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Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET)
KTET — Kerala TET. Categories I-IV for different teaching levels. 150 MCQs in 2.5 hours.
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What can I get from KTET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Excellent — Top tier candidates
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Very good score — High competitiveness
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Good score — Moderate competition
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Qualified — Basic eligibility
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying — Not eligible
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.
The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan is anticipated to release the official notification for KTET 2026 shortly. The exam typically follows an annual cycle with applications opening in June-July, and candidates are advised to prepare necessary documents including qualification certificates and ID proofs for the online application process.
Source →Candidates must possess relevant teacher education qualifications as per NCTE norms. For Category I (Classes I-V), D.Ed or B.Ed is required. For Category II (Classes VI-VIII), B.Ed with relevant subject graduation is mandatory. Category III (Classes IX-X) requires B.Ed with postgraduate degree in the concerned subject.
Source →Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has clarified that KTET qualification certificates remain valid for seven years from the date of result declaration. Candidates who qualified in earlier cycles can use their certificates for teacher recruitment processes during the validity period without re-appearing for the exam.
Source →The examination will maintain its established pattern with 150 multiple-choice questions per category, each carrying one mark. The test duration remains 150 minutes with sections covering Child Development & Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics/Science/Social Science depending on the category chosen.
Source →Official notification release expected
9 days awayFri, 5 Jun, 2026
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan typically releases notification in early June
Application portal opens (tentative)
19 days awayMon, 15 Jun, 2026
Online registration window usually opens mid-June
Last date for online application submission
49 days awayWed, 15 Jul, 2026
Application window typically remains open for 3-4 weeks
Application form correction window
59 days awaySat, 25 Jul, 2026
Brief window for candidates to edit application details
Admit card download begins
89 days awayMon, 24 Aug, 2026
Hall tickets released approximately 10-15 days before exam
📌KTET examination date
104 days awayTue, 8 Sept, 2026
Exam typically conducted in September across multiple centers in Kerala
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Child Development
Concept and principles of child growth and development.
Theories of Learning
Major theories of learning and educational implications.
Intelligence and Creativity
Theories of intelligence and creativity.
Individual Differences
Differences among learners.
Inclusive Education and Special Needs
Diverse learners and inclusive classrooms.
Learning and Pedagogy
How children learn and pedagogical approaches.
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment for and of learning.
Adolescent Psychology (Cat III/IV)
Psychology of adolescent learners and teaching aptitude.
Natural Numbers and Number System
Natural numbers, place value, divisibility, HCF and LCM.
Fractions and Decimals
Operations on fractions and decimals and their conversions.
Measurements
Length, weight, capacity, time, money and standard units.
Geometry
Lines, angles, triangles, circles, polygons and properties.
Algebra (Cat II)
Variables, expressions, linear equations and identities.
Family
Family relationships, types of families and family roles.
Water
Sources, conservation, water cycle and water-borne diseases.
Agriculture
Crops, agricultural practices and Kerala agricultural seasons.
Soil
Types of soil, soil conservation and soil-related farming.
Diseases
Common communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Food
Algebra
Polynomials, equations, exponents and algebraic identities.
Geometry and Trigonometry
Triangles, circles, coordinate geometry and basic trigonometry.
Mensuration
Area, surface area and volume of 2D and 3D figures.
Statistics and Probability
Mean, median, mode, standard deviation and basic probability.
Physics
Physics topics for upper primary and high school.
Physical Education
Sports, yoga, fitness, anatomy and physical training pedagogy.
Drawing and Art
Fundamentals of drawing, art history, techniques and art teaching pedagogy.
Music
Music theory, ragas, instruments, vocal training and music teaching pedagogy.
Hindi
Hindi grammar, literature and pedagogy of Hindi as a specialist subject.
Urdu
Urdu grammar, literature and pedagogy of Urdu as a specialist subject.
Answer key release and objection window
119 days awayWed, 23 Sept, 2026
Provisional answer keys released for candidate feedback
Result declaration expected
149 days awayFri, 23 Oct, 2026
Final results usually announced 4-6 weeks after examination
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume of standard figures.
Food sources, balanced diet and food preservation.
Chemistry
Chemistry topics for classes 6-10.
Sanskrit
Sanskrit grammar, literature and pedagogy of Sanskrit.