- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:46 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
CTET 2025 Exam Date: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release the official notification for the CTET December 2025 session. The CTET notification or information bulletin is expected to be released in September 2025 on the official website, ctet.nic.in. Along with the notification, the CBSE will also activate the CTET online application 2025 link. Candidates must submit the CTET application form 2025 to appear for the exam.
The last date for filling the CTET form 2025 will be announced in the notification. The CBSE has not yet released any official updates regarding the CTET exam dates for 2025. The 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test is likely to be held in December 2025 for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
The CBSE CTET exam is nationally important and is a mandatory eligibility criterion for candidates wishing to apply for teacher recruitment in central government schools such as the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) for classes 1 to 8.
CTET Exam 2025: Overview
CTET is a national-level exam that is conducted to test the eligibility of candidates as Primary (Classes 1 to 5) or Elementary (Classes 6 to 8) teachers. Candidates must clear the exam to attain eligibility to teach in Central Government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. The highlights of the CBSE CTET exam are given below.
Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
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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 |
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Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
Exam Time |
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No. of Papers and Total Marks |
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Total Questions | 150 MCQs in each paper |
Marking Scheme |
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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 |
CTET Application Form 2025: Steps To Check
Candidates can fill out the CTET online form by following the given steps:
Step 1: Visit to the official website- ctet.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply for CTET 2025’ link.
Step 3: Click on ‘New Registration’
Step 4: Go through the details, click on acknowledgement and proceed
Step 5: Register by filling in the required details
Step 6: Fill out the application form- personal information, contact details and educational details
Step 7: Upload the documents such as photograph and signature & Pay the CTET application fee
Step 8: Submit and save the confirmation page
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025:
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.