KTET 2023 October Session: Notification, Exam Date, Application, Syllabus & Latest News

Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test 2023 ( KTET )

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Dewesh Nandan Prasad

Dewesh Nandan PrasadAssociate Senior Executive

Updated on Sep 22, 2023 15:11 IST

KTET 2023 Exam: The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) will release the notification for the KTET 2023 October Session exam soon on the official website. The notification will be released as a PDF that will comprise the details of the KTET 2023 exam like the application date, application correction window, exam date, and more. Earlier, the KBP released the Kerala KTET 2023 result on August 4, 2023. 

The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) exam is conducted by Pareeksha Bhavan, Kerala twice a year in order to determine the eligibility of aspirants possessing adequate skills to teach in Lower Primary and Upper Primary schools in the state of Kerala. KTET exam is conducted as per the guidelines laid down by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Kerala along with regulations put forth by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)/ Department of General Education/Government of Kerala.

The official website of the KTET exam states: “Separate test will be conducted to select teachers for Category 1 (Lower Primary classes), Category 2 (Upper Primary classes), Category 3 (High School classes) and Category 4 [for Language Teachers - Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu (up to UP classes), Specialist Teachers (Art & Craft) and Physical Education teachers]”.

 

KTET Exam Highlights 2023

Check below the highlights of the KTET 2023 exam.

Exam Name

KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test)

Conducting Body

Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan

Exam Level

State

Exam Frequency

Twice a year

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Fees

  • INR 500 for General
  • INR 250 for Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Physically Handicapped (PH)/Blind

Exam Duration

150 minutes for each paper

No. of Paper & Total Marks

  • Category 1: 150 marks
  • Category 2: 150 marks
  • Category 3: 150 marks
  • Category 4: 150 marks

Exam Purpose

To determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teachers 

Marking Scheme

  • +1 for correct answer
  • 0 for incorrect answer

Medium of Exam

Malayalam and English

Exam Helpdesk No.

0471-2546832

Official Website

https://ktet.kerala.gov.in/index.php

KTET 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KTET 2023 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Oct '23

KTET 2023 Notification

TENTATIVE

Oct '23 - Nov '23

KTET 2023 Application

TENTATIVE

KTET Notification 2023

The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, Kerela will release the KTET 2023 notification for the October session soon on the official website. The candidates can download the KTET notification 2023 by following the steps given below:
  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the KTET March session notification tab 
  • The notification will appear on the screen 
  • Download the notification and save it for later use

KTET October Session Notification PDF: Yet to be released 

KTET Eligibility Criteria 2023

In order to be eligible for KTET Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4, aspirants need to possess the minimum educational qualifications.

KTET Eligibility Criteria for Category 1 (Lower Primary Classes)

Aspirants meet KTET eligibility criteria if they possess any of the below mentioned educational qualifications:

  • Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary or (or its equivalent) with at least 45 per cent marks and two years Trained Teachers’ Certificate (TTC) [by whatever name known] conducted by Board of Examination, Govt. of Kerala or its equivalent.

OR

  • Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45 per cent marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations 2002.

OR

  • Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 per cent marks and 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd).

OR

  • Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 per cent marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).

Note: Relaxation of 5 per cent in qualifying marks is admissible for candidates belonging to SC/ST and Differently abled categories. Also, relaxation of 3 per cent in qualifying marks is given to OBC & OEC candidates.

KTET Eligibility Criteria for Category 2 (Upper Primary Classes)

Aspirants meet KTET eligibility criteria if they possess any of the below mentioned educational qualifications:

  • BA/BSc/BCom and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/Trained Teachers’ Certificate (TTC) [by whatever name known] conducted by Board of Examination, Govt. of Kerala or its equivalent.

OR

  • BA/BSc/BCom with at least 45 per cent marks and 1 year Bachelor in Education (BEd), 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 per cent marks and 4 year Bachelor in Elementary Education (BElEd)

OR

  • Higher Secondary/ Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50 per cent marks and 4 year BA/B.Sc.Ed or BA Ed or B.Sc.Ed.

Note: Relaxation up to 5 per cent in the qualifying marks shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to SC/ST and Differently abled categories. Also, 3 per cent relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks is admissible for OBC & OEC candidates.

KTET Eligibility Criteria for Category 3 (High School Classes)

Aspirants meet KTET eligibility criteria if they possess any of the below mentioned educational qualifications:

  • BA/BSc/BCom with at least 45 per cent marks and a B.Ed. Degree in the subject concerned (from any one of the Universities in Kerala or have acquired these qualifications from any other Universities recognised as equivalent thereto)
  • For Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, those who have MScEd Degree in the subject concerned with not less than 50 per cent marks from one of the Regional Institutes of Education sponsored by NCERT will be eligible to apply. For Botany and Zoology subjects, those with MScEd Degree in Life Science with not less than 50 per cent marks from any of the Regional Institutes of Education are eligible to apply.
  • BA or equivalent with at least 45 per cent marks and who passed in LTTC are eligible to apply.

Additional eligibility criteria for KTET 2022 Category II aspirants is as follows:

  • Candidates, who have acquired a Diploma/Degree in teaching in any subject and are approved by Universities/NCTE/Board of Examinations/Govt. of Kerala, are eligible to apply for K-TET III. They will have to produce the equivalency certificate as recognized by any of the Universities in Kerala/the Government of Kerala.
  • Candidates who have acquired their qualifications through recognised correspondence courses/ Open universities should obtain and furnish certificates of recognition and equivalency from any one of the Universities in Kerala.
  • For considering the minimum qualifications, the marks for main and subsidiary papers only will be considered.

Note: Candidates belonging to SC/ST and differently-abled categories shall be granted a relaxation of 5 per cent marks in the minimum qualifying marks. Relaxation of 3 per cent in the qualifying marks is admissible to OBC & OEC candidates to appear for the K-TET- III.

KTET Eligibility Criteria for Category 4 (Language Teachers, Specialist Teachers and Physical Education teachers)

Candidates who possess the required qualifications for the post 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 KTET 4.

KTET Exam Process 2023

KTET exam process 2023 includes the following steps:

Step 1: Fill KTET application form

Candidates need to submit their KTET application form online on the official website of Pareeksha Bhavan. Along with the application, form aspirants need to submit the receipt of online payment or Chalan and a copy of the certificates at Pareeksha Bhavan. Candidates can select the district of their test centre while filling the application form for the KTET exam.

Aspirants can pay KTET examination fee by Credit Card/Debit Card, Net Banking or by submitting Challan in cash in Account Number- 67371493960 Kerala 16 TET such that it is drawn in favour of the Director, SCERT, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram at any branch of State Bank of Travancore.

Step 2: Download KTET admit card

Candidates need to download their KTET admit card from the official website of Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. No separate admit card will be sent to aspirants by post. KTET admit card contains the candidate’s name and test centre details.

Step 3: Appear for KTET exam

KTET Category 1, 2, 3 and 4 papers are of two-and-a-half hour duration each. Candidates need to reach their KTET test centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. Aspirants need to attempt the KTET exam offline on the OMR sheet.

Step 4: Check the KTET result

The result for KTET is declared on the official website of Pareeksha Bhavan. Candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the exam are declared pass and awarded the KTET certificate.

KTET Syllabus 2023

Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan prescribes the KTET syllabus 2023 for Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 papers. It is important for candidates to know the KTET syllabus 2023 to be familiar with the total number of subjects, the number of questions, important topics, and marks distribution. The KTET syllabus differs for all the categories such as Category 1 for Lower Primary classes, Category 2 for Upper Primary classes, Category 3 for High School classes, and Category 4 for Language Teachers, Specialist Teachers, and Physical Education teachers.

KTET Application Form 2023

The KTET application form will be made available on the official website along with the release of the notification. Candidates can apply for the KTET October Session by following the steps below:

  • Visit the official website - https://ktet.kerala.gov.in/
  • Click on the registration link
  • Go through the instructions and click on ‘New Registration’
  • Enter the required details
  • Fill the application form
  • Upload scanned pictures of photo and signature
  • Pay the application fee (General - INR 500 and SC/ST/PH - INR 250)
  • Submit and save the confirmation page

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KTET Answer Key 2023

Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KBP) will release the KTET answer key after the exam is concluded. The candidates can download the KTET answer key by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website – https://ktet.kerala.gov.in.
  • Click on the link
  • View the answers carefully.
  • Download the KTET final answer key in PDF format.

The candidates can download the KTET 2023 March session answer key below in the article. 

KTET Final Answer Key PDF Link: Click Here  

KTET Provisional Answer Key PDF for March Session:

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KTET Admit Card 2023

The KTET 2023 admit card will be released on the official website after the completion of the application process. The candidates can download their admit card by following the steps given below:

  • Click on the direct link given on the page  
  • Click on the KTET  admit card link  
  • Fill out the application number or roll number and date of birth  
  • KTET admit card will appear on the screen 
  • Download the admit card and future reference 

Direct Link to Download the KTET 2023 October Admit Card: Yet to be Released

KTET Rectified Answer Key 2023

The KTET October session rectified the answer key will be released after the scrutiny of the objection raised by the candidates against the released provisional answer key. The candidates can download the rectified answer key in PDF format by following the steps below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the KTET 2023 rectified answer key link 
  • PDF will appear on the screen 
  • Download the answer key and save it for later use

KTET Result 2023

KTET result 2023 will be released by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan on the basis of the final answer key. Candidates can check their results by visiting the official website. Have a look at the steps to check the KTET result:

  • Visit the official website
  • Click the result link
  • Login using the category of the exam, registration number, and date of birth
  • Go through the result and download the scorecard

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KTET Question Paper 2023

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KTET Exam Pattern 2023

KTET exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam including the total marks, section-wise marking scheme, number of subjects, total number of questions, and time duration. We have explained the details of the KTET exam pattern 2023 for all four categories below. The exam pattern of all four category papers is different. However, all the categories share the same number of questions and marking schemes. Each paper is of 2 hours thirty minutes duration and comprises 150 questions of one mark each.

Also Read: KTET Preparation Tips 2023

KTET Qualifying Marks 2023

Have a look at the KTET minimum qualifying marks below.

Category

Minimum Qualifying Percentage (in %)

General

60

Reserved

55

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KTET 2023 Contact Information

Address: Office of the Commissioner of Government Examinations, Pareeksha Bhavan, Poojapura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695012


Phone- IT Cell: 0471-2546833 (Between 10 am & 5 pm on working days)


Email: ktet.helpdesk@gmail.com

KTET 2023 Exam FAQs

Q: When the KTET notification will be released for KTET October Session?

A: The KTET October session notification will be released by the Kerela Pareeksha Bhavan, Kerela in the month of October 2023 (Tentatively). Along with the release of the KTET 2023 notification, the application window will be activated for the KTET exam. The steps to download the KTET notification is given below for the candidates:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the KTET notification tab 
  • The KTET notification PDF will appear on the screen
  • Download the notification and save it for later use.

Q: Is the admit card for the KTET October Session 2023 released?

A:The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan will released the KTET admit card for the October session exam after the completion of the application process. The candidates will be able to download the KTET admit card by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the KTET Admit card link 
  • Enter the login credentials 
  • Click on the submit button 
  • The KTET admit card will appear on the screen
  • Download the admit card and save it for later use

Q: When the final result was published for KTET October session?

A: The final result was announced for the KTET October session on February 1, 2023, on the official website. The results were announced on the basis of the final answer key that was released on January 18, 2023. The candidates were allowed to check their final results by logging into their registered accounts on the KTET official website.

Q: When the rectified answer key will be released for KTET October session?

A: The rectified answer key will be released after the scrutiny of the objection raised against the KTET provisional answer key. The candidates can download the rectified answer key by following the steps below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the rectified answer key link 
  • Rectified answer key PDF will appear on the screen
  • Download the answer key and save it for later use

Q: When the provisional answer key will be released for KTET October session?

A: The KTET provisional answer key will be released after the KTET 2023 October session exam gets concluded. The candidates will be able to raise objections against the KTET provisional answer key on the official website. However, the candidates have to pay the objection fee as well as the proof against the raised objection from the authorised source such as NCERT books. The other sources as exam guides, general preparation books, etc. will not be accepted by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan as a genuine proof. 

Q: When the KTET October session admit card was released?

A: The admit card for KTET October session was released on November 28, 2022. The candidates can download the admit card by entering the application number, application id, and category.The KTET admit card for KTET October session exam comprised details like the name of the candidate, father's name, mother's name, exam conducting authority name, exam venue details, Covid 19 regulations, etc. 

Q: When the notification for the KTET October Session was released?

A: KTET notification for the October session was released on October 22, 2022. The notification comprised the details like the date of the exam, admit card details, and more. To download the KTET notification for the October session the candidates have to follow the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the October session notification link 
  • The KTET October session PDF will appear on the screen 
  • Download the notification and save it for later use

Q. What is the use of the KTET exam?

A. The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) is an eligibility exam conducted by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching jobs in the state of Kerala. The KTET exam is mandatory for candidates who wish to apply for teaching jobs in government, aided, and unaided schools in Kerala. The main objective of the KTET exam is to ensure that candidates possess the required knowledge and skills to teach at different levels, such as Lower Primary, Upper Primary, High School, and Higher Secondary. The KTET exam assesses the candidates' proficiency in subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Science, Social Science, Language I (Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and English), and Language II (Malayalam, English, Arabic, and Urdu).

Q. Who conducts the KTET exam?

A. The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) exam is conducted by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, which is the agency authorised by the Government to conduct various exams related to education in the state. The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan is responsible for conducting the KTET exam, processing the results, and issuing the KTET certificate to the qualified candidates. The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan also releases the official notification for the KTET exam, which contains all the important details such as exam dates, eligibility criteria, application process, and selection process.

Q. Is there a negative marking in KTET 2023 exam?

A. There is no negative marking in the KTET exam. The KTET exam is typically conducted in multiple-choice question format, and each question carries one mark. Candidates are required to choose the correct answer from the given options. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the KTET exam. Candidates are advised to attempt all the questions and answer to the best of their knowledge.

Q: What is the relaxation criteria in KTET exam?

A: Relaxation up to 5 per cent in the qualifying marks shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to SC/ST and Differently abled categories. Also, 3 per cent relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks is admissible for OBC & OEC candidates.

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