The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025. CTET is a national level eligibility exam conducted for teachers. After clearing this exam, candidates get a chance to become teachers in government schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya and state government aided schools.
If you want to make your career in the teaching profession then CTET 2025 is an important step. In this article, we will explain the complete information from notification to eligibility, exam pattern, admit card and result in detail.
What details are given in the notification?
The CTET 2025 notification mentions two levels of the exam:
- Paper I – for Class I to V (Primary Teacher).
- Paper II – for Class VI to VIII (Upper Primary Teacher).
There are no vacancies in the notification as CTET is an eligibility exam, not a recruitment exam. But clearing it is compulsory for teaching jobs.
What is the eligibility to apply for CTET 2025?
Eligibility is different for different papers:
Paper I (Primary Teacher: Class I-V)
- 12th pass with minimum 50% marks.
- Along with D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed diploma.
Paper II (Upper Primary Teacher: Class VI-VIII)
- Graduation with minimum 50% marks.
- Along with B.Ed. degree or equivalent.
Note: Final year students of D.El.Ed/B.Ed. can also apply.
What will be the exam pattern?
Paper I (Primary Level)
- Subjects: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies.
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2.5 hours
Paper II (Upper Primary Level)
- Subjects: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies.
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2.5 hours
Every question will be of 1 mark and there will be no negative marking.
How to get CTET 2025 admit card?
The admit card will be released on the CBSE official website a few days before the exam. Steps to download:
- Visit the official website ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the “Download Admit Card” link.
- Enter the registration number and DOB.
- Download the admit card PDF and print it.
- Without the admit card, you will not get entry in the exam hall.
What are the Important Dates?
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 10 March 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 15 March 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 April 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | June 2025 |
| Exam Date | 30 June 2025 |
| Result Declaration | August 2025 |
| Certificate Download | August 2025 |
What are the Important Links?
| Particulars | Links |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
Preparation Tips for Candidates
- Give priority to Child Development & Pedagogy as it plays a key role in every paper.
- Solve previous year papers so that you understand the exam pattern.
- Revise Mathematics and Environmental Studies from NCERT books (Class 1-8).
- Focus on grammar and comprehension of both Hindi and English languages.
- Attempt mock tests regularly and practice time management.
Conclusion
CTET 2025 is a mandatory eligibility exam for all those candidates who want to make a career in the teaching profession. The notification for this exam will be released in March and the exam is expected to be conducted in June. If you clear CTET, you get a lifetime valid certificate which is compulsory for teaching jobs.
Aspirants should start their preparation now, give special focus on NCERT books and pedagogy and attempt mock tests. It is also important to check regular updates on the official website. After clearing CTET, you will have opportunities in both government and private schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Now CTET certificate is valid for lifetime.
CBSE conducts it in both modes – offline (OMR) and online (CBT).
Yes, final year candidates are also eligible.
No, there is no negative marking. You will get 1 mark for every correct answer.
No, this is just an eligibility exam. After this you can apply in recruitment exams.
