Table of Contents
- About the CTET Exam
- CTET Application Form
- CTET Admit Card
- CTET Exam City Intimation Slip
- CTET Exam Dates
- CTET Exam Centres
- CTET Answer Key
- CTET Result
- Previous Session CTET Paper Analysis - Papers 1 and 2
- CTET Exam Pattern
- CTET Eligibility
- CTET Reference Books
- CTET Syllabus
- CTET Vacancy
- CTET Salary
- CTET Contact Details
CTET 2025 (December Session): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release the CTET December 2025 session notification. It will be released on the official website at ctet.nic.in. The CTET exam dates 2025 and CTET application 2025 will be released along with the notification.
You will get around 30 days for the CTET online form submission. The exams for the December session are expected to be conducted in the 2nd week of December 2025. The CTET results 2025 will be released are expected to be released in the last week of December 2025. Read on to know more about the notification, application form, and all the important events about the CTET exam.
About the CTET Exam
The complete form of CTET is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India, conducts CTET to recruit candidates for teaching profiles all across the country. The Government of India introduced the CTET Exam to improve or introduce new standards in teaching. The board conducts the exam twice every year.
CTET 2025 exam is based on the National Curriculum Framework. All graduates are eligible to apply for the CTET 2025 exam on the official website.
CTET 2025 is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CTET exam 2025 is conducted to recruit candidates for teaching profiles all across the country for primary classes (1-5) and elementary/ secondary courses (6-8).
The exam highlights of CTET 2025 are tabulated below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | CTET |
| Full Form | Central Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Exam Level | National |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper Based) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
| Helpdesk | 011-22235774, 22247176 ctet@cbse.gov.in |
The Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education (CETE) is a certification course completely different from CTET. Please differentiate between the two.
CTET Application Form
The CTET 2025 application form for the December session window will be available in October 2025 (tentative). You must meet the eligibility criteria before submitting the CTET application form 2025. The CTET 2025 application form dates are listed below in the table.
| Events | Dates (December Session) |
| CTET 2025 Application Form Start Date | October 2025 |
| CTET 2025 Application Form Last Date | November 2025 |
|
Last Date to Submit CTET Fees |
November 2025 |
| CTET 2025 Application Form Correction Start Date | November 2025 |
| CTET 2025 Application Form Correction Last Date | November 2025 |
How to Apply for CTET?
Follow the step-by-step procedure below for the CTET 2025 form, fill it out, and apply.
- Step 1: Log in to the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in.
- Step 2: Find the 'Apply Online' link and open the same.
- Step 3: Upon landing on the next page, fill in the required details. Once completed, note down the application number for future reference.
- Step 4: After filling out the application form, upload scanned images of recent photographs and a signature. Note that the signature should not be smudged.
- Step 5: Pay the CTET 2025 application fee.
- Step 6: At the final step, take a printout for future reference.
CTET Application Fee
The CTET 2025 application process will be completed only after the application fee is paid. CTET application fees can be paid both online and offline. Applicants can make the payment offline by using e-Challan, and those who wish to make the payment online can use debit/ credit cards.
The paper-wise application fees for different categories are tabulated below. GST is applicable as per the banks on CTET 2025 fees.
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I and II |
|---|---|---|
| General/ OBC | INR 1000 | INR 1200 |
| SC/ ST/ Differently-abled Person | INR 500 | INR 600 |
Document Specifications for CTET Application
The uploading of scanned photographs and complete signatures is compulsory for all applicants. The candidates must upload the documents required for the CTET 2025 application according to the specifications set by the conducting body. The table below shows all the document's specifications.
| Document | Dimensions | File Size | File Format |
| Photograph | 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm | 10 KB -100 KB | JPG/ JPEG |
| Signature | 3.5 cm X 1.5 cm | 3 KB -30 KB | JPG/ JPEG |
CTET Admit Card
CTET 2025 admit card for the December session is expected to release in the 2nd week of December 2025, on the official website at ctet.nic.in. The CTET December hall ticket can be downloaded using the application number, date of birth, and security pin. The exam city centre details, exam timings, etc., must be checked thoroughly by the candidates.
Candidates can refer to the table below for the CTET 2025 admit card dates.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| CTET 2025 Admit Card Date (December Session) | 2nd Week of December 2025 |
To download the CTET 2025 admit card, candidates must enter their application number, date of birth as a password, and the security pin provided at the time of registration for CTET login on the official website. The admit card contains details regarding the candidate's name, exam centre, location, and CTET exam date # and year.
Candidates must carry the admit card to the examination hall on the day of the exam. Candidates who do not have a valid admit card will not be allowed to attend the examination.
Documents are to be carried along with the CTET Admit Card.
Certain documents, such as a valid photo identity proof and a photocopy, two recent passport-size photographs, and an admit card, are required at the exam center. The photograph must match the photo uploaded during the application process. The invigilator at the exam centre will verify these documents, after which candidates will be allowed entry into the exam hall.
Candidates can bring any one of the following documents as proof of photo identity.
- Aadhar Card
- PAN Card
- Voter Card
- Passport
- Permanent Driver's License
- Ration Card.
Details are mentioned on the CTET Admit Card.
You can check the information below regarding the contents of the CTET 2025 admit card. If any discrepancies are found related to the details on the admit cards, the applicants must contact the conducting body immediately.
- Name of the Candidate
- Roll Number
- Exam Time
- Exam Date
- Exam Centre
- Date of Birth
- Candidate’s Photograph and Signature.
CTET Exam City Intimation Slip
CTET 2025 city intimation slip will be released in the 2nd week of November, 2025. The conducting authority will release the slip on the official website. Applicants must enter the login credentials required to download the slip.
However, the direct link for the slip is shared below.
| Particulars | Link |
| CTET City Intimation Slip 2025 | TBU |
CTET Exam Dates
The important dates, as per the official notice for the CTET 2025 December session, are tabulated below. The dates for the December 2025 session will be released on the official website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| December Session | |
| CTET December Application Dates | October 2025 (Tentative) |
| CTET 2025 Admit Card Date | 2nd Week of December 2025 (Tentative) |
| CTET December Session Exam Date 2025 | 2nd Week of December 2025 (Tentative) |
| CTET Result 2025 | Last Week of December, 2025 (Tentative) |
CTET 2025 December session shift timings are tabulated below:
| Date | Paper | Timings |
| December 2025 | 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| December 2025 | 9:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
CTET Exam Centres
The CTET exam city centres list will be released for the December session of CTET at ctet.nic.in. You can check the CTET allotted cities using your application number and date of birth. The list of CTET 2025 exam centres, along with the codes, is tabulated below. Additionally, students must note that the number of exam cities has been reduced to 136, as per the latest notification.
| States/ UTs | City Code | City |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 101 | Port Blair |
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
102 | Vijayawada |
| 103 | Visakhapatnam | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 104 | Itanagar |
|
Assam
|
105 | Dibrugarh |
| 106 | Guwahati | |
| 107 | Jorhat | |
| 108 | Silchar | |
| 109 | Tezpur | |
|
Bihar
|
110 | Bhagalpur |
| 111 | Bhojpur (Ara) | |
| 112 | Darbhanga | |
| 113 | Gaya | |
| 114 | Madhubani | |
| 115 | Muzaffarpur | |
| 116 | Nalanda | |
| 117 | Patna | |
| 118 | Madhubani | |
| 119 | Vaishali (Hajipur) | |
| Chandigarh | 120 | Chandigarh |
| Chhattisgarh | 121 | Raipur |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 122 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| Daman & Diu | 123 | Daman |
|
Delhi
|
124 | Delhi Central |
| 125 | Delhi East | |
| 126 | Delhi North | |
| 127 | Delhi South | |
| 128 | Delhi West | |
| Goa | 129 | Panaji |
|
Gujarat
|
130 | Ahmedabad |
| 131 | Surat | |
| 132 | Vadodara | |
|
Haryana
|
133 | Ambala |
| 134 | Faridabad | |
| 135 | Gurugram | |
| 136 | Karnal | |
| 137 | Kurukshetra | |
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
138 | Hamirpur |
| 139 | Kangra | |
| 140 | Shimla | |
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
141 | Jammu |
| 142 | Srinagar | |
|
Jharkhand
|
143 | Bokaro |
| 144 | Dhanbad | |
| 145 | Ranchi | |
|
Karnataka
|
146 | Bengaluru |
| 147 | Mangalore | |
|
Kerala
|
148 | Ernakulam |
| 149 | Kozhikode | |
| 150 | Thiruvananthapuram | |
| Lakshadweep | 151 | Kavarati |
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
152 | Bhopal |
| 153 | Indore | |
| 154 | Jabalpur | |
|
Maharashtra
|
155 | Aurangabad |
| 156 | Mumbai |
Candidates are provided with a choice to select their preferred exam centres when filling out the application form. They must consider transportation time and all other important aspects before choosing the exam centre. Once the CTET 2025 application form is submitted, candidates will not be given another chance to change the examination centres. Hence, candidates must be very cautious while filling out the application form.
Read More: CTET Exam Centres
CTET Answer Key
The December session CTET answer key 2025 is expected to be released in the last week of December 2025. CBSE releases the CTET exam answer key. You can download the CTET 2025 answer key from ctet.nic.in. CTET answer key will be available for Paper 1 (I, J, K, L) and Paper 2 (M, N, O, P).
| CBSE CTET Answer Keys | CTET Answer Key 2025 link |
| CTET Answer Key 2025 | TBU |
| CTET Set C Answer Key 2025 Paper 1 | TBU |
| CTET 2025 Answer Key for Paper 1 | TBU |
CTET Unofficial Answer Keys
Until the official answer keys for the CTET 2025 December session are released, you will be able to check the unofficial answer keys in the table below.
| Paper | Answer Key PDF |
| CTET 2025 Answer Key Paper 1 | TBU |
| CTET 2025 Answer Key Paper 2 | TBU |
Steps to Download CTET Answer Key
Follow the steps mentioned below to download the CTET 2025 answer key.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of the CTET exam, i.e., ctet. nic. in
- Step 2: Click on the 'Provisional Answer Key 2025' link.
- Step 3: Log in by entering their application number and password or date of birth.
- Step 4: Check and download the CTET Answer key 2025.
CTET Result
CBSE is expected to declare the CTET # year for the December session in the last week of December 2025. Registered candidates can access the CTET results from the website once released. You must enter the roll number to log in to the official website and view the CTET December session results. Ensure that you print out the CTET exam results. The mark sheet and certificate can be accessed from your DigiLocker account using your login credentials.
Details Mentioned on CTET Result
CTET 2025 results include the name of the candidate, roll number, parents' names, category, and more. Candidates can check the list given below for the details mentioned in the CTET 2025 results.
- Name of the Candidate
- Roll Number
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Category
- Subject
- Exam Qualifying Marks
- Marks Secured
- Total Score in CTET 2025 Exam.
How to Download CTET Results?
Follow the steps given below to download your CTET 2025 results.
- Step 1: Visit the official website at ctet.nic.in.
- Step 2: Click on 'Latest News‘ and then click on the 'CTET 2025 Result' option.
- Step 3: Enter details such as roll number, father’s name, or other details asked on the page.
- Step 4: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- Step 5: Download and print out the result for future reference.
Previous Session CTET Paper Analysis - Papers 1 and 2
The CTET 2025 paper analysis for the July session is given below. As per the feedback received from the candidates, most sections of both papers ranged between easy to moderate difficulty levels.
CTET Paper Analysis - Paper 1
Tabulated below is the CTET paper analysis 2025 for Paper 1.
| Subject Name | Difficulty Level | Number of Questions |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Easy to Moderate | 30 |
| Language-I (English) | Easy to Moderate | 30 |
| Language II (Hindi) | Easy to Moderate | 30 |
| Mathematics | Moderate | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | Easy to Moderate | 30 |
CTET Paper Analysis - Paper 2
Tabulated below is the CTET paper analysis 2025 for Paper 2.
| Subject Name | Difficulty Level | Number of Questions |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Easy to Moderate | 30 |
| Language-I (English) | Easy to Moderate | 30 |
| Language II (Hindi) | Easy to Moderate | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science or Social Science | Moderate | 30 |
CTET Exam Pattern
CTET 2025 exam is conducted offline. The CTET 2025 exam pattern has two papers, paper 1 and paper 2. Paper 1 aims to test the candidates' proficiency in languages and knowledge of psychology related to learning and teaching, along with other core subjects. Paper 2 will also have similar sections aimed at testing the candidates' skills.
Candidates can choose two languages out of the 5 available options. Candidates can choose to appear for either paper 1, paper 2, or both. Candidates who qualify for the written CTET 2025 exam will be called for the Interview process.
The exam pattern highlights for papers 1 and 2 of CTET 2025 are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours and 30 Minutes |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Type of Questions | Objective - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Number of Subjects/ Sections | Paper I: 5 Paper II: 4 |
| Subjects for Paper I | Child Development and Pedagogy Language I Language II Mathematics Environmental Studies |
| Subjects for Paper II | Child Development and Pedagogy Language I Language II Mathematics Science Social Studies/ Social Science |
| Marking Scheme | +1 For Correct Answer 0 For Incorrect Answer |
CTET Exam Pattern for Classes I to V (Primary Stage)
CTET 2025 paper for the primary stage will have multiple-choice questions (MCQ). The first section, Child Development and Pedagogy, will be based on the educational psychology of teaching and learning of children of 6 to 11 years. The Language I section will focus on proficiency in the language of imparting instructions. Language II will be related to language, communication skills, and comprehension abilities. Language I and Language II will be different. The applicant will have to opt for languages from a set of available languages.
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Exam Pattern for Classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage)
CTET 2025 paper for the elementary stage will also have the objective type of questions. Teachers will be asked to study subjects such as mathematics and science or social studies according to their field of specialization. The mark distribution for each subject for paper 2 is given below.
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science/ Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Read More: CTET Exam Pattern 2025
CTET Eligibility
The official notification will contain details related to CTET 2025 eligibility for each post. Candidates must make sure that they satisfy the educational requirements and the age limit criteria of the relevant post before applying for the exam. The eligibility criteria for primary and elementary teachers are given below, as is the age limit.
Educational Qualification for CTET Primary Teacher (Classes I to V) - Paper 1
The candidates who have any of the following educational qualifications can appear in paper 1 of CTET 2025.
- Candidate passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and who has passed or is appearing for the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- Candidate passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 45% marks and who has passed or is appearing for the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations 2002.
- Candidate passing senior secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and who has passed or is appearing for the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Candidate passing senior secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and who has passed or appeared in the final year of a 2-year diploma in education (D.Ed).
Eligibility Criteria for CTET Elementary Teacher (Classes VI to VIII) - Paper 2
The candidates can appear for CTET 2025 paper 2 if they have any of the following educational qualifications.
- Candidates are passing graduation or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Candidates passing graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed.
- Candidates passing graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed, per the NCTE Regulations.
- Candidates passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Candidates passing Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of 4-year BA/ B.Sc.Ed or BA.Ed/ B.Sc.Ed.
- Candidates completing graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
CTET Age Limit
As per the official notification, the aspiring candidates should be at least 18 and not more than 35. The candidature of candidates who do not satisfy CTET 2025 eligibility criteria will be canceled.
Read More: CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025
CTET Reference Books
This section contains specific books that are useful for CTET 2025 preparation. CTET 2025 reference books are listed below.
| Book Title | Author/ Publisher |
| Child Development & Pedagogy: Paper 1 & 2 of CTET | Shalini Punjabi |
| CTET Central Teacher Eligibility Test Success Master Paper II with Solved Papers Mathematics & Science | Arihant Experts |
| CTET Central Teacher Eligibility Test Practice Workbook Mathematics and Science | Disha Experts |
CTET Preparation Tips
The pointers below will enhance preparatory efforts for the CTET 2025 exam.
- Candidates must know the CTET syllabus thoroughly.
- Understand the CTET exam pattern and the topics included.
- Make a realistic timetable and map out a preparation plan
- Invest in quality reference material and practice books. Coaching centers can help with gathering information and adequate guidance.
- Practice until you are perfect using mock tests and the available papers from the previous year.
Read More: CTET Reference Books 2025
CTET Syllabus
The CTET 2025 syllabus for papers 1 and 2 is given below. Candidates must go through the syllabus during exam preparation.
CTET Syllabus for Paper I (Primary Class I to V)
CTET 2025 syllabus for paper 1 includes Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (compulsory), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Language II (compulsory). The topics for the subjects for paper 1 of CTET 2025 are given below.
| Subject | Topics |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Child Development (Primary School Child) A Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs Learning and Pedagogy |
| Language I | Language Comprehension Pedagogy of Language Development |
| Language II | Comprehension Pedagogy of Language Development |
| Mathematics | Geometry Shapes & Spatial Understanding Solids Around Us Numbers Addition and Subtraction MultiplicationDivision |
| Environmental Studies |
Family and Friends |
CTET Syllabus for Paper II (Upper Primary Class VI to VIII)
CTET 2025 syllabus for paper 2 includes Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory), Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies. The subjects and their topics are given below.
| Subject | Topics |
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
Child Development (Elementary School Child)
The Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs Learning and Pedagogy |
| Language I | Language Comprehension Pedagogy of Language Development |
| Language II | Comprehension Pedagogy of Language Development |
| Mathematics | Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration |
| Science | Food Materials Natural Phenomena Natural Resources |
| Social Studies/ Social Sciences | History Geography Social and Political Life |
Read More: CTET Syllabus 2025
CTET Vacancy
CTET 2025 exam is conducted to recruit skilled graduate candidates for teaching profiles across the country. The conducting authority will soon release an official notification that will contain detailed information about the number of vacancies available, the eligibility criteria for each post, the syllabus, and the critical dates related to the exam.
Candidates must read the notification to gain insights into the examination. It will also help them learn more about the post for which they want to apply.
CTET Salary
CTET 2025 is expected to offer a pay scale of INR 9,500 to 34,500 per month (as per the post). Candidates must visit CTET's official websites to check the CTET 2025 notification. The authority will revise the salary allotment.
CTET Salary After 7th Pay Commission
The CTET salary structure for PRT, TGT, and PGT, which includes their grade pay, basic pay, allowances, gross salary, and net salary, is as follows.
| Post | Categories | CTET Salary Structure |
|
CTET Salary for PRT Teacher
|
Pay Scale | INR 9,300-34,800 |
| Grade Pay | INR 4,200 | |
| Basic Pay After 7th Pay Commission | INR 35,400 | |
| HRA | INR 3,240 | |
| TA | INR 1,600 | |
| Gross Salary (Basic Pay + HRA + TA) | INR 40,240 | |
| Net Salary | INR 35,000-37,000 | |
|
CTET Salary for TGT Teacher
|
Pay Scale | INR 9,300-34,800 |
| Grade Pay | INR 4,600 | |
| Basic Pay After 7th Pay Commission | INR 44,900 | |
| HRA | INR 3,400 | |
| TA | INR 1,600 | |
| Gross Salary (Basic Pay + HRA + TA) | INR 49,900 | |
| Net Salary | INR 43,000-46,000 | |
|
CTET Salary for PGT Teacher
|
Pay Scale | INR 9,300-34,800 |
| Grade Pay | INR 4,800 | |
| Basic Pay After 7th Pay Commission | INR 47,600 | |
| HRA | INR 4,350 | |
| TA | INR 1,600 | |
| Gross Salary (Basic Pay + HRA + TA) | INR 53,550 | |
| Net Salary | INR 48,000 - 50,000 |
CTET Contact Details
Below are all the details related to the helpdesk. Candidates can utilize this information to contact the official helpline to address any queries related to the examination process.
Address:
The Joint Secretary (CTET),
Central Teacher Eligibility Test Unit,
Central Board for Secondary Education,
PS 1-2, Institutional Area, I P Extension,
Patparganj, Delhi, PIN: 110092.
Phone Number: 011-22235774, 22247176
Fax: 011-22235775
Email ID: ctet@cbse.gov.in
FAQs on CTET
Q: Is CTET 2024 the only important factor for recruitment of a teacher?
For those candidates who wish to teach in Central Schools, India, qualifying CTET 2024 exam is mandatory. However, these candidates need to possess other factors as well to be considered for the job.
Q: Will CTET 2024 be conducted as an online exam or as an offline exam?
CTET is a pen and paper exam, i.e., CTET 2024 will be conducted in offline mode.
Q: For how long will my CTET 2024 certificate be valid for?
CTET 2024 certificate is valid for a lifetime.
Q: Can I retake my CTET 2024 exam?
Yes, CTET exams can be re-taken as many times by the candidates to improve score. There are no restrictions on the number of attempts of CTET.
Q: How long will I be given to fill out the online CTET form?
The online CTET application form will be released three months before the exam and will be available to applicants for a duration of one month. Candidates need to make a note of all the important dates related to the examination and make sure that they complete all the relevant processes before the specified last date.
Q: What are the CTET fees?
The CTET fees for only Paper I or II are mentioned below. General/OBC- INR 1000/- SC/ST/PwD- INR 500/-
Q: What is the CTET exam date 2024?
CTET 2024 December session exam was scheduled for December 14, 2024.
Q: Where can I get the CTET online application?
CTET online form can be found on the official website - ctet.nic.in/Candidates should go through the official notification to know about the vacancies available and the eligibility criteria for relevant posts before applying for the exam
