KARTET Cut Off 2025 OUT: Minimum Qualifying Marks, Category-Wise Previous Year Cut Off & Full Analysis
KARTET Cut Off 2025: The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2025 is being conducted today (07 December 2025), and thousands of candidates from across Karnataka are looking for KARTET Cut Off 2025, minimum qualifying marks, and previous year cut-off trends. Since KARTET is a qualifying exam, understanding the cut-off benchmark is essential for predicting whether you will receive the KARTET Eligibility Certificate.
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KARTET Cut Off 2025 – Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) |
| Conducting Authority | Department of School Education, Karnataka |
| Exam Date | 07 December 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Paper Types | Paper 1 (Classes 1–5), Paper 2 (Classes 6–8) |
| Total Marks | 150 per paper |
| Cut Off Type | Qualifying exam – no normalisation |
What Is KARTET Cut Off?
KARTET cut off refers to the minimum qualifying marks required to obtain the KARTET Certificate, which is mandatory for applying to government and aided teaching posts in Karnataka.
Unlike competitive exams, KARTET does not shortlist candidates.
It simply decides whether you qualify or not.
KARTET Minimum Qualifying Marks 2025 (Official)
| Category | Qualifying % | Minimum Marks (out of 150) |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 60% | 90 |
| OBC | 55% | 82 |
| SC / ST | 55% | 82 |
| PwD | 55% | 82 |
These marks are fixed every year because KARTET is not a competitive exam, but a qualifying eligibility test.
Expected KARTET Cut Off 2025 – Paper 1 & Paper 2
Based on difficulty level, exam analysis, and candidate feedback:
Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5) Expected Cut Off
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General: 90–105
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OBC / SC / ST / PwD: 82–95
Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8) Expected Cut Off
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General: 92–108
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OBC / SC / ST / PwD: 82–95
These expected scores help candidates evaluate performance, especially when attempting more challenging papers.
Previous Year KARTET Cut Off Trends
While KARTET has fixed qualifying marks, actual difficulty levels change, affecting how easy or hard it is to clear the test each year.
| Year | General Cut Off | Reserved Cut Off | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90 | 82 | Moderate |
| 2023 | 90 | 82 | Easy–Moderate |
| 2022 | 90 | 82 | Moderate–Hard |
The qualifying marks never change, but the number of students who qualify varies based on question standards.
KARTET Exam Structure 2025
Paper 1 – For Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5)
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Child Development & Pedagogy
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Language I
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Language II
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Mathematics
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Environmental Studies
Paper 2 – For Upper Primary Teacher (Classes 6–8)
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Child Development & Pedagogy
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Language I
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Language II
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Mathematics & Science / Social Studies
Each paper is 150 marks and lasts 2.5 hours.
Why Is Cut Off Important for KARTET Aspirants?
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It tells you exactly what minimum score you must achieve.
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Helps you benchmark your performance vs expected qualifying marks.
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Determines if you will receive the KARTET Eligibility Certificate.
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Helps future aspirants plan preparation strategy.
How to Check KARTET Cut Off 2025
Follow these steps:
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Visit the School Education Department, Karnataka official portal
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Locate the KARTET 2025 Notification
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Open the PDF
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Scroll to the section titled Minimum Qualifying Marks
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Check the category-wise qualifying percentage
Save the document for future reference.
What Happens After Clearing KARTET 2025?
Candidates who score the minimum qualifying marks receive the KARTET Certificate, valid for lifetime.
With this certificate, you can apply for:
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Government Primary Teacher posts
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Government Upper Primary Teacher posts
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Aided School Teaching posts
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Contract-based teaching appointments
This certificate is mandatory for all teacher recruitment examinations in Karnataka.
NaukriBee Insight: KARTET Cut Off 2025
KARNATAKA TET remains one of the easiest teacher eligibility exams to qualify IF candidates understand the scoring pattern.
A key difference in 2025:
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Paper 1 difficulty was easy-moderate
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Paper 2 difficulty was moderate, especially in pedagogy
Based on real-time student feedback, more candidates are likely to qualify this year, especially from reserved categories.
However, meeting the cut off does not guarantee a job, it only provides eligibility. Future recruitments (like Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026) will require this certificate.
FAQs – KARTET Cut Off 2025
Q1. What is the qualifying cut off for General category in KARTET?
You must score 60% (90 marks).
Q2. What is the qualifying cut off for OBC/SC/ST/PwD?
You must score 55% (82 marks).
Q3. Are KARTET cut off marks the same every year?
Yes — KARTET is a qualifying exam, so cut off is fixed.
Q4. Can I qualify KARTET even if the paper was tough?
Yes — qualifying marks remain same regardless of difficulty.
Q5. How long is the KARTET certificate valid?
KARTET certificate is valid for lifetime.
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