The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the official notification for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in September 2025. Candidates who wish to apply are advised to regularly visit the official CTET website (https://ctet.nic.in/) for updates.
The application process for CTET Exam 2025 has begun on 27 November 2025, and the last date to apply is 17 December 2025. Applicants must pay the required examination fee and carefully read the official notification before submitting the form.
| CTET Exam 2025 |
| Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE) : Short Details Of Notification CTET Exam | Short Details Of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Date : 25 November 2025 • Application Start : 27 November 2025 • Last Date Apply Online : 18 December 2025 • Fee Payment Date : 18 December 2025 • Correction Date : As Per Schedule • Admit Card : February 2025 • Exam Date : 08 February 2026 • Result Date : Notify Later |
| Application Fees |
| For Single Paper:- • Gen / OBC (NCL) : 1000/- • SC / ST / PH (Divyang) : 500/- For Both Papers:- • Gen / OBC (NCL) : 1200/- • SC / ST / PH (Divyang : 600/- • Pay The Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, Etc. |
| Age Limit |
| • Minimum Age : 17 Years. • Maximum Age : No Upper Age Limit. • For Age Relaxation Check The Oficial Notification. |
| No. of Post |
| N/A |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Level | Qualification |
| Level-1 (Class 1 To 5) | Code 01 – Senior Secondary (Or Its Equivalent) With At Least 50% Marks And Passed Or Appearing In Final Year Of 2-Year Diploma In Elementary Education OR Code 02 – Senior Secondary (Or Its Equivalent) With At Least 45% Marks And Passed Or Appearing In Final Year Of 2- Year Diploma In Elementary Education As Per NCTE 2002 Norms OR Code 03 – Senior Secondary (Or Its Equivalent) With At Least 50% Marks And Passed Or Appearing In Final Year Of 4- Year Bachelor Of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) OR Code 04 – Senior Secondary (Or Its Equivalent) With At Least 50% Marks And Passed Or Appearing In Final Year Of 2- Year Diploma In Education (Special Education). |
| Level-2 (Class 6 To 8) | Code 01 – Bachelor Degree And Passed Or Appearing In Final Year Of 2-Year Diploma In Elementary Education (By Whatever Name Known). OR Code 02 – Graduation With At Least 50% Marks And Passed Or Appearing In 1-Year Bachelor In Education (B.Ed). OR Code 03 – Graduation With At Least 45% Marks And Passed Or Appearing In 1-Year Bachelor In Education (B.Ed), In Accordance With The NCTE Norms OR Code 04 – Senior Secondary (Or Its Equivalent) With At Least 50% Marks And Passed Or Appearing In Final Year Of 4- Year Bachelor In Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR Code 05 – Senior Secondary (Or Its Equivalent) With At Least 50% Marks And Passed Or Appearing In Final Year Of 4- Year B.A/B.Sc.Ed Or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR Code 06 – Bachelor Degree With At Least 50% Marks And Passed Or Appearing In 1-Year B.Ed. / (B.Ed Special Education) Code 07 – Any Candidate Having Qualified B.Ed. Programme Recognized By The NCTE Is Eligible To Appear In TET/CTET. |
| For More Details Candidates Should Carefully Read The Official Notification. | |
| Salary |
| • CTET Level 1 (Class 1 To 5) : Pay Scale Rs 9,300/- To Rs 34,800/- With Grade Pay Rs 4200/- • CTET Level 2 (Class 6 To 8) : Pay Scale Rs 9,300/- To Rs 34,800/- With Grade Pay Rs 4600/- |
| Selection Process |
| • Written Exam |
| Level-I (PRT) Exam Pattern | |||
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Exam Time |
| Child Development And Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Level-II (TGT) Exam Pattern | |||
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Exam Time |
| Child Development And Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 02:30 Hours |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II | 30 | 30 | |
| Math, Science OR Social Science / Social Studies | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Exam Details | |
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Body | Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Mode Of Exam | Offline – Pen And Paper Based |
| Exam Fees | INR 1,000 For The General/ OBCINR 500 For SC/ ST/ PwD |
| Exam Time | Shift 1 – 09:30 Am To 12:00 Noon Shift 2 – 02:00 Pm To 04:30 Pm |
| Number Of Papers And Total Marks | Paper-1: 150 MarksPaper-2: 150 Marks |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs In Each Paper |
| Marking Scheme | +1 For Each Correct AnswerNo Negative Marking |
| Exam Purpose | To Determine Whether The Candidates Are Eligible To Apply For Classes 1 To 8 Teacher Recruitment |
| Official Website | Https://Ctet.nic.in |
| Helpline No. | 011-22240112 |
| Syllabus |
| Child Development & Pedagogy Syllabus (Paper 1 & 2) |
| • Child Development Concept • Concept Of Inclusive Education • Learning & Pedagogy • Understanding Children With Special Needs |
| Environmental Studies Syllabus (Paper 1) |
| • Family And Friends • Food & Shelter • Water & Travel • Things We Make And Do • EVS Pedagogy • UP Related Questions |
| Mathematics (Paper 1) |
| • Number System • Simplification • Percentage • Ratio • Time & Work • Speed & Distance • Algebra • Mensuration • Geometry • Average • Profit & Loss • Pedagogy Of Mathematics |
| Social Studies Syllabus (Paper 2) |
| • History • Geography • Social And Political Life • Economics And Static GK • UP Related Questions • Social Studies Pedagogy |
| Maths & Science (Paper 2) |
| • Number System • Simplification • Percentage • Ratio • Time & Work • Speed & Distance • Algebra • Mensuration • Geometry • Average • Profit & Loss • Pedagogy Of Mathematics • Food & Materials • How Things Work • Moving Things • People And Ideas • Natural Resources • World Of The Living • Pedagogy Of Science |
| Language (Papers 1 & 2) |
| • Unseen Passage • Grammar • Language Pedagogy |
| CTET Exam 2025: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of CTET: https://ctet.nic.in/. Candidates can apply between 27 November 2025 to 18 December 2025. 2. Read the official notification carefully before applying for “CTET Exam 2025”. 3. Check and collect all required documents such as eligibility proofs, ID proof, address details, and basic personal details. 4. Keep scanned copies of essential documents ready—photograph, signature, ID proof, etc. 5. Before submitting the application form, review the preview section carefully to ensure all details are correct. 6. After submission, take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |