Karnataka TET Eligibility Criteria 2023: Age Limit, Qualification Details

Karnataka Teaching Eligibility Test is an entrance examination conducted to recruit teachers for schools in the state. The Education Department of Karnataka organises it. The entrance examination is scheduled to be on 3rd September 2023. The application process for Karnataka TET is ongoing. Before applying for the exam, the applicants must keep an eye on the Karnataka TET Eligibility Criteria 2023. This blog gives a piece of detailed information about Karnataka TET eligibility criteria, and other details of the exam. 

Particulars	Details
Examination Name	Karnataka TET Exam 2023
Conducting Body	Education Department of Karnataka
Exam Date	3rd September 2023
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	schooleducation.kar.nic.in.

Latest Updates

• The Education Department of Karnataka has started accepting applications for the Karnataka TET exam from 14th July 2023. The last date to apply for the exam is 3rd September 2023. 
• The exam is scheduled to be conducted on the 3rd of September 2023. 

Also Read: Karnataka TET Exam Analysis 2023

Karnataka TET Eligibility Criteria 2023

There are many factors through which the candidates can check the exam validity. Refer to the table for an overview of the eligibility criteria: 

Particulars	Details
Age	18-35 years
Domicile	Not applicable
Number of Attempts Allowed	No restrictions
Educational Qualifications	Minimum 50% in their graduation or a 2-year diploma in Elementary education
Reservations	Applicable

Age

The required minimum age for the candidates to be eligible to appear for the KARTET exam is 18 years. The upper age limit for the candidates is 35 years. The students can apply for n number of times during this period.

Educational Qualifications

Refer to the table below for a detailed description of educational qualifications for different papers in the KARTET exam: 

Paper 1

Candidates should have at least 50% marks in PUC or higher secondary education and should have at least completed their 2 years diploma in elementary education.

Or

Candidates should have at least 50% marks in PUC or higher secondary education and should have at least completed four years of bachelor’s of Elementary Education.

Or 

Candidates should have at least 50% marks in PUC or higher secondary education and should be in the final year of a special education diploma.

Or

Candidates should have at least 50% marks in PUC or higher secondary education and should be in the final year of a diploma in elementary education

Paper 2

Candidates should have at least 50% marks in their graduation and should have at least completed their 2 years diploma in elementary education.

Or

Candidates should have at least 50% marks in their graduation and should have at least completed four years of bachelor’s of Elementary Education.

Or 

Candidates should have at least 50% marks in their graduation and should be in the final year of a special education diploma.

Or

Candidates should have at least 50% marks in their graduation and should be in the final year of a diploma in elementary education

Reservations

The table below gives a brief idea of the reservations on educational qualifications for the KARTET exam 2023: 

Particulars	Relaxation
Educational Qualification	5% relaxation in their educational qualification for reserved categories like SC/ST/C-1 or differently abled
Board	Diploma/degree course by NCTE is recognized

Domicile

According to the reports, there is no specific eligibility based on the domicile of the candidates. Candidates from all over the country are eligible for the exam. There is no special entry for the candidates who are residing in the state. 

Karnataka TET Eligibility: Certification Validity 

The Karnataka TET exam certification is valid for 7 years from the date of the Karnataka TET Results 2023. The candidates can use these scores for 7 years if under any circumstances they are not able to join the school for their jobs.

There is no maximum limit for the number of attempts accepted for the exam. Students can even attempt the entrance exam again in 7 years to improve their scores. 

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