About KTET Category II
Category II qualifies you to teach classes 6 to 8. It is the KTET category Kerala PSC asks for in UP School Teacher recruitment.
Teacher eligibility · Kerala · Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, for the General Education Department
KTET Category II Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide
Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) Category II — Upper 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 II at a glance
- Paper
- 150 questions · 150 marks · 2 h 30 min
- Negative marking
- None
- Subject option here
- Mathematics & Science
- 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 II full-length mock tests
Attempt 20 full-length KTET Category II 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 II Full Mock Test 01
Free150 Qs · 150 marks150 minEasy
KTET Category II Full Mock Test 02
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minModerate
KTET Category II Full Mock Test 03
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minHard
KTET Category II Full Mock Test 04
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minEasy
KTET Category II Full Mock Test 05
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minModerate
KTET Category II Full Mock Test 06
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minHard
KTET Category II Full Mock Test 07
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minEasy
KTET Category II Full Mock Test 08
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minModerate
KTET Category II Full Mock Test 09
150 Qs · 150 marks150 minHard
Unlock all KTET Category II tests
Try the first full-length mock free. Get the complete KTET Category II mock library, every topic test and all available languages for 3 months — a one-time ₹399 / 3 months.
KTET Category II — 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 II topic-wise tests & syllabus
300 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the KTET Category II syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.
300 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 01
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 02
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 03
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 04
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 05
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 06
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 07
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 08
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 09
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 10
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 11
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 12
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 13
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 14
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 15
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 16
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 17
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 18
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 19
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 20
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 21
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 22
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 23
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 24
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 25
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 26
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 27
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 28
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 29
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 30
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 31
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 32
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 33
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 34
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 35
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 36
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 37
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 38
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 39
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 40
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 41
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 42
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 43
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 44
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 45
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 46
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 47
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 48
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 49
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 50
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 51
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 52
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 53
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 54
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 55
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 56
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 57
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 58
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minModerate
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 59
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minHard
Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 years) — Test 60
10 Qs · 10 marks10 minEasy
KTET Category II sample questions
A few real KTET Category II questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.
Child Development & PedagogySample 1
Diagnostic testing is used to:
- A.Identify specific learning difficulties
- B.Award final grades
- C.Rank students for admission
- D.Select scholarship winners
Solution: Diagnostic tests locate the cause of difficulties.
Language I — MalayalamSample 2
'ശാശ്വതം' എന്ന പദത്തിന്റെ വിപരീതം:
- A.നശ്വരം
- B.നിത്യം
- C.സ്ഥിരം
- D.അനശ്വരം
Solution: ശാശ്വതം (എന്നും നിലനിൽക്കുന്നത്) × നശ്വരം (നശിക്കുന്നത്). (Eternal ↔ perishable.)
Language II — EnglishSample 3
Choose the one word for: A false name used by an author.
- A.Eponym
- B.Acronym
- C.Synonym
- D.Pseudonym
Solution: A false name used by an author: 'Pseudonym'.
Mathematics & ScienceSample 4
What is the remainder when p(x) = 4x³ + 4x is divided by (x + 2)?
- A.-46
- B.40
- C.-22
- D.-40
Solution: By the remainder theorem, remainder = p(-2) = -40.
About the KTET Category II exam
Eligibility for teachers of upper-primary classes (6–8) in Kerala.
How these mocks help
Twenty full papers on the Mathematics & Science option. If you are taking Social Science, use the CDP and language sections here and the Kerala KTET hub for social-science practice.
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 II eligibility & exam pattern
Check whether you meet the KTET Category II eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.
Eligibility criteria
- Qualification
- Plus Two with 45% and D.El.Ed / TTC, or a degree with B.Ed, 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 (11–14 years) (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I — MalayalamMalayalam (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II — EnglishEnglish (30) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & ScienceMathematics (30), Science (30) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
KTET Category II has 150 questions for 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes: Child Development & Pedagogy 30, Language I 30, Language II 30, and 60 questions on either Mathematics & Science or Social Science. These mocks use the Mathematics & Science option (30 + 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 II
A proven, focused KTET Category II preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.
- 1
Pick your option early
Maths & Science or Social Science — the other 90 questions are common.
- 2
Adolescent psychology
The CDP section focuses on 11–14-year-olds; learn Piaget's formal stage, Erikson and Kohlberg well.
- 3
Attempt every question
There is no negative marking.
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 II 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 II. Many more categorys participate in the counselling process.
KTET Category II important dates
The typical KTET Category II 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 II — frequently asked questions
Quick, reliable answers to the questions KTET Category II aspirants ask most.
Is there negative marking in KTET Category II?
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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