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KTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

KTET June 2026 eligibility criteria vary by category. There are four categories of the exam, and each corresponds to a different level of teaching and academic qualification. Candidates must fulfill specific eligibility conditions set by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. Here is the detailed breakdown:

KTET aspirants must ensure they meet the minimum educational qualifications required for the category they are applying to. Here is the detailed breakdown:

KTET Category 1 Lower Primary (Classes 1 to 5)

(any one of the following):

• Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with minimum 45% marks and 2-year TTC (Teachers’ Training Certificate) from Kerala Board.
• Higher Secondary with minimum 45% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
• Higher Secondary with minimum 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education).
• Higher Secondary with minimum 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Special Education.
• Candidates with minimum 50% marks in Higher Secondary and 2-year B.Ed can also apply under revised norms (as per government order dated 01.03.2012).

KTET Category 2 Upper Primary (Classes 6 to 8)

(any one of the following):

• B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. with at least 45% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed.
• B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. with at least 45% marks and 1-year B.Ed.
• Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
• D.Ed/B.Ed holders with relevant subject combination are also eligible.

KTET Category 3 High School (Classes 9 and 10)

(any one of the following):

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 45% marks and B.Ed in that subject.
• M.Sc.Ed holders from NCERT-recognized RIEs (in relevant subjects) are eligible.
• For specific languages (Arabic, Urdu, etc.), candidates with relevant degrees and LTTC are eligible.
• Candidates with 50% marks and integrated M.Sc.Ed or 45% with D.Ed are also eligible depending on subject and teaching level.

KTET Category 4 Language Teachers and Specialist Subjects

(any one of the following):

• For subjects like Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, Physical Education, Art, and Music, candidates must have the qualifications specified in Kerala Government orders or NCTE norms.
• For example:
  • Language teachers: Degree in the subject + required teacher training (e.g., LTTC).
  • Physical Education: B.P.Ed.
  • Art/Music: Recognized diploma/degree from approved institutions.

KTET 2026 Nationality

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Only those with qualifications recognized by Kerala Government, NCTE, or SCERT Kerala are eligible to apply.