Bangalore :

The first ever Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test (KARTET) to be held on Sunday will draw as many as 3,77,277 candidates. The test will determine their eligibility to apply for teaching posts in primary schools.

According to the Centralized Admission Cell (CAC)conducting the KARTET, 1,87,886 candidates will write Paper 1 from 9.30 am to 12 pm seeking to become eligible to teach Classes 1 to 5 and 2,14,492 will write Paper 2 for Classes 6 to 8 from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. Candidates are allowed to appear for both papers.

Each test will have 150 multiple-choice questions from five subjects. Candidates are required to secure 60 per cent (90 out of 150) to become eligible to apply for teaching jobs (55 per cent or 83 marks for reservation categories).

At present, candidates wishing to teach Classes 1 to 8 should hold a pre-university or degree certificate and a Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education. Now, TET scores will become mandatory to become eligible for recruitment.

The KARTET will be held in 694 centres across the state and prohibitory orders will be issued in areas near each test centre, according to a statement released by CAC special officer B V Rajashekhar.

The test will be conducted under the supervision of deputy commissioners. Candidates will be allowed inside the centres 30 minutes prior to the TET.

Legal action will be taken against candidates who attempt to indulge in malpractice, the CAC has stated, adding that chief superintendents and other officials will be present at the centres two hours before the test to ensure everything is in order.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bangalore / by Express News Service / June 21st, 2014