The wait is over. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan officially declared the KTET Result 2026 for the December 2025 session on May 26, 2026 at ktet.kerala.gov.in. Thousands of candidates who appeared for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test on February 21 and 23, 2026 can now download their scorecards from the official portal.
The result is declared category wise — Category I, II, III and IV. You need your registration number, category and date of birth to access your scorecard. Candidates who qualify will be issued a KTET certificate which is valid for a lifetime — no renewal needed.
Quick Overview — KTET Result 2026
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Exam | Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test — KTET December 2025 Session |
| Conducted By | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan |
| Exam Dates | February 21, 2026 — Category I and II, February 23, 2026 — Category III and IV |
| Exam Shifts | 10 AM to 12:30 PM and 2 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Provisional Answer Key | March 10, 2026 |
| Objection Window Closed | March 18, 2026 |
| Result Declared | May 26, 2026 |
| Official Website | ktet.kerala.gov.in |
| Login Required | Registration Number + Date of Birth + Category |
| General Category Qualifying Marks | 90 out of 150 — 60% |
| Reserved Category Qualifying Marks | 82 out of 150 — 55% |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
What is KTET and Why It Matters
The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test is a mandatory qualification exam for anyone who wants to teach in government and government aided schools in Kerala. Passing KTET alone does not give you a teaching job — it makes you eligible to apply when Kerala PSC releases recruitment notifications for teaching posts.
The exam is conducted in four categories based on teaching level:
Category I — Lower Primary classes 1 to 5. Candidates with D.Ed or equivalent qualification apply here.
Category II — Upper Primary classes 6 to 8. Candidates with B.Ed or equivalent qualification apply here.
Category III — High School classes 9 and 10. Candidates with relevant subject specialization and B.Ed apply here.
Category IV — Language Teachers covering Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit and Urdu and Specialist Teachers covering Physical Education and Art. Specific qualification requirements apply for each language and subject.
Candidates can appear for more than one category if they hold the required educational qualifications for each.
KTET Result 2026 — Category Wise Qualifying Marks
| Category | General Category | SC/ST/OBC/PH |
|---|---|---|
| Category I — Lower Primary | 90 out of 150 — 60% | 82 out of 150 — 55% |
| Category II — Upper Primary | 90 out of 150 — 60% | 82 out of 150 — 55% |
| Category III — High School | 90 out of 150 — 60% | 82 out of 150 — 55% |
| Category IV — Language and Specialist | 90 out of 150 — 60% | 82 out of 150 — 55% |
The qualifying marks are the same across all four categories. General category candidates need at least 90 out of 150. Reserved category candidates need at least 82 out of 150.
How to Download KTET Result 2026 Scorecard at ktet.kerala.gov.in — Step by Step
Step 1: Open ktet.kerala.gov.in on your browser
Step 2: On the homepage click on the “KTET December Result 2026” link
Step 3: A new login window will open on screen
Step 4: Select your Category — Category I, II, III or IV
Step 5: Enter your Registration Number exactly as on your hall ticket
Step 6: Enter your Date of Birth
Step 7: Click Submit
Step 8: Your KTET scorecard will appear on screen showing subject wise marks, total score and qualified or not qualified status
Step 9: Download the PDF immediately and take at least two printouts — keep copies safe for future recruitment use
What Details Are on the KTET 2026 Scorecard
Once you download your scorecard check all of these carefully:
Candidate name and spelling, registration number, date of birth, category applied for, subject wise marks obtained, total marks, qualifying status — Qualified or Not Qualified.
If there is any discrepancy in name, registration number or marks contact Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan through the official portal immediately. Do not delay.
KTET Certificate 2026 — Lifetime Validity
One of the most significant things about KTET is that the qualifying certificate carries lifetime validity. As per the Kerala Education Ministry notification from June 2021 candidates who qualify KTET do not need to retake the exam to maintain their eligibility for teaching positions in Kerala.
This means if you qualify in the December 2025 session your certificate is valid permanently — no revalidation, no renewal, no re-examination required. Only qualified candidates will be issued a KTET certificate which they can use for all future Kerala PSC teaching post recruitments.
What Happens After Qualifying KTET 2026
Clearing KTET is step one. Here is what comes after:
Step 1 — KTET Certificate Qualified candidates will be issued a KTET certificate by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. Keep it safe — you will need it at every stage of the teacher recruitment process.
Step 2 — Kerala PSC Teaching Post Notifications Keep tracking Kerala PSC notifications at keralapsc.gov.in and thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in. When teaching post vacancies are announced for Lower Primary, Upper Primary or High School — KTET qualification is a mandatory eligibility criterion.
Step 3 — Apply Through Thulasi When a relevant teaching post notification is released apply through the One Time Registration system on thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in within the announced deadline.
Step 4 — Written Exam and Rank List Kerala PSC conducts a written exam for teaching posts. Final selection is through rank list based on written exam performance. KTET qualified candidates are eligible to appear.
Did Not Qualify — What Are Your Options
Not qualifying KTET in this session is not the end. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan conducts KTET twice a year — typically a June session and a December session. The next session is KTET June 2026 for which the exam is expected in September 2026.
Use the time between now and the next exam productively. Review the subjects where your marks were lower. The KTET exam covers content knowledge, child development and pedagogy, language proficiency and teaching methodology. Focused preparation in weaker areas significantly improves scores in the next attempt.
There is no limit on the number of times a candidate can appear for KTET.
KTET 2026 Exam Pattern — Quick Reference
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 150 per category |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQ |
| Duration | 150 minutes — 2.5 hours |
| Exam Mode | Offline — Pen and Paper |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Sections | Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Subject Knowledge |
| Medium | Malayalam and English |
No negative marking is an important point — every question answered gives you a chance to score even if you are unsure. Unattempted questions carry zero marks but wrong answers have no penalty.
KTET Result 2026 — Previous Session Timeline
| Session | Exam Date | Result Date |
|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | February 21 and 23, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
| October 2023 | December 29 and 30, 2023 | February 29, 2024 |
| March 2023 | May 30 and 31, 2023 | August 5, 2023 |
| October 2022 | December 3 and 4, 2022 | February 1, 2023 |
Results typically come approximately 3 months after the exam date. The December 2025 session result followed a similar pattern — exam in February, result in May.
Frequently Asked Questions — KTET Result 2026
May 26, 2026 at ktet.kerala.gov.in.
Registration number, date of birth and category — Category I, II, III or IV.
90 out of 150 for General category candidates. 82 out of 150 for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates.
Yes. As per Kerala Education Ministry notification KTET results and certificates are valid for a lifetime. No renewal or re-examination required.
February 21, 2026 for Category I and II. February 23, 2026 for Category III and IV. Two shifts each day — 10 AM to 12:30 PM and 2 PM to 4:30 PM.
No. There is no negative marking. Wrong answers carry zero marks but do not deduct from your total.
Yes — if you hold the required educational qualification for each category.
KTET June 2026 session. Exam expected September 15 and 16, 2026. Admit card tentatively in August 2026.
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan issues KTET certificates to qualified candidates. The certificate download link will be activated on ktet.kerala.gov.in after result declaration.
