Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Result declaration expected
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Final results usually announced 4-6 weeks after examination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer key release and objection window
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Provisional answer keys released for candidate feedback
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍KTET examination date
Tue, 8 Sept, 2026Exam typically conducted in September across multiple centers in Kerala
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card download begins
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Hall tickets released approximately 10-15 days before exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application form correction window
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Brief window for candidates to edit application details
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Looking for the current cycle? Back to live KTET page →
Application window typically remains open for 3-4 weeks
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens (tentative)
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Online registration window usually opens mid-June
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Official notification release expected
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan typically releases notification in early June
Archived 5 Jul 2026