CTET July 2025 Full Guide: Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility & Prep Tips

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The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is the gateway to becoming a teacher in government schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya (NVS), and other CBSE-affiliated schools. Conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) twice a year, the next CTET exam will be held in July 2025.

If you’re aspiring to become a teacher for Classes 1 to 8, here’s a complete roadmap to help you prepare effectively for CTET July 2025.

CTET July 2025: Important Dates (Tentative)

Event	Date (Expected)
Notification Release	March 2025
Application Form Start Date	April 2025
Last Date to Apply	May 2025
Admit Card Release	June 2025
Exam Date	July 2025
Result Declaration	August 2025

Always check the official website: ctet.nic.in

Eligibility Criteria for CTET

For Paper I (Classes 1–5):

Passed 12th with minimum 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
OR
12th + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)

For Paper II (Classes 6–8):

Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed
OR
Graduation with B.Ed
OR
12th + 4-year B.El.Ed

Final-year students of the required diploma/degree are also eligible.

CTET 2025 Exam Pattern

The CTET exam is divided into two papers:

Paper I (Primary Level) – For Classes 1 to 5

Paper II (Elementary Level) – For Classes 6 to 8

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II	30	30
Mathematics / Science / SST	60	60
Total	150	150

Duration: 2.5 Hours
No Negative Marking
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60% (i.e., 90/150)

CTET July 2025: Detailed Syllabus Overview

Child Development & Pedagogy

Understanding Child Development (Primary/Early years)
Inclusive Education
Learning & Pedagogy
Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg Theories

Language I & II

Comprehension (Passages)
Grammar & Language Pedagogy
Language I focuses on proficiency in the regional language
Language II should be different from Language I

Mathematics (For Paper I) / Math & Science (Paper II)

Number System, Shapes, Measurement, Data Handling
Algebra, Geometry (for Paper II)
Pedagogical Issues in Math Teaching

Environmental Studies (Paper I) / Social Science (Paper II)

Family & Friends, Food, Water, Travel, Shelter
History, Civics, Geography (for Paper II)
Teaching Methods & EVS Pedagogy

📘 Refer to the official syllabus PDF on the CTET website for topic-wise breakdown.

CTET July 2025 Preparation Tips

1. Know the Syllabus Thoroughly

Download the official CTET syllabus and keep it handy. Align your study material accordingly.

2. Refer to NCERT Books (Classes 1 to 8)

A lot of CTET questions are directly based on NCERT concepts, especially in Math and EVS.

3. Daily Practice of MCQs

CTET is all about speed + accuracy. Practicing 50–100 MCQs per day can improve your confidence.

4. Master Child Development & Pedagogy

This section is scoring and forms the base of both papers. Understand the teaching-learning theories thoroughly.

5. Take Mock Tests

Use platforms like Testbook, Gradeup, or CTET mobile apps to give full-length mocks weekly.

6. Time Management in Exam

Don’t spend too much time on one section. Attempt the easiest questions first.

Best Books for CTET 2025 Preparation

Child Development & Pedagogy: Shalini Punjabi / Arihant Publication
Language I & II: NCERT + Arihant Language Books
Mathematics & EVS: CTET Success Master by Arihant
Previous Year Papers: Oswaal or Disha Publication

CTET Certificate Validity

The CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime.
It can be used to apply for central government teaching jobs as well as schools under UTs, NVS, KVS, and many private institutions.