CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Exam 2025 - Notification, Eligibility, Important Dates, Syllabus and more

Do you have a strong desire to use education to influence the next generation? The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is the first step towards obtaining an Indian teaching certification. Be it primary or elementary education, cracking the CTET exam is a must. Let's dive into this guide to assist you in successfully completing the CTET exam procedure.

Notification will be released on official website.

How to Apply:

1. Apply through the official CTET website.
2. Register online for the exam within the specified dates.
3. Pay the requisite application fee through the prescribed mode.
4. Download and print the confirmation page after successful submission of the application.

CTET Qualifying Marks:

The qualifying marks for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025 depends upon the categories of candidates:

• General Category: Candidates belonging to the general category must score at least 60% marks or more, which is equivalent to 90 out of 150 marks.
• SC/ST/OBC/Other Reserved Categories: The qualifying marks for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and other candidates must score 55% marks to 82.5 out of 150 marks, to qualify for the CTET.

Before applying for the CTET 2025 exam, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria:

• For Primary Stage (Classes I-V): Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• For Elementary Stage (Classes VI-VIII): Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).

Both papers consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and assess candidates' proficiency in subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies (for Paper I), and Science and Social Studies/Social Science (for PaperII).

1. Understand the CTET syllabus thoroughly and prioritize topics based on weightage.
2. Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and time management.
3. Focus on improving conceptual understanding, especially in subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy.
4. Mock tests