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 Overview
While 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 Online
Visit the official KTET website: ktet.kerala.gov.in
Click 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 Summary
Detail
Information
Exam Name
Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2026 – february session
Notification Status
Released
Apply Online Start
26 Feb 2026
Last Date to Apply
07 Mar 2026
Print Application
13 Mar 2026
Exam Date
To be announced
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