Summary
The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has officially released the notification for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2024 November session.
Along with the announcement, important dates, the syllabus, and the paper pattern have also been published on the official website, ktet.kerala.gov.in.
The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has officially released the notification for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2024 November session. Along with the announcement, important dates, the syllabus, and the paper pattern have also been published on the official website, ktet.kerala.gov.in.
Application Process
The KTET 2024 application process will commence on November 11. Candidates aspiring to appear for the exam must fill out and submit their application forms by November 20. The KTET, conducted twice annually, serves as a benchmark to evaluate the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Lower Primary, Upper Primary, and High School levels across Kerala.
Dates and Schedule
The KTET 2024 exam is scheduled to be held over two days, on January 18 and January 19, 2025. There will be two shifts per day: the morning session from 10 AM to 12.30 PM and the afternoon session from 2 PM to 4.30 PM. Candidates must check their respective categories and shifts for the examination.
Exam Categories
The KTET is divided into four categories based on the teaching level:
- Category 1: Lower Primary Classes
- Category 2: Upper Primary Classes
- Category 3: High School Classes
- Category 4: Language Teachers (Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu), Specialist Teachers (Art, Craft, Sports), and Physical Education Teachers
KTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications to be eligible for the KTET. Detailed criteria for each category are as follows:
- Category 1 (Lower Primary): Candidates must have a Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary qualification (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks, along with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE regulations, or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd). Special Education diploma holders with at least 50% marks are also eligible.
- Category 2 (Upper Primary): Candidates must possess a BA/BSc/BCom degree with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or a Trained Teachers’ Certificate (TTC) issued by the Government of Kerala. Alternatively, a BA/BSc/BCom degree with at least 45% marks and a one-year Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree is acceptable. Candidates with a 4-year BElEd degree or a combined BA/BScEd degree with 50% marks can also apply.
- Category 3 (High School): The eligibility includes a BA/BSc/BCom degree with at least 45% marks and a BEd. degree in the relevant subject. Those with an MScEd degree in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, or Zoology from NCERT-funded Regional Institutes of Education with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply. For Botany and Zoology, candidates with a Life Science degree meeting the required criteria may also apply. Reserved categories (SC/ST and differently-abled) are eligible for a 5% marks relaxation, while OBC and OEC candidates receive a 3% relaxation.
- Category 4 (Language and Specialist Teachers): Candidates must meet qualifications prescribed in Chapter XXXI of the Kerala Education Act for Language Teachers (Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu) up to the Upper Primary level, Specialist Teachers, and Physical Education Teachers up to the High School level. SC/ST and differently-abled candidates receive a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for this category.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the KTET 2024 eligibility criteria before applying, as non-fulfillment of any parameters will result in application rejection. The detailed notification, including the syllabus and paper pattern, can be accessed on the official website.
Last updated on 08 Nov 2024
