The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2026 Counseling is an essential process for candidates who have qualified the KARTET exam and wish to secure teaching positions in primary (Classes I–V) and upper primary (Classes VI–VIII) schools across Karnataka. While KARTET itself is a qualifying examination, the counseling process helps candidates formalize their eligibility, verify their credentials, and obtain the KARTET eligibility certificate, which is mandatory for applying to government, aided, and private schools in the state.
The counseling is generally conducted online through the official portal of the Karnataka Department of School Education or the Centralised Teacher Eligibility Cell (STS). It involves multiple steps, including candidate registration, document verification, and issuance of the eligibility certificate. Candidates must submit all required academic and identity documents, including proof of educational qualifications, caste/category certificates (if applicable), and personal identification.
The counseling process ensures a transparent and merit-based approach to validate the credentials of all qualified candidates. Once a candidate successfully completes the counseling process, they receive a digital KARTET certificate, which is valid for a lifetime and can be used to apply for teaching jobs in the state.
Overall, KARTET 2026 counseling bridges the gap between qualifying the exam and becoming eligible for recruitment, providing candidates with a formal and recognized credential that certifies their teaching eligibility in Karnataka.
Q1. Who is eligible for KARTET 2026 counseling?
Ans. Only candidates who have qualified KARTET 2026 by securing the minimum qualifying marks are eligible:
General Category: 60%
SC/ST/OBC/PH: 55%
Candidates from both Paper I (Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary) are eligible.
Q2. What documents are required for counseling?
Ans. Candidates must submit:
Q3. Is there a second round of counseling?
Ans. Yes, If vacancies remain after the first round, a second round is conducted for candidates who were not allotted positions or wish to apply for remaining vacancie
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