The Karnataka School Education Department has made important revisions to the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2025 eligibility criteria. Notably, the B.Ed qualification is no longer valid for candidates applying to Paper 1, which qualifies teachers for Classes 1 to 5. Previously, candidates with at least 50% marks in graduation and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree were eligible to appear for Paper 1.
The recent notification withdraws this criteria of having a B.Ed degree for Paper 1. From this year, candidates who have passed or are appearing in second year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), or hold equivalent qualifications, are eligible to appear for KARTET 2025 exam. This will ensure candidates possess specific training geared towards primary education.
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KARTET Revised Eligibility Criteria 2025
To reiterate, the following table outlines the previous and revised eligibility criteria for KARTET 2025 Exam:
| Eligibility Aspect | Previous Criteria | Revised Criteria |
| Qualification for Paper 1 (Classes 1-5) | Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks plus B.Ed degree is allowed to apply for Paper 1 | B.Ed qualification removed for Paper 1 candidates |
| Eligible qualifications for Paper 1 | Passed or pursuing B.Ed with 50% graduation | Passed or in the 2nd year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or equivalent diploma like B.El.Ed or Diploma in Special Education |
KARTET 2025 Exam: Important Dates
The KARTET 2025 exam will be held on December 7. Paper 1 will take place from 9:30 am to 12 noon, and Paper 2 for Classes 6 to 8 will be conducted from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. Aspirants can review the important dates related to the KARTET 2025 exam in the table below.
| Event | Date / Time |
| KARTET 2025 Application Dates | Registration started from October 23, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline | November 9, 2025 |
| KARTET 2025 Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
| Paper 1 Exam Timing | 9:30 am to 12:00 noon |
| Paper 2 Exam Timing | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Admit Card Availability | December 2025 (tentative) |
| Application Process | Online |
Eligible candidates must complete the online application and document submission to participate.
Candidates aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8 are still required to hold a graduation with 50% marks and a B.Ed or equivalent teaching qualification. Candidates should review the revised guidelines carefully before applying, adhering strictly to the new eligibility norms to avoid application rejection.
