CTET December 2025 Notification Out: Check Eligibility, Exam Date, Syllabus & Online Application

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET December 2025 Notification. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who dream of becoming teachers in government and private schools across India. CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is one of the most important eligibility exams for teaching aspirants, conducted twice every year – in July and December.

CTET December 2025: Key Highlights

• Notification Released: Yes (December 2025 Session)
• Application Start Date: Expected in November 2025
• Last Date to Apply: First week of December 2025
• Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
• Exam Date: Likely in the last week of December 2025
• Admit Card Release: 10 days before the exam

Eligibility Criteria

Paper 1 (Primary Teacher – Classes 1 to 5)

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks and should be pursuing or have completed D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed.

Paper 2 (Upper Primary Teacher – Classes 6 to 8)

• Candidates must be a Graduate and must have completed or be in the final year of B.Ed.

Exam Pattern

• Paper 1: 150 Questions | 150 Marks | Duration – 2.5 Hours
• Paper 2: 150 Questions | 150 Marks | Duration – 2.5 Hours
• All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• No Negative Marking is applicable.

How to Apply for CTET December 2025?

1. Visit the official website – ctet.nic.in.
2. Click on the “CTET December 2025 Apply Online” link.
3. Register yourself and fill in the application form.
4. Upload required documents and pay the application fee.
5. Download the confirmation page for future use.

Benefits of Qualifying CTET

• Lifetime Validity of CTET Certificate.
• Eligible to apply for teaching positions in KVS, NVS, State Government schools, and private institutions.
• Boosts career opportunities and teaching profile.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. When was the CTET December 2025 Notification released?
Ans: CBSE has officially released the notification on its website.

Q2. What is the validity of the CTET Certificate?
Ans: The CTET Certificate is valid for a lifetime.

Q3. What is the difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Ans: Paper 1 is for teaching Classes 1–5, while Paper 2 is for Classes 6–8.