Kartavya-KAAMS App for School Attendance

The Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of Karnataka, introduced the Karnataka Advanced Attendance Management System (KAAMS), also called the Kartavya-KAAMS mobile application, through a circular dated 27 April 2026. The system is designed for attendance monitoring of permanent teachers, Head Masters, equivalent cadre officers, and non-teaching staff in government educational institutions and offices in Karnataka.

Key Features of KAAMS

The Kartavya-KAAMS application uses Artificial Intelligence, Facial Recognition, and Geo-Fencing for attendance verification. Employees must register with official credentials, verify the mobile number linked with the Human Resource Management System, complete face recognition authentication, and enable location permissions.

Attendance Process and Implementation

The application requires users to mark attendance twice a day from their duty location. Staff members record “In Time” attendance within the authorised workplace and “Out Time” attendance before leaving the institution. The system applies from the academic year 2026-27 and replaces the earlier biometric attendance system from 1 May 2026 across government departments, boards, and corporations.

System Integration and Administrative Use

Kartavya-KAAMS links attendance data with the Human Resource Management System and the Students Achievement Tracking System. The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (e-Governance) developed the application, and it was piloted in departments including health, education, and the Legislative Assembly Secretariat.

Important Facts for Exams

• KAAMS stands for Karnataka Advanced Attendance Management System.
• The app uses Artificial Intelligence, Facial Recognition, and Geo-Fencing.
• Attendance is mandatory twice a day for covered staff in Karnataka government institutions.
• The system links with HRMS and SATS for data management.

Administrative Coverage

The system is intended for more than 20 lakh government employees and contractual workers in Karnataka. The attendance framework covers teaching staff, non-teaching staff, and officers in government educational institutions and offices.