Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025 notification is expected to be announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in January 2025. The registration link and detailed information bulletin will be posted on the official CTET parent site after announcement of the same, namely, ctet.nic.in.
CBSE normally organises CTET twice in a year; that is, in July and in December. For the 2025 cycle, there was an unusual delay in the notification. This led to speculation that either a combined notification for both sessions would be released or the exam would follow a revised schedule. The job seekers are asked to monitor the official portal to receive announcements.
CTET 2025 Notification (Expected): Highlights
Students can refer to the table below for the key highlights of the CTET exam.
What to Expect in CTET 2025 Notification
CBSE will issue a detailed information bulletin that includes key information related to:
- Application dates, fee details, and submission deadlines
- Guidelines for uploading documents and selecting exam centres
- Subject-wise syllabus and structure for both Paper I and II
- Instructions for downloading admit cards and checking city intimation slips
- Updated pattern and qualifying criteria, if any
- Important instructions for exam day
CTET 2025: Expected Dates and Timeline
While CBSE has not yet confirmed dates for the upcoming session, past trends suggest that the application process may begin within the next few weeks. The exam is expected to be conducted by the end of 2025. Once published, the schedule will consist of the following information.
- Start and end dates for online application
- Last date to pay the fee
- Admit card release date
- CTET 2025 exam date (tentative)
- Result declaration window
CTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are expected to remain the same as per the previous year. The eligibility criteria include the following details.
- Educational Qualification for Paper I: Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Educational Qualification for Paper II: Students must complete graduation with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or B.Ed.
- Age Limit: No upper age limit
Why CTET Certification Matters?
Passing CTET makes students eligible to apply for teaching positions in:
- The famous Central government schools like KVS, NVS, and CBSE-affiliated schools
- Some of the well-known state governments and private schools that accept CTET scores
- Institutions seeking teachers with nationally recognised credentials
CTET 2025 Exam Pattern: Overview
- Paper I: Designed for candidates aiming to teach Classes I to V
- Paper II: For candidates wishing to teach Classes VI to VIII
- Duration: Every paper's duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs per paper, with no negative marking
- Languages Offered: Multiple regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English.Candidates may appear for one or both papers depending on their teaching preferences.
The CTET 2025 notification has not been officially released as of August 1, 2025. Students can expect it to be published soon on the official website ctet.nic.in.The notification will consist of the important information regarding eligibility, syllabus, registration steps, and exam day procedures.
