Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) September 2026 notification, announcing the registration schedule, examination dates, eligibility conditions, application fee, and examination pattern for Categories I, II, III, and IV.
According to the notification issued on September 18, 2026, online registration will begin on September 23. Candidates can submit their online application and pay the examination fee until October 3, 2026. The September session examinations will be conducted on November 14 and November 15, 2026.
Candidates planning to appear for KTET should carefully select the appropriate category while applying, verify their eligibility, and complete the confirmation process before the closing date. Applications are being accepted through the official KTET portal.
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KTET September 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Session | September 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan |
| Notification Date | September 18, 2026 |
| Categories | I, II, III, and IV |
| Online Registration Starts | September 23, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 3, 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Availability | November 4, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | November 14 and 15, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | OMR-based written examination |
| Questions | 150 |
| Official Portal | ktet.kerala.gov.in |
The schedule gives candidates a relatively short application window beginning September 23. Applicants should therefore avoid waiting until the final day, particularly because the application must be completed correctly and the required fee must also be paid by October 3.
The notification also confirms that hall tickets are scheduled to become available from November 4, giving candidates around ten days before the first examination on November 14.
Important Dates
The category-wise examination schedule has already been announced in the notification.
| Category | Exam Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Category I | November 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Category II | November 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Category III | November 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Category IV | November 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
Each examination will last two and a half hours.
Candidates appearing for more than one eligible category should carefully check their examination timings and the corresponding eligibility conditions before submitting the application.
Who Can Apply for KTET September 2026?
KTET is divided into four categories depending on the level and type of teaching position for which eligibility is being assessed.
Category I is intended primarily for candidates seeking eligibility for Lower Primary teaching posts.
Category II covers eligibility for Upper Primary teaching.
Category III is primarily intended for High School teaching eligibility in the subjects covered by the KTET framework.
Category IV covers specified language teachers, specialist teachers, and other teaching categories included under the applicable Kerala education rules.
The detailed educational qualifications differ considerably across categories. Candidates should therefore refer to the qualification section applicable to their chosen category rather than assuming that a qualification accepted for one category automatically applies to another.
The notification also refers candidates to the prescribed SCERT syllabus for Categories I to IV.
Application Fee
The application fee has been set based on the candidate’s category.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and other applicable candidates | Rs 500 |
| SC, ST, and eligible differently-abled candidates | Rs 250 |
The fee must be paid online while completing the application process. The notification provides for online payment facilities, including net banking and credit or debit card options.
Candidates should retain the payment and transaction details after completing the fee payment.
How to Apply for KTET September 2026
Candidates can complete the application through the KTET online portal once registration opens on September 23.
The application process generally involves the following steps:
- Open the official KTET portal at ktet.kerala.gov.in.
- Select the new registration option for the September 2026 examination.
- Enter the required personal and academic information.
- Select the appropriate KTET category.
- Upload the photograph and other required information in the prescribed format.
- Verify all entered details carefully.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Complete the application confirmation process.
- Submit the final application.
- Save the application number and application ID.
- Take a printout of the completed application for future reference.
The notification specifically advises candidates to verify the information entered in the application before confirming it. Once the final submission is completed, candidates may not have the same flexibility to modify the information.
Exam Pattern
KTET will be conducted as an OMR-based examination. Each category paper carries 150 questions for a total of 150 marks.
The detailed distribution of questions differs across Categories I, II, III, and IV because the subjects and teaching levels covered in each paper differ.
Broadly, the papers assess areas such as child development and pedagogy, language proficiency, subject knowledge, and teaching-related competencies relevant to the selected category.
For Categories I and II, the structure includes language and pedagogical components, as well as subjects appropriate for Lower Primary and Upper Primary teaching.
Categories III and IV contain subject-specific components corresponding to the teaching post or specialist area for which eligibility is being tested.
KTET Qualifying Marks
The notification also specifies the qualifying standards applicable to different categories of candidates.
General category candidates are required to secure 60 percent marks, equivalent to 90 marks out of 150.
Eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and OEC categories are provided the qualifying relaxation prescribed under the applicable government orders, with the notification referring to a 55 percent qualifying standard.
Eligible differently-abled candidates receive an additional relaxation, with a qualifying benchmark of 50 percent or 75 marks out of 150.
Candidates should ensure that they meet the applicable qualifying criteria prescribed for their category.
Hall Ticket
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has scheduled the KTET September 2026 hall ticket for November 4, 2026.
Candidates will need to download their admission ticket online before the examination. The hall ticket is expected to contain important information, including the candidate’s examination center, reporting details, category, examination date, and session.
Applicants should verify all information on the hall ticket after downloading it and follow the examination-day instructions given by Pareeksha Bhavan.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should enter the correct information while completing the KTET application. Details related to educational qualification, category, personal information, and the selected KTET paper should be checked carefully before final submission.
Applicants should retain their application number and application ID, as these details may be required to retrieve their application, download their hall ticket, and access examination-related services.
Candidates should also keep copies of relevant qualification and reservation documents ready. Where equivalency or genuineness certificates are required under the applicable rules, these documents may become important during subsequent verification.
The official notification should be treated as the final reference for category-specific eligibility and documentation requirements.
