Kerala TET September Notification 2026 Out - Registration Opens 23 September

Candidates should possess the prescribed Higher Secondary or equivalent qualification with the required marks along with a teacher-training qualification such as: Two-year Diploma in Elementary Education Four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education Two-year Diploma in Education or Special Education, where applicable Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree with the required teacher-training qualification. Depending on the applicable eligibility route, accepted qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree with B.Ed. Higher Secondary with four-year B.El.Ed. Higher Secondary with four-year BA.Ed. or B.Sc.Ed. Other equivalent qualifications recognized under the applicable NCTE and Kerala Government rules Candidates should possess the prescribed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant subject along with B.Ed., MSc.Ed. or another recognized teacher-training qualification applicable to Hi

The examination fee must be paid online using the payment options provided on the application portal, including net banking, credit card or debit card.

Each KTET category contains 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks. The category-wise syllabus and distribution of questions vary according to the teaching level.

The photograph must be recent and clear. The background should meet the specifications prescribed in the notification. The applicant’s face must be clearly visible. The photograph must be uploaded in the prescribed format and file size. Candidates should not upload an unclear or unsuitable photograph.

The KTET September 2026 hall ticket will be available from 4 November 2026. Candidates must download it from the official KTET website using their application credentials. The hall ticket will contain the examination centre, reporting time and candidate-specific instructions. A printed hall ticket must be carried to the examination centre.

Candidates must check their category-wise eligibility before applying. Separate examinations are conducted for Categories 1, 2, 3 and 4. Eligible candidates may apply for more than one category by paying the applicable fee. Applications can be submitted only through the official online portal. Candidates must carefully verify all information before confirming the application. Changes may not be permitted after final confirmation. The final application printout and payment transaction details should be retained. The examination will be conducted using OMR answer sheets. Candidates should regularly check the official websites for updates.