The
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the
Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2026 Notification for the
February session. Eligible candidates can now
apply online for the state‑level TET exam at the official portal
ktet.kerala.gov.in, starting
26 February 2026.
🗓️ Important Dates (February 2026 Session)- 🟡 Online Registration Begins: 26 February 2026
- 🟡 Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 07 March 2026
- 🟡 Last Date to Print application Form: 13 March 2026
- 📅 KTET Exam Date: To be announced later by the exam authority.
🧑🎓 What Is KTET?The
Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) is a
state‑level eligibility exam conducted to assess whether candidates are qualified to teach at various school levels in kerala (Lower Primary, Upper Primary, and High School).
✔️ Eligibility OverviewWhile the full eligibility details are in the notification PDF, generally:
- For Category I (Lower Primary): D.El.Ed or equivalent + Senior Secondary
- For Category II (Upper Primary): Graduation + D.El.Ed or B.Ed
- For Category III (High School): Graduation + B.Ed
- For Category IV (Language / Specialist / Physical Education): Varies by subject and is specified in the official PDF
Check the official notification for exact qualifications per category before applying.
💻 How to Apply OnlineVisit the official
KTET website: ktet.kerala.gov.inClick on the
“Registration / Apply Online” link for
KTET February 2026.Complete
registration with your name, mobile number, and email.Log in with your
registration ID and password.Fill in
personal, educational, category and exam centre details.Upload scanned
photo and signature in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online as per your category.Submit the form and
print the confirmation page for your records.
💰 Application Fee (Tentative)- Unreserved / General: Approx. ₹500
- SC / st / PH / Blind (per category): Approx. ₹250
Exact amounts are specified in the official notification PDF.
📌 What Happens Next?- After applying, the admit card for KTET 2026 will be published on the same portal closer to the exam date.
- Candidates must download it and appear offline at their designated centres on the KTET exam day.
🔎 Quick SummaryDetailInformationExam NameKerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2026 – february sessionNotification StatusReleasedApply Online Start
26 Feb 2026Last Date to Apply
07 Mar 2026Print Application
13 Mar 2026Exam DateTo be announcedOfficial Websitektet.kerala.gov.in
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