direct and Indirect Speech
Reporting verbs and changes in tense, pronouns and time.
Measurements
Weight, time, volume, length and capacity in standard units.
Health and Nutrition
Balanced diet, deficiency diseases and personal hygiene.
Identities and Linear Equations
Algebraic identities and pair of linear equations in two variables.
Environments and Resources
Natural and human environments and resources.