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Practicing KTET previous year question papers is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test — it shows you the real difficulty level, the recurring topics, and exactly how questions are framed across Child Development & Pedagogy, Language, and subject-specific sections. This page has been updated for the K-TET September 2026 cycle and gives you category-wise KTET question papers PDF download links, several years deep, along with answer keys where available.
K-TET September 2026 Exam Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET) |
| Conducting Body | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan |
| Notification Release Date | 18/09/2026 |
| Online Application Start | 23/09/2026 |
| Application Last Date | 03/10/2026 |
| Hall Ticket Release | 04/11/2026 |
| Exam Dates | 14/11/2026 (Cat I & II), 15/11/2026 (Cat III & IV) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-Based, MCQ) |
| Total Marks | 150 per category |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Official Website | ktet.kerala.gov.in |
Kerala TET 2026 PYQs Download – Free PDF Here!
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Getting ready for KTET 2026? Solving previous year question papers is a great way to prepare. It helps you understand the exam pattern and types of questions. Below, we’ve added category-wise KTET question papers (Category I to IV). Click and download the PDFs to start your practice.
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Join Now!KTET Previous Year Question Papers – Category I (Lower Primary)
| Set | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Category I – Set 1 | |
| Category I – Set 2 |
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KTET Previous Year Question Papers – Category II (Upper Primary)
| Set | Download Link |
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| Category II – Set 1 | |
| Category II – Set 2 |
KTET Previous Year Question Papers – Category III (High School / HST)
| Set | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Category III – Set 1 | |
| Category III – Set 2 (Natural Science) | |
| Category III – Set 3 (Physical Science) |
(Note: each subject links to its own distinct file — no duplicated PDFs across subjects.)
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Join Now!KTET Previous Year Question Papers – Category IV (Language & Specialist Teachers)
| Set | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Category IV – Set 1 | |
| Category IV – Set 2 | |
| Category IV – Set 3 |
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| Category | Subjects Covered |
|---|---|
| K-TET I | |
| K-TET II | |
| K-TET III | |
| K-TET IV |
Why Practicing KTET Previous Papers Actually Helps
Solving Kerala TET previous papers isn’t just about repetition — it does three specific things for your prep:
- Shows you the real weightage split within each part (Child Development & Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2, subject content)
- Builds your speed for 150 questions in 2.5 hours, since K-TET is fully time-bound with no negative marking, meaning speed and attempt-rate matter as much as accuracy
- Surfaces repeated question patterns, especially in Child Development & Pedagogy and General Knowledge-heavy sections, which tend to recur across cycles
KTET Previous Year Question Papers With Answer Keys
Since many aspirants specifically look for KTET question papers with answers rather than just the blank paper, here’s where to cross-check your responses:
- Use each year’s official provisional/final answer key (linked in our K-TET Answer Key guide) alongside the matching year’s question paper above
- Match by alphacode/set if your downloaded paper mentions Set A/B/C/D, since KTET issues multiple question booklet sets per session
KTET 2026: Category-Wise Exam Pattern (So You Know What You’re Practicing For)
| Category | Total Marks | Parts |
|---|---|---|
| Category I | 150 | Child Dev & Pedagogy (30) + Maths (30) + EVS (30) + Language 1 (30) + Language 2 (30) |
| Category II | 150 | Child Dev & Pedagogy (30) + Maths&Science/Social Science (60) + Language 1 (30) + Language 2 (30) |
| Category III | 150 | Child Dev & Pedagogy (30) + Subject content (60) + Language 1 (30) + Language 2 (30) |
| Category IV | 150 | Pedagogy & Teaching Aptitude (40) + Language 1 (30) + Subject content & pedagogy (80) |
How to Use These KTET 2026 PYQs Effectively
- Attempt under real exam conditions — 2.5 hours, no notes, OMR-style answer sheet if possible
- Score yourself against the matching year’s answer key, not a generic key, since question numbering and options can shift year to year
- Log your weak sections — since Child Development & Pedagogy and Language parts repeat structurally every cycle, focus repeat-practice there first
- Move to the latest 2–3 years once you’re comfortable with basics, since these best reflect the current question style before your K-TET September 2026 attempt
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
Are KTET previous year question papers enough to clear the exam?
They’re a strong practice tool but should be combined with the official syllabus (SCERT) and updated study material, since question patterns evolve slightly each cycle.
Do KTET previous papers come with answer keys?
Official papers are released alongside provisional and final answer keys separately by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan — match your paper’s year and set to the correct key.
Is the exam pattern the same across all previous years?
The broad structure (150 marks, 150 MCQs, no negative marking) has stayed consistent, though minor part-weightage adjustments have occurred — always confirm against the current K-TET September 2026 notification.
Where can I get the most recent KTET question papers?
The most recent full papers available are from the February 2026 cycle; papers from the September 2026 cycle will be added here once released by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan.
Can I use Category III previous papers of a different subject to practice?
No — Category III papers are subject-specific (Malayalam, English, Maths, Social Science, etc.), so practice only the paper matching your applied subject.
