CTET December 2025 exam delayed: When will registration begin?
CTET December 2025: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December 2025 session has been delayed, leaving aspiring teachers and candidates seeking clarity on the new schedule. Unlike previous years, the notification for the exam and registration dates have not been announced yet.In earlier years, the CTET December exams followed a fixed schedule. For instance, in December 2024, the notification was released on September 13, with applications open from September 17 to October 16. In January 2024, the notification was available from November 3, and forms were accepted until November 27. The exams were conducted as planned in these periods, but the December 2025 session will differ.Exam schedule and delay detailsThe CBSE, which conducts the CTET, has not confirmed the application start date for the December 2025 exam. While the exam is scheduled to be held on February 8, 2026, candidates are currently awaiting the registration window. This delay is significant compared with the last few sessions, where the registration period was clearly communicated months in advance.A quick look at past CTET schedules
Exam format and eligibility criteriaThe CTET exam is conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode using OMR sheets. It is held in two shifts: Shift 1 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon and Shift 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Paper I is for candidates seeking teaching positions for classes 1 to 5, while Paper II targets candidates aspiring to teach classes 6 to 8. Successful candidates can apply for jobs in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Army schools across the country.CTET certificates are valid for a lifetime and there is no limit on the number of attempts. Minimum passing marks for the general category are 90 out of 150 (60%), and for SC/ST candidates, 82 out of 150 (55%).How to apply online for CTET December 2025Step 1: Visit the official CTET website at https://ctet.nic.in.Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” link for the December 2025 session once available.Step 3: Fill out the registration form with personal details, educational qualifications, and contact information.Step 4: Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including photograph and signature, in the prescribed format.Step 5: Pay the application fee online through net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI to complete the submission.Candidates are advised to keep checking the official CTET portal for updates on the notification release and registration window to avoid missing the delayed December 2025 exam.Result trends over the yearsCTET results have varied significantly over the years, with Paper 1 generally showing higher pass percentages than Paper 2. In the December 2024 session, only 24.17% of candidates cleared Paper 1, while 12.31% passed Paper 2. The July 2024 results were lower for Paper 1 at 18.73%, but slightly higher for Paper 2 at 16.99%. January 2024 saw the lowest success rates, with only 15.95% clearing Paper 1 and 7.56% clearing Paper 2.
Direct link to visit the official CTET websiteCTET made mandatory by supreme courtThe CTET has recently become mandatory following a Supreme Court ruling. Teachers across several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, must pass the TET to retain their jobs or receive promotions. Those with fewer than five years of service remaining are exempted from mandatory passing for retirement purposes but still need to qualify for promotions. This has led to an expected surge in applications for the upcoming December 2025 session.
