CTET 2025 Notification [July]: Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee, Last Date

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET 2025 Notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). This examination covers teaching positions for Level 1 (Class 1 to 5) and Level 2 (Class 6 to 8). The CTET Online Application Form 2025 is anticipated to become active in July 2025 on the official website: ctet.nic.in.

Candidates aiming to become teachers in government or private schools in India are required to qualify for CTET. Below, you will find comprehensive information regarding eligibility, application fees, age limit, salary, exam pattern, and the online application process.

Important Links

Action	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Download Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	July 2025
Application Start Date	July 2025 (Expected)
Last Date to Apply Online	August 2025
Fee Payment Deadline	August 2025
Correction Window	As per schedule
Admit Card Release	To be notified
CTET Exam Date	To be notified
Result Announcement	To be notified

CTET 2025 Application Fee

Category	Only Paper I or II	Both Paper I & II
General/OBC/EWS	₹1000/-	₹1200/-
SC/ST/PH	₹500/-	₹600/-

Mode of Payment: You can pay the application fee via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.

Age Limit 

• Minimum Age: 17 Years
• Maximum Age: No upper age limit

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Level 1 (Classes 1 to 5) – Candidates must meet any one of the following:

• Code 01: 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.
• Code 02: 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 (as per NCTE 2002 norms).
• Code 03: 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.).
• Code 04: Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Special Education.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).

Level 2 (Classes 6 to 8) – Candidates must meet any one of the following:

• Code 01: Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Code 02: Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.).
• Code 03: Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), in accordance with NCTE norms.
• Code 04: 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.).
• Code 05: Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
• Code 06: Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
• Code 07: Any candidate having a B.Ed. Degree recognized by NCTE is eligible.

CTET 2025 Exam Pattern

Level 1 (Primary Teacher – Classes 1 to 5)

Subjects	Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I (Hindi/English)	30	30
Language II (English/Hindi)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

Duration: 2.5 Hours

Level 2 (Upper Primary – Classes 6 to 8)

Subjects	Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I (Hindi/English)	30	30
Language II (English/Hindi)	30	30
A. Mathematics & Science OR B. Social Studies/Social Science	60	60
Total	150	150

Duration: 2.5 Hours

(Candidates choose between Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science depending on their teaching subject preference.)

• Note: There is no negative marking in the CTET Exam.

CTET 2025 Salary Structure (Illustrative for Central Government Schools)

CTET Level	Pay Scale	Grade Pay
Level 1	₹9,300 – ₹34,800 per month	₹4200
Level 2	₹9,300 – ₹34,800 per month	₹4600

Other Benefits: House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), Transport Allowance (TA), etc., as per Government norms.

Selection Process

The selection for CTET 2025 primarily involves:

1. Written Examination
2. Merit List (Based on qualifying marks in the written exam)
3. Document Verification

How to Apply Online for CTET July 2025?

Follow these steps to fill the CTET Online Form 2025:

1. Visit the official website – ctet.nic.in
2. Look for the “Apply for CTET July 2025” link under the latest announcements.
3. Click on the apply link to start the registration process.
4. Register by providing your basic details to generate an application number and password.
5. Log in with your credentials and fill out the detailed application form with accurate personal and academic information.
6. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required certificates as per the specified format and size.
7. Proceed to pay the application fee using your preferred online or offline mode.
8. After successful payment and submission, download and print the confirmation page for your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the start date for CTET 2025 Online Form? 

A: The CTET 2025 application process is expected to begin in July 2025.

Q. What is the official CTET website? 

A: https://ctet.nic.in

Q. What is the last date to apply for CTET 2025? 

A: The tentative deadline is August 2025.

Q. What is the age limit for CTET 2025? 

A: The minimum age is 17 years. There is no upper age limit for applying to CTET.

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