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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
CBSE CTET 2025 Notification expected soon at ctet.nic.in: Check who is eligible and steps to register online
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025 soon on its official website, Considered one of the most important qualifying exams for aspiring teachers in India, CTET serves as a gateway for teaching positions in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other schools under the Union Territories, as well as many private institutions. The exam, held twice a year, assesses candidates' teaching aptitude for classes I–VIII. While exact dates for the 2025 cycle are yet to be confirmed, reports suggest that the exam could be conducted in July or December. Here's a look at the expected eligibility, exam details, and registration steps. Who is eligible for CTET 2025? For Classes I–V (Paper I): Candidates must have completed or be in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education ( or equivalent, along with meeting the prescribed minimum marks in Class 12. For Classes VI–VIII (Paper II): A bachelor's degree with a two-year or a four-year integrated B.A./ or is required. Eligibility criteria are guided by NCTE regulations and specific recruitment rules of institutions like KVS or NVS. There is no upper age limit for appearing in CTET. Steps to register online for CTET 2025 Here is how interested and eligible candidates will be able to register online for the CTET December 2025 exam: Visit the official website: Click on the 'Apply for CTET 2025' link and complete the registration with personal and academic details. Choose exam centre, paper (I or II, or both), and preferred language. Upload recent passport-size photographs and signature as per format. Pay the application fee online (General/OBC: ₹1,000 for one paper, ₹1,200 for both; SC/ST/PwD: ₹500 for one paper, ₹600 for both). Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records. CTET exam pattern 2025 The CTET exam is divided into two papers. Paper I is designed for candidates aiming to teach Classes I to V, while Paper II is meant for those aspiring to teach Classes VI to VIII. Each paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions and does not have any negative marking. The subjects covered in the exam include Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies for Paper I, while Paper II includes Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and Language II, Mathematics, and Social Studies or Science. Once cleared, the CTET certificate has lifetime validity and can be used to apply for multiple teaching recruitments across various central and private schools. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Mint
08-07-2025
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- Mint
CTET Notification 2025: All you need to know about upcoming Central Teacher Eligibility Test
CTET notification 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon be releasing the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) 2025 notification and the application process will follow once the dates are out. After the CTET notification 2025 is published, candidates will be able to access the document at the official website — As per media reports, the CTET exam, which is held twice in a year, will tentatively be conducted in August 2025. The exact CTET exam date will be released soon at the official website. Last year the CTET exam was conducted on July 7 and December 14. The last public notice on the official website is CTET December 2024 result. Hence, the notification for 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) exam in 2025 will be out in some time. The CTET qualifying exam determines the eligibility of candidates seeking recruitment as primary teachers or elementary teachers in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and other schools that accept CTET scores during recruitment. 'Qualifying the CTET would not confer a right on any person for Recruitment/Employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment,' CTET July 2024 notification states. The National level qualifying exam consists of Paper-1 and Paper-2, the former for primary teachers and the later for elementary teachers. Usually conducted in two shifts on the same day, each of these exams are of 150 marks, consisting of 150 multiple choice questions. Although there is no negative marking, every correct response is awarded 1 mark. 'Candidates are advised to refer only authentic Text Books and syllabus suggested by NCTE for preparation in area of education For information on Syllabus, click on Information Bulletin,' the website states. In the 150-minute examination, the Child Development and Pedagogy section will focus on 'educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6-11 years.'
