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J&K Teacher Eligibility Test (JKTET)
JKTET — J&K Teacher Eligibility Test. Paper I + Paper II. 150 Qs each.
Updated 13 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Concept of DevelopmentThe concept of 'critical period' in development refers to:
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
2025
120 questions
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JKTET — Quick Practice
FULL20 questions · 150 min
Start mock →JKTET — 2025 (Previous Year)
FULL120 questions · 150 min
Start mock →Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.
Child Development and Pedagogy
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Average score
50%
Top score
50%
What can I get from JKTET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Outstanding — top percentile
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
The official JKTET 2026 Notification has not been released yet. According to sources, JKBOSE is aligning the J&K curriculum with NCTE standards. The notification was expected by March-April 2026 but is still pending.
The J&K Government has officially designated JKBOSE and the State School Standards Authority (SSSA) as the Nodal Agencies for conducting JKTET-2026 under Government Order No. 87-JK (Edu) of 2026, following a Supreme Court judgment on RTE Act implementation.
Qualifying JKTET is now compulsory for all teaching positions in both Government and Private registered schools in J&K. In-service teachers who haven't qualified TET must do so within 2 years or face compulsory retirement.
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Concept of Development
Concept of growth and development and principles.
Theories of Learning
Major theories of learning and their educational implications.
Intelligence and Personality
Intelligence, creativity and personality.
Individual Differences and Inclusive Education
Diverse learners and inclusive practices.
Learning and Pedagogy
How children think and learn and the implications for teaching.
Excellent performance — high merit
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Good qualifying score
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Basic qualification achieved
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
JKBOSE designated as Nodal Agency (via Govt Order)
passedTue, 24 Feb, 2026
Government Order No. 87-JK (Edu) of 2026, following Supreme Court judgment dated 01.09.2025
Notification release (expected)
21 days awayTue, 15 Sept, 2026
Initially expected March-April 2026 but delayed; likely to be released soon as preparation is underway
Application start (expected)
26 days awaySun, 20 Sept, 2026
Expected shortly after notification; applications via jkbose.co.in
Application last date (expected)
56 days awayTue, 20 Oct, 2026
Historically JKBOSE allows 30-day window for applications
Admit card release (expected)
92 days awayWed, 25 Nov, 2026
Typically released 10-15 days before exam
📍JKTET Paper I & Paper II exam (expected)
103 days awaySun, 6 Dec, 2026
Based on typical 45-day preparation period after applications close; some sources indicated August 2026 but notification delay pushes timeline
Answer key release (expected)
112 days awayTue, 15 Dec, 2026
Usually released within 1-2 weeks after exam
Result declaration (expected)
159 days awaySun, 31 Jan, 2027
Expected 6-8 weeks after exam; JKTET certificate valid for lifetime
Unseen Prose Passages
Two unseen prose passages with comprehension and grammar questions in chosen Lang I.
Unseen Poem
Unseen poem with comprehension and figures of speech.
Script and Phonology
Vowels, consonants and script (Devanagari/Nastaliq/Roman/Sharada-Perso-Arabic for Kashmiri).
Parts of Speech
Parts of speech in the chosen Lang I.
Tense, Gender, Number, Case
Tense, gender, number and case forms.
Sentence Structure
Sentence types and punctuation.
Idioms and Proverbs
Idioms and proverbs in the chosen Lang I.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms and antonyms.
Literature of Lang I
Major writers and poets in chosen Lang I — Habba Khatoon, Lal Ded, Rasul Mir for Kashmiri etc.
Kashmiri-Specific Topics
Kashmiri vocabulary, gender, case forms and folk literature for Kashmiri Lang I papers.
Urdu-Specific Topics
Urdu vocabulary, tasrif, sarf-o-nahw and shayri (ghazal, nazm) for Urdu papers.
Pedagogy of Language Development
Pedagogy for teaching the chosen Lang I at school stage.
Unseen Prose Passages
Two unseen prose passages — comprehension, vocabulary and grammar.
Unseen Poem
Unseen poem with comprehension and literary-device questions.
Parts of Speech
Parts of speech in chosen Lang II.
Tenses
Present, past and future tense forms.
Voice and Narration
Active-passive voice; direct-indirect speech.
Articles and Prepositions
Use of articles and prepositions.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Concord between subject and verb.
Sentence Transformation
Transformation between sentence types.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitution.
Idioms and Phrases
Idioms and phrasal verbs.
Pedagogy of Lang II
Pedagogy of teaching second language.
Number System
Whole numbers, integers, place value, factors and multiples.
Fractions and Decimals
Operations on fractions and decimals.
LCM and HCF
Lowest common multiple and highest common factor.
Percentage
Percentage calculations and applications.
Profit, Loss and Discount
Commercial mathematics for primary level.
Simple Interest
Simple interest calculations.
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio, proportion and unitary method.
Geometry
Lines, angles and basic shapes.
Mensuration
Area and perimeter of plane figures.
Measurement
Length, mass, capacity, time and temperature.
Data Handling
Pictograph, bar graph and simple data interpretation.
Money and Time
Money calculations, calendar and clock.
Pedagogy of Mathematics
Mathematics-specific pedagogy.
Family and Friends
Family relationships and social bonds.
Food
Sources of food, balanced diet and food preservation.
Shelter
Houses across regions of J&K — Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh.
Water
Sources, conservation and water-borne diseases.
Travel and Communication
Modes of transport and communication in mountainous regions.
Things We Make and Do
Local crafts (Pashmina, papier-mache, walnut woodwork) and traditional occupations.
Our Body and Health
Body parts, sense organs, hygiene and common diseases.
Plants and Animals Around Us
Plant and animal life of the Himalayan region.
Geography of J&K
Kashmir Valley, Jammu plains, Pir Panjal range, rivers (Jhelum, Chenab) and Dal Lake.
Culture and Heritage of J&K
Folk dances (Rouf, Dumhal), festivals (Eid, Lohri, Hemis) and cultural diversity.
History of J&K
Ancient kingdoms, accession to India and modern statehood developments.
Earth and Universe
Earth's motion, solar system and basic space concepts.
Environmental Protection
Pollution, climate change, glacier retreat and Himalayan conservation.
Pedagogical Issues in EVS
EVS-specific pedagogy.
Algebra
Algebraic expressions, identities and linear equations.
Quadratic Equations
Roots of quadratic equations.
Geometry
Triangles, quadrilaterals, congruence and similarity.
Mensuration
Area, surface area and volume of solids.
Statistics and Probability
Mean, median, mode and elementary probability.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios and identities.
Living and Non-living
Characteristics of living things and classification.
Human Body Systems
Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems.
Plant Life
Plant structure, function and reproduction.
Matter and its Nature
Atoms, molecules, elements and compounds.
Acids, Bases and Salts
Properties of acids, bases, salts and pH.
Force, Motion and Energy
Force, motion, work, energy and Newton's laws.
Heat, Light and Sound
Heat transfer, reflection/refraction and sound waves.
Electricity and Magnetism
Current, circuits and magnetic effects.
Environment and Ecosystem
Ecosystem, food chains and pollution.
Pedagogy of Math and Science
Pedagogy specific to math and science.
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryan and Gupta empires.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, bhakti and sufi movements.
Modern India
British conquest, colonial rule and freedom struggle.
History of J&K
Ancient Kashmir, Sultans of Kashmir, Dogra rule and accession to India.
Earth and the Universe
Solar system, latitudes, longitudes and motions.
Physical Features of India
Mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers and climate.
Natural Resources
Soil, water, forest, mineral and energy resources.
Geography of J&K
Kashmir Valley, Jammu region, Ladakh, glaciers and rivers.
World Geography
Continents, oceans and important countries.
Indian Constitution
Preamble, fundamental rights, duties and DPSPs.
Indian Democracy
Parliament, executive, judiciary and elections.
Local Self-Government
Panchayati raj and municipal institutions in J&K.
Indian Economy
Sectors of the economy, agriculture, industry and services.
Environment and Sustainable Development
Pollution, climate change and conservation.
Culture of J&K
Sufi tradition, Kashmiri Shaivism, folk culture and arts.
Pedagogical Issues in Social Studies
Pedagogy specific to social studies.