The Department of School Education, Karnataka, will hold the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) exam on December 7, 2025 . Candidates taking the exam must know the important rules for exam day. The admit cards for KARTET 2025 are now available. Students can download them from the official website sts.karnataka.gov.in . This exam helps select teachers for classes 1 to 8 in Karnataka.
Candidates must download their admit card. They need to bring two printed copies of the admit card to the exam center. Along with the admit card, a valid photo ID proof is also a must. Acceptable ID proofs include Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, or PAN Card. Without these documents, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
KARTET 2025 Exam Schedule
The KARTET 2025 exam will take place in two shifts on December 7, 2025.
- The first shift (Paper I) is from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM . This paper is for those who want to teach classes 1 to 5.
- The second shift (Paper II) is from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM . This paper is for those who want to teach classes 6 to 8.
Candidates must reach their exam center at least 90 minutes before the exam starts. This extra time is for checking documents and other entry procedures.
KARTET Exam Pattern 2025
Here is how the KARTET 2025 exam is set up:
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Duration per Paper | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Total Questions per Paper | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Total Marks per Paper | 150 |
| Paper I Purpose | For teaching classes 1 to 5 |
| Paper II Purpose | For teaching classes 6 to 8 |
Each paper will have 150 multiple-choice questions . Each question carries one mark, making the total marks 150 for each paper. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers. This means candidates should try to answer all questions without fear of losing marks.
Passing Marks for KARTET 2025
To pass the KARTET exam, candidates need to score certain marks:
- General category candidates must score at least 60% of the total marks.
- Candidates from SC, ST, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories need to score at least 55% of the total marks.
Important Rules for Exam Day
All candidates must follow these rules on the exam day:
- Carry two copies of your KARTET 2025 Admit Card .
- Bring a valid photo ID proof . Examples are Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, or PAN Card.
- Reach the exam center at least 90 minutes before your exam starts.
- Do not bring electronic devices to the exam center. This includes mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, and any other gadgets.
- Dress simply and comfortably.
- Read all instructions carefully before filling in your OMR answer sheet . Make sure to mark answers correctly.
- Sit only in the seat given to you. Your seat number will match your roll number or registration number. Do not sit in someone else's seat.
Check Your Admit Card Details
Candidates must check all details on their KARTET 2025 Admit Card . Look for your name, photo, exam date, time, and center address. If you find any mistake, contact the Department of School Education, Karnataka, immediately. Correcting mistakes early is important. The admit card also has more detailed rules for the exam. Read these rules carefully to avoid problems on exam day.
The KARTET exam is a key step for those who wish to become teachers in Karnataka. Following these guidelines will help candidates have a smooth exam experience. Remember the exam date is December 7, 2025 .
