CTET Exam Date 2025: Time Table, Exam Schedule, Timings

Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 12:51 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Assistant Manager - Editorial

CTET Exam Date 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon conduct the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The exam process will begin with the release of the CTET notification 2025. The CBSE CTET 2025 dates related to the application process, admit card and exam will be mentioned in the official notification. The CTET application form 2025 will be released along with the notification. 

The CTET dates 2025 highlight critical events related to the exam, such as the release of the CTET Application Form 2025, the release of the admit card, the conduct of the exam, and the declaration of the result. Candidates should know the latest Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) dates so they do not miss important events.

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Q:   When will the CTET 2025 registration start?

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The CTET 2025 registration will start with the release of official notification. The CTET application form 2025 will have to be filled online. Applicants need to first register for the CTET 2025 exam and then go on to fill out the CTET online form 2025. The online application process is incomplete without the examination fee. Candidates need to pay the CTET application fee 2025 for successful submission of the form.

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Q:   What is the CTET exam date 2025?

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The CTET exam date 2025 will be announced soon. The 21st edition of the CTET exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET notification 2025 will be released soon. The CTET 2025 application will begin with the reelase of notification. The CTET 2025 exam will be held on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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Q:   What is the next date of CTET exam 2025?

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The CTET 2025 exam date will be announced soon by the CBSE. The CTET 2025 schedule will be released along with the official notification. The CTET 2025 exam will be held offline in pen and paper mode. The exam is conducted on a single day in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is organised from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Paper 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates check the CTET next exam details here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2025-exam-blogId-170985

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Q:   When will the CTET application form 2025 be released?

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CTET application form 2025 will be released soon. The CTET application process comprises the following steps:

  • CTET registration
  • Filling out the application form
  • Uploading of scanned images
  • Payment of application fee
  • Download the confirmation page. 
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Table of content
  • CTET Exam Time Table 2025: Exam Schedule
  • CTET Exam Events 2025
  • CTET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • CTET Exam Dates 2025 FAQs
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CTET Exam Time Table 2025: Exam Schedule

CTET time table 2025 in terms of the exam schedule is mentioned below. The CTET exam time table 2025 includes the exam timing for the CTET first shift time and CTET second shift time. The CTET exam timing 2025 is as follows- Paper 2 was held in the first shift and Paper 1 in the second shift. Check below the CTET shift timings for 2025.

Events

Paper 2

Paper 1

Exam Date

Soon

Soon

Reporting Time

7:30 AM

12:30 PM

Checking of Admit Cards

9:00 AM to 9:15 AM

2:00 PM to 2:15 PM

Checking of Computer

9:15 AM

2:15 PM

Last Entry in the Examination Centre

9:30 AM

2:30 PM

Test Commences

9:30 AM

2:30 PM

Test Concludes

12:00 Noon

5:00 PM

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Q:   When will the CTET notification 2025 be released?

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CTET 2025 notification will be released soon on the official website. The CTET notification 2025 will be available as a PDF file containing the important exam details including the exam events, dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam structure, exam applicability and so much more. The CTET 2025 application process will begin with the release of official notification. Candidates are advised to go through the notification carefully before applying online.

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Q:   Is the CTET exam conducted on a single day?

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Yes, CTET 2024 exam is held on a single day. The exam is held in two shifts on each day. The first shift (9:30 AM-12 Noon) is conducted for CTET Paper 1, and the second shift (2:30-5:00 PM) for CTET Paper 2. In January 2021 and 2022, the CTET exam was not conducted on a single day. The CTET exam was held on multiple days and in multiple shifts as the exam was held online as Computer Based Test (CBT). Before that until 2020, the CTET exam was conducted on a single day in two shifts. 

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Q:   When is the CTET admit card released?

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The CTET admit card is generally released two days prior to the exam date. The CTET admit card is released in two phases- pre-admit card and main admit card. The CTET pre-admit card is released to make candidates aware of the exam date and city. The main CTET admit card contains the exact exam schedule such as exam date, exam time, reporting time, exam centre name and address, exam day instructions and others. Candidates need to carry their admit cards to CTET exam centres.

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Q:   When will the CTET Answer Key 2025 be released?

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The CTET answer key 2025 will be released after the conduct of the exam. The CTET 2025 answer key PDFs will be available for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET provisional answer key will be released as a login link on the official website- ctet.nic.in along with the OMR sheet and objection link. The CBSE CTET answer key 2025 will be displayed to invite objections from candidates. The CTET final answer key 2025 will be released after the scrutiny of objections. 

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CTET Exam Events 2025

Check important CTET exam events below:

  • CTET notification: CTET notification contains important details regarding the exam such as exam dates, the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and exam day guidelines. The notification is released on the official website and is the first important document regarding the exam
  • CTET application form: The CTET application starts once the notification is released. Candidates who fulfil the CTET eligibility criteria can fill out the CTET application form. To submit the form, candidates need to pay the application fee. The complete process is conducted online. 
  • CTET admit card: The CTET admit card is released on the official website of the exam. The admit card is released around two weeks before the exam. Candidates need to download the card and carry it to the exam centre on the day of the examination
  • CTET exam: The CTET exam is conducted offline for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET exam date is released on the official website.
  • CTET answer key: The official provisional CTET answer key is released a few weeks after the exam's conduct. Candidates can challenge the provisional key on the official website of the exam The CTET final answer key is released along with the result.
  • CTET result: CTET result is announced by CBSE within six weeks of the conduct of the exam. Candidates can check their results online on the official website by logging in with the roll number

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Q:   When will the CTET pre-admit card 2025 be released?

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The CTET pre-admit card 2025 will be released around 10 days before the exam. Candidates need to download the pre-admit card or CTET city intimation slip 2025 using the application number, date of birth and security pin. The CTET pre-admit card is like an exam city intimation slip that contains only the name of allotted exam city. The name and address of exam centre were intimated through the CTET admit card 2025.

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Q:   What is the timing of the CTET exam?

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The CTET exam is conducted in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is held in Shift 2 and Paper 2 in Shift 1. The shift 1 (CTET Paper 2) is held from 9:30 am to 12 noon and Shift 2 (CTET Paper 1) from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The allotted CTET shift timing is intimated to candidates through their admit cards. Candidates need to appear for the CTET exam as per the shift timings mentioned on their respective admit cards.

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Q:   Which dates are included in the CTET notification?

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CTET notification typically contains dates related to the application form, admit card, exam date and answer key events. CTET is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The CTET exam is held every year to determine candidates' eligibility for appointment as teachers in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and others.
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Q:   When will CTET result be released?

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The CTET result 2025 will be released on the official website as a login link. The direct result link is provided on this page. The CBSE CTET result displays the marks obtained by candidates in each section as well as overal marks. The qualifying status of the CTET exam will also be mentioned on the result page. Candidates qualifying the CTET exam will be awarded the eligibility certificate. The CTET certificate will be available on DigiLocker.

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CTET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CTET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

09 Jan '25

CTET Result 2024 (Dec)

01 Jan '25

CTET Answer Key

14 Dec '24

CTET 2024 Exam Date

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CTET Exam Dates 2025 FAQs

Have a look at the CTET exam dates FAQs below:

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Q:   Will CTET be conducted online or offline?

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The CTET 2025 exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET exam is held every year to determine candidates' eligibility for appointment as teachers in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and others. Until 2020, the CTET exam was held offline in pen and paper mode. From 2021 to 2022, the exam was held online wherein candidates were required to mark their answers on the computer. However, the exam was organised offline again in 2023 and 2024.

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Q:   When is the CTET answer key released?

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The CTET answer key is released in two phases by the CBSE Provisional and Final. The CTET provisional answer key is released soon after the exam concludes. Candidates can submit objections against the provisional answer key. The CTET final answer key is released after the analysis of objections received from candidates. However, the unofficial CTET answer key is released by various coaching centres soon after the exam shift concludes.
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Q:   What is the duration of the CTET exam?

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CTET exam is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration for each paper. The CTET exam is conducted in two shifts on each exam date. The CTET Shift 1 starts from 9:30 am to 12 noon and Shift 2 is from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The examination is conducted online in the computer-based test (CBT) mode in each shift. Candidates need to be present for the complete shift.
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Q:   How many attempts are there in CTET?

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There is no limit to the number of attempts the CTET exam. Candidates falling within the CBSE-prescribed age limit can appear for the exam for any number of times. As per CTET eligibility criteria, candidates should be of minimum 18 years of age and there is no upper age limit. The upper age limit is prescribed by the recruiting agency at the time of recruitment after the candidate qualifies the CTET exam.
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CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) certificate validity has experienced different changes throughout the past years. The CTET score held validity for seven years starting from its date of issue until June 2021. The Ministry of Education declared in June 2021 that CTET certificate validity will

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As of first week of February, 2025, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released specific dates for the next Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in 2025. Historically, CBSE conducts the CTET twice a year, typically in July and December. The most recent CTET was held in D

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Ajitesh AJ

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Your CTET certificate from 2015 possesses an endless validity. Under recent guidelines from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 2021 the CTET certificate exists with lifetime validity. Your CTET certificate remains active indefinitely therefore you can forego future CTET exam attempts

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Kapil Lalwani

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Answered a week ago

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the CTET exam twice a year. The exam is conducted to screen eligible candidates who wish to apply for the post of teacher in Government & Private Institutions. Candidates applying for the CTET must fulfill certain requirements in terms of educ

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Nazrul Khan

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Answered a week ago

You can access previous years CTET paper 1 and paper 2 questions papers on the official CTET website's archive section . Additionally, platforms like Shiksha offer downlodable PDFs of past question papers with solutions, these resources are valuable for understanding the exam pattern and practicing

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Sateesh Kumar Barla

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Answered a week ago

The central Teacher Eligibility test (CTET) is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to asses the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in classes 1 to 8 across India. In Maharastra, CTET is held in multiple cities, including Ahmednaga, Akola,

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Sateesh Kumar Barla

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Yes, you are eligible to apply for the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) if you have completed B.Sc. (Computer Science) and MCA, provided you meet the additional educational qualifications required by the exam. For teaching at the primary level (Class 1-5), a Diploma in elementary education or

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Vikash Tiwari

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a month ago

No, candidates are not allowed to appear for the CTET exam without a valid photo ID proof. Candidates need to keep the following three things for the centre- an original photo ID proof, CTET admit card and a recent passport-sized photograph. These are the mandatory documents required to be carried t

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Ranjeeta Srivastava

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Answered a month ago

Candidates must carry the following things and documents to the CTET exam centre on the day of examination:

  • CTET admit card: Candidates need to carry their admit card to the centres. Candidates without admit card will not be allowed to appear in exam.
  • Photo ID proof: Candidates must carry an original

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Pragati Datta

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Answered a month ago

The CTET admit card contains the important details including candidate's name, DOB, exam centre name, location and exam date and timings. The admit card carries relevant details such as:

  • Candidate's name, reservation category, date of birth, guardian's name, postal address

  • Roll number

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