Introduction
CTET Exam 2025 : CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is national-level eligibility exam, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This exam is conducted twice every year by CBSE and this exam is conducted every year so that the candidates who are eligible in this exam are appointed as teachers in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and others.
There are two Papers in CTET exam – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is for those candidates who want to teach from Class 1 to Class 5 (Primary Teachers) and Paper 2 is for those candidates who want to teach from Class 6 to Class 8 (Elementary Teachers). Apart from this, if a candidate wants to study from class 1 to class 8, then he will have to give both the papers.
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CTET Exam 2025 Highlights
The highlights of the CTET 2025 exam are given below:-
| Name of Exam | CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) |
| Conducted by | CBSE |
| Exam Frequency | Twice in a year |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Exam Fees | INR 1,000 for the General/ OBC INR 500 for SC/ ST/ PwD |
| Exam Shifts | Shift 1 – 09:30 am to 12:00 noon Shift 2 – 02:30 pm to 05:00 pm |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks | Paper 1: 150 marks Paper 2: 150 marks |
| Total Questions in each paper | 150 MCQ |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer No negative marking for incorrect answer |
| Language/Medium of Exam | Hindi and English |
| Exam Purpose | To determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in (Classes 1-8) |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in/ |
CTET Online Application form 2025
Those Candidates wants to give CTET exam 2025, they must have to fill the CTET online form 2025 by following the given steps:
- Visit the official website- https://ctet.nic.in
- Click on the ‘Apply for CTET 2025’ link.
- Click on ‘New Registration’.
- Go through the details, click on acknowledgement and proceed.
- Register by filling in the required details.
- Fill out the application form- personal information like your all IDs, contact details and educational details.
- Upload the documents such as photograph and signature(max 100kb size only ).
- Pay the CTET application fee.
- Submit and save the confirmation page.
- Print the Application form for your future use.
CTET Registration Fee 2025
| Category | CTET Application Fee for One Paper (in INR) | CTET Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| SC/ST/Differently Abled Person | 500 | 600 |
CTET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025
- Candidates should be Class 12 pass with a minimum of 45 % aggregate to be qualified for the CTET exam for primary teacher
- Candidates should graduate with a minimum of 45 &aggregate or Class 12 with at least 50 per cent aggregate to be qualified for the CTET exam for elementary stage teacher
- Candidates should have completed the prescribed teacher training programs/teacher education courses.
CTET Exam Pattern 2025
Here the exam pattern of CTET Exam 2025.
| Particulars | CTET Paper 1 | CTET Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 5 | 4 |
| Subject name | Child Development & Pedagogy, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Language | Child Development & Pedagogy, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Language |
| Exam duration | 150 minutes | 150 minutes |
| No. of questions | 150 | 150 |
| Type of questions in each paper | MCQs | MCQs |
| Total marks | 150 | 150 |
| Marking scheme | +1 for each correct answer No negative marking for incorrect answer | +1 for each correct answer No negative marking for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper | Hindi and English | Hindi and English |
CTET Syllabus 2025
The CTET syllabus 2025 of both papers are given below:
Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper 1 & 2)
- Child Development Concept
- Concept of Inclusive Education
- Learning & Pedagogy
- Understanding Children with Special Needs
Environmental Studies (Paper 1)
- Family and Friends
- Food & Shelter
- Water & Travel
- Things We Make and Do
- EVS Pedagogy
- UP Related Questions
Mathematics (Papers 1 & 2)
- Number System
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Ratio
- Time & Work
- Speed & Distance
- Algebra
- Mensuration
- Geometry
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Pedagogy of Mathematics
Social Studies (Paper 2)
- History
- Geography
- Social and Political Life
- Economics and Static GK
- UP Related Questions
- Social Studies Pedagogy
Science (Paper 2)
- Food & Materials
- How things work
- Moving things
- People and Ideas
- Natural Resources
- World of the Living
- Pedagogy of Science
Language (Papers 1 & 2)
- Unseen Passage
- Grammar
- Language Pedagogy
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FAQs
When will be the CTET Exam Admit Card 2025 release?
CBSE will release the CTET exam admit card 2025 around 2 days before the exam date. The admit card is an important document that candidates must carry to the examination centres on the day of the exam. You must have to downlaod the admit card and take a printout.
Which documents do candidates must need to carry to the CTET exam centre?
Candidates must need to carry your CTET admit card to the exam centre along with a photo ID proof and passport size photo. The photo ID proof can be PAN card or Voter ID card or Passport or Driving License or Aadhaar Card. If candidates forgets to carry them, he will not allowed to enter the centre.
How many papers of CTET Exam?
There are two Papers in CTET exam – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is for those candidates who want to teach from Class 1 to Class 5 (Primary Teachers) and Paper 2 is for those candidates who want to teach from Class 6 to Class 8 (Elementary Teachers). Apart from this, if a candidate wants to study from class 1 to class 8, then he will have to give both the papers.
Where I can download my CTET Exam Admit Card 2025?
You will have to download the CTET exam admit card 2025 from the official website.
