KTET 2017 Entrance Exam

The Government of Kerala conducts Kerala Teachers Eligibility Test (KTET) 2017 also known as Kerala TET , as per the formalities laid down by the central regulating authorities. Kerala TET is for the candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary (class I -V) and upper primary (VI-VIII) schools in the state of Kerala. TET is a compulsory examination for all the B.Ed. qualified candidates to be considered for teacher jobs in schools run by the government and private managements. Candidates may be facilitated to apply online for this examination. Here are the details of the KTET notification, syllabus, question pattern, eligibility details.

Kerala KTET 2017 Qualification and Eligibility

Eligibility and Qualifications for Kerala TET :

Candidates should have following qualifications as prescribed by the NCTE. The State governments may change the qualifications and eligibility requirements as per the GOs issued by them.

1. Kerala TET (KTET) Qualification Teachers of Classes I-V (Paper I) 2017: Candidates should have passed in Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45 percent marks. Those appearing in final 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) / 2 – year Diploma in Education in Special Education are also eligible. OR Candidates with BA / B.Sc. with at least 50 percent marks and B.Ed qualification can also apply.
2. Kerala TET (KTET) Qualification Teachers of Classes VI-VIII (Paper II) 2017 : Applicants having B.A. / B.Sc and those appearing in final 2 year D.Ed. / B.A. /B.Sc. with at least 45 percent marks and passed / appearing in B.Ed / Senior Secondary with at least 50 percent marks and passed or appearing in final 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 4-year BA/ B.Sc.Ed. or B.A. (Ed.)/B.Sc. (Ed.) / B.Ed. (Special Education) with 50 percent in BA or B.Sc are eligible for KTET.

KTET 2017 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

KTET Syllabus consists of two objective type question papers. Each paper will consist of 150 MCQs and each question carries 1 marks totaling for 150 marks.

Following are the details of question papers :
Paper I Syllabus: To become teachers for classes I-V in Kerala primary school.
Paper II Syllabus: To become teachers for classes between VI and VIII in Kerala upper primary school.
Paper I and II: For those candidates who interested in teaching from Class I to VIII. They can appear for both the papers and have to get qualifying marks to be considered for all the classes.

KTET 2014 Paper I (for classes I to V):
Duration of examination – one-and-a-half hours
Structure and Content (All Compulsory): Kerala Teachers Eligibility Test 2017

KTET 2015 Paper II (for classes VI to VIII): Duration of examination – one-and-a-half hours
Structure and Content: Kerala Teachers Eligibility Test 2015

How To Apply For KTET 2017 Examination

The Prospectus,Notification,Application form and Chalan for fee remittance can be downloaded from the websites of Pareeksha Bhavan ‘www.keralapareekshabhavan.in.’ Application should be submitted only through online not directly.