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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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Concept of DevelopmentDevelopment is best described as a process that is:
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Start with a diagnostic
10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
2025
19 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
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21 questions
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| 1 | Jyothi J. | 0.0% |
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.
Exceptional score — top tier eligibility
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong eligibility — high competitive advantage
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Good eligibility — moderate competitive edge
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Basic eligibility — competitive advantage limited
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.
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has announced KTET 2026 exam dates for 11-12 July 2026. Category 1 & 2 exams will be held on one day, and Category 3 & 4 on the next day. Admit cards will be released approximately one week before the exam.
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has announced a special KTET exam for in-service teachers on 27-28 June 2026, following Supreme Court guidelines making KTET qualification mandatory for teacher appointments and promotions.
The KTET February 2026 session application period ended on 16th March 2026 (extended from 7th March). Candidates who applied must await admit card release dates to be announced on the official portal.
As confirmed by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, KTET certificates have lifetime validity. This is particularly important following the Supreme Court judgment mandating KTET for teaching appointments and promotions in Kerala.
📍Special KTET for in-service teachers (Day 1)
passedSun, 28 Jun, 2026
Category 1 & 2 for in-service teachers
📍Special KTET for in-service teachers (Day 2)
passedMon, 29 Jun, 2026
Category 3 & 4 for in-service teachers
KTET July 2026 admit card release (expected)
passedMon, 6 Jul, 2026
Admit card typically released 1 week before exam
📍KTET July 2026 exam (Day 1 - Category 1 & 2)
tomorrowSat, 11 Jul, 2026
Lower Primary & Upper Primary categories
📍KTET July 2026 exam (Day 2 - Category 3 & 4)
2 days awaySun, 12 Jul, 2026
High School & Language/Specialist categories
KTET July 2026 answer key release (expected)
16 days awaySun, 26 Jul, 2026
Provisional answer key for all categories
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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.
KTET July 2026 result announcement (expected)
85 days awaySat, 3 Oct, 2026
Results typically released within 2-3 months of exam
KTET November 2026 notification (expected)
120 days awaySat, 7 Nov, 2026
Next cycle application window typically opens in November
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.