The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2026 is a state-level examination conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka, to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Primary (Classes I–V) and Upper Primary (Classes VI–VIII) levels in government and private schools across the state.
The KARTET 2026 exam is conducted in offline mode (OMR-based), featuring Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The test is available in English, Kannada, and other regional languages, ensuring accessibility for all candidates across Karnataka.
The duration of each paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes, and both papers include 150 questions, totaling 150 marks. The questions are designed to assess the candidate’s understanding of child pedagogy, language proficiency, subject-specific content knowledge, and teaching methodologies.
Sections
No of Questions
Marks
30
Language I (Compulsory)
Language II (Compulsory)
Environmental Studies
Total
150 Questions
150 Marks
KARTET 2026 Paper II (For Classes VI to VIII – Upper Primary Stage)
Language I Compulsory
Mathematics and Science (For Mathematics and Science Teachers)
60
Social Studies/Social Science (For Social Studies Teachers)S
210
Q1. What is the exam pattern of KARTET 2026?
Ans. The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2026 consists of two papers:
Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 150 marks, and the duration of each paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Q2. How many papers are there in KARTET 2026?
Ans. There are two papers in KARTET 2026:
Q3. What type of questions are asked in KARTET 2026?
Ans. All questions in KARTET 2026 are objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions). Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Q4. What is the duration of each paper in KARTET 2026?
Ans. The duration of each paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes). Candidates must answer 150 questions within this time limit.
Q5. Is there any negative marking in the KARTET 2026 exam?
Ans. No, there is no negative marking in KARTET 2026. One mark is awarded for every correct answer, and no marks are deducted for wrong or unattempted answers.
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