The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam conducted by the Central Board of School Education (CBSE) on behalf of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). It serves as a mandatory qualification for aspiring teachers seeking jobs in government schools from Class I to VIII.
This guide equips you with all the essential information about CTET 2025, including the notification, exam dates (tentative), application form details, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and qualifying marks.
Notification:
The official notification for CTET 2025 is typically released by the CBSE on their website (https://ctet.nic.in/) around November-December 2024. This notification contains crucial details like:
- Exam Dates: The CTET exam is usually held twice a year – January and July. The tentative exam date for CTET 2025 is expected to be in January 2025. The exact date and schedule will be officially confirmed in the CTET 2025 notification.
- Application Process: The application form for CTET 2025 will likely be available online on the CBSE website after the notification release. You’ll need to register and fill out the application form carefully within the specified deadline.
- Number of Papers: The CTET exam consists of two papers:
- Paper I: For teachers aspiring to teach classes I to V (Primary Stage)
- Paper II: For teachers aiming to teach classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage)
Exam Dates (Tentative):
- CTET 2025 (January): Expected to be held in January 2025 (exact date to be confirmed in the notification)
Application Form:
While the official application process hasn’t begun yet, here’s a general idea of what to expect:
- The application form will likely be available online on the CBSE website after the CTET 2025 notification release.
- You’ll need to register on the website and create a login ID.
- The online form will require you to fill in details like your personal information, educational qualifications, choice of exam paper, and exam center preferences.
- Uploading scanned copies of your photograph, signature, educational certificates, and other required documents will likely be mandatory.
- Make sure you pay the application fee online before submitting the form.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for CTET 2025, you must fulfill the minimum educational qualifications prescribed by the NCTE for the specific teacher category (Paper I or Paper II) you’re applying for. Here’s a general overview:
Paper I (Classes I to V):
- 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 (D.El.Ed).
- OR
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) specifically designed for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Paper II (Classes VI to VIII):
- Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- OR
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
- OR
- Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in accordance with the NCTE regulations for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with Disability (PWD), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Detailed eligibility criteria with specific course requirements will be mentioned in the official CTET 2025 notification.
Syllabus:
The CTET syllabus covers various topics relevant to teaching at the primary and elementary levels. Here’s a basic breakdown:
Paper I (Classes I to V):
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language I (Hindi or English, depending on your choice)
- Language II (chosen from a list of languages offered by the CTET)
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
Paper II (Classes VI to VIII):
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language I (Hindi or English, depending on your choice)
- Language II (chosen from a list of languages offered by the CTET)
- Mathematics/Science/Social Science (choose two out of the three)
The syllabus for each subject will be available on the CTET
