KTET Notification 2024 Out, Kerala TET Exam Date, Online Form

Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) uploaded the Kerala TET Notification PDF for the April cycle on 16th April 2024 on the official website https://ktet.kerala.gov.in/. The KTET is a teaching eligibility test that assesses the eligibility of candidates with adequate teaching skills for Lower Primary and Upper Primary schools in Kerala.  Candidates interested in the teaching career can apply online for the KTET Exam 2024 from 17th to 26th April 2024. As per the notification, KTET Exam 2024 will be held on 22nd and 23rd June 2024.

KTET Notification 2024 Out

The KTET Notification PDF 2024 has been released on the official website of Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) along with the complete details including important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus etc. Candidates can download the Kerala TET Notification from the direct link shared in the article.

KTET Notification 2024 PDF Out- Click to Download

KTET 2024- Exam Highlights

The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) is a state-level exam held twice a year for the recruitment of Primary Teachers, Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) posts in Kerala state. Have a look at the below table for highlights details regarding the KTET Exam 2024.

KTET Exam 2024- Important Dates

The complete schedule for KTET Exam 2024 has been released by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) along with the notification pdf. The online registration link for the KTET 2024 exam will be activated on 17th April 2024 and will be active till 26th April 2024. Candidates should keep in mind the important dates to avoid any deadlines. The Kerala TET Exam 2024 for the April cycle will be held on 22nd and 23rd June 2024.

Kerala TET 2024- Online Form

The online application portal for accepting the application form for Kerala TET Exam 2024 will be made available on 17th April 2024. The application link will also be shared in the article once activated at www.ktet.kerala.gov.in. To avoid last-minute technical glitches candidates have to submit their application forms much before the last registration date. The application link will remain active till 26th April 2024. 

KTET Exam 2024- Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay an application fee to complete the KTET application forms. The online application fee can be paid in the mode of online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. Without an application fee, candidates’ application forms will not be accepted. Check the category-wise application fee from the below table.

KTET Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for KTET Exam 2024 candidates must ensure their eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit. Check the eligibility from here. If candidates do not fulfill the eligibility parameters their application will be rejected. The eligibility standards as per education qualification is as follows:

For Category 1 (Lower Primary Classes)

Candidates who are appearing for Kerala TET 2024 must be qualified following points:-

• Must pass Higher Secondary/ Higher Secondary or equivalent at least with 45% and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations 2002 or Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary (or it’s equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). or Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary (or it’s equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).

For Category 2 (Upper Primary Classes)

• B.A/ B.Sc./ B.Com. and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/ Trained Teachers’ Certificate (TTC) [by whatever name known] conducted by the Board of Exam, Govt. of Kerala or its equivalent. or BA/ B.Sc. / B.Com with at least 45% marks and one-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), in accordance with NCTE (Recognition, Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard or Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). or Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary (or it’s equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 years BA/ B.Sc.Ed or B.A. Ed or B.Sc.Ed.

For Category 3 (High School Classes)

The test is for HSAs in: (i) Malayalam (ii) English (iii) Hindi (iv) Sanskrit (v) Tamil (vi) Kannada (vii) Arabic (viii) Urdu (ix) Social Science (x) Physical Science (xi) Natural Science and (xii) Mathematics

• BA/ BSc/ B.Com with marks of at least 45% and a B.Ed. A degree in the subject concerned (from any of the universities in Kerala or from any other university recognised as equivalent)
• For those who have MSc. Ed. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, A degree with not less than 50 per cent of the marks of one of the Regional Institutes of Education funded by NCERT will be eligible to apply for the subject matter concerned. For the subjects of Botany and Zoology, those with MSc. Ed., Ed. It is possible to apply for a Degree in Life Science with not less than 50 per cent marks from any of the Regional Institutes of Education.
• Candidates from SC/ST and differently-abled categories will be provided with a relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum qualifying marks. Candidates from OBC & OEC categories will be given a relaxation of 3% in the qualifying marks to appear for the K-TET III.

For Category 4

For Language teachers in Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu (up to Upper Primary level), Specialist teachers and Physical Education teachers (up to High School level)

• Those who have acquired qualifications for the posts of Language Teachers of Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit & Urdu (up to Upper Primary level), Specialist teachers & Physical Education teachers as mentioned in Chapter XXXI of Kerala Education Act and Rules are eligible to apply for K-TET IV.
• Candidates from SC/ST and differently-abled categories will be provided a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying marks prescribed for the eligibility to appear for the K-TET IV.

KTET Exam Pattern 2024

The first step for the candidates is to know the complete KTET Exam Pattern 2024 to plan a proper exam strategy for the examination.  KTET 2024 exam is divided into four categories- Category 1 (Lower Primary classes), Category 2 (Upper Primary classes), Category 3 (High School classes) and Category 4 (Language Teachers, Specialist Teachers and Physical Education teachers). Candidates can check KTET Exam Pattern 2024 for Category 1, 2,3 4 from here.

• The KTET exam consists of 150 multiple-choice Choice Questions (MCQs).
• For each category, 1 mark will be rewarded and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
• The time duration will be provided as 2 hours 30 minutes.

KTET Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern – Click to Check

Kerala TET 2024- Exam Qualifying Marks

Candidates are required the below-mentioned minimum qualifying marks to pass the KTET 2024 Exam.