CTET 2025 Notification (Live Updates): Official Dates Expected Soon
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the CTET 2025 Notification for the interested candidates anytime soon at ctet.nic.in. Therefore, they can check the live updates provided here to be updated with all the latest news related to the release of the official notification.
CTET 2025 Notification: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET 2025 Notification in August 2025 on the official website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates aspiring to become teachers for classes I to VIII in central government schools must prepare for the upcoming registration process once the official notification is issued. The CTET notification PDF will be available on the official website, ctet.nic.in, as an 'information bulletin' containing details of the examination, syllabus, languages, eligibility criteria, examination fee, examination cities, and important dates.
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Direct Link to the CTET 2025 Notification
Candidates can get the direct link to the official notification for the CTET 2025 in the table below:
| CTET 2025 Notification | To be Available Soon |
Types of Papers in the CTET 2025
There will be two types of paper in the CTET Exam 2025, which are as follows:
- Paper I: For candidates seeking teaching positions in classes I to V
- Paper II: For candidates seeking teaching positions in classes VI to VIII
CTET Examination Pattern 2025
Those who are interested in appearing for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test in 2025 can check the examination pattern provided below:
| Events | CTET Paper-I |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Number of Subjects/sections | 5 for Paper I, 4 for Paper II |
| Names of Subjects | Child Development and Pedagogy Language -I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies (Paper I)/Social Science (Paper II) |
| Duration of Exam | 2.5 hours |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for the correct answer, 0 for an incorrect answer |
| Language of Paper | English and Hindi |
Candidates can check the official website for more information regarding the CTET 2025.
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Live Updates
CBSE will release the CTET Notification PDF 2025 soon at ctet.nic.in.
Candidates will find a section listing documents like Aadhaar card, certificates, and photographs for application.
Categories such as SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD will be granted relaxations in educational qualification and passing marks.
Step-by-step instructions on how to register, fill the form, upload documents, and pay fees are given inside the PDF.
The notification will contain the exact exam dates, session timings, and duration for both papers.
The notification will specify payment options such as Debit/Credit cards, Net Banking, UPI, and E-Challan.
The official notification will be released in PDF format.
- Verify eligibility for the exam
- Check fee and important dates and events
- Note exam pattern
- Prepare required documents
The PDF will also mention category-wise relaxation in marks for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates.
The notification PDF will be released in English and Hindi to ensure wider reach across candidates.
As per trends, eligibility for Paper 1 (Class 1–5) and Paper 2 (Class 6–8) is unlikely to change, but candidates must read the minimum qualification section in detail.
Immediately after release, the application link will be activated, and candidates can start registering.
Along with ctet.nic.in, CBSE will also share updates on its official Twitter and press releases.
In 2024, CBSE released the January session notification in November 2023 and the July session notification in March 2024.
Along with the main notification, CBSE will also release a detailed Information Bulletin (Booklet) containing step-by-step instructions.
The PDF will clarify that exam center allotment is based on availability and once allotted, it cannot be changed.
Yes, the official notification will provide a detailed fee table for General, OBC, SC/ST, and PwD candidates.
Candidates must carefully check eligibility, category relaxations, and document requirements mentioned in the PDF before applying.
General category candidates need 60% (90/150 marks) to pass, while reserved categories may qualify with 55% (82/150 marks).
Key sections included in the official notification are:
- Introduction
- Exam Dates
- Eligibility
- Fee
- Syllabus
- Exam Centres
- How to Apply
- Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates must carry Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License along with the admit card on the day of the exam.
The detailed official notification PDF will include important dates, eligibility, application fee, syllabus, exam pattern, exam centres, and instructions.
The direct link to the notification will be added here once it has been released.
The notification will include rules on reporting time, allowed items, and dress code.
Candidates with benchmark disabilities will be provided with a scribe facility as per CBSE guidelines.
There is no restriction on the number of attempts. Candidates can appear for CTET any number of times.
The CTET exam will be held in Hindi and English only.
The exam will feature Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options, of which only one is correct.
The CTET certificate allows candidates to apply for teaching posts in KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, and schools under Union Territories.
The CTET exam pattern has remained unchanged for years, so candidates can prepare based on the previous pattern.
CTET is conducted twice a year, usually once in January and the other in July or August.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts CTET on behalf of the Ministry of Education.
Candidates must upload a scanned signature in JPG format (3 KB to 30 KB).
The scanned photograph should be recent, colored, and in JPG format between 10 KB to 100 KB.
Candidates must keep ready their passport-size photo, signature, Class 10 and 12 certificates, graduation mark sheets, and category certificate (if applicable).
There is no negative marking in CTET. Candidates can attempt all questions without fear of penalty.
The CTET exam is of moderate difficulty level, with focus on conceptual understanding and pedagogy.
All aspiring teachers who want to teach in Central Schools (KVS, NVS), State Government schools, and Private schools can apply.
Candidates will need to register on the official website, ctet.nic.in, fill in personal and academic details, upload documents, and pay the fee online.
Yes, CTET is mandatory for recruitment of teachers in most central and many state schools.
A correction window will be provided for candidates to edit details like exam city, subjects, or personal details after registration closes.
Each correct answer carries 1 mark, making the total 150 marks per paper.
Each paper will have 150 questions of 1 mark each. There is no negative marking.
Candidates must score 60% or above to qualify. Reserved category candidates may get relaxation up to 5%.
CBSE usually provides 3-4 weeks for candidates to fill and submit the online form.
Yes, CTET admit cards will be released online only on the official portal. It is important to note that no hard copy will be sent.
The fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
CBSE will release the list of exam cities across India. Candidates can select up to 4 preferences while applying.
The test will be held in two shifts, one in the morning (9:30 AM to 12 Noon) and the other in the afternoon (2 PM to 4:30 PM).
The CTET certificate has lifetime validity, as per the latest NCTE guidelines.
The application process will be completely online through the official website, ctet.nic.in.
Paper II will include Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science teachers), and Social Studies (for Social Studies teachers).
Paper I will test candidates in Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
No upper age limit is prescribed. However, candidates must be at least 17 years old to apply.
Candidates fulfilling eligibility for both primary and upper primary levels can apply for both papers simultaneously.
The notification will mention the application fee. In 2024, the fee was INR 1000 for one paper and INR 1200 for both papers for General, OBC, while SC, ST, and PwD paid lower fees.
Like every year, CTET 2025 will have two papers such as Paper I (for classes 1–5) and Paper II (for classes 6–8).
Each paper will be of 2 hours and 30 minutes duration.
CTET 2025 will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based test) across various exam centers in India.
The application process for CTET 2025 is expected to begin within a week of the notification release.
The official notification PDF will include exam dates, eligibility criteria, registration process, syllabus, exam pattern, and important guidelines.
The exam is likely to be conducted in December 2025.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CTET 2025 exam across India in multiple exam centers.
Candidates must visit ctet.nic.in to check the official notification once it is released by CBSE.
The CBSE is expected to release the CTET 2025 Notification in the coming days, in August 2025. The official schedule with exam dates, registration window, and guidelines will be uploaded at ctet.nic.in.
The CTET 2025 Notification will be issued soon on the official website of CTET.