KAR TET · Cutoff
KAR TET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official KAR TET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at schooleducation.kar.nic.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 90-105 marks (60-70%) |
| OBC | 83-98 marks (55-65%) |
| SC | 75-90 marks (50-60%) |
| ST | 75-90 marks (50-60%) |
| PwD | 68-83 marks (45-55%) |
- General category typically requires 8-12 marks more than OBC, and 15-20 marks more than SC/ST categories. The minimum qualifying threshold is usually 60% for General/OBC and 55% for SC/ST/PwD as per TET norms.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, number of vacancies announced, candidate performance distribution, and specific district requirements. Competitive districts may see higher effective cutoffs for merit list positioning.
- These are qualifying cutoffs; actual selection for teaching posts depends on subsequent recruitment processes where higher scores (75%+) significantly improve placement prospects across all categories.
What does your score in Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KAR TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Excellent score — top tier
90–100%
- Primary/Upper Primary Teacher in any Karnataka district — top preference in merit lists
- Bengaluru city schools (BBMP, Corporation) — among first selected
- Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) — premium postings
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Teacher — strong KVS/NVS prospect
- Model School and Eklavya Model Residential School recruitments — top bracket
- Eligible for mentorship roles and master trainer positions in DSERT programs
Strong score — preferred candidate
80–89%
- Primary Teacher posts in Bengaluru Urban and premium districts — strong contender
- Upper Primary Teacher (all subjects) in Tier-1 cities — very competitive position
- Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Teacher posts — eligible with good chances
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) Primary Teacher — highly competitive with Karnataka TET
- KPTCL and other PSU-run school teacher positions — preferred candidate
- District-level school principal track eligibility with experience
Good qualifying score
70–79%
- Primary Teacher posts in Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru, and Tier-2 cities — competitive but achievable
- Upper Primary Teacher (Mathematics/Science) in rural districts — good prospects
- Upper Primary Teacher (Social Science/Languages) in semi-urban areas
- Vidyagama and Morarji Desai Residential School recruitments — decent chances
- May qualify for Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) with this TET score if appearing separately
Just qualified — marginal pass
60–69%
- KAR TET Certificate issued — valid for lifetime
- Eligible for Primary Teacher (Class I-V) posts in Karnataka government schools
- Eligible for Upper Primary Teacher (Class VI-VIII) posts depending on paper cleared
- Competition is high; may need strong academic record and interview performance
- Preference given to candidates with higher TET scores in many districts
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet the 60% minimum qualifying marks required by Karnataka TET
- Certificate will not be issued
- Ineligible for teacher recruitment in Karnataka government schools
- Recommend thorough revision of NCERT pedagogy and Karnataka syllabus
- Can reappear in next KAR TET cycle
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