CTET Exam Date

 CTET Exam Date and Eligibility 2025

Last date submission of online application: 18/12/2025 (11:59 AM)

Exam Date: 8th Feb 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE 

✌According to details shared by NCTE, candidates who have passed the B.Ed. can now apply for the exam at both levels (classes 1 to 5 and 6 to 8). This process has been reinstated to provide candidates with greater opportunities for recruitment to teaching positions across the country.

📅Exam Date: 

• The official notices states that the 21st Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET (for the December 2025 Session) will be held on 08th February 2026 (Sunday) for Paper-I and Paper-II.
  

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit
• Minimum Age: 17 Years
• Maximum Age: No Upper Age Limit

Application Fee:

Only Paper- I or II

• General/OBC(NCL) Rs.1000/- 
• SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person Rs.500/-

Both Paper-I & II

• General/OBC(NCL) Rs.1200/-
• SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person Rs.600/-
• GST as applicable will be charged extra by the Bank

Educational Qualification

CTET Level 1 (Class 1 to 5)

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR  

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education following NCTE 2002 Norms, OR 

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), OR 

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).  

Paper 1 Syllabus (Class I-V)

Sections:

1. Child Development & Pedagogy

2. Language I (the medium of instruction)

3. Language II

4. Mathematics

5. Environmental Studies

CTET Level 2 (Class 6 to 8)

• Bachelor's Degree and passed or currently enrolled in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by any name). OR  

• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or currently enrolled in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed). OR  

• Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or currently enrolled in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), following the NCTE Norms. OR  

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or currently enrolled in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). OR  

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or currently enrolled in the final year of a 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR  

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks and passed or currently enrolled in a 1-year B.Ed. / (B.Ed Special Education).  

• Any candidate who has completed a B.Ed. Program recognized by the NCTE can take the TET/CTET.

Paper 2 Syllabus (Classes VI-VIII)

Sections:

1. Child Development & Pedagogy

2. Language I

3. Language II

4. Either:

Mathematics & Science (for those opting this)

OR

Social Studies / Social Science (for those opting this)

 

Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen or otherwise satisfy any norms as specified in the official notification.

Other Important Notes

• You may appear for either or bother papers depending on your eligibility and the classes you intended to teach.
• The Certificate obtained after clearing CTET remains valid for life (once you qualify) in many cases.
• Candidates in the final year of the qualifying education programme (B.Ed/D.Ed/B.El.Ed/etc.) are also often eligible to apply, provided they pass by the time of appointment.

For complete information, Please visit ctet website https://ctet.nic.in/

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