Karnataka TET 2025: BEd qualification removed from Paper 1 eligibility; registration open till November 9

The Karnataka School Education Department has issued a correction to the Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test (KTET) 2025 notification, withdrawing the Bachelor of Education (BEd) eligibility clause for Paper 1 candidates.

According to the official notice, the earlier provision mentioned under item no. 7.2 of the October 18 notification — which allowed candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in graduation and who have passed or are pursuing a BEd degree — has been withdrawn.

“The minimum educational qualification stated as "The last subsection of the ” or "The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in graduation and have passed or be pursuing a B.Ed degree" is hereby withdrawn,” the official notice said.

The revised qualification criteria will now exclude the BEd option for Paper 1, which applies to candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 5. The registration process for Karnataka TET 2025 is ongoing, with the last date to register for the exam being November 9.

Karnataka TET 2025 exam date

The Karnataka TET 2025 will be conducted on December 7. Paper 1 will be held from 9:30 am to 12 noon, while Paper 2 will take place from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The admit cards for the KARTET 2025 will be available for download from December 1 to December 7, 2025, on the official website of the School Education Department.

The KARTET is conducted to determine eligibility for teaching positions in government, aided, and unaided schools across the state. Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 is for those aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8. The exam ensures that teachers meet the minimum qualifications set by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

Also read HP TET 2025 admit card out on hpbose.org; exam on November 2, 5

Karnataka TET 2025: Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for the Karnataka TET 2025 paper 1 and paper 2 is given below.

Paper 1 (for Classes 1 to 5)

Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in PUC/Senior Secondary or equivalent examination and meet any one of the following criteria:

• Passed or currently pursuing the second year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) from a recognised institution.
• Passed or currently pursuing a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd) degree.
• Passed or currently pursuing a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
• Passed or currently pursuing the second year of a two-year DElEd with at least 50% marks in graduation.

Paper 2 (for Classes 6 to 8)

Candidates should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in graduation and should meet any one of the following criteria:

• Passed or currently pursuing the second year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd).
• Passed or currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education (BEd).
• Passed or currently pursuing a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd).
• Passed or currently pursuing a two-year Bachelor of Education in Special Education (BEd–Special Education).