KTET Application Form

The minimum qualifying marks for the KTET exam are as follows:

• For General and OBC candidates: 60 per cent marks (90 marks out of 150)
• For SC/ST candidates: 55 per cent marks (82 marks out of 150)

 Candidates who score equal to or more than the minimum qualifying marks are considered to have qualified the KTET exam. It is important to note that the qualifying marks are the minimum marks required to pass the exam and do not guarantee selection for a teaching job. Candidates who qualify the KTET exam are eligible to apply for teaching jobs in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Kerala, subject to fulfilling other eligibility criteria mentioned in the recruitment notification.

When filling out the KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test) application form, you may need to refer to certain documents to ensure that you provide accurate and complete information. Here are the documents that you should keep handy:

1. Aadhaar Card or any other government-issued photo ID proof
2. Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
3. Date of Birth certificate
4. Category Certificate (if applicable)
5. Scanned copy of passport-size photograph and signature
6. Bank details for fee payment It's important to keep these documents handy before starting the KTET application process to avoid any last-minute confusion or errors. Make sure that you have all the required documents in the correct format and size before starting the application process.

Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) levels are as follows: 

I. Primary Level (Class I-V)

II. Upper Primary Level (Class IV-VIII)

Educational Qualification: 

• Minimum educational qualifications for becoming Teacher for Classes I-V (Primary Level): Degree with Minimum 50 per cent from a U.G.C. recognised university/ SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH/ freedom fighters will be given for 5 per cent in Degree & 02 years Diploma (D.Ed) from N.C.T.E/ Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). or Degree with 02 years B.T.C., C.T. (Nursery)/ Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) (02 years) from Established by Law and U.G.C. recognised university. or Degree with qualify in Special B.T.C. Training from a U.G.C. recognised university. or Degree with 02 years B.T.C. Urdu Special Training in Uttar Pradesh from Established by Law and U.G.C. recognised university. or 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
• Minimum educational qualification for becoming Teacher for Classes VI-VIII (Elementary Level): Degree with B.T.C. from a U.G.C. recognised university & National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) or Degree with 50 per cent from a U.G.C. recognised institution/ Degree (B.Ed)/ B.Ed Special Education from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). or Intermediate with 50 per cent & 4 years B.A/ B.S.C.Ed/ B.A.Ed from recognised by N.C.T.E. / U.G.C. or Intermediate with minimum 50 per cent & 4 years Bachelor’s degree in elementary education (B.El.Ed). or Degree with minimum 45 per cent from established by Law and U.G.C. recognised institution (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH/ freedom fighter candidates will be given for 5per cent) & B.Ed.

The method of payment for the KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test) application fee may vary depending on the specific instructions provided by the conducting authority. However, in general, it is unlikely that demand draft would be accepted as a mode of payment for the application fee. The most common modes of payment for KTET application fees are online payment through debit card, credit card, or net banking, or through e-challan at designated banks. It is recommended that you carefully read the official notification or information brochure for the specific KTET exam you are interested in to determine the acceptable modes of payment for the application fee.

If you have submitted the application for the KTET exam and you're not able to make the payment for the KTET application then you should check following cases given below:

• a) It might be lag due to heavy traffic on the application page and many applicants will be trying to make payment for the KTET exam, It is advised the complete your payment in the sleep hours or when the traffic is not on the peak
• b) Check your Internet connectivity, it is might possible that your Wi-Fi or the source of internet is working properly. Set up your internet source by switching off and on
• c) Payment method, you might be using the wrong payment method which is not accepted. Try using the payment methods that are prescribed in the notification and the application page