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New Delhi, Updated on Jul 30, 2025 12:28 IST

CBSE CTET 2025: Trends on X (formerly Twitter) suggest that major changes are expected in CTET 2025, which is likely the reason behind the delay in the release of the July notification. Check updates here

CTET 2025: Trends on X Suggest Major Changes in Exam

CTET 2025: Trends on X Suggest Major Changes in Exam

CTET 2025 Notification Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released the CTET 2025 notification. As per media reports, the notification and application form are likely to be issued in August. Amid ongoing speculation, many users on X (formerly Twitter) are anticipating significant changes in the CTET 2025 exam structure starting this year. It is widely believed that the delay in releasing the CTET July 2025 application form is due to these expected reforms.

Till now, the CBSE CTET 2025 has been conducted in online mode as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). It comprises two papers: Paper 1 for Primary Teachers (Classes 1 to 5) and Paper 2 for Elementary Teachers (Classes 6 to 8). Each paper carries 150 marks and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

CTET May Soon Be Conducted at Four Levels, Says X User; Major Restructuring Likely Under NCTE Act 2025

An X (formerly Twitter) user has claimed that the CBSE is planning to conduct four CTET exams, introducing significant changes in the exam’s structure. Reportedly, under the upcoming NCTE Act 2025, the format of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will undergo major changes.

Until now, CTET was conducted at only two levels: Primary (Classes 1 to 5) and Junior (Classes 6 to 8). However, as per the new format being discussed, CTET may be held at four distinct levels:

  1. Pre-Primary (Balvatika)
  2. Primary (Classes 1 to 5)
  3. Junior (Classes 6 to 8)
  4. TGT/PGT (Classes 9 to 12)

The board has not officially confirmed these changes yet.

CTET July 2025 Notification Release Delayed Amid Major Reforms

Once the NCTE Act 2025 is implemented, both 1-year and 2-year B.Ed programmes will be considered valid for teacher recruitment across all four levels, including the primary level, which was earlier reserved exclusively for D.El.Ed. diploma holders.

In parallel, rapid progress is being made on finalising a new syllabus, revised exam format, and updated evaluation system. The CBSE and NCTE are jointly working on this comprehensive restructuring of the CTET framework.

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Q:   What is the syllabus and exam pattern for CTET paper 2?
A:
The CTET Paper 2 is for teaching posts in classes 6 to 8 in government schools. The paper 2 pattern is as follows: The syllabus for CTET Paper 2 consists of four sections. (a) Section 1: 30 questions based on child development and pedagogy, each worth one mark. (b) Section 2 and Section 3: Language 1 and Language 2 each consist of 30 questions worth one mark. (c) Section 4: You will have to attempt any one of the following sections: mathematics and Science, or social Science. Depending on which section you selected during the application, you have to answer 60 questions from that section. The topics are as follows: 1. In Child Development and Pedagogy, the question asked is about child development, learning, and pedagogy. 2. The Language I and Language II sections consist of comprehension and the pedagogy of language development. 3. This basic math question is asked in the mathematics section, such as geometry, the solids around us, shapes and spatial understanding, numbers, etc. 4. The Science sections consist of topics related to food, materials, natural phenomena, and natural resources. 5. The Social Sciences section consists of questions related to history, geography, social Science, and political Science.
Q:   What is the exam pattern for CTET?
A:
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).. .
Q:   Is there any negative marking in the CTET exam?
A:

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. 

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