When will the CTET notification 2025 be released?

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.

What is CTET notification?

The CTET notification is an official document that contains important information about the exam such as dates, pattern, syllabus, admit card download process, result declaration process, etc. The CTET notification is a ready reckoner for the exam. The CTET exam process begins with the release of notification that acts as a guide for candidates in terms of eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus and pattern.

Who releases the CTET notification?

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the conducting authority for the CTET exam, releases the notification. The Ministry of Education, Government of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to the CBSE Delhi. And hence, all the events related to the exam are announced or released by the board itself.

What is the CTET exam date 2025?

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.

Is the CTET 2025 application process started?

No, the CTET 2025 application has not started yet. The CTET application 2025 will begin with the release of the official notification. The CTET registration 2025 will be carried out online. Candidates need to pay the CTET application fee 2025 for successful submission of the online form. The CTET 2025 application fee is INR 1,000 for only one paper and INR 1,200 for both papers.

How can I apply for CTET exam?

Candidates can fill the CTET online form by following the given steps. Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in. Click on Apply for CTET link. For new users, click on the "New Registration" button to register yourself. If not, enter your information and click the "Sign In" button. Fill in the required credentials like the candidate's name, mother's name, father's name, date of birth, etc. Choose the exam centre and medium of instruction Enter your Aadhar card number or PAN, choose gender and category, select the status of employment, and fill in the status of the qualifying exam. Now fill out the educational details. Enter your communication address, phone number, and email address. Upload a photo and your signature. Now the page will redirect to the payment. Make payment through Credit Card/Debit Card/E-Challan Click the "Submit" button. Take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.

What is the CTET confirmation page?

The CTET confirmation page is a page that gets auto-generated after successful payment of the application fee. The confirmation page acts as proof that a candidate has successfully filled and submitted the CTET application form. Candidates are required to take printout of CTET Confirmation Page. However, the Confirmation Page is not required to be sent to the CTET Unit or CBSE. Candidates need to keep the Confirmation Page along with them for record and future reference till the end of the entire exam process.

What is the CTET photo and signature size?

Candidates need to upload the scanned images of photo and signature on the CTET application form. The dimensions and size of the CTET photo and signature have been mentioned clearly in the official notification. The scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG/ JPEG format. Have a look at the CTET photo and signature size below: Size & Dimension of Photograph: Size of scanned photograph should be between 10 to 100 KB and the dimension of photograph should be 3.5 cm (w) x 4.5 cm (h). Size & Dimension of Signature: Size of scanned signature should be between 3 to 30 KB and the dimension of photograph should be 3.5 cm (l) x 1.5 cm (h).

What is the next date of CTET exam 2025?

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

Do all CTET qualifying candidates get a job?

No, clearing the CTET exam does not guarantee jobs to candidates. By clearing CTET, candidates only become eligible to apply for teaching jobs in government schools across India. Post exam, all qualifying candidates need to go through the recruitment process of the school in which they apply for a job.

What is the exam pattern for CTET?

CTET exam pattern comprises name of subjects, the number of questions asked in the exam and the marking scheme of Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 pattern comprises five sections- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (compulsory), Language-II (compulsory), Mathematics and Environmental Studies. CTET Paper 2 pattern comprises four sections- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (compulsory), Language-II (compulsory), Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies. Each Paper is of 150 marks and carries 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs).. .

How many times can a candidate apply for the CTET exam?

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the exam. This means that candidates can apply and appear for the exam as many times as they want irrespective of whether they cleared the paper in the last cycle. Candidates can also attempt the CTET paper again to improvise their exam score.

What is the last date to apply for CTET 2025?

The last date to apply online for CTET 2025 will be mentioned in the notification. Candidates need to submit their applications before the CTET last date 2025 of online application process. The CTET application 2025 comprises following stages: CTET registration 2025 Filling out the application form Uploading of scanned images Payment of the CTET application fee Download the CTET confirmation page 2025 The CBSE generally provides a month time to candidates to fill out the CTET online form 2025.

Will CTET be conducted online or offline?

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.

Does CBSE offers jobs to CTET qualifying candidates?

No, CBSE is only the conducting body for the exam and does not offer a job to any candidate. The CTET is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It determines the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government School such as KVS, NVS, etc.

Is there any negative marking in the CTET exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the CTET examination. Candidates are awarded one mark for every correct answer in the exam and there is no deduction for wrong answers or unattempted questions. The reason behind the 'no negative marking' policy is that the CTET is an eligibility exam and not a recruitment exam. The CTET exam is conducted in two levels- Paper 1 is for candidates interested in teaching classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 is for candidates interested in teaching classes 6 to 8. Both the papers consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) wherein each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking in the exam, which implies that candidates are not penalized for choosing the wrong option as their answer. It is advisable that candidates should focus on attempting as many questions as they can in the CTET exam to achieve a high score. It is important that candidates must avoid guessing and attempt questions with high accuracy.

CTET Notification 2025: Download Notification PDF, Exam Date

1.1K Students Q&A

Updated on Feb 3, 2025 12:58 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Assistant Manager - Editorial

CTET Notification 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release the official notification for the conduct of the CTET 2025 exam. The CTET notification PDF 2025 will be published on the official website- ctet.nic.in as an 'information bulletin' containing details of the examination, syllabus, languages, eligibility criteria, examination fee, examination cities and important dates. Candidates should go through the CTET official notification PDF thoroughly so that they do not miss out on any important information regarding the CTET exam. The CTET notification 2025 PDF download file will be shared below for ease of candidates.

The CTET application form 2025 will be released along with the notification on the official website of the exam. The CTET Apply Online 2025 link will be available at ctet.nic.in. Candidates are required to fill out the CTET application form by visiting the website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates should go through the CTET eligibility criteria 2025 carefully to know all the conditions to be fulfilled before appearing for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025 exam.

Q: When is the next date to apply for the CTET?

The CTET 2025 dates have not been announced yet by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The CTET 2025 application dates will be announced soon. Candidates need to register for the exam and submit the CTET online form in order to appear for the exam. Candidates need to upload scanned copy of photo identity card, a recent photograph, and signature for the registration. The CTET application fee is required to be paid for successful submission of the application form.

Candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly for the latest updates.

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Q: Is there any age criteria to appear for the CTET exam?

No, there is no age criteria for the CTET exam. This means that candidates belonging to any age group can apply and appear for the exam. Have a look at the CTET age limit below: The minimum age limit to apply for CTET is 18 years. There is no restriction on the upper age limit to apply for the CTET exam.

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Q: What is the eligibility for CTET?

The CTET eligibility criteria differ for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Some of the basic requirements to fulfil CTET eligibility criteria for Paper 1 is passing 12 examinations with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks and Paper 2 is completing graduation with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks. Candidates should go through the detailed eligibility criteria before filling out the CTET application form.

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Q: What are the qualifying marks for CTET exam?

The CTET qualifying marks are different for different categories. General category candidates need to obtain a minimum of 60 per cent or above marks in the CTET 2025 exam in order to be considered as a CTET pass. The CTET passing marks for OBC/SC/ST category candidates are 55 per cent. Candidates scoring more than or equal to the qualifying marks are considered CTET qualified. Only those candidates are awarded the CTET Certificate those who secure the minimum qualifying marks. However, a higher CTET score is advantageous in the further teacher recruitment process.

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CTET Notification 2025 PDF

The CBSE CTET notification 2025 is the first official document that is released as an 'Information Bulletin'. The notification PDF contains the important details related to the exam including:

Application process
CTET Exam dates and schedule
CTET eligibility criteria
CTET exam pattern
CTET syllabus
Language of question paper
CTET qualifying marks
Applicability
Validity of CTET certificate
CTET exam centres list
Admit card
Procedure for the conduct of the exam
Examination fee
Verification of eligibility
Rechecking or reevaluation
CTET Certificate and marksheet
Display of recorded responses
Display of answer key for challenges
Test practice centres

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CTET Application Form 2025

Candidates needed to fill the CTET application form 2025 in two parts – the registration and application form. To register for the exam, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below.

Visit the official website of the exam
Click on the application/registration form link
Read the exam notification carefully and click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page
Click on the ‘Click Here to Proceed’ button
Fill out the CTET online registration form
Note down the system-generated application number

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Next, candidates needed to fill out the CTET authentication form and application form by following the below-mentioned steps:

Login to the registered account using the application number and password
Fill out the authentication form
Fill out the application form
Upload scanned photo and signature as per the prescribed specifications
Pay CTET application fee through Syndicate Bank/Canara Bank e-challan or credit card/debit card/net banking

Category	CTET 2023 Application Fee for One Paper (in INR)	CTET 2023 Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR)
General/Other Backward Class (OBC)	1,000	1,200
Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Differently Abled Person	500	600

Click on Submit to submit the CTET application form

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CTET Exam Pattern 2025

The CTET exam contains two papers 1 and 2. Check major CTET exam pattern highlights for both Paper 1 and 2 below.

Particulars	CTET Paper 1 Highlights	CTET Paper 2 Highlights
Exam mode	Offline	Offline
Number of sections	5	4
Names of subjects	Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies	Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
Duration of exam	2.5 hours (150 minutes)	2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Total questions	150	150
Type of questions	Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option	Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option
Total marks	150	150
Marking scheme	+1 for the correct answer 0 for an incorrect answer	+1 for the correct answer 0 for an incorrect answer