KTET 2023: Pariksha Bhawan Kerala organizes the Teacher Eligibility Test which is known as KTET. It is a state-level recruitment exam for teachers. The selected candidates are recruited or appointed as teachers in various public schools of the Kerala state for primary level, secondary level, higher secondary level, etc. The candidates who will qualify for KTET will be appointed as teachers. For all the details, go through the complete article below.
KTET 2023 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | April 2023 |
| Online application starts from | April 2023 |
| Last date to apply | April 2023 |
| Last date to make the correction | May 2023 |
| Admit card issue date | May 2023 |
| Exam date | June 2023 |
| Announcement of result | June 2023 |
Eligibility Criteria
For Category 1
The candidate must have cleared the higher secondary or senior secondary with 45% marks. Candidates must hold a 2-year Trained Teachers Certificate from the Board of Examination, Government of Kerala or its equivalent board.
Or
The candidate must have cleared the senior secondary or higher secondary with 50% marks and they must also hold a degree in Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Or
The candidate must hold a diploma in Elementary Education with a minimum of 45% marks in the higher secondary or senior secondary or its equivalent examination.
Or
The candidate must hold a 2-years Diploma in Education (Special Education) with 50% marks in the higher secondary or senior secondary or its equivalent.
For Category II
The candidate must have done graduation in any discipline and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or Trained Teachers Certificate from the Government of Kerala, or its equivalent.
Or
The candidate must have scored 40% marks in his/her graduation and must hold a 1-year diploma in B.Ed.
The candidate must have cleared the higher secondary or senior secondary or equivalent examination with 50% marks along with a 4-year degree in BA. Ed /B.Sc.Ed.
Category III
The candidate must have a graduation degree – BA/B.Sc./B.Com. With 45% marks along with B.Ed. Degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university.
Or
- For Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, candidates who have M.Sc. Ed. Degree in the relevant field with 50% aggregate marks from the recognized institute will be eligible to apply.
- Graduation with 45% marks and candidates who have passed LTTC are eligible to apply.
Category IV
- Candidates must have the required qualifications for the Language teachers (Arabic/Urdu/Hindi, Sanskrit)
- Teachers for Physical Education and other specialists can apply as per Kerala Education Act and Rules.
Application Form
- The application form for KTET will be available through the specified web portal of the examination i.e. www.ktet.kerala.gov.in.
- It is vital for the candidates to undergo the details regarding the examination such as category, eligibility criteria, etc. before submitting the form.
- Then candidates have to register by entering all the personal details, qualification, address, etc. correctly.
- Next, upload the scanned images of the candidate’s latest photograph and signature in the available format.
- Lastly, make the payment of the application fee.
Application Fees
Candidates belonging to the general category will have to make the payment of Rs.500/- as an application fee, whereas the application fee for reserved category ST/ SC/ disabled candidates is Rs.250/-.
Exam Pattern
Category-1
| Subjects | No. of questions | Total Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Child development and pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Category-2
| Subjects | No. of questions | Total marks |
| Mathematics and science teachers/social science teachers | 60 | 60 |
| Child development and pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Category-3
| Subjects | No. of questions | Total marks |
| Language | 30 | 30 |
| Adolescent Psychology, Teaching aptitude, and Theories of Learning | 40 | 40 |
| Specific subject areas | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Category-4
| Subjects | No. of questions | Total Marks |
| Language | 30 | 30 |
| Teacher aptitude, Child development, and pedagogy | 40 | 40 |
| Specific subject areas | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Exam Syllabus
The examination syllabus of Kerala TET 2023 will be published on the official website. The syllabus will be released by SCERT. The Topics from Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on understanding children with special needs and the educational psychology of teaching. For other sections, candidates can check the official website once the syllabus is published.
KTET 2023 Exam Result
The result of the exam will be announced few days after the commencement of the exam. The result can be checked on the official website of KTET. Candidates can check the result online by providing their registration details online through the official web portal.
The scorecard will include information about the marks secured by candidates in the qualifying exam.
KTET 2023 FAQs
Question: Who organizes KTET?
Ans. KTET is organized or conducted by Pariksha Bhawan Kerala.
Question: What is the last date to apply?
Ans. Candidates are advised to apply before April 2023.