KTET Exam Pattern 2024: Check Category-wise Pattern

The candidates who want to teach in the upper primary schools (Class 6 to 8) apply for the KTET Category 2 exam. the exam pattern for the KTET category 2 exam is given below:

The candidates who want to teach in the classes between 1 to 5 apply for category I. The exam pattern for the KTET category I has been given below:

The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) exam category 4 exam pattern has been given below in the table:

The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) category 3 exam pattern has been given below:

The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) syllabus is given below:

Category I

• Child Development and Pedagogy 
• Language I- Malayalam/ Tamil/ Kannada
• Language II- English/Arabic
• Environmental Studies
• Mathematics

Category II

• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language I-Malayalam/  Tamil/ Kannada/ English
• Language II- (Other than Language I) Malayalam/ English/ Hindi/ Arabic/ Urdu/ Sanskrit
• Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teachers) or Social Science (for Social Science teachers)

Category III

• Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning and Teaching Aptitude
• Language: Malayalam/ English/ Tamil/ Kannada
• Subject-specific areas (Content & Pedagogy)

Category IV

• Child Development, Pedagogy & Teacher Aptitude
• Language: Malayalam/English/Tamil/Kannada
• Subjects specific paper (Content & Pedagogy)

The marking scheme of KTET exam is as follows: - The KTET 2024 exam consists of multiple-choice questions, where each question carries one mark. - There is no negative marking for incorrect answers, which means that candidates do not lose marks for wrong answers. - The KTET exam has a total of 150 questions, and the maximum marks that can be scored are 150.

To qualify the KTET 2024 exam, candidates need to score a minimum of 60 per cent marks, which means that they need to score at least 90 marks out of 150. However, the content of the papers is different, and candidates need to appear for the paper that is relevant to their desired teaching level.

There is no age limitation to appear for the KTET exam. The candidates can take the KTET exam as many times they want. However, the candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria to appear for the exam. The educational eligibility criteria for the KTET exam are given below:

• Bachelor of Education Degree with concerned subjects in Graduation
• Diploma in Elemnetary Education 
• Teacher Training Certificate Along with Secondary/Senior Secondary with atleast 45 percent

When filling out the KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test) application form, you may need to refer to certain documents to ensure that you provide accurate and complete information. Here are the documents that you should keep handy:

1. Aadhaar Card or any other government-issued photo ID proof
2. Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
3. Date of Birth certificate
4. Category Certificate (if applicable)
5. Scanned copy of passport-size photograph and signature
6. Bank details for fee payment It's important to keep these documents handy before starting the KTET application process to avoid any last-minute confusion or errors. Make sure that you have all the required documents in the correct format and size before starting the application process.

The syllabi for Kerala teacher Eligibility Test (KTET), CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test), and other TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) exams are similar in many aspects. However, there may be some variations based on the specific state conducting the TET exam.

Similarities in Syllabi:

• Child Development and Pedagogy: All TET exams include topics related to child development, understanding children's learning and behavior, and pedagogical approaches to teaching.
• Language Proficiency: The syllabi cover language proficiency in the respective state language or languages, including grammar, comprehension, and language teaching methodologies.
• Mathematics: TET exams include topics related to mathematics, such as numbers, arithmetic, geometry, and data interpretation.
• Environmental Studies: The syllabi cover topics related to environmental studies, including ecology, environmental science, and social studies.
• Social Science: TET exams include topics related to social science, such as history, geography, political science, and economics.
• Science: The syllabi cover topics related to science, including physics, chemistry, biology, and general Science concepts.
• Teaching Methodologies: TET exams include topics related to teaching methodologies, classroom management, and assessment techniques.

Differences in Syllabi:

• State-Specific Topics: Each state TET exam may have additional topics specific to the state's curriculum and educational requirements.
• Language Medium: The language medium of the exam may vary based on the state conducting the TET exam. For example, CTET is conducted in Hindi and English, while KTET is conducted in Hindi, English, and other regional languages.

Note: It is important for candidates to refer to the official notification and syllabus provided by the respective exam conducting authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the syllabus.