CTET 2025: Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )
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?
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
22 Feb '25 - 23 Feb '25
4 Feb '25 - 25 Feb '25
27 Feb '25
13 Apr '25
13 Apr '25
22 Apr '25 - 21 May '25
8 Jun '25
27 May '25 - 24 Jun '25
16 Jan '25 - 14 Feb '25
30 Jun '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.
Q: What is the eligibility for CTET?
Q: What is the pay scale for CTET qualified teachers?
Q: 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.
Q: 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.
Q: Is there any upper age limit to appear for the CTET exam?
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 Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 6 days 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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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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Beginner-Level 2
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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Beginner-Level 2
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
Photo and signatu
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Beginner-Level 2
CTET Notifications
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