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The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2026 syllabus and exam pattern for all four categories—Category 1, 2, 3, and 4—have been officially released. The exams are scheduled to be held on September 18 and 19, 2025. In this blog, you’ll find the detailed syllabus PDFs and updated exam patterns for each category. Download now!
KTET 2026 Category-wise Syllabus PDF
Each KTET 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. Below, we’ve attached the detailed syllabus PDFs for all four categories
| Category | Subjects Covered |
|---|---|
| K-TET 1 | |
| K-TET 2 | |
| K-TET 3 | |
| K-TET 4 |
Kerala TET 2026 Exam Highlights
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) |
| Conducting Body | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan |
| Notification Release Date | 22/12/2025 |
| Application Start Date | 22/12/2025 |
| Application Last Date | 12/01/2026 |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | 11/02/2026 |
| Exam Dates | 21/02/2026 & 23/02/2026 |
| Answer Key Release | Yet to be Released |
| Result Date | Yet to be Released |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Official Website | ktet.kerala.gov.in |
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Join Now!What is Kerala TET (KTET) 2026?
KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test) is a state-level exam conducted by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Kerala’s government and aided schools. It is held in four categories based on different teaching levels—from lower primary to high school and specialist teachers. Qualifying KTET is mandatory to apply for teaching jobs in the state.
KTET 2026 Category 1
- For teaching Lower Primary classes (Class I–V)
- Eligibility: Higher Secondary + D.El.Ed / TTC
KTET 2026 Category 2
- For teaching Upper Primary classes (Class VI–VIII)
- Eligibility: Graduation + D.El.Ed / B.Ed.
KTET 2026 Category 3
- For teaching High School classes (Class IX–X)
- Eligibility: Graduation + B.Ed. in relevant subject
KTET 2026 Category 4
- For Language teachers (Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu), Art, Physical Education, and special school teachers
- Eligibility: Qualifications as per Kerala Education rules for specialist posts
Kerala TET 2026 – KTET Model Question Papers
Along with the official syllabus, the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has also released category-wise model question papers for KTET 2026. These sample papers are prepared to help you understand the exam pattern., and question format. Below, we’ve attached Kerala TET 2026 model question papers for Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 to support your preparation.
| Category | Subjects Covered |
|---|---|
| K-TET I | |
| K-TET II | |
| K-TET III | |
| K-TET IV |
KTET 2026 Category-wise Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for KTET 2026 varies for each category based on the level of teaching and subject specialization. Whether you’re applying for lower primary (Category 1), upper primary (Category 2), high school (Category 3), or specialist roles (Category 4), it’s important to understand the structure of the paper. Below, we’ve explained the exam pattern for each category in detail.
KTET 2026 Category 1 Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR‑based)
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs
- Total Marks: 150 (1 mark per question)
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
- Negative Marking: None
| Part | Subject Area | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | Child Development & Pedagogy (age 6–11) | 30 / 30 |
| I | Language I (Malayalam / Tamil / Kannada) | 30 / 30 |
| II | Language II (English / Arabic, Arabic only for Arabic teachers) | 30 / 30 |
| II | Mathematics | 30 / 30 |
| II | Environmental Studies | 30 / 30 |
| Total | 150 / 150 |
KTET 2026 Category 2 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs
- Total Marks: 150 (1 mark each)
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
- Negative Marking: None
| Part | Subject Area | No. of Qs / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development & Pedagogy (age 11‑14) | 30 / 30 |
| 2 | Language I (choose one: Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, English) | 30 / 30 |
| 3 | Language II (another language from options excluding Language I) | 30 / 30 |
| 4 | Mathematics & Science or Social Science (based on your subject choice) | 60 / 60 |
| Total | 150 / 150 |
KTET 2026 Category 3 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (OMR‑based)
- Total Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 150 (1 mark per question)
- Duration: 2½ hours (150 minutes)
- Negative Marking: None
| Part | Content Area | Ques / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning & Teaching Aptitude (Pedagogy) | 40 / 40 |
| 2 | Language I – choose one (Malayalam / English / Tamil / Kannada) | 30 / 30 |
| 3 | Subject-specific Content & Pedagogy (based on your chosen subject) | 80 / 80 |
KTET 2026 Category 4 Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs
- Duration: 2½ hours (150 minutes)
- Total Marks: 150 (1 mark per question)
- Negative Marking: None
| Part | Content Area | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development, Pedagogy & Teacher Aptitude | 30 / 30 |
| 2 | Language I (Malayalam / English / Tamil / Kannada) | 40 / 40 |
| 3 | Subject‑specific Content & Pedagogy (e.g., Language, PE, Art) | 80 / 80 |
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Join Now!KTET 2026 Category-wise Previous Question Papers
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has made available previous year question papers for all KTET categories—Category 1, 2, 3, and 4. These papers are a valuable resource to understand the common exam structure, repeated question trends, and subject focus areas. Below, we’ve shared the category-wise previous question papers, which follow the official exam pattern. Explore now!
K-TET 2026 Previous Year Question Papers – Category 1
| Set | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Category I – Set 1 | |
| Category I – Set 2 |
K-TET 2026 Previous Year Question Papers – Category 2
| Set | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Category II – Set 1 | |
| Category II – Set 2 |
K-TET 2026 Previous Year Question Papers – Category 3
| Set | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Category III – Set 1 | |
| Category III – Set 2 (Natural Science) | |
| Category III – Set 3 (Physical Science) |
K-TET 2026 Previous Year Question Papers – Category 4
| Set | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Category IV – Set 1 | |
| Category IV – Set 2 | |
| Category IV – Set 3 |
Kerala TET 2026 Detailed Category-wise Syllabus – Get Link
Below is the detailed syllabus for each KTET category as per the official notification:
| Category | Subjects Covered |
|---|---|
| K-TET 1 | Detailed Syllabus Here |
| K-TET 2 | Detailed Syllabus Here |
| K-TET 3 | Detailed Syllabus Here |
| K-TET 4 | Detailed Syllabus Here |
How to Download Kerala TET 2026 Syllabus PDF
- Visit the official KTET website:
https://ktet.kerala.gov.in - Scroll Down to the end.
- Find the syllabus table listing all four categories (Category I, II, III, IV).
- Choose your category, and click on the corresponding “Download” link in the table.
- The PDF syllabus will open/download on your device.
