CBSE to Announce CTET December 2025 Notification Soon – Everything You Need to Know

CTET December 2025: Registration Notification Expected Soon

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to release the registration notification for the December 2025 session of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in the coming days.

Key Dates & Exam Details

• The 21st edition of CTET will be conducted on Sunday, 8 February 2026, for both Paper-I and Paper-II.
• The exam will cover 20 languages and will be held across 132 cities nationwide.
• The official notification will include the detailed Information Bulletin covering syllabus, exam cities, eligibility criteria, exam fee, and other relevant information.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates aiming to apply must meet the following criteria:

• For Primary Stage (Classes I–V): Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and either completed or currently appearing in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• For Upper Primary Stage (Classes VI–VIII): A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and either completed or currently appearing in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years.

How to Apply

Once the notification is live, applicants should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official CTET website (typically ctet.nic.in) and click on the link for “CTET December 2025”.
2. Register by creating an account and filling in required personal information.
3. Enter personal details, select preferred exam cities, upload necessary documents.
4. Pay the examination fee through online payment methods.
5. Download and keep safe the confirmation page for future reference.

Why This Exam Matters

The CTET is a national-level eligibility test conducted by CBSE and serves as a key qualification for appointment as teachers in central government schools such as the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), as well as other CBSE-affiliated institutions.
Qualifying CTET is often a mandatory step for teaching positions in many states and central-administered schools, thereby enhancing career prospects significantly.

What Aspirants Should Do Now

• Start gathering required documents: educational certificates, identity proof, photographs, etc.
• Keep checking the official CTET website and notifications for exact registration dates and deadlines.
• Begin reviewing the syllabus for either Paper-I (Primary stage) or Paper-II (Upper Primary stage), or both if applicable.
• Choose preferred exam cities early as popular centres fill quickly.
• Budget time for application fee payment, downloading confirmation, and printing required confirmations.