The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released the detailed notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025. Once announced, the online registration process will begin on the official website, ctet.nic.in. For the CTET January 2024 examination, around 27 lakh candidates registered, with approximately 9.58 lakh applying for Paper I (Classes 1 to 5) and about 17.35 lakh for Paper II (Classes 6 to 8).
CTET is divided into two papers. Paper I is intended for candidates aspiring to teach at the primary level, covering Classes 1 to 5. It assesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to effectively address the educational needs of young learners at the foundational stage.
Paper II is designed for those aiming to teach at the upper primary level, encompassing Classes 6 to 8. This paper evaluates a teacher’s ability to manage the academic, pedagogical, and developmental aspects of students in these grades.
Candidates seeking eligibility to teach across both levels (Classes 1 to 8) must qualify in both Paper I and Paper II. Successfully clearing both papers grants the eligibility certificate required to teach at the primary and upper primary levels.
The CTET examination is conducted for two levels, Primary (Classes 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6 to 8), with the minimum age requirement for both set at 18 years and no upper age limit for candidates.
Candidates possessing a D.El.Ed. or B.Ed. qualification will remain eligible to appear for both Paper I and Paper II of the CTET December 2025 examination.
Steps to register online for CTET December 2025
The CTET serves as a national-level eligibility test to determine the minimum qualification for teaching positions in central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), as well as other affiliated institutions. It is conducted by CBSE to maintain and ensure teaching quality standards across schools under its purview.
Structure of CTET examination
CTET is divided into two papers. Paper I is intended for candidates aspiring to teach at the primary level, covering Classes 1 to 5. It assesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to effectively address the educational needs of young learners at the foundational stage.
Paper II is designed for those aiming to teach at the upper primary level, encompassing Classes 6 to 8. This paper evaluates a teacher’s ability to manage the academic, pedagogical, and developmental aspects of students in these grades.
Candidates seeking eligibility to teach across both levels (Classes 1 to 8) must qualify in both Paper I and Paper II. Successfully clearing both papers grants the eligibility certificate required to teach at the primary and upper primary levels.
Age limit for CTET 2025
The CTET examination is conducted for two levels, Primary (Classes 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6 to 8), with the minimum age requirement for both set at 18 years and no upper age limit for candidates.
Eligibility for CTET December 2025
Candidates possessing a D.El.Ed. or B.Ed. qualification will remain eligible to appear for both Paper I and Paper II of the CTET December 2025 examination.
Steps to register online for CTET December 2025
- Visit the official website, ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the CBSE CTET December application link available on the homepage.
- Log in using the required credentials.
- Fill in the online form and upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee, verify the entered details, and submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the application form for future reference.
Purpose and scope of CTET
The CTET serves as a national-level eligibility test to determine the minimum qualification for teaching positions in central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), as well as other affiliated institutions. It is conducted by CBSE to maintain and ensure teaching quality standards across schools under its purview.
