New Delhi, October 2025:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is soon expected to release the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025 December session on its official website ctet.nic.in. As per credible education sources, the online application process is likely to begin in September 2025, with the examination tentatively scheduled for December 2025.
The CTET is a national-level eligibility test that serves as a mandatory qualification for candidates aspiring to become teachers in Central Government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other schools under the administrative control of the Union Territories.
🔹 About CTET
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted by CBSE twice a year — usually in July and December. The test ensures that candidates possess the essential aptitude and teaching skills for classroom teaching at the elementary and secondary levels.
CTET comprises two papers:
Paper I – For candidates intending to teach Classes I to V (Primary Level)
Paper II – For candidates intending to teach Classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary Level)
Candidates fulfilling both levels’ eligibility criteria can apply for both papers.
🔹 Eligibility Criteria
For Paper I (Classes I–V):
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
or
Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed degree
For Paper II (Classes VI–VIII):
Graduation with 2-year D.El.Ed or B.Ed degree with at least 50% marks.
Note: Relaxation of 5% marks is provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.
🔹 Application Process
Candidates can apply for CTET 2025 only through the official website ctet.nic.in.
The entire process is online, and no offline form submission is accepted.
Step-by-Step Procedure:
1. Visit: https://ctet.nic.in
2. Click on the link “Apply for CTET – December 2025” once activated.
3. Register with your valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill out the online form with personal, educational, and contact details.
5. Upload scanned images of your passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the examination fee online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
7. Submit the application and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
🔹 Application Fee (as per previous session)
Category One Paper Both Papers
General / OBC (NCL) ₹1000 ₹1200
SC / ST / PwD ₹500 ₹600
(The exact fee for 2025 will be confirmed in the official notification.)
🔹 Documents Required
Scanned passport-size photograph and signature
Class 10, 12, and Graduation mark sheets and certificates
Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)
Active email ID and mobile number
🔹 Important Dates (Tentative)
Event Expected Date
Release of Notification September 2025
Start of Online Registration September 2025
Last Date to Apply October 2025
Admit Card Release November 2025
CTET Exam Date December 2025
Result Declaration January 2026
🔹 Exam Pattern
Each paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 150 marks.
Each question carries 1 mark; there is no negative marking.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes per paper.
The test is conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode.
🔹 Validity and Benefits
The CTET certificate is now valid for a lifetime, as per the latest CBSE notification.
Qualified candidates are eligible to apply for teaching positions in government and private schools across India.
🔹 Key Instructions
Candidates must apply only once to avoid disqualification.
Ensure the correctness of uploaded documents and personal details.
Save your application number and password safely for future logins.
Admit cards and results will be available only online on the official portal.
🔹 In Summary
The CTET 2025 December session is one of the most awaited teaching eligibility exams in India. Candidates are advised to begin preparing early, review the latest syllabus, and keep track of official updates on ctet.nic.in.
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