KTET Syllabus 2027
Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Language I – Malayalam (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Language II – English (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Mathematics (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 5 | Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official KTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q).
View Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) Syllabus →Language I – Malayalam (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official KTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Language I – Malayalam (30Q).
View Language I – Malayalam (30Q) Syllabus →Language II – English (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official KTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Language II – English (30Q).
View Language II – English (30Q) Syllabus →Mathematics (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official KTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Mathematics (30Q).
View Mathematics (30Q) Syllabus →Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official KTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q).
View Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
B.Ed/D.El.Ed/TTc degree holders; graduation with 50% marks; age as per Kerala PSC norms; KTET has four categories based on teaching level
ANumber of Attempts
No limit on attempts
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
November 2026 (tentative)
Registration Opens
August–September 2026 (tentative)
Preparation Tips
- 1Kerala's KTET has a strong emphasis on pedagogical knowledge; study Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner, and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory as all are regularly tested in Category 1–3 papers.
- 2For the Malayalam language section, practice comprehension of classical and modern Malayalam prose and poetry, grammar, and language teaching methodologies as outlined in Kerala Curriculum Framework.
- 3Study Kerala's education system, SCERT Kerala textbooks, and the unique aspects of Kerala's school curriculum including activity-based learning and co-scholastic assessment approaches.
- 4For KTET Category 3 (High School), master your subject area at Class 9–10 SCERT level and focus on subject-specific pedagogy; Kerala places high emphasis on conceptual clarity and problem-solving approaches.
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