KTET Exam Dates 2025 (Released): May Exam Schedule & Paper Timing

The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) will conduct the KTET May 2025 for Service Teachers on May 29 and 30, 2025. The Kerala TET exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode. Registered candidates need to appear for the KTET 2025 exam and clear it by obtaining the minimum qualifying marks. Candidates who manage to obtain the qualifying or passing marks are awarded the KTET certificate which makes them eligible to apply for teacher recruitment in Kerala.

The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) released the notification for the KTET May 2025 session on April 9, 2025. The notification was released as a PDF that comprised the details fio the KTET exam like exam schedule, eligibility criteria, syllabus and more. Canddiates should go through the notification PDF carefully to get an idea about the exam events, syllabus and eligibility criteria.

To qualify the KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test), candidates are required to achieve the minimum qualifying marks set by the conducting authority. Here are the qualifying criteria for KTET:
For General Category Candidates:

Minimum 60 per cent marks are required to qualify the KTET examination. 

For Reserved Category Candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PH):

There is a relaxation of 5 per cent for reserved category candidates, so they need to score a minimum of 55 per cent marks to qualify the KTET examination. It's important to note that qualifying the KTET exam does not guarantee a job. It is a mandatory eligibility criterion for candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Kerala. Further selection processes, such as interviews or document verification, may be required by the respective recruiting authorities.

The candidates who have registered for the KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test) can download the KTET admit card by following the steps given below:

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the KTET admit card link 
• The login page will appear on the screen
• Fill out the login details- Application/Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth 
• Click on the submit button 
• The KTET admit card will appear on the screen
• Download the KTET admit card and save it for later use

The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) syllabus is given below:

Category I

• Child Development and Pedagogy 
• Language I- Malayalam/ Tamil/ Kannada
• Language II- English/Arabic
• Environmental Studies
• Mathematics

Category II

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language I-Malayalam/  Tamil/ Kannada/ English
• Language II- (Other than Language I) Malayalam/ English/ Hindi/ Arabic/ Urdu/ Sanskrit
• Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teachers) or Social Science (for Social Science teachers)

Category III

• Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning and Teaching Aptitude
• Language: Malayalam/ English/ Tamil/ Kannada
• Subject-specific areas (Content & Pedagogy)

Category IV

• Child Development, Pedagogy & Teacher Aptitude
• Language: Malayalam/English/Tamil/Kannada
• Subjects specific paper (Content & Pedagogy)

No, candidates will not receive a hard copy of the KTET Admit Card by post or any other means. The KTET admit card can only be downloaded from the official website of the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. Once the admit card is released, candidates can download and take a printout of the admit card from the official website. It is advisable to carry a printout of the admit card to the exam center as it is the safest and most reliable option. Candidates should ensure that the KTET admit card is easily readable and all the details mentioned on it are correct and legible. In addition to the Admit Card, candidates should also carry a valid photo ID proof to the exam center for verification purposes. Candidates should also keep multiple copies of the admit card and the photo ID proof in case of loss or damage. It is important to note that candidates who fail to carry the admit card or the photo ID proof to the exam center will not be allowed to appear for the exam, and their candidature will be cancelled.

The Kerala Teaching Eligibility Test (KTET) admit card contains the following details mentioned below:

• Name of candidate
• Roll number
• Exam Category
• Gender
• Photo
• Signature
• Exam date
• Exam time
• Reporting time at the centre
• KTET test centre address
• Exam day guidelines

The KTET notification typically contains important information related to the exam, such as:

• Exam Date: The date on which the exam will be conducted.
• Eligibility Criteria: The qualifications, age limit, and other requirements that candidates must meet in order to be eligible to appear for the exam.
• Application Process: Details about how to apply for the exam, including the application fee, mode of payment, and application deadline.
• Exam Pattern: Information about the format of the exam, including the number of papers, number of questions, duration of the exam, marking scheme, etc.
• Syllabus: A detailed syllabus of the subjects and topics covered in the exam.
• Admit Card: Information about when and how to download the admit card for the exam.
• Result: Information about the date of the result announcement and how to check the result.
• Cut-off: The minimum marks that candidates must obtain in order to qualify for the exam.
• Exam Centers: The list of cities where the exam will be conducted.

These are some of the key details that are typically mentioned in the KTET notification. It is important to read the notification carefully to understand all the requirements and guidelines related to the KTET exam.

The Kerala teaching Eligibility Test (KTET) application fees varies according to the category of the candidate. The category wise application fee for the KTET exam are given below:

• General/Unreserved: INR 500
• SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Serviceman: INR 250

Note: The candidates can pay the application fees through different payment modes like  UPI/Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card, etc.

The KTET hall ticket 2025 will be released on May 20, 2025. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) will issue the hall ticket or admit card on the official website - ktet.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can download the KTET admit card using their login details on the link activated by the KPB. The KTET hall ticket is an important document which informs candidates about the allotted exam centre, date and time. Candidates need to carry their admit cards to the KTET exam hall. 

The KTET application form 2025 was released on April 10, 2025. The last date for the KTET application form was April 23, 2025. Candidates need to fill out the online application form and submit it timely to appear for the exam. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam if they fail to submit their applications on time. Candidates need to pay the KTET application fee along with their online form.

The Kerala teaching Eligibility Test (KTET) application fees varies according to the category of the candidate. The category wise application fee for the KTET exam are given below:

• General/Unreserved: INR 500
• SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Serviceman: INR 250

Note: The candidates can pay the application fees through different payment modes like  UPI/Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card, etc.

The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) released the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) application on April 10, 2025. The candidates can apply online for the KTET exam on the official website-ktet.kerala.gov.in. The last date to apply online for the KTET May 2025 exam is April 19, 2025. Candidates should submit their applications timely by visiting the official website of the exam.

The KTET result 2024 was released on April 25, 2025, after the completion of the assessment process. The Kerala Pareeksha Bhawan announced the KTET exam results based on the rectified answer key. The KTET result link is displayed on the official website - ktet.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can check their Kerala TET results using these login details - exam category, registration number, and date of birth.

The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) allows the candidates to raise objections against the KTET provisional answer key, if they find any discrepancy in the answer key. However, the candidates have to present proof against the raised objections. The candidates have to pay INR 50 per objections. The steps to raise objections against the KTET provisional answer key are given below:

• Visit the official website of the exam.
• Click on the 'Complaint Form' link.
• Download the complaint form.
• Fill out the form and submit it

The KTET answer key contains the correct answers to all the questions asked in the KTET exam. The answer key is released by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) to help candidates estimate their scores in the exam and identify any discrepancies or errors in the answers. Here is the information that is typically mentioned on the KTET answer key:

• Exam details: The KTET answer key usually mentions the details of the KTET exam, such as the exam date, time, and shift.
• Question number: The KTET answer key lists all the questions asked in the KTET exam, along with their respective question numbers. 
• Answer options: The answer key provides the answer options for each question asked in the KTET exam.
• Correct answer: The KTET answer key indicates the correct answer for each question asked in the exam.
• Marking scheme: In some cases, the KTET answer key also mentions the marking scheme used to evaluate the answers.

No, the KTET result 2024 will not be prepared based on the provisional answer key. The provisional answer key is released by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) to give candidates an opportunity to raise objections if they find any discrepancies in the answers. The provisional answer key is subject to change based on the objections raised by the candidates. After considering all the objections raised by the candidates, the KPB releases the final answer key. The KTET result will be prepared based on the final answer key released by the UPBEB. The final answer key is binding, and no further objections or challenges will be entertained once the final answer key is released. The KTET result will be declared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the KTET exam.

The KTET rectified answer key 2024 was released on April 14, 2025 by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. The answer key of the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) exam is released as a PDF on the KTET official website- ktet.gov.in. Candidates can downlod the KTET answer key without logging into their registered account. The KTET answer key is released for four categories- Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, and Category 4.