The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release the official announcement for the **Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December 2025** exam. This is an important exam for those who want to become teachers in central government schools in India. The CTET notification, which will contain all the details, is expected to be out by **October 25, 2025**. Students who wish to apply should visit the official CTET website, **ctet.nic.in**, for the latest updates.
This upcoming exam will be the **21st edition** of the CTET. So far in 2025, CBSE has not conducted this exam even once. Many candidates are eagerly waiting for this notification. While CBSE has not yet shared exact dates officially, many news sources suggest that the CTET exam will likely be held in **December 2025**.
Once the notification is released, it will include important information like the start and end dates for applying, exam dates, eligibility rules, and the application fee. It is important for all interested students to keep checking the official website for these details.
What is CTET?
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam. It is conducted twice a year by the CBSE. This test is for people who want to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), and other central government schools. Passing CTET shows that a person has the minimum qualifications required to be a teacher.
There are two papers in CTET:
- Paper 1: For teachers wanting to teach Classes 1 to 5.
- Paper 2: For teachers wanting to teach Classes 6 to 8.
Candidates can apply for either one paper or both, depending on which classes they wish to teach.
Expected Key Dates
While the official dates are still awaited, here are the expected timelines based on past trends and current information:
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| CTET December 2025 Notification Release | By **October 25, 2025** |
| Start Date for Online Application | Soon after notification release |
| Last Date to Apply Online | To be announced in notification |
| CTET December 2025 Exam Date | **December 2025** (expected) |
How to Apply for CTET December 2025
The application process for CTET December 2025 will be fully online. Candidates need to follow these simple steps to apply:
- Step 1: Go to the official CTET website, **ctet.nic.in**.
- Step 2: Look for the "Apply Online" link on the homepage and click on it. This link will be active after the notification is released.
- Step 3: Fill out the registration form with your basic details like name, date of birth, and contact information.
- Step 4: Once registered, you will get a unique application number. Use this to log in and fill the main application form.
- Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your photo and signature. Make sure they meet the size and format requirements mentioned in the notification.
- Step 6: Pay the application fee using online payment methods like debit card, credit card, or net banking. The fee details will be in the notification.
- Step 7: After successful payment, a confirmation page will appear. Download and save this page. It is important for future reference.
Stay Updated
Students are advised to regularly visit the official CTET website, **ctet.nic.in**, for the most accurate and latest information regarding the CTET December 2025 notification, application process, and exam dates. Any official announcements from CBSE will be published there first.
