The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2025) in July 2025. This exam is mandatory for candidates who wish to become teachers in Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya (NVS), and other CBSE-affiliated schools across India.
If you are eligible and interested, you can fill the CTET Online Form 2025 through the official website. In this article, we provide you with complete details about application fees, eligibility, important dates, exam pattern, and online application process.
CTET 2025: Overview
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2025) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Level | National |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR based) |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Teaching Classes 1 to 8 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CTET Online Form 2025: Important Dates
- Application Start Date: July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: To be announced
- Last Date for Fee Payment: July 2025
- Application Correction Window: To be announced
- CTET Exam Date: August 2025 (Expected)
- Admit Card Release: Before Exam
- Answer Key Release: To be announced
- Result Declaration: To be announced
CTET 2025: Application Fees
| Category | Only Paper I | Both Papers (Paper I & II) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Mode of Payment: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / Bank Challan
CTET 2025: Eligibility Criteria
✅ For Classes 1 to 5 (Primary Teacher – Paper I)
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) (passed or appearing).
- OR Senior Secondary (10+2) with 45% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE 2002 norms).
- OR Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- OR Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed.
✅ For Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Teacher – Paper II)
- Graduation with 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed.
- OR Graduation with 45% marks + 1-year B.Ed (as per NCTE norms).
- OR Post-Graduation with 55% marks + 3-year Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed.
- OR Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed.
- OR Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed.
CTET 2025: Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CTET exam. Candidates fulfilling educational qualifications can apply.
CTET 2025: Exam Pattern
- Number of Questions: 150 (per paper)
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: No
Documents Required for CTET 2025
- Passport size photograph
- Scanned signature
- ID proof (Aadhar / PAN / Voter ID etc.)
- Educational certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, D.El.Ed / B.Ed)
How to Apply Online for CTET 2025
- Visit the official website ctet.nic.in.
- Click on “CTET July 2025 Online Application” link.
- Register and create login credentials.
- Fill in personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload documents, photo, and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Preview the form and submit it.
- Download and print the application form for future use.
CTET 2025: Important Links
CTET 2025: FAQs
Q1. When will CTET 2025 online form be released?
👉 The notification is expected in July 2025.
Q2. When will CTET 2025 exam be conducted?
👉 The exam is expected in August 2025.
Q3. How long is CTET certificate valid?
👉 The CTET certificate is now valid for lifetime.
Q4. Is there negative marking in CTET?
👉 No, there is no negative marking in CTET.