CTET Exam 2025: Check Eligibility and Apply Online

CTET Exam 2025: Check Eligibility and Apply Online

CTET Exam 2025 is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This exam comprises two papers: Papers I and II. However, paper I is for classes 1 to 5 and paper 2 is for classes 6 to 8.

It is usually conducted to scratch the basic knowledge of the students who want to become teachers in any school.

Students who want to become teachers in central government schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other schools can appear for this exam.

Look at the detailed section-wise syllabus, eligibility, fee, exam pattern, and so on.

 

Highlights

Exam Name CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) 2025
Organizing Body Central Board of Secondary
Education (CBSE)
Exam Frequency Twice a year
Exam Purpose Become teachers in classes 1-8
Duration of Exam 2 Hours 30 Min (Each Paper)

CTET Exam 2025 Exam Dates: 

Events Dates (Tentative)
Notification Release March 2025
Starting date of online application March 2025
Last date for Online Application/Application Fee April 2025
CTET Exam Date July 2025
Result Declaration Updated soon

 

CTET Syllabus 2025

A syllabus is a pathway through which one can pass any examination. It provides information about what to study in order to clear the examination. To help you all, we have made available the CTET syllabus in simpler way. Check it!

 

CTET Paper I syllabus

Below are the topics of each section of the paper I syllabus:

Subjects Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy
Language-I Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development
Language-II Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development
Mathematics Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids around Us, Numbers
Environmental Studies Food, Shelter, Water, Family and Friends, Travel

 

CTET Paper II Syllabus

Subjects Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy
Language-I Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development
Language-II Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development
Mathematics Algebra, Mensuration, Number System, Geometry
Science Food, Materials, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources
Social Studies/Social Sciences Geography, Social and Political Life, History, Pedagogical Issues

 

CTET Exam Pattern 2025

The CTET exam consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II. The exam pattern includes the number of questions asked.

 

CTET Exam Pattern Paper I

Candidates who want to become teachers for classes 1 to 5 can appear for the CTET paper I.

Section Number of questions Marks Total Time
Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30 150 Minutes
Mathematics 30 30
Language – 1 30 30
Language – 2 30 30
Environmental Studies 30 30
Total 150 150

 

CTET Exam Pattern Paper II

Candidates who want to become a teacher for classes 6 to 8 can appear for the paper II.

Section Number of Questions Marks Time 
Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30  

150 minutes

Language – 1 30 30
Language – 2 30 30
Science & Mathematics OR Social Science 60 60
Total 150 150

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before filling out the form, candidates should ensure whether they are eligible to appear in the exam. Below, read the detailed eligibility criteria of CTET.

 

For Classes I-V (Paper I)

  • By scoring 50%, candidates should have qualified for the 12th standard or equivalent exam.
  • Students appearing in the final year of 2- a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education can also apply.
  • Candidates with at least 50% in Senior Secondary and in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education or a 2-year Diploma in Education are also eligible for this exam.

 

For Classes VI-VIII (Paper II)

  1. Candidates must have qualified graduation and should be qualified or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma (in Elementary Education).
  2. By scoring 50% marks, candidates should have completed their bachelor’s and must have qualified or appeared in 1st-year B.Ed.
  3. By scoring 50% marks, candidates should have completed their bachelor’s and must have qualified or appeared in 1st-year B.Ed.

Steps to Apply for CTET Exam 2025

Follow the below steps to apply for this exam:

  1. Go to the official website of CTET.
  2. Tap on the “Apply for CTET 2025”.
  3. Choose “New Registration.”
  4. Fill in the personal and contact details to generate login credentials.
  5. Use the credentials to login
  6. Complete the application form by providing some required information.
  7. Upload the documents and pay the application fee.
  8. Review the filled form carefully and submit it.

 

CTET 2025 Application Fee

The application fee for CTET 2025 is different for different categories. The fees are mentioned in the table below. However, you can pay the application fees via Net Banking, UPI, Credit and Debit card.

Category Only Paper- I or II Both Paper-I &II
General/OBC(NCL) Rs. 1000/- Rs. 1200/-
SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person Rs. 500/- Rs. 600/-

 

CTET 2025 Exam Center

CBSE conducts CTET exams at various centers across India. The exam center details are mentioned on the student’s admit card. Below is a list of exam centers:

STATE/UT City
Andaman & Nicobar PORT BLAIR
Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Chirala, Nellore, Kadapa, Anantapur, Vijaywada
Assam Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhar, Silchar, Tezpur
Bihar Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Madhubani, Patna, Samastipur, Vaishali, Nalanda
Chandigarh Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh Raipur, Bilaspur, Bhilai Nagar
Dadar & Nagar Haveli Dadar & Nagar Haveli
Daman & Diu Daman
Delhi New Delhi
Goa Panaji
Gujarat Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Jamnagar
Haryana Ambala, Gurugram, Faridabad, Karnal, Kurulshetra
Himachal Pradesh Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Bilaspur, Hamirpur.
Jammu Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
Jharkhand Bokaro, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad
Karnataka Bengaluru, Udupi, Mangaluru, Mysuru
Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Kannur, Palakkad
Lakshadweep Kavarati
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Indore, Sagar, Ujjain, Jabalpur
Maharashtra Aurangabad, Mumbai, Kashti, Pune

FAQs!

How will I get a job after CTET?

CTET-qualified candidates can apply for KVs, NVs, ERDO, and National Army Schools teacher jobs. Many private schools shortlist aspirants based on the CTET scores in India.

Who will get the Marks Statement?

Students who successfully complete the exam will be given the CTET Marksheet. Once you pass the exam, you will receive a certificate.

What are the prohibited items inside the exam hall?

Books, notes, a log table, electronic devices, a wristwatch, a wallet, goggles, a mobile phone, and a camera are not allowed in the examination hall.

What is the number of attempts in CTET?

There is no restriction on the number of attempts in CTET. A person qualified for CTET can appear again to improve their score.

 

Conclusion

This blog is about CTET Exam 2025, including eligibility, syllabus, application form, and more. Before applying for the exam, go through the entire information, and if you find any issues, you can freely ask your queries in the sections below!

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