Kerala TET Notification 2026 Out for September Session, Registration From 23 Sep

The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) is a state-level eligibility exam conducted by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan to assess the aptitude and subject knowledge of candidates aspiring to become teachers in government and government-aided schools across Kerala. KTET is conducted twice a year, and the KTET Notification 2026 PDF for the September cycle has been released on 19 September 2026.

Candidates interested in make carrer in the teaching field have a good opportunity to apply online for the KTET Exam. The online application process for the Kerala TET Exam will begin on 23 September 2026, and the application link will remain active till 3 October 2026.

Kerala TET 2026 Exam Summary

KTET Exam for Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be conducted on 14th and 15th September 2026. Clearing KTET is mandatory for teaching appointments and promotions, as mandated by the Supreme Court of India.

KTET Exam 2026 includes 4 categories. Category 1 (Lower Primary classes) and Category 2 (Upper Primary classes) will be held on 8th August 2026, and exams for Category 3 (High School classes) and Category 4 (for Language Teachers – Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu (up to UP classes), Specialist Teachers (Art & Craft) and Physical Education teachers).

Kerala TET Notification 2026

KTET Notification 2026 has been released for the September session with important details including exam dates, eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, exam pattern, and qualifying marks for Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2026. Interested candidates can go through the complete details carefully.

KTET Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download

Kerala TET 2026 Categories

KTET is conducted in four categories, each targeting a different level of teaching:

KTET Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the KTET Exam 2026, candidates must ensure their eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

If candidates do not fulfil the eligibility parameters, their application will be rejected.

For Category 1 (Lower Primary Classes)

Candidates who are appearing for Kerala TET 2026 must be qualified in the following points:-

• 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)

The test is for HSAs in: (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

For Language teachers in Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu (up to Upper Primary level), Specialist teachers and Physical Education teachers (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 eligibility to appear for the K-TET IV.

KTET Application Form 2026 Link

The online application process for Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) will begin on 23 September 2026 at the official website https://ktet.kerala.gov.in/. Candidates are advised to fill out the online form carefully; providing incorrect information leads to rejection of the application form. The application process for the Kerala TET exam will remain active till 3 October 2026.

Kerala TET Application Fee 2026

Candidates need to pay an application fee when submitting their Kerala TET application form online through the official website www.ktet.kerala.gov.in. Candidates from the general category have to pay a fee of Rs. 500/-, and candidates from other categories have to pay Rs. 250/-.

Steps to Apply Online for Kerala TET Exam 2026

Candidates can apply online for the KTET 2026 Exam through online mode by visiting the official website at www.ktet.kerala.gov.in. For the candidate’s ease, we have provided the step-by-step process to apply online for the KTET exam.

1. Visit the official website https://ktet.kerala.gov.in/.
2. On the homepage, under K-TET September 2026 Notification, click on “Registration”.
3. Fill out the registration forms by selecting the category for which you want to apply.
4. Submit the basic details of candidates, such as candidates’ personal information, email ID, and mobile no. etc
5. Upload the photograph in the prescribed format (jpeg/JPG format and must be between 20 and 30kb size).
6. A unique application number will be sent to the candidate’s registered email ID and mobile number.
7. Click on Candidates Login and enter your application number and ID.
8. Submit the required details and pay an application fee as per category.
9. Download and take a printout of the KTET Application forms 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.

Know Kerala TET Qualifying Marks 2026

Candidates are required to meet the below-mentioned minimum qualifying marks to pass the Kerala TET 2026 Exam.

KTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 – Click to Check

KTET Previous Year Question Paper PDF – Click to Download