CTET 2025: Exam on 6th July (Expected) – Notification in April

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), is a national-level examination held twice a year to determine candidates’ eligibility for teaching positions in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and other government-aided institutions. The CTET 2025 exam notification is expected to be released in April 2025, with the exam tentatively scheduled for 6th July 2025.

Candidates aspiring to teach at the primary and upper primary levels in government and government-aided schools must qualify for the CTET Exam. The examination is conducted online in 20 languages across India, ensuring broad accessibility for candidates. CTET scores enable applicants to apply for various teaching vacancies nationwide, strengthening their career prospects in the education sector.

Why does the Government of India hold the CTET Exam?

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test was formed according to the provisions of the Right to Education Act in 2011. Then, it became essential for the education system in the country to ensure the highest standards of quality. The Government of India holds a minimum qualifying examination for teachers nationwide for a specific reason. This reason is explainable in three points:

• The recruitment boards now hire teachers with better grades I to VIII standards. Thus, this ensures quality.
• The stakeholders in the education system will no longer have to worry about the teachers. Certainly, the newly recruited teachers have undergone adequate and rigorous quality checks. So, the education system is now free of hiring by other means.

CTET Exam 2025 – Overview

The CTET 2025 Exam comprises two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is designed for candidates aspiring to teach primary classes (Class 1 to 5), while Paper 2 is intended for those seeking teaching positions for upper primary classes (Class 6 to 8). Successful candidates are awarded the certificate, which holds lifetime validity, enhancing their eligibility for teaching positions in government and government-aided schools.

Abbreviation	CTET
CTET Full Form	Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Conducting Organization	Central Board of Secondary Education or CBSE
Exam Level	National
Purpose	To ensure and uphold the quality standard in recruiting teachers for grades I to VIII.
Mode of Exam	Online
Application Mode	Online
Type of Paper	Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5) Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8)
Exam Duration	150 Mins
Language of Paper	20
Official Website	Click Here

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CTET Notification 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education has released a detailed notification for applicants who wish to pursue a career as a teacher. The notification includes important exam information such as the syllabus, eligibility requirements, exam fees, exam cities, and important dates. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test exam will be conducted online

ctet-july-notification-2024

CTET Exam Date 2025

CBSE has released a list of the dates for the application process and examinations for the CTET 2025. Dates are given ahead of time for a better understanding of the candidate: 

Events	Tentative Date
Release of CTET Notification 2025	April 2025
CTET Registration start	April 2025
Last date to submit the CTET Application form	April 2025
Deadline to pay the Application Fee	To Be Announced
CTET Admit card available	4th July 2025
CTET Exam Date	6th July 2025 (Expected)
Release of CTET Results	August or September 2025

CTET Application Form

How to apply for CTET 2025?

On the official website, the application form will be accessible. To register and receive alert messages throughout the process, candidates must provide their email address and personal phone number. To complete the application form, the candidate must adhere to the instructions below:

• Step 1: Go to the official website and select the CTET 2025 option.
• Step 2: Click on the ‘New Registration’ option to begin CTET registration. Carefully read the CTET Notification before clicking the ‘Click here to proceed’ button.
• Step 3: Carefully complete all the required information before clicking the Submit button.
• Step 4: Fill out the application form 2025 and double-check that the information you entered in the application form is correct.
• Step 5: Candidates are given an application number, and they must save their login information securely.
• Step 6: The final step is to pay the application fees online or offline.
• Step 7: Save the printout for future reference.

CTET Application Fees

The Application fees vary according to the candidate’s category and might also differ according to the number of papers one applies for. Since a candidate can apply for more than one paper, their fee will also be higher than those appearing only for Paper I or II.

The Application fees are accepted via two modes:

• E-Challans through any Syndicate Bank or Canara Bank
• Online

The registration fees can be paid via your credit card, debit card, or Internet banking in addition to your wallet. Moreover, candidates may also be charged extra GST according to the conditions set by specific banks. The Application Fee structure for CTET according to category and number of papers applied for are as follows:

Category	Either Paper I or Paper II	Both Paper I and Paper II
General Or OBC (Non-cream Layer)	1000/-	1200/-
SC/ST Or Differently Abled Person	500/-	600/-

Some candidates may wish to apply for a photocopy of their OMR Sheet. Then, they must pay the concerned authority an additional 500/- per OMR sheet. The fee, once deposited, will not be refunded or adjusted for future testing under any circumstances.

CTET Eligibility Criteria

Candidates hoping to appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test need to check the box for eligibility requirements so that their application is accepted. The eligibility criteria differ according to the grade level one wants to teach. Additionally, the eligibility criteria will also differ according to the paper they are applying for:

Basic Qualifications for a Teacher of Classes I to V/Primary Level:

• Appearing in or completed a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Senior Secondary with 45% marks or appearing in a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks, and either passed or appearing in the final year of a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education course.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks, and either passed or appearing in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Education focusing on Special Education.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).

Basic Qualifications for a Teacher of Classes VI to VIII/Elementary Level:

• Graduation is accompanied by passing or appearing in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks. Either passed or appeared in a one-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) course.
• Graduation with at least 45% marks. Either passed or appearing in a one-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) according to NCTE Regulations.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks. Either passed or appeared in the final year of a four-year Bachelor in Elementary Education course.
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks. Either passed or appeared in the final year of four-year courses of B.A./B.Sc. Ed or B.A.Ed./B.Sc. Ed
• Graduation with at least 50% marks. Either passed or appeared in a one-year B.Ed. on Spl. Education.

Other things to keep in mind regarding Eligibility

• Anyone who has qualified B.Ed. Program from a recognized Institution by the NCTE is eligible to appear in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test
• Anyone pursuing teacher education courses recognized by NCTE is qualified to appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test.
• Anyone belonging to reserved categories, such as SC/ST or Differently Abled people, can receive up to 5% relaxation in qualifying marks in their respective educational exams.
• A candidate must be at least 17 years old. There is no maximum age for CTET applicants. The exam can be taken as many times as the candidate desires.

CTET Admit Card

Once candidates have registered for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test without any errors, they should be able to download their Admit cards from the official website. Admit cards are only given to qualified candidates who can attend the exam.

To the exam location, candidates must bring their CTET Admit card, two passport-size photos, and an original photo ID proof. The following instructions must be followed to download the Admit card:

Step 1: Candidates must go to the CTET’s official website.

Step 2: On the website’s homepage, click the link provided to download their CTET Hall Ticket in the link section.

Step 3: To access your admit card, you must first log in to your page, including your Registration number, Date of birth, and Captcha Code (if specified).

Step 4: The admit card will appear on the screen.

Step 5: Download the admit card in PDF format. Take out its printout.

Documents Required for Admit Card:

• PAN Card
• Aadhar Card
• Passport
• Permanent Driving License
• Voter’s Card
• Bank Passbook with a photograph

Details on Admit Card:

1. Applicant’s name
2. Father’s name
3. Application number
4. Category of the applicant
5. Date of birth
6. Roll number
7. Signature of the applicant
8. Photo of the applicant
9. Residential address
10. Exam centre address
11. Exam date
12. Exam time
13. Medium of paper
14. The paper applied for (Paper I or II)
15. General instructions

Candidates can also find detailed summaries of each CTET Exam in the table below:

Events	Paper I	Paper-II
Entry to the Examination Centre	8:00 AM	12:30 PM
Checking of Admit Cards	09: 00 AM to 09:15 AM	01:30 PM to 01:45 PM
Last Entry to the Examination Centre	9:30 AM	2:00 PM
Start of the examination	9:30 AM	2:00 PM
End of the examination	12:00 Noon	4:30 PM

CTET Vacancy

The Central Board of Secondary Education does not release an official notice about the vacancy in the teacher recruitment process. However, specific schools release the number of available posts yearly. Additionally, CTET-qualified candidates can apply for various posts in private and public schools as faculty and staff members.

CTET-qualified candidates can apply for teaching roles in the following types of schools:

1. Schools affiliated with the Central Government, such as Kendriya Vidyalaya and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.
2. Schools under the jurisdiction of Union Territories.
3. Private schools that consider CTET scores in their hiring process.
4. State-run schools accept both TET and CTET scores.

CTET Salary

The basic pay range for teachers who have completed the CTET is between Rs.9,300 to Rs.34,800. Their monthly net pay may be as much as Rs.48,000. After passing the CTET exam, candidates receive a certificate and can start earning a respectable income. The candidates must complete numerous practice exams to perform better on test day. Apart from the basic salary, a CTET-qualified teacher may also receive the following:

• Travel Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Yearly Increments, etc.

READ MORE: CTET Certificate.

CTET Syllabus

The CBSE Board will publish the official syllabus for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test on its website. The official website notification will be updated if the CBSE changes the syllabus or exam pattern. Candidates Eligibility Test are advised to study according to the CTET syllabus. There are two sets of syllabi for each paper.

Paper I (For candidates wishing to be a teacher for grades I to V):

1. Child Development and Pedagogy
2. Language I
3. Language II (A candidate must choose a different language than the one tackled in Language I)
4. Mathematics
5. Environmental Science

Paper II (For candidates wishing to be a teacher for grades VI to VIII)

1. Child Development and Pedagogy
2. Language I
3. Language II (A candidate must choose a different language than the one tackled in Language I)
4. Mathematics and Science (For teachers specializing in Math or Science) or
5. Social Studies or Social Science (For teachers specializing in Social Studies or Social Science)

READ MORE: CTET Syllabus for Paper 1 and 2: Detailed syllabus breakdown

The candidate has to choose either Mathematics/ Science or Social Studies as per their respective subjects. Candidates who wish to appear for both the CTET papers should prepare both syllabi.

The CTET Exam will be a purely objective test. Candidates will receive one mark for each correct response, and there will be no penalty points.

CTET Exam Pattern

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test has provided the Exam Pattern in its notification. The exam consists of two papers in its structure:

• Paper I for candidates who wish to teach classes I to V (Primary Level)
• Paper II for candidates who want to teach classes VI to VIII (Elementary Level)

Paper	Total Marks	Duration
Paper I	150	150 minutes or two and a half hours
Paper II	150	150 minutes or two and a half hours

For Paper I, the exam structure is as follows:

Topic	Number of Questions (out of 150)	Marks Carried
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Science	30	30

For Paper II, the exam structure is as follows:

Topic	Number of Questions (out of 150)	Marks Carried
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics and Science Or Social Studies/Social Science	60	60

Nature and standard of questions

• The test questions for the Child Development and Pedagogy section will concentrate on the educational psychology of teaching and learning pertinent to children between the ages of 6 and 11.
• The Test items in Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction.
• The Language II test items emphasize language, communication, and comprehension skills.
• The mathematics and environmental studies test questions will concentrate on the respective fields’ concepts, problem-solving skills, pedagogical understanding, and practical applications.

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CTET Selection Process

Here’s an overview of the Selection process for 2025

• Written Examination
• Result Declaration
• Certificate Issuance

CTET Certificate Validity

The CTET certificate is now valid for life, with the change effective from 2011. Applicants with expired certificates can obtain a new one with no expiry date. States and union territories are responsible for revalidating or reissuing certificates for those whose seven-year validity period has ended since 2011. Previously, the certificate was valid for seven years from the issue date.

CTET Result

Once available, candidates can check their CTET Results online. Candidates who pass the CTET Exam with the required minimum score can apply for government and private teaching jobs throughout India. The qualifying candidates should have a minimum of 60%.

Candidates can check their results by visiting the website and entering their registration number, password, and date of birth. Doing so will lead them to the page stating their result or the cut-off. The details of the CTET Exam in December 2021 are as under:

Paper	Registered Candidates	Appeared Candidates	Qualified Candidates
Paper-1	18,92,276	14,95,511	4,45,467
Paper-2	16,62,886	12,78,165	2,20,069

The CTET conducting Board has declared that it stores the mark sheets of qualifying candidates in DigiLocker. Applicants must log in with their Aadhar number, cell phone number, username, and 6-digit PIN to download the CTET certificate using the DigiLocker app.

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How do I check the result?

• Step 1: Visit the official website.
• Step 2: On the home page, click the Results tab.
• Step 3: Select the link for the Result 2025.
• Step 4: An additional window will open.
• Step 5: Enter your roll number and press submit.
• Step 6: The CTET Result 2025 will show up on the screen.

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Conclusion

Central Teacher Eligibility Test is vital for setting a national standard in teaching and ensuring qualified and competent educators for India’s schools. It validates candidates’ teaching aptitude, enhancing their credibility and employability in government and private schools.

Aspiring teachers are encouraged to pursue CTET certification, which opens doors to stable and rewarding career opportunities and provides a strong foundation for a professional journey in education. It’s a key step towards shaping future generations.

As the demand for quality education grows, CTET-certified teachers will play a crucial role in elevating teaching standards, contributing to a brighter future for India’s education system, and fostering a positive impact on students’ learning outcomes.

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