CTET 2025 Overview
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to assess the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers for Classes I to VIII. It consists of two papers: Paper I for primary stage (Classes I–V) and Paper II for elementary stage (Classes VI–VIII). Qualifying CTET is a minimum requirement for teaching jobs in central government schools like KVS, NVS, and others.
Exam Date
Expected on CTET Jan 2025 Notification November 2024 CTET Jan 2025 Exam Date January 2025 (4th Sunday) CTET July 2025 Notification May 2025 CTET July 2025 Exam Date July 2025 (4th Sunday).
Conducting Body
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (expected).
REET 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CTET |
| Full Form | Central Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting | Body Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year (January and July) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Questions | 150 per paper |
| Total Marks | 150 per paper |
| Papers Offered | Paper I (Class I–V), Paper II (Class VI–VIII) |
| Exam Fees | ₹1000 (one paper), ₹1200 (both papers); SC/ST/PWD: ₹500 & ₹600 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes per paper |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct answer, no negative marking |
| Medium of Examination | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in |
| Contact Details | 011-22235774, 22240104, 22240112 |
Paper I (Primary Stage - Class I to V)
| Section | Subjects/Tests | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 150 mins |
| Section 2 | Language I | 30 | 30 | |
| Section 3 | Language II | 30 | 30 | |
| Section 4 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Section 5 | Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 Questions | 150 | ||
Paper II (Elementary Stage - Class VI to VIII)
| Section | Subjects/Tests | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 150 mins |
| Section 2 | Language I | 30 | 30 | |
| Section 3 | Language II | 30 | 30 | |
| Section 4 | Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 Questions | 150 | ||
CTET 2025 Exam Syllabus
1. Child Development & Pedagogy
- Child development theories (Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky) · Inclusive education, learning disabilities · Educational psychology, pedagogy of learning and teaching
2. Language I & II
- Comprehension passages · Language pedagogy · Grammar and verbal ability
3. Mathematics (Paper I & II)
- Numbers, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data handling · Pedagogical issues in math teaching
4. EVS (Paper I)
- Food, Shelter, Water, Family, Plants, Animals · Science and Social Studies integration
5. Science (Paper II)
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics (up to Class 8 level) · Nature & Structure of Science · Pedagogy of Science
6. Social Studies (Paper II
- History, Geography, Civics · Social & Political Life, Environment · Pedagogical issues
CTET 2025 Syllabus & Key Information
Exam Syllabus
The CTET 2025 exam consists of main sections:
- Child Development & Pedagogy · Child development theories (Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky) · Inclusive education, learning disabilities · Educational psychology, pedagogy of learning and teaching
Key Dates
- CTET Jan 2025 Notification November 2024 CTET Jan 2025 Exam Date January 2025 (4th Sunday) CTET July 2025 Notification May 2025 CTET July 2025 Exam Date July 2025 (4th Sunday)
Admit Card Download
- Visit https://ctet.nic.in
- Click on “Download Admit Card”
- Enter Application Number and Date of Birth
- Click on Submit to view admit card
- Download and print for exam day
Understanding the CTET 2025 Exam
Exam Analysis
Overall Difficulty: Easy to Moderate · CDP: Conceptual, sometimes tricky · Language I & II: Moderate; RCs are direct, pedagogy is technical · Maths & Science: Moderate with some challenging pedagogy
Accessing the Answer Key
Provisional answer keys released within 1 week after the exam · Candidates can view/download from https://ctet.nic.in
Challenging the Answer Key
Candidates can raise objections through login portal · Fee: ₹1000 per question · Must submit valid documents/proof for each objection
Final Answer Key
Released after evaluating all challenges · No objections accepted afterward
Result Calculation
Based on final answer key · +1 for each correct answer; no negative marking · Qualifying marks: 60% (90/150) · Validity of CTET Certificate: Lifetime (from 2021 onwards)
CTET 2025 Preparation Tips
Best Books for CAT Preparation
1️⃣ Child Development & Pedagogy
- CTET Child Development & Pedagogy by Shalini Punjabi (Pearson) · Disha Publication CDP Guide
2️⃣ Language I & II
- Arihant Language Comprehension Books · CTET Language I & II by Geeta Sahni (Pearson)
3️⃣ Mathematics & Science
- Arihant’s CTET Math & Science (Paper II) · NCERT Class 6–8 Math & Science Books
4️⃣ Social Studies
- CTET Social Studies by Disha Publication · NCERT History, Geography, Civics (Classes 6–8)
5️⃣ All-in-One
- CTET Paper I & II by Arihant Experts · Kiran’s Solved Papers CTET Book · Trueman’s CTET Success Master
