Updated By Puja Gupta on 11 Mar, 2026 12:12
The KTET 2026 Syllabus has been released by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. Students can get the direct link to download the KTET Syllabus 2026 PDF for Categories I, II, III, and IV here.
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The KTET 2026 Syllabus has been made available on the official website of the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan @ktet.kerala.gov.in. Students can refer to the KTET 2026 admission prospectus to read the detailed syllabus for KTET Categories I - IV. The syllabus and exam pattern for all categories will differ.
Students appearing for KTET 2026 exam should go through the KTET syllabus and exam pattern beforehand to understand the difficulty level of the examination and the types of questions that can be asked in the test. They should also practice with previous years' question papers and participate in mock tests. This practice will help students understand the exam format and the types of questions that may come up, which increases their chances of scoring well.
Students need to be aware of the exam topics and the number of questions in each section. The KTET 2026 syllabus includes topics from both primary and upper-primary school subjects. It tests students’ knowledge, understanding, and teaching skills. There may be small updates based on new educational developments or the needs of the Kerala Government.
The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) syllabus is updated regularly by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB). However, changes are usually small and do not occur every year. It is important to note that the KTET 2026 exam syllabus has not changed every year, and the last revision was made in the 2012-13 session.
The category-wise syllabus for KTET 2026 is mentioned below:
Syllabus for Category-
Syllabus for Category-II
Syllabus for Category-III
Syllabus for Category-IV
The KTET 2026 Syllabus helps students focus on the main topics for the exam. The updated KTET syllabus is available below in PDF format. Students can refer to the PDFs attached below to check out the detailed syllabus for KTET Categories I, II, III, and IV.
The questions in the KTET Category I exam will be based on topics from the syllabus for Classes 1 to 5 although the overall difficulty level and correlations may exceed up to the secondary level. Download the KTET Category I Syllabus through the link provided below.
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The questions in the KTET Category II exam will be based on topics from the syllabus for classes 6 to 8 although overall difficulty level and correlations may exceed the senior/higher secondary level. Download the KTET Syllabus 2026 for Category II through the link provided below.
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The questions in the KTET Category III exam will be based on topics from the syllabus for classes 9 to 12 although the overall difficulty level and correlations may exceed the graduation level. Download the KTET Category III Syllabus through the link provided below.
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The questions in the KTET Category IV exam will be based on topics from the syllabus for classes 1 to 8 (for language subjects) although overall difficulty level and correlations may exceed the secondary level. Download the KTET 2026 Syllabus for Category IV examination through the link provided below.
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The KTET exam pattern 2026 for Categories I, II, III, and IV varies from each other. 1 mark is awarded for every correct response, and no negative marking is done for any incorrect/unanswered attempts. A total of 150 multiple-choice questions are asked in the Kerala TET examination. Students are advised to go through the exam pattern and previous year question papers thoroughly before sitting for this exam.
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To pass the KTET 2025 exam, candidates must score at least 60%. This means they need to achieve at least 90 marks out of 150. The content of the exam papers varies, so candidates should take the paper that matches their desired teaching level.
The KTET 2025 exam has multiple-choice questions. Each question is worth one mark. There is no negative marking, so candidates do not lose points for wrong answers. The exam has a total of 150 questions, with a maximum score of 150 marks.
The KTET 2025 syllabus is different for all 4 categories- Category 1 (Lower Primary classes), Category 2 (Upper Primary classes), Category 3 (High School classes) and Category 4 (Language Teachers, Specialist Teachers and Physical Education teachers). The syllabus and the level of questions are different for all four categories.
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