CTET Exam Timing 2025: Check Paper 1, 2 Shift Timings & Exam Duration
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )
CTET Exam Timing 2025: The CBSE CTET 2025 exam will be conducted soon in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Check below the CTET shift timings 2025 for papers 1 and 2. Know the CTET exam time, reporting time, exam duration, etc. Candidates need to appear for the exam as per the CTET Paper Timing 2025.
CTET Shift Timings 2025
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon conduct the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The CTET 2025 exam will be held in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. As per the usual CTET exam time mentioned in the notification, CTET Paper 1 is conducted in shift 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm, and CTET Paper 2 is conducted in shift 1 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. The exact timing of the exam is intimated to candidates through the CTET admit card. Besides the CTET timing, the admit card also comprises the CTET reporting time 2025. Candidates need to reach the allotted CTET exam centre as per their reporting time.
The CBSE CTET Paper 1 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 1-5 (Primary Teachers), and CTET Paper 2 is for candidates who want to teach Classes 6-8 (Elementary Teachers). Candidates who wish to teach Classes 1-8 need to take both papers of the CBSE CTET.
- CTET Exam Timing 2025
- CTET Shift Timings 2025 for Papers 1 & 2
- CTET 2025 Exam
- CTET Exam Day Guidelines 2025
CTET Exam Timing 2025
The CTET exam time 2025 is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is conducted in the afternoon shift and CTET Paper 2 is held in the morning shift. Have a look at the CTET paper timing 2025 for both papers below:
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9 Oct '25 - 7 Nov '25
- CTET Paper 2 Exam Time - 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
- CTET Paper 1 Exam Time - 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
The CTET Paper 1 comprises 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from five subjects, namely, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. On the other hand, CTET Paper 2 consists of four subjects Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences. The CTET exam pattern is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
CTET Shift Timings 2025 for Papers 1 & 2
Candidates can check the CTET paper timing 2025 below, including the reporting time and exam time for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
| Events |
Paper 2 |
Paper 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry in the Examination Centre (Reporting Time) |
7:30 AM |
12:30 PM |
| Checking of Admit Cards |
9:00 AM to 9:15 AM |
2:00 PM to 2:15 PM |
| Checking of Computer |
9:15 AM |
2:15 PM |
| Last Entry in the Examination Centre |
9:30 AM |
2:30 PM |
| Test Commences |
9:30 AM |
2:30 PM |
| Test Concludes |
12:00 Noon |
5:00 PM |
Note: Candidates will not be permitted to enter the Examination Centre after the commencement of the examination as per the CTET exam time given in their Admit Card. Candidates must bring a copy of their admit card to the exam hall without fail.
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CTET 2025 Exam
The CTET 2025 session will be the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Lakhs of candidates are expected to appear for the CTET exam 2025 to obtain the CTET certificate and become eligible for recruitment as Primary or Elementary teachers in centralized schools such as KVS, NVS, etc.
CTET is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The CTET exam is conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government School such as KVS, NVS, etc. The CBSE is organising the CTET 2025 exam offline in pen and paper mode.
Also Read: CTET Exam Analysis
CTET Exam Day Guidelines 2025
Have a look at the exam day instructions below to be followed by candidates during the conduct of the CTET examination:
Things & Documents to Carry to the CTET Exam Centre
- CTET admit card 2025 (also known as the hall ticket) is a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre. Candidates not carrying their admit card on the day of the exam will not be allowed to give the paper. In case a candidate forgets to carry his/her admit card to the centre, s/he is advised to take another printout from a nearby cybercafé.
- Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry a valid photo ID proof to the test centre such as a PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License and Voter ID Card.
Candidates should not carry the following items to the test centre or inside the exam hall:
- Stationery items like books, bits of paper, plastic pouches, calculators, scales, geometry/pencil boxes, writing pads, pen drives, erasers, log tables, electronic pen/scanner, cardboard, etc.
- Communication devices such as mobile phones, Bluetooth, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, etc.
- Watch, wristwatch, camera, wallet, goggles, handbags, golden ornaments, etc.
- Any other item which could be used as unfair means and for hiding communication devices/gadgets.
Note: Candidates suffering from diabetes are allowed to carry eatables such as sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) and transparent water bottles to the test centre. However, such candidates are not allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwiches inside the exam hall.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 hours ago
Yes, according to the criteria of CTET, You can apply for this exam if you got more than 50% in your graduation it is eligible for both papers of CTET.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The CTET 2025 notification has not been released as of now. It is expected that the CBSE CTET notification will be released in October 2025. The notification will be displayed as a CTET information bulletin on the official website- ctet.nic.in. Candidates should visit this page to get the latest upd
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can apply for CTET Paper 1 only if you make sure that you meet the minimum teacher education requirement for Classes 1 to 5.
If we talk about Paper 1, CTET generally requires passing of Class 12 with 50% marks and also a 2-year D.El.Ed, or any certain equivalent teacher training qualificatio
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is an eligibility exam conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. Passing the CTET exam is compulsory for aspirants who want to apply for teacher rec
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The major difference between CTET and UPTET is that when candidates clear the CTET exam, it provides a national-level eligibility certificate that can be used across India, whereas clearing the UPTET exam provides a state-level eligibility certificate that is only valid within Uttar Pradesh state.
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Contributor-Level 6
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