CTET 2025: Dec Notification, Application, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & News

CTET is an eligibility exam conducted at the national level. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is the conducting body of the CTET exam. The CTET exam is conducted every year to determine the eligibility of students who want to become teachers in Central Government Schools, such as KVS and NVS, among others. There are two papers in the CTET- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 is for students who want to teach Classes 1-5 (Primary Teachers), and 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. The CBSE has so far conducted 20 editions of the CTET exam. The CBSE CTET exam is conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode. 

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CTET Full Form

CTET full form is Central Teacher Eligibility Test.

CTET FAQs

The CBSE has published the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the CTET exam in 2025. Candidates can go through the CTET exam FAQs here - CTET_FAQs 

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CTET Exam Highlights

Have a look at the highlights of the CBSE CTET exam below.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Twice a year
Mode of Exam	Offline - Pen and Paper Based
No. of Applicants	Over 20 lakh candidates (Expected to appear)
Exam Fees	INR 1,000 for the General/ OBC INR 500 for SC/ ST/ PwD
Exam Duration	150 minutes
Exam Time	Shift 1 - 09:30 am to 12:00 noon Shift 2 - 02:30 pm to 05:00 pm
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 for incorrect answer
Language/Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
Exam Purpose	To determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in Classes 1-8
No. of Test Centres	approx 243
Official Website	https://ctet.nic.in
Helpline No.	011-22235774

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Candidates should regularly visit this page for the latest updates regarding the CTET exam date, application form, CTET eligibility criteria, admit card, exam pattern, syllabus, answer key, question paper, result, qualifying marks, and other essential details.

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The CBSE will soon release the official notification for the CTET examination. The CTET notification PDF will be released on the official website, ctet.nic.in as an 'Information Bulletin' with the following information: 

• Application process
• Exam dates and schedule
• CTET eligibility criteria
• CTET exam pattern and syllabus
• CTET qualifying marks and award of a certificate
• Validity of CTET certificate
• CTET exam centres list
• Admit card
• Verification of eligibility
• Certificate and mark sheet

Till then, download previous years' notification PDF here - CTET_Notification-_Official_Bulletin 

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Have a look at the steps given below to fill out the CTET online form:

• Visit the CTET exam website- ctet.nic.in
• Click on the ‘Apply for CTET 2025’ 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- personal information, contact details and educational details
• Upload the documents such as photograph and signature
• Pay the CTET application fee
• Submit and save the confirmation page

CTET Registration Fee 2025

Have a look at the CTET application fees below.

Category	CTET Application Fee for One Paper (in INR)	CTET Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR)
General/OBC	1,000	1,200
SC/ST/Differently Abled Person	500	600

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CTET Application Form Correction 2025

Candidates can make corrections to the already filled CTET application form by following the given steps:

• Visit the website
• Click on the 'Edit/Make changes to the application form (CTET 2025)' link
• Enter the application number, password and security pin
• Click on the application correction button
• Read the instructions on the page and click on the ‘Proceed’ button
• Make the required changes and submit
• Review the application form and make the final submission
• Save the confirmation page

Also Read: CTET Application Form Correction 2025

Have a look at the basic CTET eligibility criteria below:

• CTET Paper 1 Eligibility: Candidates should be Class 12 pass with a minimum of 50% (45% for reserved categories) aggregate with BEd/ Diploma in Elementary Education/ Others to be qualified for the CTET exam for primary teacher

• CTET Paper 2 Eligibility: Candidates should graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate or Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate with BEd/ Diploma in Elementary Education/ Others to be qualified for the CTET exam for the elementary stage teacher

• Candidates should have completed the prescribed teacher training programs/teacher education courses

CTET Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India to appear for the exam.

CTET Paper 1 Eligibility Criteria

• Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with a minimum of 50% or 45% marks and Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration) OR Bachelor of Elementary Education (4 years duration) OR Diploma in Education (2 years duration) OR
• Bachelor’s degree with a BEd degree.

CTET Paper 2 Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation degree with 50% or 40% marks with Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration) OR BEd OR Bachelor of Elementary Education OR
• Senior Secondary with 50% marks, and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed.

CTET Age Limit

The minimum age limit for CTET exam is 18 years. There is no upper age limit in the CTET. 

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• CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025
• CTET Exam Centres

Have a look at the CTET exam pattern for Paper 1 and 2 below:

CTET Exam Paper 1 Pattern

Section	Number of Questions, Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)	30 questions, 30 marks
Language I	30 questions, 30 marks
Language II	30 questions, 30 marks
Mathematics	30 questions, 30 marks
Environmental Studies	30 questions, 30 marks
Total	150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes duration

CTET Exam Paper 2 Pattern

Know the detailed CTET Paper 2 pattern, including the number of sections, number of questions, marking scheme and exam duration:

Section	Paper 2
Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)	30 questions, 30 marks
Language I	30 questions, 30 marks
Language II	30 questions, 30 marks
Mathematics and Science	60 questions, 60 marks
Social Studies/Social Science	60 questions, 60 marks
Total	150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes duration

CTET Syllabus 2025

The syllabus for the CTET exam comprises topics from all the sections- CDP, Languages, Maths, EVS, Science and Social Science. The CTET Syllabus includes topics from which questions are asked in the exam. Have a look at the CTET exam syllabus below:

Child Development & Pedagogy Syllabus

• Child Development Concept
• Concept of Inclusive Education
• Learning & Pedagogy
• Understanding Children with Special Needs

Environmental Studies Syllabus (Paper 1)

• Family and Friends
• Food & Shelter
• Water & Travel
• Things We Make and Do
• EVS Pedagogy
• UP Related Questions

Mathematics Syllabus (Papers 1 & 2)

• Number System
• Simplification
• Percentage
• Ratio
• Time & Work
• Speed & Distance
• Algebra
• Mensuration
• Geometry
• Average
• Profit & Loss
• Pedagogy of Mathematics

Social Studies Syllabus (Paper 2)

• History
• Geography
• Social and Political Life
• Economics and Static GK
• UP Related Questions
• Social Studies Pedagogy

Science Syllabus (Paper 2)

• Food & Materials
• How things work
• Moving things
• People and Ideas
• Natural Resources
• World of the Living
• Pedagogy of Science

Language Syllabus (Papers 1 & 2)

• Unseen Passage
• Grammar
• Language Pedagogy

Though the Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, and Language II sections are common in both papers, the nature and the standard of questions are different in both. Candidates should go through the syllabus in detail to be familiar with the important topics.

Download CTET Syllabus Click Here

Candidates need to develop a concrete preparation strategy to qualify for the CTET exam with high scores. Candidates need to first go through the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus of the exam. After going through the syllabus, candidates should undertake the practice of mock tests and previous years' question papers. This will help candidates focus on their weak and strong areas. After solving the papers, candidates can analyze them to know the places where they went wrong. This will boost the preparation level of the candidates.

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As of now, candidates must be in full swing with CTET exam preparation. Check out some quick tips to ensure you are following the right CTET Preparation.

• Be well-versed with the CTET exam pattern.

• Thoroughly go through each topic given in the CTET syllabus.

• Child Development and Pedagogy is the most scoring section of the exam. Make sure you are well-prepared for this section.

Also Read: How to prepare for CTET Child Development and Pedagogy section 

• Before jumping on to the CTET preparation books, do not forget to study NCERT books as they are the best resources for exam preparation.

• Do not forget to practice CTET question papers and attempt CTET mock tests. Regular practice improves time management skills and boosts confidence.

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• How to Prepare for CTET in 2 Months?
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The CBSE will release the CTET admit card two days before the exam. Have a look at the CTET admit card download process below:

1. Visit the official website

2. Click on the admit card link

3. Enter the application number, date of birth, and security pin

4. Click on Submit

5. Download the admit card

6. Take a printout

The admit card is an important document that candidates must carry to the examination centres on the day of the exam.

CTET Pre-Admit Card 2025

The CBSE will release the pre-admit card or exam city allotment slip of the CTET 2025 around 10 days before the exam. The CTET pre-admit card 2025 will be released on the official website. The pre-admit card informs candidates about the allotted CTET exam city. Check below the complete process to download the pre-admit card:

1. Visit the official website of CBSE CTET- ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on the ‘View Centre City for CTET 2025’ link.
3. Enter the login details – application number and date of birth.
4. Check the allotted CTET exam centre city 2025.
5. Download the CTET pre-admit card.