About KTET Category I
Category I qualifies you to teach classes 1 to 5. The content sections are at primary level, and the pedagogy section focuses on the 6–11 age group.
Teacher eligibility · Kerala · Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, for the General Education Department
KTET Category I Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide
Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) Category I — Lower Primary. Practise 20 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.
KTET Category I at a glance
- Paper
- 150 questions · 150 marks · 2 h 30 min
- Negative marking
- None
- Pass mark
- 60% (55% reserved categories)
- Mocks
- 20 full papers
ModeObjective (OMR / online), 150 questions
FrequencyUsually twice a year
LanguagesEnglish and Malayalam (language sections in the chosen language)
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, for the General Education DepartmentLast updated 13 October 2026
KTET Category I full-length mock tests
Attempt 20 full-length KTET Category I mock tests built on the official 150-question pattern. The first mock is free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.
KTET Category I Full Mock Test 01
Free150 Qs · 150 marks150 minEasy
KTET Category I Full Mock Test 02
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minModerate
KTET Category I Full Mock Test 03
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minHard
KTET Category I Full Mock Test 04
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minEasy
KTET Category I Full Mock Test 05
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KTET Category I Full Mock Test 06
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minHard
KTET Category I Full Mock Test 07
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minEasy
KTET Category I Full Mock Test 08
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minModerate
KTET Category I Full Mock Test 09
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minHard
Unlock all KTET Category I tests
Try the first full-length mock free. Get the complete KTET Category I mock library, every topic test and all available languages for 3 months — a one-time ₹399 / 3 months.
KTET Category I — full access
₹399/ 3 months
- Every full-length mock test
- All topic-wise tests, every subject
- All available languages
- Step-by-step solution for every question
- Indicative marks-to-rank & cut-offs
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KTET Category I topic-wise tests & syllabus
300 topic tests across 5 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the KTET Category I syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.
300 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 5 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.
Child Development & Pedagogy — Test 01
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Child Development & Pedagogy — Test 02
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Child Development & Pedagogy — Test 03
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Child Development & Pedagogy — Test 04
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Child Development & Pedagogy — Test 05
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Child Development & Pedagogy — Test 07
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Child Development & Pedagogy — Test 08
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Child Development & Pedagogy — Test 09
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KTET Category I sample questions
A few real KTET Category I questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.
Child Development & PedagogySample 1
Which of the following is associated with David Ausubel?
- A.Hierarchy of needs
- B.Cone of experience
- C.Insight learning
- D.Theory of meaningful (reception) learning
Solution: Theory of meaningful (reception) learning is associated with David Ausubel.
MathematicsSample 2
Find the LCM of 90 and 135.
- A.540
- B.270
- C.45
- D.12150
Solution: HCF(90, 135) = 45; LCM = 90 × 135/45 = 270. Answer: 270.
Environmental StudiesSample 3
According to the ten per cent law, the primary consumers (herbivores) in a food chain receive 50 J of energy. How much energy was trapped by the producers?
- A.50 J
- B.5,000 J
- C.500 J
- D.250 J
Solution: Each step keeps about 10%, so the producers had 50 J × 10 = 500 J.
Language I — MalayalamSample 4
'മകൻ' എന്ന പദത്തിന്റെ പര്യായം ഏത്?
- A.അചലം
- B.അംഗന
- C.സോമൻ
- D.തനയൻ
Solution: 'തനയൻ' എന്നത് 'മകൻ' എന്നതിന്റെ പര്യായമാണ്.
Language II — EnglishSample 5
Find the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Each of the candidates have signed the register at the gate.
- A.Each of the candidates
- B.have signed the register
- C.at the gate.
- D.No error
Solution: 'Each' is singular and takes a singular verb: 'has'. Correct sentence: Each of the candidates has signed the register at the gate.
About the KTET Category I exam
Eligibility for teachers of lower-primary classes (1–5) in Kerala.
How these mocks help
Twenty full papers follow the official 30 × 5 split. Malayalam is offered as Language I and English as Language II, the most common choice.
Kerala history, renaissance, geography, constitution, science and arithmetic questions carry a one-tap Malayalam (മലയാളം) switch, and the Malayalam section is set in Malayalam script. Generator-built English, reasoning and general-GK items are in English for now.
KTET Category I eligibility & exam pattern
Check whether you meet the KTET Category I eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.
Eligibility criteria
- Qualification
- Plus Two / Senior Secondary with at least 45% and the D.El.Ed / TTC (or appearing), as in the prospectus.
- Relaxation
- 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST, OBC and differently-abled candidates.
Exam pattern & marking
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & PedagogyChild Development & Pedagogy (30) | 30 | 30 |
| MathematicsMathematics (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I — MalayalamMalayalam (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II — EnglishEnglish (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
KTET Category I has 150 questions for 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes: Child Development & Pedagogy 30, Mathematics 30, Environmental Studies 30, Language I (Malayalam) 30 and Language II (English) 30. There is no negative marking. Kerala history, renaissance, geography, constitution, science and arithmetic questions carry a one-tap Malayalam (മലയാളം) switch, and the Malayalam section is set in Malayalam script. Generator-built English, reasoning and general-GK items are in English for now. Computed sections (arithmetic, mental ability, maths) are fresh in every mock. Concept sections — Kerala GK, Malayalam grammar, pedagogy and similar — draw on a curated pool; once a pool is used up it recurs in later mocks, but no question ever repeats inside a single mock.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
How to prepare for KTET Category I
A proven, focused KTET Category I preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.
- 1
Pedagogy in every section
Questions on teaching maths, EVS and languages appear alongside content — know activity-based and child-centred methods.
- 2
Attempt every question
There is no negative marking.
- 3
Revise Kerala textbooks
SCERT Kerala texts for classes 1–5 match the content level.
KTET pass marks
KTET is a qualifying test with no negative marking. You need 60% to pass, or 55% if you belong to OBC, SC/ST or the differently-abled category.
KTET Category I marks vs. rank
| Score range | Category | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|
| 90 / 150 | General | 60% — pass |
| 82 / 150 | OBC, SC/ST, differently-abled | 55% — pass |
Pass marks
General60%
Indicative marks: 90 of 150
OBC / SC / ST / differently-abled55%
Indicative marks: 82 of 150
Pattern follows the KTET prospectus published by Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. Eligibility, relaxations and dates change — always check ktet.kerala.gov.in.
KTET categories
KTET has four categories. Pass the one that matches the classes you want to teach.
| Category | Teaches | Basic qualification | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category I | Lower primary (classes 1–5) | Plus Two + D.El.Ed / TTC | 60% (55% reserved) |
| Category II | Upper primary (classes 6–8) | Plus Two + D.El.Ed, or degree + B.Ed | 60% (55% reserved) |
| Category III | High school (classes 8–10) | Degree + B.Ed | 60% (55% reserved) |
| Category IV | Language teachers (Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu) up to UP; specialist and PE teachers up to high school | As notified for each subject | 60% (55% reserved) |
A representative set of institutes that admit through KTET Category I. Many more categorys participate in the counselling process.
KTET Category I important dates
The typical KTET Category I timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.
Notification
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (ktet.kerala.gov.in)
Examination
About two months after the notification
Result & certificate
Results online; certificates after verification at the DEO
KTET Category I — frequently asked questions
Quick, reliable answers to the questions KTET Category I aspirants ask most.
Is there negative marking in KTET Category I?
No. Every question carries one mark and wrong answers are not penalised.
What is the KTET pass mark?
60% (90 of 150) for general candidates, 55% (82 of 150) for OBC, SC/ST and differently-abled candidates.
Is the KTET certificate valid for life?
Kerala has made the KTET certificate valid for life; check the latest government order for your category.
Is there a combined KTET page?
Yes — the Kerala KTET hub covers all categories together. These category pages follow each category's exact paper.
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