CTET 2025 exam: The CBSE will tentatively organize the 21st edition of the CTET exam in June - July 2025. The CTET 2025 notification and application form will be released on the official website of the exam. Read this article to learn about the CBSE CTET exam 2025 details including the online application process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, pattern, qualifying marks and others.
CTET 2025
CTET 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) exam in 2025. The CTET exam will be held tentatively in June - July 2025. Eligible candidates will have to register online and submit an online application form for the CTET 2025 exam. Candidates seeking recruitment as primary teachers or elementary teachers in Central Government schools need to appear for the CTET exam to obtain the eligibility certificate. For this, candidates should be familiar with the latest CTET 2025 exam process, syllabus and exam pattern.
Also Read: Last 5 Years CTET Solved Question Papers with Answers
The exam process will begin with the release of CTET notification 2025. The CBSE will issue the CTET notification 2025 on the official website- ctet.nic.in. The CTET application form 2025 will be released along with the official notification. Candidates should fulfill the prescribed CTET eligibility criteria 2025 including the age limit and educational qualification to apply for the exam. The last date of the CTET registration 2025 will be mentioned in the notification.
Q: What are CTET qualifying marks for female?
The CTET qualifying marks for females are the same as that of males. Check here the CTET qualifying marks for female candidates below:
Category | Qualifying Marks (Out of 150) | Qualifying Percentage (in %) |
|---|---|---|
General | 90 | 60 |
OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD | 82 | 55 |
Q: What are CTET qualifying marks for the OBC category?
Q: What are CTET passing marks for the SC and ST categories?
In this article, we have provided below the complete details regarding the CTET 2025 exam including the eligibility criteria, apply online process, exam dates, admit card, exam pattern, syllabus and other information.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
1 Jan '25 - 7 Jan '25
16 Dec '24 - 15 Jan '25
26 Dec '24 - 17 Jan '25
18 Jan '25 - 20 Jan '25
31 Jan '25
22 Feb '25 - 23 Feb '25
4 Feb '25 - 25 Feb '25
13 Apr '25
8 Jun '25
25 Apr '25 - 25 May '25
Also Read: CTET Certificate & Marksheet 2024
CTET 2025 Exam Overview
Have a look at the CTET 2025 exam highlights in the table below.
| Particular |
Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Body |
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline - Pen and Paper Based |
| Exam Fees |
INR 1,000 for the General/ OBC INR 500 for SC/ ST/ PwD |
| Exam Time |
Shift 1 - 09:30 am to 12:00 noon |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks |
Paper-1: 150 marks Paper-2: 150 marks |
| Total Questions |
150 MCQs in each paper |
| Marking Scheme |
+1 for each correct answer No negative marking |
| Exam Purpose |
To determine that the candidates are eligible to apply for Classes 1 to 8 teacher recruitment |
| Official Website |
https://ctet.nic.in |
| Helpline No. |
011-22240112 |
CTET 2025 Exam Date
The CTET exam is expected to be held in June - July 2025. The tentative CTET exam date 2024 could be July 6, 2025. The exact date and schedule regarding the CTET application form submission and exam date will be announced in the official notification. The complete exam schedule will be shared below.
| Exam Name |
Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| CTET Notification 2025 |
Soon |
| CTET Application Form 2025 |
Soon |
| CTET Exam Date 2025 |
Soon |
Also Read: CTET Selection Process 2025
CTET Notification 2025
The CTET 2025 notification will be issued as a PDF file on the official website- ctet.nic.in. The CTET notification 2025 informs candidates about the examination process. Candidates must download the CTET notification PDF and read all the details mentioned on it thoroughly. The direct CTET notification 2025 PDF download link will be provided here.
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Download CTET Notification 2025 PDF Here - Soon
CTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the CTET eligibility criteria to appear for the exam. The CTET eligibility 2025 in terms of education qualification and age limit is shared below:
CTET Eligibility 2025: Paper 1
Candidates need to fulfil any one of the given eligibility criteria for CTET Paper 1:
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). OR
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam securing a minimum of 45 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). OR
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of Bachelor of Elementary Education (4 years duration). OR
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of Diploma in Education (2 years duration). OR
- Bachelor’s degree with a BEd.
CTET Eligibility 2025: Paper 2
Candidates need to fulfil any one of the given eligibility criteria for CTET Paper 2:
- Graduation degree and has passed or is appearing in the final year examination of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). OR
- Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of BEd. OR
- Graduation degree with 40 per cent marks and has cleared or appearing in the final year exam of BEd, according to NCTE regulations. OR
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and has cleared or appearing in final year exam of 4 years duration Bachelor of Elementary Education. OR
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed. OR
- Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks and has cleared or appearing in BEd program of 1-year duration.
Also Read: CTET Qualifying Marks
CTET Application Form 2025
The online application form for the CTET 2025 exam will be available along with the official notification. The CTET application form 2025 link will be active for around one month. The CTET last date 2025 to fill out the application form will be mentioned on the notification itself.
How to apply online for CTET 2025?
Candidates can fill out the CTET form by following the given steps:
- Visit the official website- ctet.nic.in
- Click on the ‘Apply for CTET…’ link.
- Click on ‘New Registration’
- Go through the details, click on acknowledgement and proceed
- Register by filling in the required details
- Fill out the application form
- Upload the documents such as photograph and signature
- Pay the CTET application fee
- Submit and save the confirmation page
CTET apply online 2025 Link - Soon
CTET Registration Fee 2025
The CTET registration 2025 fees are as follows.
| Category |
Fee for One Paper (in INR) |
Fee for Two Papers (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC |
1,000 |
1,200 |
| SC/ST/Differently Abled Person |
500 |
600 |
Also Read: CTET Mock Test
CTET Exam Pattern 2025
The CTET exam pattern differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the CTET paper pattern 2025 below.
| Particulars |
CTET Paper 1 Highlights |
CTET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
|
| Number of subjects/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/Social Science |
| Duration of exam |
2 hours 30 minutes |
|
| Total questions |
150 |
|
| Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
|
| Total marks |
150 |
|
| Marking scheme |
+1 for a correct answer, 0 for incorrect answer |
|
| Language of CTET question paper |
English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) |
|
Also Read: CTET Answer Key
CTET Syllabus 2025
The CBSE CTET 2025 syllabus is essential when it comes to exam preparation. Candidates planning to appear for the CTET exam should go through the complete syllabus and study each topic in detail. Covering the entire CTET syllabus is crucial to score high in the exam. Candidates can find the latest syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 here - CTET syllabus 2025.
Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2024: Paper 1 & Paper 2 PDF Download
CTET 2025 Admit Card
The CTET admit card will be released two days before the exam. Candidates are required to download the CTET 2025 admit card to appear for the exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Yes, if you are a B.Ed student, then you would be eligible to sit in the CTET 2025 exam. Application forms for the CTET 2025 would be released soon; apply for them as soon as they are available.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
You can easily find CTET previous year question papers on Shiksha.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
CTET admit card has already been released on 12 December 2024. Also, the CTET exam was held on 14th December and 15th December 2024.
P
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
The CTET Paper 1 Set I answer key for December 2024 is available online. You can download it from the official CTET website or from various coaching institutes that provide unofficial answer keys.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
Some popular sources for obtaining the question paper of CTET along with the answer key provided in December 2022 are listed below. This is available on the main website of CTET - ctet.nic.in. Some educational websites and institutes like Shiksha provide question papers of that particular examinati
K
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
Comprehensive Strategies to Pass CTET Exam:
Understand Syllabus and Exam Pattern. One should be well conversant with the syllabus both for Paper 1 and Paper 2, such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies for Paper 1, and other subjects covered under
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, candidates are not allowed to change their preferences of CTET exam centres after the final submission of the CTET application form. However, the CBSE provides a one-time facility of CTET application correction to candidates wherein they can modify their exam city preferences.
Y
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) graduates can apply for the *Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)* exam, but only under certain conditions. The CTET is conducted by the *Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)* to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in central gov
N
Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month ago
The general eligibility requirements for most candidates who wish to appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) as teachers at the primary and upper primary levels are :-
Primary Level (Class I-V):
Educational Qualification:
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passe
A
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The syllabus for Language II (Malayalam) in CTET Paper 1 includes the following:
Understanding: Two unseen prose passages (literary, narrative, or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar, and verbal ability (15 questions).
Language Development Pedagogy Includes topics about language learn
S
Contributor-Level 10
I am a B.Ed student. Can I appear for CTET exam 2025? When are the application forms expected to be released?