KTET 2026 Notification Live, Apply Online, Fees & Important Dates

The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has officially released the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2026 notification for the upcoming February session. Eligible candidates can apply online on the official portal ktet.kerala.gov.in starting February 26, 2026. KTET is a mandatory state-level eligibility exam for candidates seeking teaching positions in government and private schools across Kerala, covering classes from Lower Primary to High School.

KTET 2026 Important Dates

• Notification Release: February 25, 2026
• Application Start Date: February 26, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: March 7, 2026
• Print Final Application: March 13, 2026
• Admit Card Release: To be announced
• Exam Dates: To be announced by the board

KTET 2026 Application Process

Candidates planning to appear for KTET 2026 must complete the registration and form submission online on the official KTET website. The steps are as follows:

1. Visit ktet.kerala.gov.in
2. Click on the KTET 2026 Registration link
3. Complete basic registration with name, email, mobile number
4. Log in using the generated credentials
5. Fill out personal, educational and category details
6. Upload scanned photograph and signature (as per specifications)
7. Pay the application fee online
8. Submit the form and download the confirmation page

KTET 2026 Fees & Category Details

The application fee for KTET 2026 varies by category:

• Unreserved (General) candidates: ~Rs. 500
• SC/ST/PWD candidates: ~Rs. 250 Applicants should verify the exact fee amounts and payment methods in the official notification before submitting their forms.

KTET Eligibility & Exam Structure

KTET assesses candidates’ ability to teach in the following categories:

• Category I: Lower Primary (Classes 1–5)
• Category II: Upper Primary (Classes 6–8)
• Category III: High School subjects
• Category IV: Specialist teachers, including Language and Physical Education

Exact eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age requirements, are detailed in the official notification PDF.

KTET 2026 Exam Pattern & Preparation

The KTET examination typically consists of multiple-choice questions across key areas such as child development, language proficiency, mathematics, science and pedagogy. Each category has a specific syllabus tailored to the class level.