Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission 2026: Application at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission is the state-level D.El.Ed admission process in Karnataka. Organized by the Centralized Admission Cell, Department of School Education Karnataka (DOE Karnataka), the Karnataka D.El.Ed admission facilitates admission to the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) course in DIETs and teaching institutes across Karnataka. The DOE Karnataka D.El.Ed admission notification, application form, and merit list are published at schooleducation.kar.nic.in.

D.El.Ed serves as a popular career option for individuals in Karnataka, especially those aspiring to become teachers. If you are interested in pursuing a teaching course in Karnataka, you can find complete details of Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission here.

Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission 2026

Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission

Direct Link for Application Form: Click here to fill the application form for Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission 2026.

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• Result, Merit List, Seat Allotment

Key Overview & Eligibility Criteria

• Course Duration: 2 years (4 semesters).
• Selection Mode: Strictly merit-based based on 2nd PUC / 12th Standard marks — there is no entrance exam.
• Academic Qualification:
  • Must have passed 2nd PUC / 12th standard (or equivalent) in any stream (Arts, Science, Commerce).
  • Minimum aggregate required: 50% marks for General candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/Cat-1/PwD candidates.
• Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as of the admission year. Upper age limits generally range between 35 and 40 years, depending on reservation guidelines.

Application & Admission Process

1. Online Registration: Applications are submitted online via the Karnataka Student Tracking System (STS) / School Education Department portal (sts.karnataka.gov.in / schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in).
2. Document Upload: Fill in personal, educational, and category details, then upload 10th/12th mark sheets, caste/income certificates, and domicile proofs.
3. Merit List & Seat Allotment: State rank lists are published based on qualifying exam scores. Candidates then select preferred government DIETs or private teacher training institutes.
4. Reporting: Once allotted, report to the respective District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) or private college to confirm admission.

Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission – An Overview