Karnataka TET – Foundation Level
Marking Scheme
Quick Reference
- 3 Sections (A, B, C)
- 40 MCQs each
- 4 marks for a correct answer
- –1 mark for a wrong answer
- 480 total marks
1. Simple Explanation
The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KTT) – Foundation level is a paper‑based multiple‑choice exam.
- Three independent sections:
- Teaching & Learning – 40 questions
- Communication Skills – 40 questions
- Basic Educational Sciences – 40 questions
- Scoring:
- Correct answer → +4 marks
- Wrong answer → –1 mark
- Unattempted → 0 marks
- Total: 40 × 3 × 4 = 480 marks
- The paper is closed‑book and takes about 3 hours to complete.
2. Key Points
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Section Count | 3 (A, B, C) |
| Questions per Section | 40 |
| Marks per Correct Answer | +4 |
| Negative Marks per Wrong Answer | –1 |
| Unattempted Answers | 0 |
| Total Marks | 480 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Paper Type | Closed‑book, MCQ |
| Minimum Passing Score | Generally 60 % of total (i.e., 288 marks) – check latest UPSC/TET guidelines |
| Penalty for Guessing | High (–1) – so skip when unsure |
3. Worked Example
| Category | # of Answers | Marks per Answer | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correct Answers | 30 | +4 | 120 |
| Wrong Answers | 5 | –1 | –5 |
| Unattempted | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total for the Section | 115 |
Interpretation
- You attempted 40 questions (30 correct, 5 wrong, 5 left blank).
- Final score for the section = 115 out of 160.
If you do this for all three sections, the sum will be your overall score out of 480.
4. Quick Revision Summary
- 3 sections × 40 MCQs → 120 questions total.
- +4 for correct, –1 for wrong.
- No negative for skipping.
- Total marks = 480.
- Aim: Maximize correct answers; only attempt when you’re reasonably sure.
Tip: Calculate a rough “confidence threshold” before the exam – if you’re unsure about a question, skip to avoid the –1 penalty.
Use these notes as a quick refresher before the exam, and remember to practice time‑management to cover all 120 questions within 3 hours. Good luck!