Kerala TET September 2026 Notice Out: KTET Applications Open September 23, Exam on November 14-15

• Kerala TET September 2026 applications will be accepted online from September 23 to October 3, 2026.
• KTET Categories 1 and 2 will be held on November 14, while Categories 3 and 4 are scheduled for November 15.
• The examination fee is ₹500 for general and other candidates and ₹250 for SC, ST and differently-abled candidates.

Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has announced the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) September 2026 session for candidates seeking eligibility to teach at different school levels in Kerala. Online registration will begin on September 23, 2026 and candidates can submit applications through the KTET portal until October 3, 2026.

The Kerala TET September 2026 examination will cover four categories for Lower Primary, Upper Primary, High School, language and specialist teaching levels. The examinations will be conducted on November 14 and 15, 2026 in two shifts each day, with every paper carrying 150 questions for 150 marks. Admit cards are scheduled to be available from November 4, 2026.

Unlike a direct recruitment drive, KTET is a teacher eligibility examination and the notification does not specify a number of job vacancies. Candidates must meet the category-specific educational requirements before registering for the examination.

Kerala TET September 2026 Notification

The KTET September 2026 notification was issued on September 18, 2026 by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. Applications are to be submitted online through the official KTET portal.

Important Dates

Candidates have an application window of September 23 to October 3, followed by the release of admit cards in early November.

Kerala TET September 2026 Exam Schedule

The examination will be conducted over two days. Category 1 and Category 3 papers are scheduled for the morning shift, while Category 2 and Category 4 will be held during the afternoon shift.

KTET Category-Wise Educational Qualification

Eligibility differs according to the category selected by the applicant. Candidates should apply only for categories for which they satisfy the prescribed educational requirements.

Candidates should check the detailed category-specific conditions before applying, particularly where alternative qualifications or subject requirements apply.

KTET September 2026 Application Fee

The examination fee varies according to the applicant’s category.

The fee is to be paid through the available online payment facility while completing the application.

Kerala TET Exam Pattern

KTET September 2026 will consist of multiple-choice questions. Each category paper will contain 150 questions carrying one mark each, giving a total of 150 marks.

The syllabus and subject distribution differ according to the KTET category selected by the candidate.

KTET Categories Explained

Category 1 is intended for candidates seeking eligibility for Lower Primary teaching, while Category 2 covers the Upper Primary level. Category 3 applies to High School teaching.

Category 4 covers language teachers as well as specialist and Physical Education teachers whose eligibility is determined according to the applicable Kerala Education Department requirements.

Applicants should therefore select their KTET category based on both the teaching level they intend to qualify for and their educational credentials.

How to Apply for Kerala TET September 2026

1. Visit the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test portal at ktet.kerala.gov.in.
2. Open the application link for the KTET September 2026 session.
3. Select the new registration option and read the application instructions.
4. Enter the required personal and educational information.
5. Select the KTET category or categories for which you meet the eligibility requirements.
6. Upload the required photograph and other information according to the prescribed specifications.
7. Review the entered details carefully before confirming the application.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment method.
9. Complete the online application by October 3, 2026.
10. Download or print the completed application for future reference.

Application form, details & registration

Candidates are not required to send the online application or supporting documents separately to Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan after completing the online submission.