The CTET exam for the December 2025 session is scheduled to be held on February 8, 2026. This will be the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 exams will be conducted on the same day in two shifts. The exam will be offline (OMR-based) and held across 132 cities in India in 20 different languages.
Here are key details about the CTET December 2025 exam:
• Exam Date: February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
• Conducting Body: CBSE
• Exam Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper – OMR sheets)
• Papers: Paper 1 (for Classes 1 to 5 teachers) and Paper 2 (for Classes 6 to 8 teachers)
• Exam Timing: Based on past schedules, Paper 2 is likely in the morning shift from 9:30 am to 12 noon, and Paper 1 in the afternoon shift from 2 pm to 4:30 pm
• Languages: 20
• Exam Centers: 132 cities across India
• Eligibility: As per the usual CTET criteria, candidates must fulfill specific educational qualifications to appear
• Application: The notification and online application form will be released soon on the official website ctet.nic.in. Candidates need to register, fill the application form, upload necessary documents, pay the fee and submit
The CTET exam assesses the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in central government schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya, and others. The test aligns with the standards of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the https://teachingjobsalert.com website for the detailed notification, syllabus, application start and end dates, and admit card release announcements.
In summary, the CTET exam for 2025 is effectively conducted in the first quarter of 2026, with the date set for February 8, 2026, with further details forthcoming soon.