CTET 2025: Notification, Application, Eligibility, Syllabus and Exam Date
Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Overview
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) under the Ministry of Education to set national standards for teacher quality for Classes I–VIII in schools where CTET is applicable. CTET assesses teaching aptitude and subject understanding through two papers aligned to primary (Classes I–V) and elementary (Classes VI–VIII) levels as guided by NCTE and the CTET Information Bulletin.
Notification
The official CTET 2025 notification is expected on the CTET portal in September 2025, with detailed dates and instructions published on the official website when released. Candidates should rely on ctet.nic.in for the bulletin, form, and updates once the announcement goes live.
Application
The application form will be made available online with the notification; typical steps include online registration, completing the form, uploading documents, and fee payment, all via the official CTET portal. Exact dates, fees, and correction window details will be specified in the official Information Bulletin linked from ctet.nic.in at the time of release.
Eligibility
CTET eligibility follows NCTE’s minimum qualifications and the recruitment rules of the appropriate government or organizations like KVS/NVS; final verification occurs at appointment by the recruiting authority. Broadly, Paper I (Primary) accepts Senior Secondary qualification with teacher education like D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed or graduation with B.Ed as per NCTE norms, while Paper II (Elementary) accepts graduation with D.El.Ed/B.Ed or integrated degrees such as B.A./B.Sc.Ed, subject to detailed combinations in the notification. Many portals note a minimum age around 18 years and no upper age limit for appearing, but CBSE emphasizes qualification criteria per NCTE and recruitment rules over a fixed age cap; refer to the official bulletin for definitive provisions.
Syllabus
CBSE prescribes Paper I and Paper II syllabi aligned to school-level learning: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and Mathematics are common, with Environmental Studies in Paper I and either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science in Paper II. Difficulty aligns with NCERT ranges: Paper I is based on Classes 1–5 content with linkages up to secondary level, and Paper II on Classes 6–8 with linkages up to senior secondary level, as detailed in syllabus guides and the bulletin. For official coverage, candidates should consult the CTET Information Bulletin when released for the 2025 cycle.
Exam pattern
CTET comprises two objective-type papers, each typically of 2 hours 30 minutes with multiple-choice questions mapped to the domains listed in the syllabus. Paper I qualifies for teaching Classes I–V and Paper II for Classes VI–VIII; candidates seeking eligibility for Classes I–VIII attempt both papers as applicable.
Exam date
The CTET 2025 exam date will be announced in the notification; current reporting indicates a tentative schedule around December 2025, pending official confirmation. All authoritative dates, including admit card and result timelines, will be posted on the official CTET website once the notice is issued.
Official source
The official portal for notifications, bulletins, and forms is the CTET website maintained by CBSE, which hosts past and upcoming information bulletins and updates. For policy basis, CBSE’s introduction and NCTE-referenced guidance clarify the exam’s mandate and where to find syllabus and qualification details