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CTET 2025 — Central Teacher Eligibility Test

CTET certifies teacher eligibility for Class I–VIII across all Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Central Tibetan Schools. It is now a lifetime valid certificate (2021 onwards) and is also considered by many state governments.

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Not applicable (eligibility certification exam, not direct recruitment)Age: No upper age limitPaper I (Class I–V):…
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CTET Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link

Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.

Vacancies
Not applicable (eligibility certification exam, not direct recruitment)
Education
Paper I (Class I–V): 12th with 50% + 2-year D.El.Ed OR Graduation + B.Ed. Paper II (Class VI–VIII): Graduation with 50% + B.Ed (or D.El.Ed for Maths & Science teachers).
Age Limit
No upper age limit
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Opening Timeline

CTET July 2025 NotificationMarch–April 2025
Application WindowApril 2025
CTET ExamJuly 2025 (expected)
Result2–3 months after exam

Eligibility Criteria

Educational QualificationPaper I (Class I–V): 12th with 50% + 2-year D.El.Ed OR Graduation + B.Ed. Paper II (Class VI–VIII): Graduation with 50% + B.Ed (or D.El.Ed for Maths & Science teachers).
Age LimitNo upper age limit
NationalityIndian citizen

Exam Pattern

Paper I (Class I–V)Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) + Language I (30Q) + Language II (30Q) + Mathematics (30Q) + Environmental Studies (30Q) | 150 marks | 2.5 hours
Paper II (Class VI–VIII)Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) + Language I (30Q) + Language II (30Q) + Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies (60Q) | 150 marks | 2.5 hours
Passing Marks60% for General (90/150) | 55% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD (82–83/150)
No Negative MarkingAll questions are MCQs with no negative marking

Syllabus

Child Development & Pedagogy

  • Child Development (0–8 years)
  • Inclusive Education
  • Learning & Pedagogy
  • Critical Perspective of Teaching
  • Cognition & Emotions
  • Motivation & Learning

Language I & II

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Language Pedagogy
  • Acquisition & Learning
  • Principles of Language Teaching
  • Vocabulary & Grammar

Mathematics (Paper I)

  • Number System
  • Shapes & Spatial Understanding
  • Data Handling
  • Measurement
  • Pedagogy of Mathematics

Environmental Studies (Paper I)

  • Family & Friends
  • Food, Shelter, Water
  • Travel
  • Things We Make & Do
  • Pedagogy of EVS

Frequently Asked Questions — CTET

Is CTET a permanent certificate?+

Yes. From 2021, the CTET qualification certificate is valid for lifetime. Previously it was valid for 7 years, but NCTE amended this to make it permanent.

What jobs can I get with CTET?+

CTET qualifies you to apply as a teacher in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), Central Tibetan Schools, and Sainik Schools. Many state governments also accept CTET for state-level teacher recruitment in lieu of their own TET.

How many times is CTET conducted per year?+

CBSE typically conducts CTET once or twice a year. In recent years, it has been held in July and December. Check the official CTET portal for the latest schedule.

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