Important Dates & Fees
Important Dates:
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 23-10-2025 |
| Online Application End | 09-11-2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Challan) | 10-11-2025 |
| Admit Card Download | 01-12-2025 to 07-12-2025 |
| Exam Date (Offline) | 07-12-2025 (Sunday) |
Exam Schedule (07-12-2025):
| Paper | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 2 hours 30 mins |
| Paper-2 | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM | 2 hours 30 mins |
Application Fee:
| Category | Paper-1 or Paper-2 Only | Both Paper-1 & Paper-2 |
|---|---|---|
| General, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | Rs. 700/- | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ST/Category-1 | Rs. 350/- | Rs. 500/- |
| Differently Abled Candidates | Exempted from Fee | |
Eligibility for Paper-1 (Classes 1-5)
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- PUC / Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- OR PUC / Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- OR PUC / Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
Note: A 5% relaxation in qualifying marks is applicable for SC / ST / Category-1 / Differently Abled candidates.
Eligibility for Paper-2 (Classes 6-8)
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
- OR PUC / Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 2-year B.Ed (Special Education).
Note (Pursuing): As per NCTE, a candidate who has been admitted to any Teacher Training Course (TTC) and is "pursuing" the course is eligible to appear for the TET examination.
Note: A 5% relaxation in qualifying marks is applicable for SC / ST / Category-1 / Differently Abled candidates.
Exam Structure: Paper-1
All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). There is no negative marking.
| Subject | No. of MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language-1 (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-2 (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 Questions | 150 Marks |
Visually impaired candidates may opt for Social Studies (60 marks) instead of Mathematics & Environmental Studies.
Exam Structure: Paper-2
All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). There is no negative marking.
| Subject | No. of MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language-1 (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-2 (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| (A) For Mathematics & Science Teachers: Mathematics & Science | 60 | 60 |
| (B) For Social Studies Teachers: Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 Questions | 150 Marks |
Qualifying Marks & Certificate Validity
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | Minimum 60% |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Differently Abled | Minimum 55% |
Certificate Validity:
The KARTET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime.
Candidates who have already qualified may appear again to improve their score.
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only via the official website.
- Admit cards must also be downloaded from the website. No physical admit card will be sent.
- Carefully check all details before final submission. No changes can be made after submission.
- The OMR sheet will be evaluated by computer. There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-totaling.
- Passing KARTET is an eligibility test only. It does not guarantee recruitment.
- Candidates must not bring any electronic devices (mobile phones, calculators, smart watches) into the exam hall.
- Use only a Blue/Black ballpoint pen for shading the OMR sheet.
Helpdesk
For any queries regarding the application or examination:
- 080-22483140
- 080-22483145
- kartetcac@gmail.com