Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission 2027 is the merit-based admission to government quota seats in D.El.Ed, D.P.S.E and D.P.Ed courses for 2027-28, run by the Centralised Admission Cell of the Department of School Education. There is no entrance test. The notification is expected around May 2027, with offline forms submitted at district DIETs.
Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission 2027
This page covers how to get a government quota seat in D.El.Ed, D.P.S.E or D.P.Ed in Karnataka: expected dates, the offline form, eligibility, seat allotment, admission fees and documents.
| Full name | Karnataka D.El.Ed, D.P.S.E and D.P.Ed Admission 2027-28 (government quota seats) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Centralised Admission Cell (CAC), Department of School Education, Karnataka |
| Exam level | No entrance exam; state-level merit admission |
| Courses / Purpose | D.El.Ed (several mediums), D.P.S.E and D.P.Ed in DIETs and recognised government, aided and unaided institutions |
| Selection | Merit with category reservation; 50% seats for Arts and 50% for Science after special-category seats |
| Application | Expected May to June 2027, offline at the district DIET (2026: 6 May to 1 June) |
| Application fee | Rs 150 (Rs 100 + Rs 50 processing); SC, ST, Category-I and PwD Rs 50; paid by bank DD |
| Eligibility | Karnataka candidate with 2nd PUC / Class 12 at 50% aggregate (45% for SC, ST, Category-I and PwD) |
| Mode | Offline form with documents and DD, submitted at the district DIET |
| Official website | schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in |
Is there an entrance exam for Karnataka D.El.Ed admission 2027?
No. Karnataka fills its government quota seats in D.El.Ed, D.P.S.E and D.P.Ed courses on merit, with no entrance test. You submit a paper application at your district DIET, and the Centralised Admission Cell (CAC) prepares the selection list using merit and the state reservation rules.
The seats are in DIETs and in recognised government, aided and unaided teacher-education institutions across Karnataka. D.El.Ed is offered in Kannada, English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Telugu and Tamil mediums. To compare D.El.Ed admissions in other states, see our D.El.Ed admission guide.
Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission 2027 Important Dates
CAC has not announced the 2027-28 schedule yet. The 2026-27 notification came on 4 May 2026, with applications from 6 May to 1 June 2026 and admissions from 8 to 15 June 2026, so the 2027-28 notification is expected around May 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Session 2027-28) | May 2027 Expected |
| Online application (Session 2027-28) | May 2027 Expected |
| Final selection list (Session 2027-28) | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission 2027
You apply offline. The application form is part of the notification PDF that CAC posts on schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in, and you hand in the filled form with your documents and fee DD at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) of your district.
Apply Online for Karnataka D.El.Ed 2027
Applications for Karnataka D.El.Ed 2027 are expected in May 2027.
- Open schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in when the 2027-28 notification is out and download the application for D.El.Ed / D.P.S.E / D.P.Ed government quota seats.
- Read the notification for eligibility, reservation and the list of institutions in your district.
- Get a demand draft for the application fee from SBI or any nationalised bank, payable to “Joint Director CAC, Bangalore”.
- Fill in the form, including your course, medium and order of preference of institutions.
- Attach attested copies of your marks cards and certificates, and submit the form with the DD at your district DIET before the last date (5:30 PM in 2026).
- Keep a copy of the form and the DD details. The selection list is published at the DIETs.
| Category | Application fee | Processing fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, Category-I and persons with disability | Rs 0 | Rs 50 | Rs 50 |
| All other candidates | Rs 100 | Rs 50 | Rs 150 |
These are the 2026-27 fees; check the 2027-28 notification for any change. Give correct details in the form: wrong or incomplete information can lead to rejection of the application or cancellation of the seat later.
Who can apply for Karnataka D.El.Ed 2027?
You must be an Indian citizen and a “Karnataka candidate” who has passed 2nd PUC or Class 12 with the required marks. The 2026-27 rules were:
- Karnataka candidate: at least 7 years of study in Karnataka between Class 1 and 2nd PUC / Class 12, and SSLC / Class 10 or 2nd PUC / Class 12 passed in Karnataka. Children of certain central and state government employees and of Karnataka MPs are covered by listed exceptions.
- D.El.Ed and D.P.S.E: 2nd PUC / Class 12 or equivalent with two languages (from English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Arabic, Tamil, Malayalam, Urdu, Marathi, Sanskrit) and two electives listed for Arts, Science or Commerce.
- Marks: at least 50% aggregate in 2nd PUC / Class 12; 45% for SC, ST, Category-I and candidates with disability.
- Medium: you must have studied SSLC / Class 10 in the medium you apply for, or studied that language as your first or second language.
- Candidates waiting for a 2nd PUC / Class 12 supplementary result may apply, and must submit the marks card at the DIET by the date fixed after the result.
- D.P.Ed (physical education): 2nd PUC / Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for state or national level sportspersons).
- D.P.Ed age: at least 17 and at most 30 years on the last date of application; up to 35 years for SC, ST, ex-servicemen and defence personnel.
- D.P.Ed fitness: a medical fitness certificate from the district medical board. Candidates with disability are not eligible for D.P.Ed.
Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadigas (Kannada-speaking candidates from outside or border areas) must pass a Kannada test held by CAC, unless they studied Kannada as a first, second or third language in Class 10 or Class 12.
How are Karnataka D.El.Ed seats allotted?
CAC checks every application it receives and prepares the selection list on merit and reservation, using the information you gave in the form. Seats are allotted in your order of institution preference, and the final selection list with institution allotment, medium-wise rank lists and the list of rejected applications is published at all DIETs.
A small share of seats goes first to special categories: children of defence personnel and ex-servicemen, Gadinadu and Horanadu Kannadigas, NCC, NSS, sportspersons, Scouts and Guides, and candidates from correctional institutions. The remaining seats are split 50% for Arts and 50% for Science candidates and filled by merit and category reservation.
| Category (2026-27 notification) | Reservation |
|---|---|
| General merit | 50% |
| Scheduled Caste (Group A / B / C) | 5.25% / 5.25% / 4.5% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 3% |
| Category-I | 4% |
| Category-2A | 15% |
| Category-2B | 4% |
| Category-3A | 4% |
| Category-3B | 5% |
- Kannada medium: 5% of seats for candidates who studied Class 1 to 10 in Kannada medium.
- Women: 50% of seats; unfilled seats go to men.
- Candidates with disability: 5% of seats for 40% or more disability (not for D.P.Ed).
- Kalyana Karnataka (Article 371(J)) reservation applies as per the state rules.
- In the non-Kannada mediums, seats left after Karnataka candidates are allotted can go to candidates from outside Karnataka who meet the academic eligibility. Fee concessions do not apply to them.
Unfilled reserved seats go to general merit candidates. CAC does not publish cut-off marks for these courses.
What to Do After Your Name Is on the Selection List
Visit the DIET where you applied, confirm your selection and allotted institution, pay the admission fee by DD and collect your admission letter. In 2025-26, CAC sent the allotment to DIETs with a notice dated 16 July 2025, the fee DD had to be submitted between 15 and 19 July 2025, and candidates had to join their institution by 22 July 2025.
- Check the final selection list at your DIET and note your allotted institution and medium.
- Take a demand draft for the admission fee from SBI or any nationalised bank, payable to “Joint Director CAC, Bangalore”, before the last date.
- Submit the DD and your original documents at the DIET for verification, with one set of attested copies.
- Collect the admission letter and report to your allotted institution by the date given. There is no admission after the last date.
| Institution type | Admission fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Government institutions | Rs 3,065 |
| Aided institutions | Rs 7,065 |
| Unaided institutions | Rs 12,065 |
SC and ST candidates with an annual family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh get a full fee waiver at admission on producing caste and income certificates. If the information in your application does not match your original documents, you lose the seat.
Which documents do you need for Karnataka D.El.Ed admission?
Carry these originals with one set of attested copies to the DIET at admission:
- SSLC / Class 10 marks card (showing medium and first language)
- 2nd PUC / Class 12 marks card
- Study certificate for at least 7 years in Karnataka (Annexure-1 format)
- Kannada medium study certificate for Class 1 to 10, if you claim Kannada medium reservation
- Caste and income certificate from the tahsildar in the prescribed form, if you claim reservation
- Residence certificate, if you are a Horanadu or Gadinadu Kannadiga or studied outside regular schooling
- Special category certificate (defence, ex-servicemen, NCC, NSS, sports, Scouts and Guides), if claimed
- Disability certificate or UDID card (D.El.Ed / D.P.S.E), or medical fitness certificate (D.P.Ed)
Karnataka D.El.Ed Admission 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
The 2027-28 notification is not out yet. The latest notification below shows the form, rules and fees used in 2026-27. The 2026-27 institution list shows the DIETs and institutions by district.
- PDFKarnataka D.El.Ed, D.P.Ed and D.P.S.E Admission 2026-27 Notification with application form (latest) (4 May 2026)Official site · schooleducation.karnataka.gov.inOpen
- LINKDepartment of School Education, Karnataka: official website (2027-28 notification will be posted here)Official site · schooleducation.karnataka.gov.inOpen