KARTET Exam

Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test KARTET Exam is an eligibility test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for teachers interested in teaching in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Karnataka. KARTET is conducted on a yearly basis and the candidates who successfully clear the exams are eligible to work as teachers in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Karnataka. The exam is conducted in two papers – Paper I and Paper II. The syllabus for both the papers is prescribed by CBSE and the candidates are required to study the same in order to qualify the exam and get eligible to teach in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Karnataka.

KARTET Notification

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) releases the KARTET notification yearly. The notification contains detailed information about the exam such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, exam dates, fee structure, application process and other important details. The notification is released on the official website of CBSE.

KARTET Important Dates
* Apply Online Start Date:
* Apply Online Last Date:
* Apply Online Link:
* Download Admit Card Date:
* Written Exam Dates:
* Official Website Link:

KARTET Exam Pattern

Paper I of KARTET is for those who intend to be teachers for classes I to V and Paper II is for those who intend to be teachers for classes VI to VIII. The exam is conducted in two parts – Paper I and Paper II – both of which are of two hours and thirty minutes duration. The syllabus for both the papers is prescribed by CBSE and the candidates are required to study the same in order to qualify the exam and get eligible to teach in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Karnataka.
**Paper I Exam Pattern**

1.	Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30	2.30 hrs
2.	Language I (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu)	30	30
3.	Language II (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu)	30	30
4.	Mathematics	30	30
5.	Environmental Studies	30	30

**Paper II Exam Pattern**

1.	Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30	2.30 hrs
2.	Language I (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu)	30	30
3.	Language II (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu)	30	30
4.	For Mathematics and Science Teacher	Mathematics and Science	60	60
5.	For Social Studies Teacher	Social Science	60	60

 KARTET Syllabus

The syllabus for both the papers of KARTET is prescribed by CBSE. The topics covered in the syllabus are as follows:
**Paper I Syllabus**
* Child Development and Pedagogy: Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy, Understanding Learning Difficulties, Assessment, etc.
* Language I (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu): Unseen Passages, Grammar, Vocabulary, etc.
* Language II (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu): Unseen Passages, Grammar, Vocabulary, etc.
* Mathematics: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics and Probability, etc.
* Environmental Studies: Family, Food, Shelter, Clothing, Water, Transportation, etc.
**Paper II Syllabus**
* Child Development and Pedagogy: Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy, Understanding Learning Difficulties, Assessment, etc.
* Language I (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu): Unseen Passages, Grammar, Vocabulary, etc.
* Language II (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu): Unseen Passages, Grammar, Vocabulary, etc.
* For Mathematics and Science Teacher: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.
* For Social Studies Teacher: History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, etc.

KARTET Study Material

Candidates should thoroughly go through the official notification and syllabus in order to understand the topics which are to be covered in the exam. They should also refer to the books prescribed by CBSE for the exam.

KARTET Previous Papers

Candidates should refer to the previous year question papers of KARTET in order to understand the type of questions asked in the exam. This will help them to prepare better for the exam. The previous year question papers are available on the official website of CBSE.

KARTET Books

The books prescribed by CBSE for KARTET are as follows:
* Child Development & Pedagogy: ‘Child Development and Pedagogy for Primary and Upper Primary Teachers’ by R.S. Moolchandani
* Language I (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu): ‘Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning’ by R.S. Aggarwal
* Language II (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu): ‘Objective English’ by S.P. Bakshi
* Mathematics: ‘Quantitative Aptitude’ by R.S. Aggarwal
* Social Science: ‘Indian History’ by Bipin Chandra

KARTET Selection Process

The selection process for KARTET consists of the following stages:
1. Online application
2. Admit card download
3. Written examination
4. Answer key release
5. Result announcement
6. Cut-off release

KARTET Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for KARTET should follow the following tips in order to do well in the exam:
1. Go through the official notification and syllabus thoroughly.
2. Refer to the books prescribed by CBSE for the exam.
3. Go through the previous year question papers to get an idea of the type of questions asked in the exam.
4. Practice mock tests and sample papers to get an idea of the exam pattern and difficulty level.
5. Make short notes while studying to make revision easier.
6. Make sure to get enough sleep and rest to stay focused during the exam.

KARTET Exam Analysis

KARTET exam is conducted in two papers – Paper I and Paper II – both of which are of two hours and thirty minutes duration. The exam is of moderate difficulty level with questions from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu), Language II (English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu), Mathematics, Science and Social Science. The questions are generally of MCQ type and candidates are expected to answer them in a time-bound manner.

KARTET Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for KARTET are as follows:
* Age: Candidates must be between 18 to 35 years of age.
* Educational Qualification:
* For Paper I: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with minimum 45% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education/ Special Education/ Four year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
* For Paper II: Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks and a one-year B.Ed.

KARTET How to apply Online?

Candidates can apply for KARTET online through the official website of CBSE. The steps to apply online are as follows:
1. Visit the official website of CBSE.
2. Click on the ‘KARTET’ link.
3. Read the instructions carefully and click on ‘Apply Online’.
4. Fill in the application form with all the required details.
5. Upload the necessary documents.
6. Make the payment of the application fees.
7. Submit the application form.

KARTET Application Fees

The application fees for KARTET is Rs. 500/- for general/ OBC candidates and Rs. 250/- for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates. The fees can be paid online through Credit/ Debit card or Net banking.

KARTET Admit Card

The admit card for KARTET will be released on the official website of CBSE. Candidates can download their admit cards by entering their registration number and password. The admit card will contain the details of the exam such as the date and time, venue, etc.

KARTET Answer Key

The answer key for KARTET will be released on the official website of CBSE. Candidates can check their answers with the help of the answer key and calculate their expected scores.

KARTET Result

The result for KARTET will be announced on the official website of CBSE. Candidates can check their results by entering their registration number and password. The result will contain the scores obtained by the candidates in the exam.

KARTET Cutoff

The cutoff for KARTET is the minimum marks that a candidate must score in order to qualify the exam. The cutoff will be released on the official website of CBSE.

KARTET FAQs

Q. What is KARTET?
A. KARTET (Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test) is an eligibility test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for teachers interested in teaching in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Karnataka.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for KARTET?
A. The eligibility criteria for KARTET are as follows: Age: Candidates must be between 18 to 35 years of age. Educational Qualification: For Paper I: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with minimum 45% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education/ Special Education/ Four year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). For Paper II: Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks and a one-year B.Ed.

Q. How to apply for KARTET?
A. Candidates can apply for KARTET online through the official website of CBSE. The steps to apply online are as follows: Visit the official website of CBSE, click on the ‘KARTET’ link, read the instructions carefully and click on ‘Apply Online’, fill in the application form with all the required details, upload the necessary documents, make the payment of the application fees and submit the application form.

Q. What is the application fees for KARTET?
A. The application fees for KARTET is Rs. 500/- for general/ OBC candidates and Rs. 250/- for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates.