Karnataka Judiciary (Karnataka Judicial Services Examination (Prelims)) — Free Online Mock Test
Civil Judge (Junior Division) Prelims · ~100-150 MCQ. General knowledge & aptitude plus substantive & procedural law — Constitution of India, CPC, CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS, Indian Evidence Act/BSA, Contract & local laws. · Official language: English & Kannada.
Karnataka Judiciary exam at a glance
Karnataka Judiciary key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | High Court of Karnataka |
|---|---|
| Official website | karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in ↗ |
| Mode | The Karnataka Judicial Service (Civil Judge) recruitment — conducted by the High Court of Karnataka in three stages: a Preliminary examination (objective, 100 marks, qualifying), a Main written examination of descriptive papers, and a Viva-Voce (interview). |
| Frequency | As and when vacancies arise, by High Court notification. |
| Scoring & marking | The Preliminary examination is objective (100 marks) and used only for shortlisting. The Main examination is descriptive, testing constitutional law, civil law (Code of Civil Procedure, Contract, Transfer of Property, Specific Relief and Negotiable Instruments Acts), criminal law (the Penal Code/Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Criminal Procedure Code/Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Evidence Act/Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam), the framing of issues/charges and judgment writing, and Karnataka local laws. Candidates must also pass a Kannada language test (read, write, speak and translate between Kannada and English). Final merit is the Main plus the Viva-Voce. |
| Language | English and Kannada. |
Who is eligible for Karnataka Judiciary?
A law degree (LLB) with enrolment as an advocate; within the prescribed age limits (generally about 25–35, higher for in-service candidates).
Last verified July 2026 against High Court of Karnataka. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
Karnataka Judiciary section breakdown
The Karnataka Judiciary mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Karnataka Judiciary (65 Q)
Karnataka Judiciary scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: Karnataka Judiciary has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: Karnataka Judiciary (pass 700/1000).
How Karnataka Judiciary is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Karnataka Judiciary time strategy
With 65 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 111 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Karnataka Judiciary (65 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
Karnataka Judiciary topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Karnataka Judiciary, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Karnataka Judiciary (65 Q)
- Indian Polity · 22
- General Knowledge · 21
- Law — Constitution — Writs · 4
- Law — Constitution — Preamble · 2
- Law — Constitution — Fundamental Rights · 1
- Law — Constitution — DPSP · 1
- Law — Constitution — Fundamental Duties · 1
- Law — Constitution — 42nd Amendment · 1
Karnataka Judiciary difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
Civil Judge (Junior Division) Prelims · ~100-150 MCQ. General knowledge & aptitude plus substantive & procedural law — Constitution of India, CPC, CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS, Indian Evidence Act/BSA, Contract & local laws. · Official language: English & Kannada.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's Karnataka Judiciary bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for Karnataka Judiciary
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what Karnataka Judiciary really tests
The Karnataka Judicial Service (Civil Judge) exam, conducted by the High Court of Karnataka, runs in three stages: a qualifying 100-mark objective Preliminary examination, a descriptive Main examination, and a Viva-Voce. The Main covers constitutional, civil and criminal law, framing of issues/charges and judgment writing, and Karnataka local laws — plus a mandatory Kannada language test.
Preparation tips
- Practise the framing of issues/charges and judgment writing.
- Prepare the mandatory Kannada language test (read, write, translate).
- Ground everything in the bare Acts.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Overlooking the separate Kannada language requirement.
- Treating the prelims as decisive — it only shortlists.
Karnataka Judiciary study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Constitution, CPC and criminal codes
- Objective 100-mark prelims practice
- Core civil and criminal law
- Framing of issues/charges and judgment writing
- Karnataka local laws
- Kannada language test preparation
- Current legal affairs
- Interview and personality prep
- Revision of core Acts
Where Karnataka Judiciary can take you
A strong Karnataka Judiciary result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Civil Judge (Karnataka)
- Judicial career
- Merit from Mains + Viva
- Kannada test
Best books & official prep for Karnataka Judiciary
- Bare Acts (CPC, IPC/BNS, CrPC/BNSS, Evidence/BSA, Constitution) — Government of India
- Karnataka Judicial Service previous papers & guides — Various
Official practice: Master the core bare Acts, practise the framing of issues and judgment writing, and prepare the mandatory Kannada language test alongside your law papers.
Previous-year papers: Previous Karnataka Judicial Service papers are widely available.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Karnataka Judiciary exam pattern?
- Karnataka Judicial Services Examination (Prelims) contains 65 questions across 1 section: Karnataka Judiciary (65 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 111 seconds per question).
- Does Karnataka Judiciary have negative marking?
- No — Karnataka Judiciary has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is Karnataka Judiciary scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. Karnataka Judiciary (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise Karnataka Judiciary online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length Karnataka Judiciary mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of Karnataka Judiciary?
- Karnataka Judiciary is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. Civil Judge (Junior Division) Prelims · ~100-150 MCQ. General knowledge & aptitude plus substantive & procedural law — Constitution of India, CPC, CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS, Indian Evidence Act/BSA, Contract & local laws. · Official language: English & Kannada.
- How long is the Karnataka Judiciary exam?
- Karnataka Judiciary runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in Karnataka Judiciary?
- Karnataka Judiciary is split into: Karnataka Judiciary (65 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Civil Judge (Junior Division) Prelims · ~100-150 MCQ. General knowledge & aptitude plus substantive & procedural law — Constitution of India, CPC, CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS, Indian Evidence Act/BSA, Contract & local laws. · Official language: English & Kannada.
- What tools or aids are allowed during Karnataka Judiciary?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the Karnataka Judiciary test adaptive?
- No — Karnataka Judiciary is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many Karnataka Judiciary mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Karnataka Judiciary variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 3250 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free Karnataka Judiciary test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge Karnataka Judiciary test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are Karnataka Judiciary previous year question–style papers included?
- Every Karnataka Judiciary mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 65-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free Karnataka Judiciary mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's Karnataka Judiciary mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the Karnataka Judiciary mock test on mobile?
- Yes. Karnataka Judiciary mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the Karnataka Judiciary syllabus?
- The Karnataka Judiciary syllabus maps to its 1 section: Karnataka Judiciary (65 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for Karnataka Judiciary?
- Eligibility for Karnataka Judiciary — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Karnataka Judiciary practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the Karnataka Judiciary exam and how should I prepare?
- Official Karnataka Judiciary exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free Karnataka Judiciary mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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