KTET Exam Date 2026 Announced: Official Kerala TET Schedule Released

The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) has officially published the Kerala TET Notification 2026 for the February cycle on their official website, www.ktet.kerala.gov.in. As a biannual assessment, the KTET is a vital gateway for aspiring educators across the state. The KTET exam dates have been confirmed for August 8th and 9th, 2026. Please review the full exam details provided below.

KTET Exam Date 2026 Out

The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) is segmented into Category 1 (Lower Primary), Category 2 (Upper Primary), Category 3 (High School), and Category 4, which includes Language Teachers (Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu up to UP level), Specialist Teachers (Art & Craft), and Physical Education teachers. All categories are scheduled to take place on August 8th and 9th, 2026.

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Kerala TET February 2026 Exam Summary

The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) serves as a state-level certification conducted by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan to evaluate the pedagogical skills and subject expertise of teaching candidates. In accordance with Supreme Court mandates, qualifying for the KTET is a compulsory requirement for any candidate seeking teaching positions or career advancements in Kerala’s government and aided schools.

Kerala TET Notification 2026

The KTET Notification 2026 for the February session provides comprehensive insights into exam dates, strict eligibility criteria, the online application procedure, detailed syllabi, examination patterns, and minimum qualifying marks. All prospective teachers are encouraged to review these official guidelines thoroughly to ensure a smooth application experience.

Download the Official Kerala TET February 2026 Notification PDF

Kerala TET 2026 Categories

The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test is professionally structured into four distinct categories, each designed to certify teachers for specific educational levels:

KTET Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Prior to submitting your KTET 2026 application, it is essential to verify that you strictly meet all eligibility requirements, including specific educational qualifications and age limitations prescribed by the board.

Failure to meet the established eligibility criteria will result in the immediate rejection of your application.

For Category 1 (Lower Primary Classes)

Candidates planning to appear for the Kerala TET 2026 must ensure they fulfill the following essential requirements:

• Must pass Higher Secondary/ Higher Secondary or equivalent at least with 45% and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations 2002 or
• Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary (or it’s equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). or
• Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary (or it’s equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).

For Category 2 (Upper Primary Classes)

• B.A/ B.Sc./ B.Com. and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/ Trained Teachers’ Certificate (TTC) [by whatever name known] conducted by the Board of Examinations, Govt. of Kerala or its equivalent. or
• BA/ B.Sc. / B.Com with at least 45% marks and one-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), in accordance with NCTE (Recognition, Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard or
• Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor’s in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). or
• Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary (or it’s equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 years BA/ B.Sc.Ed or B.A. Ed or B.Sc.Ed.

For Category 3 (High School Classes)

This test applies to High School Assistant (HSA) aspirants in subjects including: (i) Malayalam, (ii) English, (iii) Hindi, (iv) Sanskrit, (v) Tamil, (vi) Kannada, (vii) Arabic, (viii) Urdu, (ix) Social Science, (x) Physical Science, (xi) Natural Science, and (xii) Mathematics.

• BA/ BSc/ B.Com with marks of at least 45% and a B.Ed. A degree in the subject concerned (from any of the universities in Kerala or from any other university recognised as equivalent)
• For those who have MSc. Ed. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, A degree with not less than 50 per cent of the marks of one of the Regional Institutes of Education funded by NCERT will be eligible to apply for the subject matter concerned. For the subjects of Botany and Zoology, those with MSc. Ed., Ed. It is possible to apply for a Degree in Life Science with not less than 50% marks from any of the Regional Institutes of Education.
• Candidates from SC/ST and differently-abled categories will be provided with a relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum qualifying marks. Candidates from OBC & OEC categories will be given a relaxation of 3% in the qualifying marks to appear for the K-TET III.

For Category 4

The assessment also encompasses Language teachers for Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Urdu (up to Upper Primary level), as well as Specialist and Physical Education instructors (up to High School level).

• Those who have acquired qualifications for the posts of Language Teachers of Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit & Urdu (up to Upper Primary level), Specialist teachers & Physical Education teachers as mentioned in Chapter XXXI of Kerala Education Act and Rules are eligible to apply for K-TET IV.
• Candidates from SC/ST and differently-abled categories will be provided a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying marks prescribed for the eligibility to appear for the K-TET IV.

Kerala TET Application Fee 2026

A formal application fee is required to finalize your registration on the official portal, www.ktet.kerala.gov.in. General category candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 500/-, while applicants from other reserved categories must pay Rs. 250/-.

Steps to Apply Online for Kerala TET Exam 2026

Candidates can complete the KTET 2026 application process entirely online via the official website, www.ktet.kerala.gov.in. To assist you in the process, we have outlined a simple, step-by-step guide below.

Step 1: Navigate to the official KTET website at https://ktet.kerala.gov.in/.

Step 2: From the homepage, locate the K-TET February 2026 notification section and select the “Registration” link.

Step 3: Fill out the online registration form, ensuring you correctly select the specific category for which you are applying.

Step 4: Provide your essential details, including full name, contact information, email address, and mobile number.

Step 5: Upload a recent photograph in the required format (JPEG/JPG, size between 20KB and 30KB).

Step 6: Upon successful submission, a unique application number will be sent to your registered email and mobile device.

Step 7: Visit the Candidate Login section and enter your application number along with your password to access your account.

Step 8: Verify all details and proceed to make the online payment of the application fee based on your category.

Step 9: Once payment is confirmed, download and print a copy of your completed KTET application form for future reference.

KTET 2026 Exam Pattern

• The KTET exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• For each category, 1 mark will be awarded.
• There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
• The time duration will be provided as 2 hours and 30 minutes.

View the Updated KTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

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