CBSE CTET 2025 Application Form LIVE: CTET form at ctet.nic.in soon; exam dates, eligibility criteria, updates
Deepanshi Pant | November 7, 2025 | 06:05 PM IST | 14 mins read
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce the CTET 2025 application form soon on its official website. The CTET exam 2026 will be held on February 8, 2026. Updates on the CTET application form, registration fees, CTET exam date, eligibility criteria, and more.
Know all about the analysis and preparation tips to crack the CTET exam without any difficulty.
Check NowCBSE CTET 2025 Application Form: The Central Board of Secondary Education will soon make the CTET 2025 Application Form available on the official website, i.e., ctet.nic.in. Recently, the authority announced the exam dates for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) exam in an official notification. The CTET exam will be organised by the CBSE on February 8, 2026.
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While filling the application form, candidates are required to fill in details such as their state, identification type, candidate’s name, date of birth, and gender. Candidates should read the CTET notification PDF carefully before applying or submitting their CTET application form.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted twice a year and is held in the offline mode. As per the notification, the examination will be held in twenty languages in 132 cities across the country. The authority will conduct the National Level Central Teacher Eligibility Test in two shifts.
How to apply for the CTET 2025 Application Form?
Check the steps given below to fill in the CTET form:
- After registration, Candidates can log in using their details on the official website.
- Fill in your personal information and educational background in the online application form.
- Candidates have to upload their scanned copies of their signature and photo in the format specified.
- After filling details, pay using a debit/credit card/ UPI, or online banking for the CTET exam.
- Check all the details and submit the CTET 2025 application form.
- Save and download the confirmation page for personal records.
CTET 2025: Application form fee
Candidates can check the CTET 2025 application form fee for different categories below:
| Categories | Fee for Paper-I or Paper-II | Fee for both Paper-I & II |
| General/OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1200 |
| SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person | Rs. 500 | Rs. 600 |
CTET Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the CTET 2025 exam pattern below:
- Paper 1 is held for the primary stage (Classes 1 to 5)
- Paper 2 is held for the elementary stage (Class 6 to 8)
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November 7, 2025 | 05:42 PM IST
CBSE CTET Science Syllabus 2025
Candidates can check the CTET Science Syllabus 2025 given below for the examination:
- Food
- Sources of food
- Components of food
- Cleaning food
- Materials
- Materials of daily use
- The World of the Living
- Moving Things, People, and Ideas
- How things work
- Electric current and circuits
- Magnets
- Natural Phenomena
- Natural Resources
November 7, 2025 | 05:07 PM IST
CTET December Form 2025: Signature image size
The scanned image of the candidate's signature should be of 3 KB to 30 KB, and the dimensions should be 3.5 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (height).
November 7, 2025 | 04:37 PM IST
What is the exam helpline numbers for students appearing for CTET exam 2025?
Candidates can check the exam helpline numbers for students appearing for the CTET exam 2025:
- Contact No: 011-22240112
- Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in
November 7, 2025 | 04:02 PM IST
What are the documents required for CTET application 2025?
The State Bank of India will soon declare the SBI Clerk prelims result 2025 anytime on the official website. Candidates can check the prelims result once it is released at sbi.co.in.
November 7, 2025 | 03:30 PM IST
CBSE CTET Form 2025: Application fee
Check the table below for the CTET 2025 application fee.
|
Category
|
Only Paper 1 or 2
|
Both Papers 1 & 2
|
|
General/OBC
|
Rs.1000
|
Rs 1200
|
|
SC/ST/Differently Abled Person
|
Rs 500
|
Rs 600
|
November 7, 2025 | 02:45 PM IST
CTET December Form 2025: Signature image size
The scanned image of the candidate's signature should be of 3 KB to 30 KB, and the dimensions should be 3.5 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (height).
November 7, 2025 | 02:14 PM IST
CBSE CTET Application Form 2025 Soon
The Central Board of Secondary Education will announce the CTET application form 2026 soon at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the official website once it is released.
November 7, 2025 | 01:34 PM IST
CBSE CTET 2025 exam pattern
Below in the table is the CTET exam pattern:
|
Subject
|
Total questions
|
Total marks
|
|
Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Mathematics (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Environmental Studies (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Language I (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Language II (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Total
|
150 MCQs
|
150 Marks |
November 7, 2025 | 12:32 PM IST
CTET Exam 2025: Exam helpline numbers for aspirants
The exam helpline numbers for candidates appearing for the CTET 2025 exam are given below:
- Contact No: 011-22240112
- Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in
November 7, 2025 | 11:38 AM IST
CTET 2025: Application form
The CTET 2025 application form will be declared soon on the official website, i.e., ctet.nic.in. The candidates must apply for the CTET 2025 examination online by completing the registration process.
November 7, 2025 | 10:30 AM IST
CBSE CTET December Form 2025: Who issues the form?
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will issue the CTET 2025 application form. Candidates are advised to visit the website, ctet.nic.in, for the latest updates.
November 7, 2025 | 09:26 AM IST
CTET 2025 Admit Card
The authority is expected to issue the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) admit card 2025 in January 2026. Candidates can check the admit card once it is announced.
November 7, 2025 | 08:25 AM IST
CTET 2025: Exam Pattern
Each CTET 2025 paper consists of 150 questions to be attempted within 150 minutes in OMR mode.
November 7, 2025 | 07:45 AM IST
Eligibility Criteria for CTET 2025
To be eligible for CTET 2025, Candidates must hold B.Ed or D.El.Ed qualifications according to the NCTE norms.
November 6, 2025 | 10:38 PM IST
CBSE CTET Form 2025: Number of attempts
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2025 examination, as per the CBSE CTET 2025 latest notification.
November 6, 2025 | 10:14 PM IST
CTET 2025 Application Form: Who is eligible for CTET exam?
Candidates need to secured a Senior Secondary (12th grade) certificate with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) are eligible for Paper I (classes 1–5) and a Bachelor's degree with 50% marks and a 2-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree for Paper II (classes 6–8).
November 6, 2025 | 09:32 PM IST
CBSE CTET Application Form 2025: Number of attempts
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2025 examination, as per the CBSE CTET 2025 latest notification.
November 6, 2025 | 08:46 PM IST
Is the CTET 2025 exam fee payment modes outlined in notification?
Yes, for the CTET 2025 exams, candidates can pay the CTET application fee via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking once the form link is activated by the exam conducting authority.
November 6, 2025 | 08:19 PM IST
CTET Application Form 2025: General category fee
The fee for the general category for the CTET 2025 application form is:
- One Paper Fee: Rs. 1000
- Both Papers Fee: Rs. 1200
November 6, 2025 | 07:50 PM IST
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates can check the CTET eligibility criteria 2025 given below:
- Nationality: Indian citizens only.
- Paper 1 (Classes 1-5): Class 12 with 50%/45% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/Education or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree + BEd.
- Paper 2 (Classes 6-8): Graduation with 50%/40% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or BEd or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Senior Secondary with 50% marks + cleared/appearing in final year of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed.
November 6, 2025 | 07:24 PM IST
CTET December Form 2025: Paper 2 subjects
Candidates can check the Paper 2 subjects for CBSE CTET below:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science
November 6, 2025 | 06:35 PM IST
CBSE CTET 2025: Examination in February?
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CTET 2025 exam date for the December session. As per the latest notification, the 21st edition of the exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026.
November 6, 2025 | 05:24 PM IST
CTET December Form 2025: Examination date out
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education on February 8, 2026. Both papers 1 and 2 will be conducted in two separate shifts on the same day.
November 6, 2025 | 04:22 PM IST
What is the age limit for CTET exam?
18 years (or 17 in some sources) minimum age, and there is no maximum age limit given in the official criteria, according to the CTET 2025 eligibility criteria.
November 6, 2025 | 03:29 PM IST
CBSE CTET 2025: Science Syllabus
Check the CBSE CTET Science Syllabus 2025 below:
- Sources of food
- Components of food
- Moving Things People and Ideas
- Materials
- Food
- Materials of daily use
- The World of the Living
- How things work
- Cleaning food
- Magnets
- Natural Phenomena
- Natural Resources
- Electric current and circuits
November 6, 2025 | 02:55 PM IST
CBSE CTET Notification Update
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce the CTET application form soon at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the official website once it is declared.
November 6, 2025 | 02:05 PM IST
How many times can I appear for CTET exam?
The number of times a candidate can take the CTET exam is unlimited. To raise their score, candidates can retake the test as much as they like. Additionally, there is no higher age limit to take the test.
November 6, 2025 | 12:37 PM IST
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025
Check the CTET eligibility criteria 2025 given below:
- Nationality: Indian citizens only.
- Paper 1 (Classes 1-5): Class 12 with 50%/45% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/Education or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree + BEd.
- Paper 2 (Classes 6-8): Graduation with 50%/40% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or BEd or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Senior Secondary with 50% marks + cleared/appearing in final year of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed.
November 6, 2025 | 11:21 AM IST
CBSE CTET Exam in 20 Languages?
The exam conducting authority, i.e., CBSE, will conduct the CTET 2026 exam in February in 20 Indian languages, allowing candidates to choose their preferred medium of language.
November 6, 2025 | 10:27 AM IST
What's the CTET 2025 exam pattern?
The table below outlines the CTET 2025 exam pattern.
|
Subject
|
Total questions
|
Total marks
|
|
Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Mathematics (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Environmental Studies (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Language I (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Language II (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Total
|
150 MCQs
|
150 Marks
|
November 6, 2025 | 09:32 AM IST
What is the difference between CTET Language 1 and 2?
The CTET Language 1 and 2 means the two language papers candidates choose for either CTET Paper 1 (classes 1-5) or Paper 2 (classes 6-8).
November 6, 2025 | 08:49 AM IST
CTET Notification 2025: Exam mode
The CTET examination 2025 will be conducted in an offline mode or pen and paper mode.
November 6, 2025 | 07:58 AM IST
CTET Syllabus 2025: Paper 1 highlights
Below are the highlights of the CTET 2025 syllabus for Paper 1:
|
CTET Subjects
|
CTET Important Topics
|
|
Language-I
|
Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development
|
|
Language-II
|
Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development
|
|
Environmental Studies
|
Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel
|
|
Child Development and Pedagogy
|
Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy
|
|
Mathematics
|
Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids around Us, Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
|
November 6, 2025 | 07:23 AM IST
CTET 2025 Application Form: When was Bihar STET exam was conducted?
The BSEB holds the Bihar STET exams 2025 from October 14 to November 16, 2025. The exam will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode. The Bihar STET admit card 2025 was declared between October 12 to 14, 2025.
Also Read: Bihar STET admit card 2025 out; exams from October 14
November 5, 2025 | 10:45 PM IST
CTET application form 2025: Paper 2 subjects
Check the Paper 2 subjects for CBSE CTET below:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science
November 5, 2025 | 09:11 PM IST
CBSE to conduct CTET 2025 in February
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the CTET 2025 exam date for the December session. As per the latest update, the 21st edition of the exam will be held on February 8, 2026.
November 5, 2025 | 08:37 PM IST
CTET December Form 2025: Examination date out
The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on February 8, 2026. Both papers 1 and 2 will be held in two separate shifts on the same day.
November 5, 2025 | 07:54 PM IST
What is the age limit for CTET exam?
The candidate must be a minimum age of 18 years (or 17 in some sources), and there is no maximum age limit given in the official criteria, as per the CTET 2025 eligibility criteria.
November 5, 2025 | 07:25 PM IST
CBSE CTET Science Syllabus 2025
Check the CBSE CTET Science syllabus 2025 is as follows:
- Sources of food
- Components of food
- Moving Things People and Ideas
- Materials
- Food
- Materials of daily use
- The World of the Living
- How things work
- Cleaning food
- Magnets
- Natural Phenomena
- Natural Resources
- Electric current and circuits
November 5, 2025 | 06:46 PM IST
CBSE CTET December Form Update
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will issue the CTET application form soon at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the official website once it is announced.
November 5, 2025 | 05:53 PM IST
Candidates ask "How many times can I appear for CTET exam?"
The number of times a candidate can take the CTET exam is unlimited. To raise their score, candidates can retake the test as much as they like. Additionally, there is no higher age limit to take the test.
November 5, 2025 | 05:13 PM IST
CTET Application Form 2025: Exam mode
The CTET examination 2025 is conducted in an offline mode or in pen and paper mode by the CBSE.
November 5, 2025 | 04:33 PM IST
Is there negative marking in CTET exam?
No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers in the CBSE CTET examination 2025. The authority will soon declare the updates on the official website, i.e., ctet.nic.in.
November 5, 2025 | 03:49 PM IST
CTET 2025 Update
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon issue the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on its official website. Candidates can check the official website once the results are declared.
November 5, 2025 | 03:08 PM IST
CTET 2025: Registrations begins soon
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon begin the registration process for the CTET exam at ctet.nic.in.
November 5, 2025 | 02:49 PM IST
CBSE CTET 2025: Registration details
Check the CBSE CTET 2025 registration details are given below:
- Name
- Father’s Name
- Mother's name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Photo ID Number
- Contact details
- Password generation
November 5, 2025 | 02:14 PM IST
CBSE CTET 2025: Lifetime Validity for CTET Certificate
After qualifying the exam, the CTET certificate remains valid for life, allowing candidates to apply for central and state teaching jobs anytime.
November 5, 2025 | 01:38 PM IST
CTET 2025 Application Form: Paper 1 Syllabus for Maths
Below is the CTET Paper 1 Syllabus for Maths for candidates reference:
- Geometry
- Shapes & Spatial Understanding
- Solids around Us
- Numbers
- Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Measurement
- Weight
- Time
- Volume
- Data Handling
- Patterns
- Money
November 5, 2025 | 12:55 PM IST
CTET 2025 Application Form: Science Syllabus
Candidates can check the CTET Science Syllabus 2025 given below for the examination:
- Food
- Sources of food
- Components of food
- Cleaning food
- Materials
- Materials of daily use
- The World of the Living
- Moving Things, People, and Ideas
- How things work
- Electric current and circuits
- Magnets
- Natural Phenomena
- Natural Resources
November 5, 2025 | 12:19 PM IST
CTET Application Form 2025: TBR on TET after Supreme Court order
As per the Supreme Court's (SC) mandate, which requires all teachers to take the test to keep their jobs, the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) of the Tamil Nadu government has announced that the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) will be given three times a year.
Also Read: Tamil Nadu to hold TET thrice in 2026 after SC’s mandatory eligibility rule; relief for teachers
November 5, 2025 | 11:47 AM IST
In how many languages the CTET exam will be conducted?
The CTET exam 2025 will be conducted in 20 languages, which are as follows:
- English
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- Sanskrit
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Mizo
- Tamil
- Assamese
- Khasi
- Nepali
- Telugu
- Bengali
- Malayalam
- Odia
- Tibetan
- Garo
- Manipuri
- Punjabi
- Urdu
November 5, 2025 | 11:06 AM IST
CTET 2025 Application Form: Photo and signature dimension
The photo and signature dimensions for the CTET 2025 application form are below:
|
CTET Document
|
Image Size (in KB)
|
Image Dimension (in cm)
|
|
Photo
|
10-200 |
3.5 x 4.5
|
| Signature | 4-30 |
3.5 x 1.5
|
November 5, 2025 | 10:32 AM IST
CTET Application Form 2025: Bihar STET Update
The Bihar STET exam 2025 will be conducted from October 12 to October 31, 2025, and the results are expected to be out by November 16, 2025 according to the latest notification.
Also Read: BPSC TRE 4 vacancies to be submitted within five days, says Education Minister; notification soon
November 5, 2025 | 09:56 AM IST
CBSE CTET Exam Dates 2025
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the CTET 2025 exam date for the December session. According to the latest notification, the examination will be conducted on February 8, 2026.
November 5, 2025 | 09:17 AM IST
CTET 2025 Notification: Application form
The CTET 2025 application form will be announced soon on the official website, i.e. ctet.nic.in. The aspiring candidates must apply for the CTET 2025 exam online by undergoing the registration process.
November 5, 2025 | 08:37 AM IST
CTET 2026 Exam Day Instructions for Candidates
Admit cards, photo IDs, and a black ballpoint pen are required to be carried by the candidates; a biometric check can be conducted at the centre.
November 5, 2025 | 07:55 AM IST
CTET 2025 Application Form: Who is eligible for CTET exam?
Candidates need to secured a Senior Secondary (12th grade) certificate with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) are eligible for Paper I (classes 1–5) and a Bachelor's degree with 50% marks and a 2-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree for Paper II (classes 6–8).
November 5, 2025 | 07:29 AM IST
CBSE CTET Exam 2025: What to Study
Candidates must cover the syllabus paper 1 that includes Child Development, Languages I/II, Maths, EVS and pedagogy basics. Whereas, the paper 2 syllabus includes EVS for Maths/Science or Social Studies, diving into History, Geometry, and natural resources.
November 4, 2025 | 10:13 PM IST
CTET 2025 Paper 1 Syllabus for EVS
Check the CTET 2025 Paper 1 Syllabus for EVS below:
- Family and Friends: Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants
- Shelter
- Water
- Things We Make and Do
- Travel
- Food
November 4, 2025 | 09:23 PM IST
What are the documents required for CTET application 2025?
The State Bank of India will soon declare the SBI Clerk prelims result 2025 anytime on the official website. Candidates can check the prelims result once it is released at sbi.co.in.
November 4, 2025 | 08:33 PM IST
CTET December Form 2025: Signature image size
The scanned image of the candidate's signature should be of 3 KB to 30 KB, and the dimensions should be 3.5 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (height).
November 4, 2025 | 08:14 PM IST
CBSE CTET Form 2025: Number of attempts
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2025 examination, as per the CBSE CTET 2025 latest notification.
November 4, 2025 | 07:31 PM IST
When will CTET apply online 2025 link be out?
The CTET 2025 application online link for the December session will be activated along with the notification on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The CBSE is expected to declare the application form soon.
November 4, 2025 | 06:40 PM IST
CBSE CTET exam pattern
Check the table below for the CTET 2025 exam pattern:
|
Subject
|
Total questions
|
Total marks
|
|
Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Mathematics (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Environmental Studies (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Language I (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Language II (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Total
|
150 MCQs
|
150 Marks |
November 4, 2025 | 05:45 PM IST
CTET 2025 Exam Pattern: Total questions
There are a total of 150 questions per paper in the CTET examination 2025: 1 and 2.
November 4, 2025 | 04:33 PM IST
CTET 2025 Application form
The CTET 2025 application form will be declared soon on the official website, i.e., ctet.nic.in. Candidates must apply for the CTET 2025 exam online by undergoing the registration process.
November 4, 2025 | 03:33 PM IST
What is the exam helpline numbers for students appearing for CTET exam 2025?
Candidates can check the exam helpline numbers for students appearing for the CTET exam 2025:
- Contact No: 011-22240112
- Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in
November 4, 2025 | 02:42 PM IST
CTET 2025: Bombay High Court on SC TET mandate
According to a ruling by the Bombay High Court, teachers who passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) after the March 2019 deadline can stay employed and be considered for promotions as long as they were hired after Maharashtra made the test mandatory in 2013.
November 4, 2025 | 01:51 PM IST
CTET Application Form 2025: Fee of general category
The fee for the general category for the CTET 2025 application form is:
- One Paper Fee: Rs. 1000
- Both Papers Fee: Rs. 1200
November 4, 2025 | 01:15 PM IST
CTET Application Form 2025: AP TET 2025 registration begins
Registration for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) was announced by the Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education on October 24, 2025, on the official website at tet2dsc.apcfss.in.
Also Read: AP TET 2025 registration begins at tet2dsc.apcfss.in; exam on December 10
November 4, 2025 | 12:37 PM IST
CBSE CTET 2025: Exam pattern
Below in the table is the CTET exam pattern:
|
Subject
|
Total questions
|
Total marks
|
|
Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Mathematics (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Environmental Studies (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Language I (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Language II (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Total
|
150 MCQs
|
150 Marks |
November 4, 2025 | 11:38 AM IST
CBSE CTET Application Form 2025: Number of attempts
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2025 examination, as per the CBSE CTET 2025 latest notification.
November 4, 2025 | 10:55 AM IST
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates can check the CTET eligibility criteria 2025 given below:
- Nationality: Indian citizens only.
- Paper 1 (Classes 1-5): Class 12 with 50%/45% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/Education or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree + BEd.
- Paper 2 (Classes 6-8): Graduation with 50%/40% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or BEd or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Senior Secondary with 50% marks + cleared/appearing in final year of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed.
November 4, 2025 | 10:17 AM IST
CTET Application Form 2025: Application fee
In the table below is the CTET 2025 application fee.
|
Category
|
Only Paper 1 or 2
|
Both Papers 1 & 2
|
|
General/OBC
|
Rs.1000
|
Rs 1200
|
|
SC/ST/Differently Abled Person
|
Rs 500
|
Rs 600
|
November 4, 2025 | 09:48 AM IST
CTET Exam 2025: Delhi Government Teachers on Supreme Court Order
Teachers at Delhi's government schools have filed a review case against the Supreme Court's mandate ruling requiring in-service teachers to take the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), claiming the directive is "illegal" and "irrational."
Also Read: Delhi school teachers call Supreme Court’s CTET mandate ‘arbitrary’; demand review petition
November 4, 2025 | 09:10 AM IST
CTET Application Form 2025: Documents required
Below is the list of documents required for filling the CTET application form 2025:
- Mobile number and email ID
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
- Photo ID Proof
- Debit/Credit card/UPI details for payment
November 4, 2025 | 08:30 AM IST
CTET Application Form 2025: Examination date out
The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on February 8, 2026. Both papers 1 and 2 will be held in two separate shifts on the same day.
November 4, 2025 | 07:53 AM IST
CTET 2025: Supreme Court order on mandatory eligibility rule
According to the Supreme Court mandate, it is now compulsory for every candidate who wants to become a teacher to take the TET examination. The Supreme Court also ruled that if a teacher has less than five years left on their job contract and was hired before the RTE Act, they are exempt from taking the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET).
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November 4, 2025 | 07:23 AM IST
Is the CTET 2025 exam fee payment modes outlined in notification?
Yes, for the CTET 2025 exams, candidates can pay the CTET application fee via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking once the form link is activated by the exam conducting authority.
November 4, 2025 | 07:22 AM IST
CBSE CTET Application Form 2025: Who issues the form?
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will publish the CTET 2025 notification and application form. Candidates are advised to visit the website, ctet.nic.in, for updates.
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