CTET 2025 begins on Thursday, CBSE releases exam schedule, guidelines

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025 will begin on Thursday, February 6, with the Central Board of Secondary Education conducting the examination across designated centres in India and abroad.

According to CBSE, the examination will be held in two shifts. Paper II, meant for candidates aspiring to teach Classes VI to VIII, will be conducted in the morning session from 9.30 am to 12 noon. Paper I, for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes I to V, will be held in the afternoon session from 2.30 pm to 5 pm.

Admit cards for CTET 2025 have already been released on the official website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates are required to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. Entry will be strictly as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.

CBSE has advised candidates to reach the centre well in advance to complete security checks. Items such as mobile phones, electronic gadgets, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, wallets, bags, books, notes, and loose papers are prohibited inside the examination hall. Candidates will be provided rough sheets at the centre, which must be returned after the exam.

The CTET is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in central government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas, and is also accepted by several state governments and private institutions.

The board has stated that candidates must strictly follow all instructions issued by invigilators and maintain discipline during the examination. Any violation of exam norms may lead to disqualification.

Results for CTET 2025 will be announced after the evaluation process, with qualifying candidates receiving an eligibility certificate that remains valid as per prevailing norms set by the authorities.