CTET December 2025 Notification Soon: Step-by-Step Guide to Apply

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET December 2025 notification soon. Millions of candidates are eagerly waiting to apply. CBSE conducts the CTET exam twice a year – the first session in July and the second in December. Candidates who qualify in CTET become eligible to teach in Central Government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas. The official notification will be available on the CTET website: ctet.nic.in. Candidates are advised to carefully read the notification before applying.

Exam Mode and Eligibility

The CTET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen-and-paper). It is a mandatory eligibility test for candidates aspiring to teach classes 1 to 8 in central government schools. While qualifying CTET does not guarantee a job, it allows candidates to apply for teaching positions across the country.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Paper I (Classes 1-5): Candidates should have at least 50% marks in 12th and either a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, 4-year B.El.Ed, or 2-year Special Education Diploma.

• Paper II (Classes 6-8): Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree along with a 2-year B.Ed. Candidates with 4-year integrated B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed degrees are also eligible.

How to Apply for CTET 2025

Once the application link is active, candidates can follow these steps:

Visit the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in

Click on the “Apply Online for CTET 2025” link.

Fill in the application form with accurate details.

Pay the application fee online and submit the form.

Download and print a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

Ensure all details are correct before final submission and keep a copy safely.

CTET December 2025 is an important opportunity for aspiring teachers to secure eligibility for central government schools, and timely application is crucial.