CTET FAQs 2025: Check Frequently Asked Questions
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )
CTET FAQs 2025: Check below the important CTET frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the exam date, registration, admit card, answer key, result and other events. Also, download the official PDF file on CTET 2025 exam FAQs.
CTET FAQs 2025
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025 notification will be released soon. The CBSE will release the official notification containing the details related to the exam such as the application process, exam pattern, syllabus, exam analysis, result, certificate and mark sheet. The 21st edition of the CTET exam is expected to be held in December 2025 in pen and paper mode. In this article, the most common frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the CTET 2025 exam are listed below that answer all the queries of candidates. Check below all the important CTET FAQs 2025 regarding the exam events such as exam date, eligibility, registration, admit card, answer key and result.
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- CTET FAQs 2025: Official
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- CTET 2025 FAQs
CTET FAQs 2025: Official
The CTET Unit published the official FAQs PDF regarding the CTET 2025 exam at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can download the official file below:
CTET Important Dates 2025
Have a look at the CTET exam dates 2025 below.
| CTET Exam Events |
CTET Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| CTET notification 2025 | Soon |
| CTET application form 2025 | Soon |
| CTET Exam |
Soon |
| Soon | |
| Soon |
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Other TET 2025 Exams
The CTET is a Central Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), which is common for all candidates of India and is conducted by the central government. However, there are several Indian State Governments that conduct their own TET exams, such as the Uttar Pradesh Government conducts the UPTET examination, Rajasthan conducts the REET exam, and Karnataka conducts the KARTET exam and several others. Have a look at the TET 2025 exams list below:
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
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14 Oct '25
26 Sep '25 - 16 Oct '25
18 Oct '25
30 Sep '25 - 31 Oct '25
31 Oct '25
8 Nov '25
9 Nov '25
9 Nov '25
14 Oct '25 - 16 Nov '25
| TET Exams |
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Candidates need to attempt the questions from both languages in the CTET exam. The CTET Language-I and Language-II sections are compulsory in nature. Each Language section carries 30 marks and 30 multiple choice questions (MCQs).
CTET question papers are important as it helps candidates understand the pattern and structure of the exam. By practicing through the previous years papers, candidates get to know the types of questions asked in the exam along with the difficulty level and marking scheme.
The CTET question paper is available as a test booklet during the exam. The question paper contains the multiple choice questions in two languages- Hindi/ English and the language chosen by the candidate. There will be a total of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs) in the paper. Each question will have four different options. Candidates need to answer the most appropriate option in the exam.
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CTET 2025 FAQs
Q: What is CTET exam?
A: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is an eligibility exam that is conducted to determine that the candidate is eligible to apply for Classes 1 to 8 teacher recruitment in the central schools such as KVS, NVS, etc.
Q: What is the date of CTET 2025?
A: The CTET 2025 exam date has not been announced by the CBSE. The CTET exam will be held soon.
Q: Is BEd required for CTET?
A: Yes, BEd is required for the CTET, however, it is not compulsory. One of the criterion states that candidates who have completed graduation with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and a BEd degree can appear for the CTET exam.
Q: Who is eligible for CTET?
A: Candidates who are 18 years or above and passed Class 12 exam or graduation with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible for the CTET exam. Moreover, it is compulsory to have a diploma/ degree for the exam. It may be noted here that the eligibility differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
A: Can 12th pass apply for CTET?
A: Candidate can apply for the CTET Paper 1, that is, Primary Teacher, after passing Class 12 exam with a minimum of 50% marks. However, in order to apply for CTET Paper 2 (Elementary Teacher), candidates must be graduated.
Q: How many times CTET is held in a year?
A: The CTET exam is generally conducted twice a year. However, the exam has not been conducted so far in 2025 yet.
Q: How can I apply for CTET?
A: You can apply for the CTET exam as shared here:
- Visit ctet.nic.in
- Click on the ‘CTET Registration..’ link
- Register by entering the required details
- Fill out the CTET application form
- Upload scanned images of photo and signature
- Pay CTET application fee
Q: How can I check my CTET result?
A: To check CTET result, candidates need to:
- Visit ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the result link.
- Enter roll number and submit.
- Download the scorecard
- Take the printout of the same
Q: When CTET result 2025 will be declared?
A: The CTET result will be declared after the completion of the exam process.
Q: How can I get CTET answer key?
A: You can download the CTET answer key as provided here:
- Visit CTET website
- Click on the link stating 'Display of answer key ...'
- Read the instructions and click on the answer key link
- Enter the roll number and date of birth
- View and download the answer key PDF
Q: When will CTET admit card 2025 be released?
A: CTET admit card is typically released about 2 days before the exam. The admit card is released in online mode on the official website of the exam - ctet.nic.in. Candidates need to download the admit card and carry it to the exam centre.
Q: Is CTET valid for a lifetime?
A: Yes, the CTET exam is now valid for a lifetime. Earlier, the validity of the CTET certificate was seven years from the date of declaration of the CTET results. However, the NCTE extended the TET certificate validity for life in 2021. Following this decision of the NCTE, the CBSE extended CTET certificate validity for a lifetime.
Q: What is the applicability of CTET?
CTET pass candidates can use the eligibility certificate and apply for teacher recruitment in:
- Central Government schools such as KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, and others.
- Schools under the administrative control of UTs such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep.
- Private schools that consider the CTET qualification
- State Government & local bodies schools, only if they have not conducted their state TET exams.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days 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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