CTET 2025: Notification, Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

CTET 2025 Latest News: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the notification for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in the coming months. It is expected that CTET Notification 2025 will be announced in March 2025 tentatively. Thus, aspirants must check this page regularly for all the latest updates in CTET 2025.

All interested candidates should fulfil all the prescribed CTET eligibility criteria to be part of the eligibility test. Those who are declared successful in the CTET 2025 exam will be awarded a CTET qualifying certificate whose validity is for a lifetime for all categories. Read on to get complete details of CTET Exam Date 2025, notification PDF, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and more on this page.

What is CTET?

CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). It is a national-level examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) twice a year (July and December) to ascertain the candidate’s eligibility for recruitment as a teacher in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti or others. There shall be two papers in the CTET 2025 exam.

Paper I will be for candidates who intend to become teachers for classes I to V. Paper II will be for aspirants who intend to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII. However, if a candidate wants to become a teacher for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII), they have to participate in both papers (Paper I and Paper II).

CTET Full Form

CTET full form is Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the CTET exam twice a year to identify the eligibility of candidates willing to become Class I-8 teachers. The CBSE CTET exam is a pen-paper-based test usually conducted offline.

CTET Full Form in Hindi

CTET Full Form in Hindi केंद्रीय शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा (सीटीईटी) है। केंद्रीय माध्यमिक शिक्षा बोर्ड (सीबीएसई) कक्षा I-8 शिक्षक बनने के इच्छुक उम्मीदवारों की योग्यता की पहचान करने के लिए वर्ष में दो बार सीटीईटी परीक्षा आयोजित करता है। सीबीएसई सीटीईटी परीक्षा एक पेन-पेपर-आधारित परीक्षा है जो आमतौर पर ऑफ़लाइन आयोजित की जाती है।

CTET 2025 Exam Highlights

CTET 2025 exam will be conducted to assess the eligibility of all the aspiring candidates who want to become Primary or Elementary teachers. Those who are declared successful in the CTET 2025 exam will be eligible to apply for the teacher recruitment process notified by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti or others. Here are the key highlights of the CTET exam shared below for the reference of the candidates:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Level	National
Frequency	Twice a year
Objective	To ascertain the candidate’s eligibility for appointment as a teacher in Classes 1-8
Exam Mode	Offline
No. of Applicants	20 lakh+
Exam Duration	150 minutes for each paper
CTET Exam Time	Shift I: 09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon Shift II: 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM
No. of Papers	Paper I & Paper II
Maximum Marks	150 marks for each paper
Total Questions	150 MCQs in each paper
Marking Scheme	1 mark awarded for each correct answer and No negative marking for each wrong answer
Official Website	ctet.nic.in

CTET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

The CTET 2025 exam dates will be released soon by the authorities in the coming months. Aspirants must stay updated with CTET 2025 important dates to learn about the deadlines and avoid missing them. Check the CTET Exam Dates 2025 and other important events in the table below:

Events	Dates
CTET Notification/Information Bulletin 2025	March 2025 (Tentative)
CTET Apply Online 2025 Dates	TBA
CTET Admit Card 2025	TBA
CTET Exam Date 2025	TBA
CTET Answer Key 2025	TBA
CTET Result 2025	TBA

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CTET 2025 Notification

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the CTET Notification PDF 2025 in the coming months. Aspirants must carefully read the notification as it comprises information about exam dates, shift timing, the application process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centre, the validity of the qualifying certificate, and much more. It is typically published in the format of an information bulletin. As the CTET 2025 notification is yet to be announced, aspirants can check the previous year’s CTET Notification PDF link below for reference purposes:

Previous Year CTET Notification PDF Link

CTET 2025 Application Form

Along with the notification, the exam authorities will also release the CTET application form 2025 in online mode on the official website. Aspirants must fill out the CTET 2025 application with valid details on or before the last date. They must upload the correct documents in the prescribed format and pay the application fees within the deadline for the successful submission of the online form. Here is the step-by-step guide to applying online for the CTET 2025 exam without any hassles:

• Go to the official CTET website i.e. ctet.nic.in
• On the homepage, hit the ‘Apply for CTET 2025’ link.
• Register successfully with the necessary details.
• Now, fill out the entire form with details like personal & educational details, contact details and much more.
• In the next step, upload all the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
• Now, pay the CTET application fee through the specified mode.
• Lastly, submit the application form and take the printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

CTET Registration Fees 2025

Aspirants must pay CTET application fees online mode using y Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. The category-wise CTET 2025 application fees are tabulated below:

Category	Only Paper I or II	Both Paper-I & II
General/OBC(NCL)	Rs.1000	Rs.1200
SC/ST/Differently Abled Person	Rs.500	Rs.600

CTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The CTET Eligibility Criteria includes various elements such as age limit, qualification, nationality, and various other details. Candidates must meet the CTET age limit and qualification requirements to be a part of this eligibility test. Here is the detailed CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Paper I & Paper II are shared below for the in-depth knowledge of the candidates.

CTET Age Limit 2025

The minimum age of the candidates applying for the CTET exam must be 18 years whereas there is no limitation on the upper age limit of candidates applying for the CTET 2025 exam. Check the minimum and maximum CTET age limit 2025 shared below for the reference of the candidates:

• Minimum CTET Age Limit: 17 years
• Maximum CTET Age Limit: No Upper Age Limit

CTET Educational Qualification 2025

The basic CTET educational qualification is 12th pass with at least 45% aggregate to apply for the CTET primary teacher exam. While aspirant must be a graduate with at least 45% aggregate or a 12th pass with at least 50% aggregate to apply for the CTET elementary stage teacher exam. They must have completed all the teacher training/education courses prescribed by authorities. Check CTET educational qualification for Paper I & Paper II in the table below:

Paper	Educational Qualifications
Paper 1 (Primary Teachers)- Class 1 to 5	Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. Secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 45% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education
Paper 2 (Elementary Teachers)- Class 6 to 8	Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of four-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)/B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. OR Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and passing/appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed)/B.Ed. (Special Education). OR Graduation with a minimum of 45% marks and passed/appearing in a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) or Any candidate having a qualified B.Ed Programme recognized by the NCTE can appear in TET/CTET. OR Post-graduation candidate with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed

CTET 2025 Exam Pattern

Aspirants must stay updated with the CTET exam pattern 2025 for a better understanding of test requirements in a detailed manner. There are two papers in the CTET 2025 exam. Paper I is for Class 1-5 teachers and Paper II is for Class 6-8 teachers. Each paper consists of 150 MCQs for 150 marks. The subject of each paper varies. However, the exam duration for each paper shall be 2.5 hours (150 minutes). Check the paper patterns of CTET 2025 in the table below:

CTET Paper I Exam Pattern 2025

The CTET Paper I exam is conducted for candidates intending to be teachers from Class 1-5. The CTET exam pattern 2025 comprises the number of questions and marks across all the subjects asked in the Paper I exam.

Subjects	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language I (Compulsory)	30	30
Language II (Compulsory)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150 MCQs	150 Marks

CTET Paper II Exam Pattern 2025

The CTET Paper II exam is conducted for candidates intending to be teachers from Classes 6-8. Here is the CTET exam pattern 2025 for Paper II in terms of the number of questions and marks across all subjects.

Subjects	Number of Questions	Number of Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language I (Compulsory)	30	30
Language II (Compulsory)	30	30
Mathematics and Science or Social Studies & Social Science	60	60
Total	150 MCQs	150 Marks

List of Languages for CTET 2025 Exam

Language I focuses on the proficiencies associated with the medium of instruction whereas Language II prioritise the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities. Aspirants can opt for two languages from the following list in which they wish to appear for CTET 2025 Paper I or Paper II:

• English
• Gujarati
• Marathi
• Sanskrit
• Hindi
• Kannada
• Mizo
• Tamil
• Assamese
• Khasi
• Nepali
• Telugu
• Bengali
• Malayalam
• Odia
• Tibetan
• Garo
• Manipuri
• Punjabi
• Urdu

CTET 2025 Syllabus

After understanding the exam requirements, aspirants must check the CTET syllabus of both papers to identify topics that require preparation. The CTET Paper I syllabus covers subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. On the contrary, the CTET Paper II syllabus includes subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, and Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science. Check the detailed CTET 2025 Syllabus across all the papers below:

CTET Paper I Syllabus

Here is the comprehensive subject-wise CTET syllabus 2025 for the Paper I shared below:

Child Development and Pedagogy a) Child Development (Primary School Child) Concept of development and its relationship with learning Principles of the development of children Influence of Heredity& Environment Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers) Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives Concepts of child-centered and progressive education Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence Multi-Dimensional Intelligence Language & Thought Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender -bias and educational practice. Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion etc. Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners; for enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement. b) Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs 5 Questions Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, “impairment” etc. Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially baled Learners c) Learning and Pedagogy How children think and learn; how and why children “fail” to achieve success in school performance. Basic processes of teaching and learning; children’s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning. Child as a problem solver and a“ scientific investigator” Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children’s “errors” as significant steps in the learning process Cognition & Emotions Motivation and learning Factors contributing to learning-personal& environmental

Language I a) Language Comprehension Reading unseen passages – two passages one prose or drama and one poem with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative or discursive) b) Pedagogy of Language Development Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders Language Skills Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom Remedial Teaching

Mathematics Content Geometry Shapes & Spatial Understanding Solids around Us Numbers Addition and Subtraction Multiplication Division Measurement Weight Time Volume Data Handling Patterns Money Pedagogical issues Nature of Mathematics/ Logical thinking; understanding children’s thinking and reasoning patterns and strategies for making meaning and learning Place of Mathematics in Curriculum Language of Mathematics Community Mathematics Evaluation through formal and informal methods Problems of Teaching Error analysis and related aspects of learning and teaching Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching

Environmental Studies a) Content i. Family and Friends: Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants ii. Food iii. Shelter iv. Water v. Travel vi. Things We Make and Do b) Pedagogical Issues Concept and scope of EVS Significance of EVS integrated EVS Environmental Studies & Environmental Education Learning Principles Scope & relation to Science & Social Science Approaches of presenting concepts Activities Experimentation/Practical Work Discussion CCE Teaching material/Aids Problems

Language I a) Language Comprehension Reading unseen passages – two passages one prose or drama and one poem with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative or discursive) b) Pedagogy of Language Development Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders Language Skills Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resources of the classroom Remedial Teaching

CTET Paper II Syllabus

Here is the comprehensive subject-wise CTET syllabus 2025 for Paper II shared below:

Child Development and Pedagogy a) Child Development(Elementary School Child) Concept of development and its relationship with learning Principles of the development of children Influence of Heredity & Environment Socialization processes: Social world &children(Teacher, Parents, Peers) Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives Concepts of child-centred and progressive education Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence Multi-Dimensional Intelligence Language & Thought Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender bias and educational practice Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion etc. The distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners; for enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement. b) Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, “impairment‟ etc. Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners c) Learning and Pedagogy How children think and learn; how and why children„ fail‟ to achieve success in school performance. Basic processes of teaching and learning; children’s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning. Child as a problem solve and a “scientific investigator‟ Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children’s “errors‟ as significant steps in the learning process. Cognition & Emotions Motivation and learning Factors contributing to learning-personal & environmental

Mathematics (i) Mathematics a) Content Number System Knowing our Numbers Playing with Numbers Whole Numbers Negative Numbers and Integers Fractions Algebra Introduction to Algebra Ratio and Proportion Geometry Basic geometrical ideas (2-D) Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-Dand3-D) Symmetry: (reflection) Construction (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses) Mensuration Data handling b) Pedagogical issues Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking Place of Mathematics in Curriculum Language of Mathematics Community Mathematics Evaluation Remedial Teaching Problem of Teaching

Science (a) Content Food Sources of food Components of food Cleaning food Materials Materials of daily use The World of the Living Moving Things People and Ideas How things work Electric current and circuits Magnets Natural Phenomena Natural Resources b) Pedagogical issues Nature & Structure of Sciences Natural Science/Aims & objectives Understanding & Appreciating Science Approaches/Integrated Approach Observation/Experiment/Discovery(Method of Science) Innovation Text Material/Aids Evaluation-cognitive/psycho-motor/affective Problems Remedial Teaching

Social Studies/Social Sciences Content History When, Where and How The Earliest Societies The First Farmers and Herders The First Cities Early States New Ideas the first Empire Contacts with Distant lands Political Developments Culture and Science New Kings and Kingdoms Sultans of Delhi Architecture Creation of an Empire Social Change Regional Cultures The Establishment of Company Power Rural Life and Society Colonialism and Tribal Societies The Revolt of 1857-58 Women and reform Challenging the Caste System The Nationalist Movement India After Independence Geography Geography as a social study and as a science Planet: Earth in the solar system Globe Environment in its totality: natural and human environment Air Water Human Environment: settlement, transport and communication Resources: Types-Natural and Human Agriculture Social and Political Life Diversity Government Local Government Making a Living Democracy State Government Understanding Media Unpacking Gender The Constitution Parliamentary Government The Judiciary Social Justice and the Marginalised II. Pedagogical issues Concept & Nature of Social Science/Social Studies Class Room Processes, activities and discourse Developing Critical thinking Enquiry/Empirical Evidence Problems of teaching Social Science/Social Studies Sources- Primary & Secondary Projects Work Evaluation

Language I Language Comprehension Reading unseen passages-two passages one prose or drama and one poem with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative or discursive) Pedagogy of Language Development Learning and acquisition Principles of Language Teaching Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use IT as a tool Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form; Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders Language Skills Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom Remedial Teaching

Social Studies/Social Sciences Content History When, Where and How The Earliest Societies The First Farmers and Herders The First Cities Early States New Ideas the first Empire Contacts with Distant lands Political Developments Culture and Science New Kings and Kingdoms Sultans of Delhi Architecture Creation of an Empire Social Change Regional Cultures The Establishment of Company Power Rural Life and Society Colonialism and Tribal Societies The Revolt of 1857-58 Women and reform Challenging the Caste System The Nationalist Movement India After Independence Geography Geography as a social study and as a science Planet: Earth in the solar system Globe Environment in its totality: natural and human environment Air Water Human Environment: settlement, transport and communication Resources: Types-Natural and Human Agriculture Social and Political Life Diversity Government Local Government Making a Living Democracy State Government Understanding Media Unpacking Gender The Constitution Parliamentary Government The Judiciary Social Justice and the Marginalised II. Pedagogical issues Concept & Nature of Social Science/Social Studies Class Room Processes, activities and discourse Developing Critical thinking Enquiry/Empirical Evidence Problems of Teaching Social Science/Social Studies Sources- Primary & Secondary Projects Work Evaluation

CTET 2025 Preparation Tips

Acing the CTET 2025 exam is no cakewalk. Aspirants must use the right strategy to crack the CTET exam with flying colours and become eligible to apply for the teacher recruitment process. Here is the step-by-step guide to ace the CTET exam with flying colours:

• Read the CTET syllabus and pattern and decide the study plan accordingly.
• Clear the concepts and master advanced topics to strengthen the knowledge.
• Improve problem-solving ability, accuracy, and speed by attempting mock papers and past question papers.
• Revise all the essential information regularly to retain concepts, formulas, etc for a definite period.

CTET 2025 Admit Card

The CTET Admit Card 2025 will be released a few days before the CTET exam date 2025. It can be accessed using the correct credentials such as application number, date of birth, and security pin. Follow these simple steps to access the CTET 2025 admit card with ease:

• Go to the official CTET website.
• On the homepage, click the “CTET 2025 Admit Card” link.
• Enter the application number, date of birth, and security pin in the login portal.
• The admit card will be displayed.
• Download the document for future use.

CTET Question Paper

The exam authorities release the CTET Question Paper after the exam is over. As the CTET 2025 exam is yet to be conducted, aspirants can check the previous year’s CTET question paper for reference purposes and gain an idea of the types of topics usually asked in the eligibility test.

Year	Download PDF
CTET Question Paper Dec 2024	Click Here
CTET Question Paper July 2024	Click Here
CTET Question Paper January 2024	Click Here
CTET Question Paper August 2023	Click Here
CTET Question Paper December 2022	Click Here
CTET Question Paper December 2021	Click Here
CTET Question Paper January 2021	Click Here
CTET Question Paper December 2019	Click Here
CTET Question Paper July 2019	Click Here
CTET Question Paper December 2018	Click Here

CTET 2025 Answer Key

The CTET Answer Key 2025 will be released a few days after the CTET exam date 2025. It can be accessed using the correct credentials such as application number, date of birth, and security pin. Follow these simple steps to access the CTET 2025 answer key with ease:

• Go to the official CTET website.
• On the homepage, click the “CTET 2025 Answer Key” link.
• Enter the application number, date of birth, and security pin in the login portal.
• The answer key will appear.
• Download the document for future reference.

CTET 2025 Result

The CTET Result 2025 will be released a few days after the CTET answer key is released. It can be accessed using the correct credentials such as roll number. Follow these simple steps to access the CTET 2025 Result with ease:

• Go to the official CTET website.
• On the homepage, click the “CTET 2025 Result” link.
• Enter the roll number in the login portal.
• The result will be displayed.
• Download the document for future use.

CTET 2025 Qualifying Marks: OBC/ SC/ ST/ Gen

Aspirants need to score minimum passing marks in order to be successful in the CTET 2025 exam. Those who score 60% (55% for reserved category) or above in the CTET exam will be considered as TET qualified. Check the CTET qualifying marks for general, OBC, SC, ST, etc discussed below in the table:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks	Minimum Qualifying Percentage
General	90	60%
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD	82	55%

CTET 2025 Certificate and Marksheet

CBSE publishes CTET mark sheets of all the candidates and CTET eligibility certificates to qualified candidates in Digital Format in their DigiLocker account. The mark sheets and eligibility certificates will be signed digitally and will be a valid and legal document. It comprises an encrypted QR Code to improve security. You can scan and verify the QR code using the DigiLocker mobile app.

The DigiLocker accounts of all present candidates will be made and the account credentials will be provided to them on their mobile numbers registered with CBSE. They will also be able to download their digital mark sheet and CTET 2025 eligibility certificates using the provided credentials.

CTET Certificate 2025: Validity

The validity of the CTET qualifying certificate will be for a lifetime for all categories. There is no limit on the number of attempts aspirants can take to obtain a CTET Certificate. Also, candidates who are declared CTET qualified can also appear again to improve their score.

However, merely qualifying the CTET would not provide the right to any individual for recruitment/employment as it is considered as one of the eligibility requirements for appointment.

CTET 2025 Books for Preparation

Aspirants must always choose CTET books that align with the latest syllabus and requirements. We have shared below the list of CTET 2025 books for Paper I and Paper II to improve the candidate’s preparation.

Paper	Book Name with Author/Publication
Paper 1	Child Development and Pedagogy for CTET & TETs (Paper I & II) by Arihant Publication CTET and TETs English Language and Pedagogy (Paper I & II) by Arihant Publication Success Master CTET Paper I (Class I-V) by Arihant Publication Environmental Studies (EVS) Exam Goalpost for CTET & TETs, Class I-V by Wiley Publication Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R S Aggarwal
Paper 2	Child Development and Pedagogy for CTET & TETs (Paper I & II) by Arihant Publication CTET & TETs Bhasha Hindi Paper I & II by Arihant Publication Study Guide for CTET Paper 2 (Class 6 – 8 Teachers) Social Studies/ Social Science with Past Questions by Disha Publication Success Master CTET (Social Science /Studies) Paper 2 for Class VI-VIII by Arihant Publication CTET and TETs English Language and Pedagogy (Paper I & II) by Arihant Publication

Career Opportunities for CTET 2025

Qualifying in the CTET exam opens doors for numerous opportunities in the field of education specifically for aspiring teachers in India. They become eligible to apply for Class 1-8 teachers profiles in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, or other schools. Here is the career scope for CTET-qualified candidates shared below:

• Primary Teacher (PRT): They teach Classes 1 to 5. Interested candidates must fulfil certain eligibility requirements and must be CTET-qualified to apply for this post. This position is responsible for delivering curriculum across all subjects, creating a positive environment, and tracking student progress.
• Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT): They teach Classes 6 to 8. They must have all the required qualifications and must be CTET-qualified. Their job is to develop and implement curriculum, expose students to a range of techniques, and facilitate their creative development.
• Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): They teach Classes 9 to 12. They must have all the required qualifications and must be CTET-qualified. Their specialisation lies in subjects pertaining to the higher secondary level, and they provide preparatory instruction for board examinations and entrance tests.
• Teacher Trainer: Experienced teachers who have qualified CTET can participate in training programs designed to develop their skills as teacher trainers. These trainers will then instruct CTET aspirants in both pedagogical methods and subject-specific content.
• Education Consultant: Individuals who are CTET-qualified and have developed specialized knowledge in curriculum development, special education or educational assessment can explore opportunities as education consultants, providing valuable advice to schools and institutions on these key areas.

Recruiters for CTET Qualified Teachers

Candidates declared successful in the CTET 2025 exam can apply for teacher recruitment in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti or other relevant schools. KVS/NVS invites applications from eligible candidates for various teaching posts including TGT, PGT, PRT, etc. The selection process is divided into various stages such as written exam, interview, and other rounds.

School Name	Official Website
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan (KVS)	Click Here
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)	Click Here

Salary of a CTET Qualified teacher

The Central Board of Secondary Education conducts the CTET Exam to assess the eligibility of candidates for Class 1-8 teacher posts. All the CTET-qualified candidates apply for various teacher recruitment processes conducted by schools and other educational institutions. Successful candidates are appointed as PRT, TGT, or PGT teachers, depending on the position applied for.

Along with the basic pay, they also receive allowances like DA, HRA, etc admissible to their posts. Here is the breakdown of the post-wise salary of a CTET-qualified teacher shared below:

Post Name	CTET Qualified Teacher’s In-Hand Salary
Primary Teacher (PRT)	Rs. 35,000-Rs. 37,000
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)	Rs. 43,000-Rs. 46,000
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)	Rs. 48,000-Rs. 50,000

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