Kerala TET Notification 2026 September Session has been officially released by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan under the Government of Kerala. The examination is conducted for candidates seeking teaching positions in the Lower Primary, Upper Primary, High School, and Specialist categories in Kerala. The KTET 2026 application process will begin on 23 September 2026 and remain open until 3 October 2026. Candidates can check the complete details of the notification, application process, important dates, and examination schedule below.
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Kerala TET Notification 2026
The Kerala TET Notification 2026 contains all the important information related to the September Session examination, including application dates, category-wise eligibility criteria, exam schedule, and instructions for applying online. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website of Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan between 23 September and 3 October 2026.
KTET 2026 Notification: Highlights
The notification provides details about the eligibility requirements, application procedure, examination categories, and other important instructions that candidates need to follow.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2026 |
| Session | September 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Official Website | ktet.kerala.gov.in |
| Notification | Download PDF |
KTET 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Begins | 23 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay the Fee | 3 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Take Final Application Printout | 3 October 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Category 1 & Category 2 Examination | 14 November 2026 |
| Category 3 & Category 4 Examination | 15 November 2026 |
KTET 2026 Exam Schedule
| Category | Exam Date | Exam Time | Duration |
| Category 1 | 14 November 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 2½ Hours |
| Category 2 | 14 November 2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM | 2½ Hours |
| Category 3 | 15 November 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 2½ Hours |
| Category 4 | 15 November 2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM | 2½ Hours |
Kerala TET Application Form 2026
The Kerala TET Application Form 2026 for the September Session has been released by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan along with the official notification. The online application process will be open from 23 September 2026 to 3 October 2026. Candidates who wish to appear for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) must complete their registration and submit the application form within the specified deadline.
Kerala TET Application Fee 2026
Candidates applying for the Kerala TET 2026 September Session are required to pay the prescribed examination fee while submitting the online application form. The fee varies according to the candidate’s category. The applicable fee structure is given below:
| Category | Examination Fee |
| General and Other Candidates | ₹500 |
| SC, ST and Differently-Abled Candidates | ₹250 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Teaching Level | Educational Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Category I | Lower Primary (Classes I–V) | Higher Secondary with minimum required percentage OR Graduation | TTC / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Ed (as applicable) |
| Category II | Upper Primary (Classes VI–VIII) | Graduation in a relevant subject with the required percentage | D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed |
| Category III | High School (Classes IX–X) | B.A/B.Sc in a relevant subject with minimum required marks | B.Ed in concerned subject |
| Category IV | Language & Specialist Teachers | Graduation in a concerned language/subject | B.Ed or prescribed specialist qualification: Who Can Apply? |
KTET Qualifying Marks
| Candidate Category | Minimum Percentage | Minimum Marks |
| General Category | 60% | 90 out of 150 |
| SC, ST, OBC and OEC | 55% | 82 out of 150 |
| Differently-Abled Candidates | 50% | 75 out of 150 |
KTET 2026 Exam Pattern
The key details of the KTET 2026 exam pattern are given below:
- Mode of Examination: Offline (OMR-based)
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Exam Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Marks for Each Correct Answer: 1 mark
- Negative Marking: No negative marking