The Department of School Education (DSE), Karnataka, has officially released the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) Admit Card for the 2025 examination today. Candidates registered for the KARTET 2025 can now obtain their hall tickets online, a crucial document required for entry into the examination hall.
Official Download Portal and Login Process
The KTET Admit Card 2025 is hosted exclusively on the DSE Karnataka's official portal: schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in. Authorities will not dispatch any physical copies via post. To access the hall ticket, aspirants must input their login credentials, which include their application number, application ID, and category details.
Follow these straightforward steps to download your admit card:
- Navigate to the official DSE Karnataka website.
- Locate and click on the active 'KTET Admit Card 2025' link on the homepage.
- Carefully enter the required login details in the prompted fields.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen. Download the PDF file.
- Take a clear printout and preserve it for the exam day and future reference.
KARTET 2025 Exam Schedule and Structure
The KARTET 2025 exam is scheduled for December 7, 2025, and will be conducted in two separate shifts. Paper-1, for candidates aiming to teach classes 1 to 5, will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Paper-2, for classes 6 to 8, will follow in the afternoon from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Each paper comprises 150 multiple-choice questions, carrying a total of 150 marks. The examination follows a no-negative-marking policy. However, candidates must achieve the prescribed minimum qualifying scores: 60% for General, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B categories, and 55% for SC, ST, Category-1, and Persons with Special Needs.
Critical Exam Day Guidelines and Timings
Adherence to the reporting time is mandatory. For Paper-1, candidates can enter the examination centre starting at 9:00 AM, with the final entry allowed only until 9:15 AM. For Paper-2, entry begins at 1:30 PM and the gate will close at 1:45 PM. Verification of the admission ticket will commence right after entry, followed by the distribution of question booklets.
All examinees must carry their printed KTET 2025 hall ticket along with a valid photo ID proof to the test centre. Experts advise downloading the document promptly to avoid last-minute technical glitches or server congestion on the official website.
