Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KAR TET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Karnataka School Education Department announced 15,000 teaching vacancies across GPT, PST, AM, PET, and CST posts for 2026-27. Online applications opened August 18 and will close September 7, 2026. Valid KAR TET or CTET certificate is mandatory for eligible posts.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Candidates who qualify the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test receive a certificate valid for lifetime. The exam is conducted by the Centralized Admission Cell (CAC), Office of the Commissioner of Public Instruction, Bangalore, with no negative marking in the 150-question paper.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Karnataka TET 2026 notification is expected to be released in the coming weeks on the official website. The exam typically follows an annual cycle and assesses eligibility for primary (Classes 1-5) and upper primary (Classes 6-8) teaching positions in Karnataka government schools.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 official notification is anticipated to be released by the Karnataka School Education Department in the coming weeks. The notification will detail eligibility criteria, exam pattern, important dates, and the online application process for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Archived 20 Aug 2026
According to the expected schedule, KARTET 2026 is likely to be conducted in June 2026 for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1-5 and Classes 6-8 in Karnataka government and aided schools. The application process is expected to begin alongside the notification release.
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Qualifying KARTET is essential for candidates aspiring to teach in Karnataka government and private schools for Classes 1 to 8. While the certificate does not guarantee employment, it is a mandatory eligibility requirement for all teaching recruitment processes in the state.
Archived 20 Aug 2026
The KAR TET 2026 notification is expected to be released by the Karnataka School Education Department in the coming months. Candidates should regularly check the official website schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in for updates.
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Candidates who qualify KARTET are issued a Teacher Eligibility Certificate that is now valid for lifetime, removing the earlier 7-year validity restriction. This applies to all newly qualified candidates.
Archived 29 Jul 2026
The Department of School Education, Karnataka, announced KARTET 2025 results on December 23, 2025. Qualified candidates received eligibility certificates with lifetime validity for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools across Karnataka.
Archived 20 Aug 2026
The Karnataka School Education Department is expected to release the KARTET 2026 notification in the coming weeks. Candidates aspiring for teaching positions in primary and upper primary schools should regularly check the official website for updates on application dates and exam schedule.
Archived 3 Jul 2026
Minister Madhu Bangarappa announced that the government will begin recruitment of 52,000 guest teachers for schools in the coming weeks, providing employment opportunities for TET-qualified candidates.
Archived 3 Jul 2026
The Karnataka School Education Department has released the KARTET 2025 merit list and eligibility certificates on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the December 7, 2025 exam can now download their digitally signed TET certificates, which are valid for life.
Archived 3 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jun 2026
The Karnataka School Education Department announced KARTET 2025 results on December 23, 2025 along with the final answer key. Candidates who passed can download their lifetime-valid qualifying certificates from the official website.
Archived 29 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jun 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jun 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jun 2026
KARTET 2027 notification (next cycle)
Wed, 31 Mar, 2027Next annual cycle typically follows similar April-May notification pattern
Archived 20 Aug 2026
KAR TET 2026 result declaration
Tue, 8 Dec, 2026Qualifying certificate issued to successful candidates
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final answer key publication
Mon, 23 Nov, 2026After objection review period
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Result Declaration (Expected)
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Results typically announced 4-6 weeks after exam
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key release
Sun, 8 Nov, 2026Candidates can raise objections within specified period
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍KAR TET 2026 exam date (tentative)
Thu, 29 Oct, 2026Paper 1 for Classes 1-5; Paper 2 for Classes 6-8
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card release (tentative)
Mon, 19 Oct, 2026Hall tickets typically available 7-10 days before exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final result declaration
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Qualified candidates list published with scorecard download facility
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Answer Key Release (Expected)
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Provisional answer key released within 2 weeks of exam
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Application deadline (tentative)
Sun, 4 Oct, 2026Extended deadlines may be announced
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍KARTET 2026 Exam Date (Expected)
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Paper 1 (Primary) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary) conducted in single day
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Admit Card Release (Expected)
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Hall tickets typically available 1-2 weeks before exam
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Application window opens (tentative)
Mon, 14 Sept, 2026Online registration usually runs for 2-3 weeks
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key release
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Candidates can raise objections within specified window
Archived 5 Jun 2026
KAR TET 2026 notification expected
Fri, 4 Sept, 2026Official notification typically released in May-June period
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍KAR TET 2026 examination date
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Paper I and Paper II conducted across designated centers in Karnataka
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Application Last Date (Expected)
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Usually 2-3 weeks window to complete online registration
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Admit card download availability
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Hall tickets accessible on official portal
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Result declaration expected
Thu, 13 Aug, 2026Results with qualifying certificate for eligible candidates; lifetime validity
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Application Portal Opens (Expected)
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Online applications typically begin shortly after notification release
Archived 29 Jul 2026
KARTET 2026 Notification (Expected)
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Official notification typically released in August-October based on previous cycle
Archived 29 Jul 2026
Answer key release expected
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Provisional answer key released in PDF format; objection window may be opened
Archived 20 Aug 2026
📍KARTET 2026 exam day (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Both papers conducted on same day in offline OMR mode; 150 MCQs per paper, 2.5 hours duration, no negative marking
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Last date for online application submission
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026Final deadline including fee payment
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Admit card download begins
Thu, 9 Jul, 2026Hall tickets available online approximately 2-3 weeks before exam date
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Expected notification release
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Official notification typically released in April-May period
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date to submit application
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026Application window typically remains open for 15-20 days with online fee payment
Archived 20 Aug 2026
Online application portal opening
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026Registration begins for Paper I and Paper II
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Expected notification release date
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Official notification with detailed eligibility criteria and exam schedule
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Application portal opens (estimated)
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026Online registration begins on official website schooleducation.kar.nic.in
Archived 20 Aug 2026
KARTET 2026 official notification release expected
Sat, 30 May, 2026Notification typically released in April-May containing complete exam details, eligibility criteria, and syllabus
Archived 20 Aug 2026
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