The KARTET (Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test) 2025 hall ticket is now available online. The state’s Department of School Education, Karnataka (DSE Karnataka) issued the admit cards on 2 December 2025. Candidates who registered for the exam can download their hall tickets immediately from the official portal.
Here’s a detailed guide to help you prepare — and ensure a smooth exam day.
What’s Released & Why It Matters
- The 2025 hall ticket for KARTET is a mandatory document: you must present it — along with a valid photo-ID — to enter the examination centre.
- The exam is scheduled for 7 December 2025 (Sunday).
- There are two papers:
- Paper-1: For teaching Classes 1–5, in the morning shift (9:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Paper-2: For teaching Classes 6–8, in the afternoon shift (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Candidates must download and print their hall ticket since no physical copy will be mailed.
How to Download Karnataka TET 2025 Hall Ticket — Step-by-Step
- Visit the official portal: sts.karnataka.gov.in (or through the DSE Karnataka website).
- Look for the link labelled “KARTET 2025 Hall Ticket / Admit Card” on the homepage.
- Log in using your Application Number/Registration ID and Date of Birth (or as per instructions
- Once logged in, your hall ticket will appear. Download and take a printout. It’s recommended to print two copies for backup.
- Check all details (name, roll number, exam centre, date & shift, photograph, etc.) carefully. If any discrepancy arises, contact DSE Karnataka immediately.
Key Dates & Schedule — What Candidates Should Mark
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Hall Ticket Release | 2 December 2025 https://www.careerindia.com+1 |
| Examination Date | 7 December 2025 (Sunday) Jagranjosh.com+1 |
| Paper-1 (Classes 1–5) | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Jagranjosh.com+1 |
| Paper-2 (Classes 6–8) | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Shiksha+1 |
Note: Entry times to the exam hall and last reporting times will be as per the instructions on the hall ticket — arrive early and carry a valid ID along with the hall ticket.
Important Instructions & Exam Day Guidelines
- Candidates must carry a printout of the hall ticket + a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, voter ID, passport, etc.).
- Electronic devices (mobile phones, calculators, smart watches) and prohibited items are not allowed inside the exam hall — refer to the instructions on the hall ticket for the full list.
- Check the exam centre address and shift carefully — reporting gates will close prior to the shift timings as specified.
- In case of any discrepancy (name spelling, photograph missing, incorrect exam centre, etc.), contact DSE Karnataka before the exam date for rectification.
Why This Exam & Hall Ticket Release Matters — For Aspirant Teachers and Karnataka’s Education Future
- The TET certificate is mandatory for teaching in government or private schools in Karnataka. Without clearing this test, teaching eligibility remains unconfirmed.
- Timely hall ticket release gives candidates sufficient time to plan travel (for those appearing from other cities), verify centre details, and avoid last-minute glitches.
- Transparent digital issuance — no physical letters — underscores the push for paperless, efficient administration. Candidates are advised to save a digital copy as backup.
- For thousands of aspiring teachers, this exam determines their eligibility for new jobs — impacting personal careers and the future teaching workforce in Karnataka’s schools.
Key Takeaways for Candidates
- The KARTET 2025 hall ticket is now live — download immediately.
- Verify all details, print the ticket and carry valid ID on exam day.
- Exam is on 7 December 2025 — know your shift (Paper-1 or Paper-2).
- Follow instructions strictly; no entry without hall ticket + ID.
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