The application form for the CTET July 2025 will be released by the CBSE, New Delhi in May 2025. Individuals who are interested in appearing in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test for Paper 1 and Paper 2 should know that the window to apply is going to be available on the official website at https://ctet.nic.in/.
Aspirants who are interested in being appointed as Primary Teacher and Upper Primary Teacher in any government or private schools should know that it is mandatory to pass the CTET for Paper 1 and Paper 2, respectively. Individuals who will pass the exam will be awarded with a TET certificate, which is required for appointment as Teacher
The CTET July 2025 application form will be available for four weeks after the release of the notification brochure. Each and every single individual should know that to apply for this examination a candidate is required to provide details, attach documents and make fee payment by the deadline.
How to Apply?
In order to apply for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test July 2025 for Paper 1 and Paper 2, you have to go through the listed points.
- Go to the official website of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, which is accessible at https://ctet.nic.in/.
- On the web-portal, you will see an option that reads ‘CTET July 2025 – Apply,’ tap on it and get redirected to the next webpage.
- Now, you will see an option that ‘New Registration,’ tap on it and complete the registration process.
- Login with Application Number and Date Of Birth, and provide basic and educational qualification details.
- Upload required documents with photographs and signature in required size and format.
- Pay the application fee using the debit card, credit card, or any other provided payment gateway and submit the application form.
Important Dates:
The important dates of the CTET July 2025 will be disclosed with the release of the notification brochure. You may check the tentative exam day by going through the listed points.
- Notification: May 2025
- Application Starts: May 2025
- Application Ends: June 2025
- Fee Payment Deadline: June 2025
- Correction Window: June 2025
- Admit Card: July 2025
- Exam Date: July 2025
- Answer Key Release: Mid-July 2025
- Objection Window Against Answer Key: Mid-July 2025
- Final Answer Key & Result Release: Mid-August 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility criterias for the CTET July 2025 Paper 1 and Paper 2 is available below, go through the listed points to check that you are eligible to apply or not.
| Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| A candidate must have passed the Intermediate exam from a school recognised by the CBSE, BSEB, UPMSP, MPBSE, CGBSE, etc,. Additionally, the candidate’s must have pursued a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education or four-year Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from an institution recognized by the NCTE. | A candidate must pass the Intermediate exam from a school recognised by the CSBE, or any State/Central Board. Additionally, the candidate must have pursued a four-year BA-BEd, four-year BSc-BEd, four-year BElEd or four-year ITEP from an institution recognized by the NCTE. |
| OR | |
| A candidate must have pursued a Bachelor’s degree in a subject from a university recognised by the UGC. Additionally, the candidate must have pursued two-year DElEd, two-year BEd, or three-year BEd-MEd from an institution recognized by the NCTE. |
There is no cap on lower or upper age limit to apply for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test July 2025 for Paper 1 or Paper 2.
Exam Pattern:
The CTET July 2025 exam pattern details are available below in terms of mode, duration, total questions, maximum marks, question type, marking scheme, section and medium.
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 2.5 Hours per paper
- Total Questions: 150 per paper
- Maximum Marks: 150 per paper
- Question Type: Objective
- Marking Scheme:
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- +1 mark for each correct answer
- No negative marking for incorrect or unanswered questions
- Sections:
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- Paper I:
- Child Development and Pedagogy (30 questions)
- Language I (30 questions)
- Language II (30 questions)
- Mathematics (30 questions)
- Environmental Studies (30 questions)
- Paper II:
- Child Development and Pedagogy (30 questions)
- Language I (30 questions)
- Language II (30 questions)
- Mathematics and Science (60 questions total, for Math/Science teachers) OR Social Studies/Social Science (60 questions, for Social Studies teachers)
- Paper I:
- Medium: English & Hindi
Application Fees:
In order to apply for the CTET July 2025 for the Paper 1 or Paper 2, a candidate who belongs to UR, OBC or EWS is required to deposit ₹1,000/-, the application fee for SC, ST and PH category candidates is only ₹500/-. Incase of applying for both papers, an individual will have to pay ₹1200/- instead of ₹1000/-; and ₹600/- instead of ₹500/-.