
Dewesh Nandan PrasadAssociate Senior Executive
KTET 2023 exam notification has been released by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, Kerela on March 24, 2023. The candidates can apply for the KTET 2023 March exam from April 3 to 17, 2023. The last date to make payment for the KTET exam is April 17, 2023. Along, with KTET application dates, the KTET admit card date has also been released. The candidates can access their KTET 2023 admit card from April 25 to May 15, 2023. The KTET exam will be carried out between May 12 to 15, 2023.
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, Upper Primary as well as High School classes 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 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
- KTET 2022 Dates
- KTET Notification 2023
- KTET Application Form 2023
- KTET Eligibility Criteria 2023
- KTET Exam Process 2023
- KTET 2023 Admit Card
- KTET Answer Key 2023
- KTET Rectified Answer Key 2023
- KTET Result 2023
- KTET Syllabus 2023
- KTET Question Paper 2023
- KTET Exam Pattern 2023
- KTET Qualifying Marks 2023
- KTET 2023 Exam FAQs
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 |
|
Exam Duration |
150 minutes for each paper |
No. of Paper & Total Marks |
|
Exam Purpose |
To determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teachers |
Marking Scheme |
|
Medium of Exam |
Malayalam and English |
Exam Helpdesk No. |
0471-2546832 |
Official Website |
https://ktet.kerala.gov.in/index.php |
KTET 2022 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KTET 2022 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
---|---|
1 Feb '23 | KTET Scorecard |
18 Jan '23 | KTET Rectified Answer Key |
17 Dec '22 - 24 Dec '22 | Objection Window |
KTET Notification 2023
- 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 March 2023 Notification PDF:ktet_notification_march_2023
KTET Application Form 2023
The KTET application form will be made available from April 3 to 17, 2023, on the official website. Candidates can apply online for the exam by following the given steps:
- 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
Also Read: TET 2023: Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility & Results
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.
Also Read: KTET admit card 2023
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 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 2023 Admit Card
The KTET 2023 admit card was released on the official website. 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
KTET Answer Key 2023
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan will release the KTET provisional answer key for Category 1, 2, 3 and 4 after the end of the KTET March Session. Candidates can download the Kerala TET provisional answer key PDF by following the given steps:
- Visit the official website – https://ktet.kerala.gov.in.
- Click on the link stating ‘Rectified Answer Key Feb 2022’.
- View the answers carefully.
- Download the KTET provisional answer key in PDF format.
KTET Provisional Answer Key PDF for October Session: KTET_Answer_Key_Category_1 KTET_Answer_Key_Category_2 KTET_Answer_Key_Category_3 KTET_Answer_Key_Category_4
KTET Rectified Answer Key 2023
The KTET March 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
Direct PDF link for KTET October Session Rectified Answer Key : Click Here
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
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 2022 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 Question Paper 2023
KTET question papers are one of the best sources for candidates to prepare for the exam. Candidates can undertake the practice of KTET previous years' question papers as well as sample papers to boost the level of their exam preparations. By practising the papers, candidates get to know weak and strong areas. This helps them in focussing more to sharpen their weak areas.
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 the four category papers is different. However, all the categories share the same number of questions and marking scheme. 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 Exam FAQs
Q: Is the notification for the KTET 2023 March session released?
Q: Is the final results announced for the KTET October session?
Q: Is the rectified answer key released for KTET October session?
- 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: Is the provisional answer key released for KTET October session?
Q: Is KTET 2022 admit card released?
Q: Is the KTET notification 2022 out?
Q: What is the KTET exam date 2022?
Q. What is the use of the KTET exam?
Q. Who conducts the KTET exam?
Q. How can I prepare for KTET?
Q. Is there a negative marking in KTET 2022 exam?
Q. What is the pass mark of KTET exam?
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