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The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET), conducted by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is held across four categories based on teaching level. This page gives you the corrected, verified exam pattern for every category, updated for the K-TET September 2026 cycle, plus links to each category’s full subject-wise syllabus.
KTET Syllabus 2026 PDF Download – Detailed Category-Wise Syllabus for Free
The KTET syllabus 2026 PDF download contains the complete subject-wise syllabus for all categories. The syllabus varies depending on the KTET category.
Each Kerala TET category has a different syllabus based on the teaching level and subject. Category 1 focuses on foundational topics for lower primary classes, Category 2 covers upper primary subjects, Category 3 is for high school-level content, and Category 4 includes language and specialist subjects.
Here, we’ve attached the detailed syllabus PDFs for all four categories
| Category | Subjects Covered |
|---|---|
| KTET Syllabus 2026 Category 1 (Lower Primary) | |
| KTET Syllabus 2026 Category 2 (Upper Primary) | |
| KTET Syllabus 2026 Category 3 (High School) | |
| KTET Syllabus 2026 Category 4 (Language & Specialist Teachers) |
K-TET September 2026 Notification Highlights
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET) |
| Conducting Body | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan |
| Notification Release Date | 18/09/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 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 |
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Join Now!What Is K-TET and Why the Syllabus Differs by Category
K-TET has four categories, each tied to a different teaching level, and each with its own syllabus emphasis:
| Category | Teaching Level |
|---|---|
| Category I | Lower Primary (Class 1–5) |
| Category II | Upper Primary (Class 6–8) |
| Category III | High School (HST) |
| Category IV | Language Teachers & Specialist Teachers |
The Child Development & Pedagogy component runs across all four categories, but the age-group focus and subject-content weightage change with the category — this is why a single combined syllabus doesn’t exist, and why the pattern below is broken out separately per category.
K-TET Category I Exam Pattern 2026
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs | Duration: 2.5 hours | Negative Marking: None
| Part | Content | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | Child Development & Pedagogy (age 6–11) | 30 |
| I | Mathematics | 30 |
| I | Environmental Studies | 30 |
| II | Language 1 (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada) | 30 |
| III | Language 2 (English/Arabic*) | 30 |
*Arabic as Language 2 applies only to candidates eligible to teach Arabic at Lower Primary level.
K-TET Category II Exam Pattern 2026
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs | Duration: 2.5 hours | Negative Marking: None
| Part | Content | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | Child Development & Pedagogy (age 11–14… for Cat II, age 6-11 upper band) | 30 |
| II | Language 1 (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada/English — your medium of instruction) | 30 |
| III | Mathematics & Science (60) — for Maths/Science teacher aspirants, or Social Science (60) — for Social Science teacher aspirants | 60 |
| — | Language 2 | 30 |
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Join Now!K-TET Category III (HST) Exam Pattern 2026
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs | Duration: 2.5 hours | Negative Marking: None
| Part | Content | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning & Teaching Aptitude | 30 |
| I | Subject Content (Science & Maths, or Social Science, per your subject) | 60 |
| II | Language 1 | 30 |
| III | Language 2 | 30 |
K-TET Category IV Exam Pattern 2026
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs | Duration: 2.5 hours | Negative Marking: None
| Part | Content | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development, Pedagogy & Teaching Aptitude | 40 |
| 2 | Language 1 | 30 |
| 3 | Subject-specific Content & Pedagogy (Arabic/Hindi/Sanskrit/Urdu/PE/Art) | 80 |
K-TET Qualifying Marks (All Categories) – Updated for September 2026
| Candidate Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 60% (90 out of 150) |
| SC/ST/OBC/OEC | 55% (82 out of 150) |
| Differently-abled (PH) | 50% (75 out of 150) |
Kerala TET 2026 Syllabus – Category-wise Detailed Syllabus Explained
Below is the detailed syllabus for each KTET category as per the official notification:
| Category | Subjects Covered |
|---|---|
| K TET Syllabus Category 1 (Lower Primary) | Detailed Syllabus Here |
| K TET Syllabus Category 2 (Upper Primary) | Detailed Syllabus Here |
| K TET Syllabus Category 3 (High School) | Detailed Syllabus Here |
| KTET Category 4 Syllabus 2026 (Language & Specialist Teachers) | Detailed Syllabus Here |
How to Download the Official K-TET Syllabus PDF
- Visit https://ktet.kerala.gov.in
- Locate the syllabus section for the September 2026 notification
- Select your category (I, II, III, or IV) and subject (where applicable)
- Download and save the PDF for reference
Preparation Tips for Kerala TET September Exam 2026
- Start from this corrected pattern table, not older cycle data, since exam structure details can shift subtly between notifications
- Weight your study time by marks — for Category III/IV, the subject-content section (60–80 marks) deserves more time than Pedagogy alone
- Practice previous year papers specific to your category and subject
- Revise Child Development & Pedagogy last but often — it’s common across categories and highly scoreable with repetition
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
Does K-TET have one common syllabus for all categories?
No. Each category has its own emphasis — Category I focuses on foundational Lower Primary topics, Category II on Upper Primary, Category III on adolescent-level subject content, and Category IV on language/specialist subject content.
Where can I download the Kerala TET syllabus PDF?
Candidates can download the Kerala TET syllabus PDF download from the official KTET website
How many parts does the K-TET syllabus have?
Categories I and III have three parts each (Pedagogy, Language 1, Language 2/Subject). Category II has Pedagogy, two languages, and a subject block. Category IV has three parts (Pedagogy, Language 1, Subject content).
What is the pass mark for K-TET across categories?
60% for General, 55% for SC/ST/OBC/OEC, and 50% for differently-abled candidates — same across all four categories.
Is the K-TET syllabus the same every exam cycle?
The broad structure stays consistent, but always cross-check against the syllabus published with the current notification (September 2026) before finalizing your prep.
Where can I find the full topic-wise syllabus for my category?
Use the category-wise syllabus links above — each links to a dedicated page with the complete, detailed topic breakdown for that category.
