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KTET
KTET 2026 exam held; Shishya's tracker has no announced date for the next exam yet. Official site: ktet.kerala.gov.in.
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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Updated 14 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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KTET — Frequently asked questions
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How many KTET practice questions does Shishya have?
Are KTET previous year question papers available?
What is the expected cutoff for KTET?
Can I build a topic-wise KTET mock test?
How can I prepare for KTET for free?
Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsOfficial papers
Question papers and answer keys as the conducting body published them. Each link opens the body's own file.
2026
- Answer key: PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY OF K-TET FEBRUARY 2026 - Category I ↗ · 71 KB
- Answer key: PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY OF K-TET FEBRUARY 2026 - Category II ↗ · 840 KB
- Answer key: PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY OF K-TET FEBRUARY 2026 - Category III ↗ · 1.6 MB
- Answer key: PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY OF K-TET FEBRUARY 2026 - Category IV ↗ · 224 KB
Published by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan
Previous year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →2021
21 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 150)
Practise these →
Mock tests
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KTET — Quick Practice
SET20 questions · 150 min
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SET21 questions · 150 min
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Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring.Want to drill a single topic? Open it from the syllabus — a topic that has practice questions has a short quiz on its page.
Child Development and Pedagogy
39 QsMathematics
22 QsEnvironmental Studies (Category I)
15 QsMathematics and Science (Category II/III)
10 Qs
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Average score
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Top score
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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 score — Top tier
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Exceptional profile for all categories: LP, UP, and HS teaching posts
- •Top preference in Kerala PSC rank lists for government teacher vacancies
- •Highly sought after by aided school managements
- •Competitive for High School subject specialist posts including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English
- •Strong credential for Model School, Sainik School, and Central School applications
- •Demonstrates mastery of child psychology, pedagogy, and subject content knowledge
Very good score — Strong contender
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Highly competitive for Upper Primary Teacher posts in all subjects including English, Hindi
- •Strong position for High School Assistant posts (subject specialists) in Kerala government schools
- •Preferred candidate profile for aided school management appointments
- •Competitive advantage in Kerala PSC teacher merit lists
- •Eligible for specialist subject teaching positions in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya (with additional NVS/KVS selection)
- •Certificate often considered favorably for private CBSE/ICSE school appointments in Kerala
Good score — Competitive range
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong position for Lower Primary Assistant Teacher posts across Kerala
- •Competitive for Upper Primary Teacher posts in Mathematics, Science, Social Science
- •Eligible for aided school appointments with reasonable preference
- •Better chances in Kerala PSC rank lists for government school vacancies
- •Meets eligibility for NCTE-approved B.Ed colleges as guest faculty in Kerala
Qualified — Entry threshold
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •KTET certificate awarded (valid for 7 years from result date)
- •Eligible for Lower Primary (LP, Classes I-V) / Upper Primary (UP, Classes VI-VIII) / High School (HS, Classes IX-X) teaching posts in Kerala government and aided schools
- •Competitive for LP Assistant posts in rural/less competitive districts
- •May face challenges for UP/HS posts in urban districts with higher competition
- •Certificate mandatory for Kerala PSC teacher recruitment
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.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan opened online applications for KTET February 2026 from February 26 to March 7, 2026. The final printout deadline was March 13, 2026. Exam dates to be announced later.
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan released the KTET hall ticket 2026 for December 2025 session on February 11, 2026. The exam for this session was held on February 21 and 23, 2026.
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan announced KTET exam dates for the February 2026 session to be held on August 8 and 9, 2026, as reported by coaching portals.
Important dates
📍KTET February 2026 Session Exam (Day 1)
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📍KTET February 2026 Session Exam (Day 2)
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Syllabus
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Child Development and Pedagogy
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.
Language I (Malayalam / Tamil / Kannada)
Language II (English / Arabic)
Mathematics
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.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume of standard figures.
Data Handling
Tables, bar graphs, pictographs, mean, median and mode.
Arithmetic
Percentage, ratio-proportion, profit-loss and interest.
Pedagogy of Mathematics
Methods of teaching mathematics in classrooms.
Environmental Studies (Category I)
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
Food sources, balanced diet and food preservation.
Plants
Plant structure, growth, photosynthesis and classification.
Animals
Animal classification, habitats and adaptations.
Air
Composition of air, atmospheric layers and air pollution.
Kerala Environment
Kerala's natural features, backwaters, Western Ghats and biodiversity.
Pedagogy of EVS
Methods of teaching environmental studies.
Mathematics and Science (Category II/III)
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.
Chemistry
Chemistry topics for classes 6-10.
Biology
Life processes, plants, animals and ecology.
Pedagogy of Math and Science
Methods of teaching math and science.
Social Science (Category II/III)
Category IV — Specialist Teacher Subjects
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.
Sanskrit
Sanskrit grammar, literature and pedagogy of Sanskrit.
Arabic (Specialist)
Arabic grammar, literature and pedagogy of Arabic as a specialist subject.