CTET 2025: Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Exam Date
The Central Board of Secondary Education conducts CTET 2025 to determine the eligibility of the candidates aspiring to become a teacher in government schools. The full form of CTET is Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is a national level teacher eligibility test which comprises of two papers (paper I and paper II). Paper I is conducted for primary teacher of class 1 to 5, while paper 2 is for elementary teacher of class 6 to 8.
CTET 2025 exam will be conducted in 20 languages and around 92 cities all over the country. It is being expected that CTET application form will be released in 1st week of August 2025.
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CTET 2025 Overview
Exam | UGC NET 2025 |
Full form of CTET |
Central Teacher Eligibility Test |
Exam Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
Mode of entrance exam | Offline mode |
Mode of application form | Online |
Official website | https://ctet.nic.in/ |
CTET 2025 Important Dates
The tentative dates for the CTET 2025 exam are as follows:
Important Events | Tentative Dates |
Availability of application form | 1st week of August 2025 |
Last date to submit application form | Last week of August 2025 |
Last date to submit application fee | Last week of August 2025 |
Date of Exam | 2nd week of December 2025 |
Result | 6 weeks after the exam date |
CTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are different for Paper 1 (Primary Teacher) and Paper 2 (Secondary Teacher):
For becoming a Primary Teacher (Class 1st to 5th) – Paper 1
The candidate must fulfill any of the following eligibility criteria
- Must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks followed by 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Should have cleared 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks followed by 2 – year Diploma in Elementary Education in accordance with NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002.
- Must have passed class 12th with at least 50% marks and passed 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks followed by 2 years Diploma in Education (Special Education)
- Having a graduation degree and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education.
For becoming an Elementary Teacher (Class 6th to 8th) – Paper 2
The candidate must fulfill any of the following eligibility criteria
- The candidate must have a graduation degree and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Must have a Graduation degree with 50% marks followed by 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
- Should have passed graduation with 45% marks and 1 year B.Ed in accordance with NCTE regulation.
- Must have passed class 12th with at least 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Passed 10+2 with 50% marks followed by 4 years B.A.Ed or B.SC.Ed,
- Cleared graduation with 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed. (Special Education).
Important Note:
- The candidates appearing in the final year of qualifying exam can also apply.
- 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks will be given to the candidates from SC/ST category.
CTET 2025 Application Form
CTET 2025 application form will be available in online mode through the official website i.e. www.ctet.nic.in.
- In order to apply, firstly, the candidates need to register on the official website by providing basic details such as name, date of birth and gender.
- After successful registration, the registration number and password will be generated.
- The candidates have to log in using the registration number and password.
- Then, provide all the necessary details in the application form.
- Along with the details, the candidates have to upload the scanned copies of passport size photograph and signature.
- Finally, the candidates have to pay the application fee and submit the application form.
Note: Don’t forget to take a printout of CTET application confirmation page.
Application Fee
The application fee for CTET 2025 will be as follows:
Category | Only Paper 1 or Paper 2 | Both Paper 1 and 2 |
General and OBC candidates | Rs. 700/- | Rs. 1200/- |
SC/ ST/ Diff. Abled Person | Rs. 350/- | Rs. 600/- |
Mode of payment
- By online method using a credit card or debit card
- By depositing an E-Challan at Syndicate Bank or Canara Bank
CTET 2025 Exam Pattern
CTET 2025 exam will consist of the following two papers
- Paper 1: For the candidates want to be a teacher of class 1st to 5th.
- Paper 2: For the candidates want to be a teacher or class 5th to 8th.
Mode of exam: Offline (OMR sheet based exam)
Type of Questions: Objective Type MCQs
Number of Questions: 150
Maximum Marks: 150
Marking pattern: 1 mark will be given for every correct answer.
Negative marking: There is no provision for negative marking.
Subject wise number of questions in Paper – 1
Subjects | No. of Questions |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 |
Language I (compulsory) | 30 |
Language II (compulsory) | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 |
Subject wise Questions in Paper – 2
Subjects | No. of Questions |
Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 |
Language I (compulsory) | 30 |
Language II (compulsory) | 30 |
Mathematics and Science ( for Mathematics and Science teacher) | 60 |
Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher) | 60 |
CTET 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus of CTET exam is quite big and different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The syllabus for common subjects is given below:
Child Development and Pedagogy: Concept of development and its relationship with learning, Principles of the development of children, Multi-Dimensional Intelligence, Concepts of child-centered and progressive education, Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, ‘impairment’ etc., Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners, Cognition & Emotions etc.
Language: Reading unseen passages, Learning and acquisition, Principles of Language Teaching, Language Skills etc.
How to prepare for CTET 2025 exam?
Here are some tips and tricks that can help the candidates preparing for the CTET 2025 exam.
- First of all, go through the exam pattern and syllabus of CTET.
- Focus on your weakness and spend more time and energy to overcome them.
- Make a habit of keeping short notes of important topics.
- Brush up your basic concepts then move on to the more advanced topics
- Increase your answering speed by solving mock test and previous year question papers.
Recommended Books
Here are some recommended books that CTET aspirants may follow in order to score good marks in the exam.
- CTET Child Development & Pedagogy by Arihant Publication.
- Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by R.S Aggarwal (For Mathematics sections)
- CTET English by Pearson Publication
- CTET Success Master Paper-II Teacher Selection for Class VI-VIII Social Studies/Science
CTET 2025 Admit Card
- The candidates will be able to download the admit card from the official website.
- CTET 2025 exam schedule will be mentioned on the admit card.
- The candidate should reach the exam center at least 90 minutes before the starting of the exam.
- It is mandatory for every candidate to carry the hard copy of an admit card at the examination center.
- Along with admit card, the candidates have to carry any one of the following documents at the exam center i.e. PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Ration Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License etc
CTET 2025 Result
- It is expected that the authorities will declare the result within 6 weeks after the examination date.
- The result will be declared on the official website.
- The successful candidates will be awarded a CTET Certificate.
- The CTET certificate 2025 will remain valid for 7 years from the date of result declaration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: What will be the mode CTET application form?
Answer: CTET 2025 application form will be released in online mode only.
Question 2: What is the expected date of availability of CTET application?
Answer: Most probably in 2nd week of December 2025.
Question 3: What will be the mode of exam?
Answer: Offline mode
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