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KAR TET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KAR TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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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.
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Excellent score — Top merit tier
90–100%
- Top preference for teacher posts in premium government schools (Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore)
- Strong candidacy for Assistant Teacher in Karnataka Public Schools
- Eligible for fast-track promotion schemes in Department of Public Instruction
- Competitive for Master Trainer and Resource Person positions in DSERT (Department of State Educational Research and Training)
- Teacher recruitment in Sainik Schools and Army Public Schools Karnataka region
- High merit consideration for positions in Government Pre-University Colleges (bridge teaching roles)
High score — Strong merit position
80–89%
- Primary Teacher posts in Bangalore Urban and Tier-1 city schools
- Upper Primary Teacher in high-demand subjects (Mathematics, Science, English)
- Morarji Desai Residential Schools teacher recruitment — strong candidacy
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) teacher posts via lateral entry
- Preferred candidate for Karnataka State Government Model Schools
- Competitive for KTBS (Karnataka Textbook Society) educational officer roles
Good score — Competitive range
70–79%
- Primary Teacher (Classes I-V) posts in district headquarters schools
- Upper Primary Teacher (Classes VI-VIII) in government schools — subject to subject specialization
- Better preference in Vidyagama and Samudaya Shaale initiatives
- Eligible for teacher posts in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) through NVS recruitment
- Competitive for Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) posts
Qualifying certificate — Lower tier
60–69%
- Eligible for KAR TET certificate (valid 7 years)
- Can apply for Primary Teacher posts in rural/remote government schools
- Competitive for Anganwadi teaching positions
- May qualify for contractual teacher roles in Zilla Panchayat schools
- Lower preference in merit-based recruitment for urban posts
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet 60% minimum cut-off for TET certificate
- Not eligible for teacher recruitment in Karnataka government schools
- Recommend comprehensive revision of pedagogy and subject content
- Focus on NCERT textbooks and Karnataka state curriculum framework
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