The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has shared an important update for all teacher aspirants. The February session of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025 will be held on February 8, 2026. This will be the 21st edition of the CTET exam, and it will take place at several centers across India.
CTET 2025 Exam Details
The CTET exam has two separate papers. Paper 1 is for those who want to teach Classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 is for those who wish to teach Classes 6 to 8. CBSE has said that the exam will be held in 20 different languages and in 132 cities across India. This helps make it easier for candidates from different regions and language backgrounds to take the test.
CTET 2025 Information Bulletin
All important information about the exam will soon be available in the CTET information bulletin. The bulletin will include details like the exam syllabus, eligibility criteria, fee details, language options, and the list of exam cities. Candidates can download this bulletin from the official website, ctet.nic.in. It is important to read it carefully before applying to avoid mistakes in the application process.
Here’s a short overview of key details:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Date | February 8, 2026 |
| Papers | Paper 1 (Classes 1-5) and Paper 2 (Classes 6-8) |
| Total Cities | 132 |
| Languages | 20 |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CTET 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam will follow the same pattern as before. It will include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each paper will have 150 questions, each carrying one mark. There will be no negative marking, so candidates can answer freely. The question paper will be available in both English and Hindi.
Where CTET Qualification Is Accepted
The CTET certificate is valid for schools under the central government such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), and Central Tibetan Schools. It is also valid in schools run by Union Territories like Delhi, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu.
Private schools may also use CTET scores to hire teachers. Some state governments also accept CTET results if they do not have their own State Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
Supreme Court Decision on CTET
Recently, the Supreme Court made an important decision regarding the CTET exam. It ruled that CTET qualification is now mandatory for all in-service teachers. This means teachers who are already working in schools must clear the TET exam to get promotions.
Following this order, government school teachers in Delhi have asked the state government to file a review petition. Many teacher groups believe the rule will affect teachers across the country.
Stay Updated
Candidates should keep checking the official CTET website for any new announcements or updates. All official notifications and the latest news will be published there.
