CTET 2025 Exam Date: Check CTET Exam Pattern, Important Dates, Application Form & Latest Update

The CTET 2025 Exam Date is expected to be released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in December 2025 on its official website at ctet.nic.in. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test is a national-level exam that determines the eligibility of candidates to teach in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other schools under the central and some state governments. Many private schools also accept CTET certificates as a criterion for teacher recruitment.

This year, CBSE will conduct the 21st edition of CTET, and eligible candidates can apply online once the application window opens. The exam will have two papers, Paper I for classes I-V and Paper II for classes VI-VIII.

CTET 2025 Exam Date Overview

CTET 2025 Important Dates

CTET 2025 Exam Date

The CTET exam is expected to be scheduled in December 2025. The CTET exam dates and schedule regarding the CTET application form submission and exam date must be announced soon in the official notification. The complete exam schedule must be given below.

CTET 2025 Notification

The CBSE must release the notification as a PDF file on the website at ctet.nic.in. The CTET 2025 notification informs candidates about the examination process. Candidates should download the CTET notification PDF and read all the details mentioned on it. The direct CTET notification PDF download link must be provided soon.

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CTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

For Paper I (Classes I-V)

• Passed Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) in progress or completed.
• OR 50% in Senior Secondary and the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
• OR 50% in Senior Secondary and the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).

For Paper II (Classes VI-VIII)

• Graduate and completed/final year of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
• OR 50% in graduation and the first year of B.Ed.
• OR 50% in Senior Secondary and the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed or B.A./B.Sc.Ed.

CTET 2025 Application Form

The online application form for the CTET 2025 exam must be available with the official notification. The CTET application form 2025 link must be active for a time period of one month. The CTET last date 2025 to fill out the CTET application form must also be mentioned on the notification itself.

How to Apply Online for CTET 2025?

Candidates must fill out the CTET form by the following steps:

• Go to the website at ctet.nic.in.

• Click at the ‘Apply for CTET’ link.
• Click at ‘New Registration’.
• Go through the details, click at the acknowledgement and proceed.
• Register through filling the required details.

• Fill out the application form.
• Upload the documents like as as photograph and signature.
• Pay the CTET application fee.
• Submit and save the confirmation page for future reference.

CTET Application Fee 2025

Payment Methods:
Candidates can pay the fee via credit card, debit card, net banking, or E-Challan.

CTET 2025 Admit Card

The CTET admit card must be expected released two days before the exam. Candidates must be required for download the CTET 2025 admit card to appear for the exam. Following are the details that must be mentioned on your admit card:

• Candidate’s Name.
• Category.
• Gender.
• Exam Date & Time.
• Exam Center Details.
• Roll Number.
• Important Instructions.
• Candidate Signature.

CTET 2025 Exam Pattern

CTET Certificate Validity

The CTET certificate is now valid for a lifetime as per CBSE guidelines.

CTET Qualifying Marks

• General Category: Minimum 60% (90 marks out of 150).
• SC/ST/OBC: Minimum 55% (82.5 marks out of 150).

CTET 2025 Answer Key

After the exam, CBSE will release the CTET Answer Key 2025 along with scanned copies of the OMR sheets and the objection link for challenging the answers. Separate PDF answer keys will be available for Paper I and Paper II.

Conclusion – CTET 2025 Exam Date

The official CTET 2025 exam date has not been announced yet, but the exam is expected to be held in December 2025. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) must be soon release the official notification, which must include all exam-related details, including the specific date and application period.

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