Question 1

What are the passing marks for KARTET 2026?

Accepted Answer

KARTET requires 60% marks (90/150) for General/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category candidates, 55% for OBC (Creamy Layer), and 50% (75/150) for SC/ST/PWD candidates. The Karnataka government has extended TET certificate validity to lifetime for candidates who qualified from 2022 onwards, providing long-term benefits for job seekers.

Question 2

Is Kannada mandatory for Language I in KARTET?

Accepted Answer

Kannada is the primary Language I option for most candidates in KARTET. However, candidates applying for positions in Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, or Malayalam-medium schools can choose their respective language as Language I. Language II is English for candidates who chose Kannada as Language I, or Kannada for candidates who chose other languages.

Question 3

What teaching positions can KARTET-qualified candidates apply for?

Accepted Answer

KARTET-qualified candidates can apply for Primary School Teacher (Classes 1–5) and Upper Primary Teacher (Classes 6–8) posts in Karnataka government and government-aided schools. Recruitment is conducted by KPSC (Karnataka Public Service Commission) and DSERT (Department of State Educational Research and Training). The KARTET score is a mandatory eligibility criterion.

Question 4

What is the syllabus for KARTET Paper 2 subject section?

Accepted Answer

KARTET Paper 2 subject section (60 marks) covers either Mathematics and Science or Social Studies for upper primary teaching eligibility. Mathematics/Science includes topics from NCERT/DSERT Classes 6–8 textbooks with emphasis on conceptual understanding and pedagogical approaches. Social Studies covers History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics for Classes 6–8 with pedagogy.

Question 5

How should I prepare for the Kannada language section in KARTET?

Accepted Answer

For Kannada Language I, focus on grammar (vyakarana), prose and poetry comprehension, Kannada literature basics, and language pedagogy including methods for teaching Kannada as a mother tongue to primary school children. Study DSERT Karnataka language teaching guidelines and NCERT language pedagogy frameworks for teaching comprehension and writing skills.

Event	Date
Notification Release	July–August 2026 (tentative)
Application Opens	July–August 2026 (tentative)
Application Closes	14 August 2026
Admit Card Release	24 September 2026
Exam Date	October 2026 (tentative)
Result Declaration	26 November 2026

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PWD	₹250
Women (some states)	₹250

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