KARTET 2026: Notification, Tentative Exam Date, Syllabus, Important Topics, Registration Process

Vandana Thakur

Updated On: December 24, 2025 07:37 PM

The KARTET 2026 exam is a popular teacher eligibility test for aspiring candidates. It will tentatively be conducted in the month of June 2026 and the KARTET 2026 notification is expected to be out in May.
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KARTET 2026: Notification, Tentative Exam Date, Syllabus, Important Topics, Registration

KARTET 2026 exam notification is expected to be released in May 2026. The application process for the KARTET 2026 is likely to begin by the end of May 2026, while the admit card might be released in June 2026. To be eligible for KARTET 2026, students must secure 50 per cent marks in D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed or any other recognised teacher's degree from a recognised institution.

The KARTET exam is conducted by the Centralised Admission Cell (CAC), Office of the Commissioner of Public Instruction, Bangalore, Karnataka, for selected eligible students to become teachers for classes 1 to 8 in the government schools in Karnataka. It is one of the most popular Teacher Eligibility Tests (TET) in the country. Students eager to know more about the KARTET 2026 exam can go through the exam dates, eligibility, steps to apply, etc.

KARTET 2026 Exam Highlights

KARTET exam 2026 is conducted by the exam authorities in two papers, namely Paper 1 & Paper 2. Below mentioned are the KARTET 2026 highlights so that you can get a quick reference of the exam.

Particulars

Highlights

Exam Name

Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET)

Total Papers 2

Exam Conducting Body

Centralised Admission Cell (CAC), Office of the Commissioner of Public Instruction, Bangalore

Exam Centres

In the major cities of Karnataka

Medium of Papers

English, Kannada, Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu & Marathi

Mode of the Exam

Offline

Mode of Application

Online

Total Questions

150 MCQs in each paper

Marking scheme

  • +1 mark for each correct answer
  • There is no negative marking

Exam Purpose

To determine the eligibility of candidates as Classes 1-8 teachers

Exam Fees

  • INR 700 per paper
  • INR 1,000 for two papers

Official Website

schooleducation.kar.nic.in

Also Read: KARTET Result 2025 (Out): Direct Link, Qualifying Marks, Steps to Download KARTET scorecard, certificate

KARTET Exam Dates 2026

Students who qualify KARTET 2026 exam are awarded a certificate that is valid for a lifetime. Below are the tentative KARTET exam dates 2026 for students' reference.

Event

Important Dates (Tentative)

Online KARTET 2026 Application Form Release

May 2026

Last Date to Fill up the KARTET 2026 Application Form

May 2026

KARTET 2026 Application Form Correction

May 2026

KARTET 2026 Admit Card Release Date

June 2026

KARTET Exam Date 2026

June 2026

KARTET 2026 Answer Key Release Date

June 2026

KARTET 2026 Result Date

July 2026

KARTET 2026 Cutoff Release

July 2026

KARTET Application Process 2026

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The KARTET 2026 application process is conducted online, and students must apply within the stipulated deadlines. Below are the steps to apply for the KARTET 2026 application form for your reference.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of the KARTET 2026 exam.
  • Step 2: Navigate and look out for the KARTET 2026 application form link.
  • Step 3: Click on it and fill in all the required details.
  • Step 4: Upload the required set of documents for the KARTET 2026 exam application.
  • Step 5: Pay the KARTET 2026 application fees via debit, credit or net banking modes.
  • Step 6: Click on the submit button after cross-checking all the filled details.

Also Read: KARTET Hall Ticket 2025 (Out); Steps to Download, Details Required, OMR Instructions

KARTET Admit Card 2026

KARTET 2026 admit card is likely to be released in June 2026 by the exam authorities. The admit card will consist of the student's name, exam date, exam time, exam-related important information, authority's signature.

KARTET 2026 Admit Card Direct Link (To be Released)

The admit card for the KARTET 2026 exam is released online every year, and students will not receive it via post. They must visit the official website and download it after it is announced.

KARTET 2026 Answer Key

The KARTET 2026 answer key will be released after the exam is conducted by the exam authorities. It consists of correct responses to the questions asked in the exam. The answer key will help students understand their possible scores and compare their responses. The KARTET answer key is released online every year, and students can download it from the official website.

KARTET 2026 Exam Pattern

The KARTET 2026 exam pattern is released by the  Centralised Admission Cell (CAC), Office of the Commissioner of Public Instruction, Bangalore, Karnataka, every year. The KARTET exam consists of 150 questions, and students are awarded one mark for correct responses. There is no negative marking for incorrect responses or unanswered questions. The KARTET 2026 exam pattern will help students to understand the overall question pattern, exam paper difficulty levels, etc.

Also Read: KARTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025; Subject-wise syllabus with PDF

KARTET 2026 Exam Syllabus

The KARTET 2026 syllabus consists of two papers, namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. Students can find the topics present in both papers listed below.

KARTET 2026 Paper 1 Topics

  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I
  • Language-II
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Studies

KARTET 2026 Paper 2 Topics

  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I
  • Language-II
  • Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences

KARTET 2026 Results

KARTET 2026 results are yet to be released online on the official website, and it is expected to be announced in July 2026.

KARTET 2026 Result Direct Link (To be announced soon)

The results of the KARTET 2026 exam consist of the student's name, roll number, and application number, the student's pass or fail status, total marks secured, etc. It will be announced online in PDF format.

Also Read: KARTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025; Subject-wise syllabus with PDF

KARTET 2026 Contact Details

Students can contact the exam authorities in case of any errors or queries in the contact details given below.

  • Email - schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in

Furthermore, any queries regarding the KARTET 2026 exam, log on to our CollegeDekho Q&A Zone or contact our toll-free helpline number 18005729877.

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