KTET Cutoff 2026: Check Kerala TET Category 1, 2, 3 & 4 Qualifying Marks Here
KTET Cutoff 2026 has been released today, September 19, 2026 along with the result 2026 on its official website, ktet.kerala.gov.in. Candidates who appeared in the KTET Examination 2026 can now check their category-wise qualifying marks in this article.
Key Points
- KTET Result 2026 officially released today along with category-wise cutoff.
- General candidates need 60% (90/150) to qualify; SC/ST/OBC/PH need 55% (82/150).
- Qualified candidates receive a KTET eligibility certificate, valid for a lifetime.
KTET Cutoff 2026: KTET Result 2026 has been officially released today along with the category-wise cutoff. The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) is held by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan for candidates who want to become teachers in Kerala schools. After the result, many candidates ask one question: what is the KTET cutoff 2026? The cutoff is the minimum mark a candidate must score to pass the exam. Candidates who reach this mark are declared qualified and get the KTET eligibility certificate. The cutoff is different for General and reserved categories. In this article, we explain the KTET cutoff 2026, category-wise qualifying marks, the marking scheme, and the factors that decide the cutoff. Read on for details.
KTET Cutoff 2026 Highlights
Candidateas can find all the information about KTET Cutoff 2026 in the table given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) |
| Conducting Body | Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan |
| Exam Categories | Category I, II, III and IV |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Questions per Category | 150 |
| Total Marks per Category | 150 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Released | |
| Qualifying Marks (General) | 60% (90 out of 150) |
| Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/OBC/PH) | 55% (82 out of 150) |
| Validity of KTET Certificate | Lifetime |
| Official Website |
KTET Cutoff 2026
The KTET cutoff is the minimum score a candidate must get to pass the exam. It is set by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan and is different for each category. General category candidates need 60 percent, while SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates need 55 percent. There is no merit list or rank in KTET. Every candidate who reaches the qualifying marks is declared qualified and receives the KTET eligibility certificate, which is valid for a lifetime. It can change yearly.
KTET Qualifying Marks 2026
The qualifying marks are the minimum score a candidate needs to pass KTET. The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan sets these marks for each category, and they are the same for all four KTET categories (I, II, III and IV). The table below shows the category-wise qualifying marks.
| Candidate Category | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks (Out of 150) |
| General | 60% | 90 |
| OBC | 55% | 82 |
| SC | 55% | 82 |
| ST | 55% | 82 |
| PH (Persons with Disabilities) | 55% | 82 |
Candidates must score at least these marks in each category they appear for. For example, a General category candidate who appears in Category I and Category III must score 90 or more in both papers to qualify in both.
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