CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025 are mandatory criteria that must be satisfied by candidates to sit for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) held by CBSE. Prospective teachers who want to teach classes I to VIII in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, and CBSE-affiliated schools are required to satisfy certain conditions in the context of age, educational qualifications, and passing marks. This article presents a complete description of the CTET 2025 eligibility requirements, covering the age restriction, necessary qualifications, and minimum marks required to become eligible.

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025 Overview

Applicants who want to teach both classes (I to VIII) have to appear for both papers. The eligibility criteria of CTET are categorized into two categories depending on the paper that the applicant wants to appear for. The detailed eligibility criteria of CTET 2025 are given below:

• Paper I: For teaching classes I to V (Primary Stage).
• Paper II: For teaching classes VI to VIII (Elementary Stage).

CTET Educational Qualification 2025

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria based on the paper they are applying for:

Paper 2 For Primary Level (Classes 1-5)

• A higher secondary level (or equivalent) examination has been passed with at least 50% marks and a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) (2 years) passed or being pursued in the final year. 
• A higher secondary level (or equivalent) examination has been passed with at least 45% marks and a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) (2 years) passed or being pursued in the final year as per NCTE 2002 norms. 
• A higher secondary level (or equivalent) examination has been passed with at least 50% marks and B.El.Ed. (4 years) final year examination being appeared for or has been cleared. 
• Higher secondary (or equivalent) examination passed with 50% marks and is being pursued or completed in the final year of the Diploma in Education (Special Education) (two-year course). 
• Graduation with at least 50% marks plus Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).

Paper 2 for Upper Primary Level (Classes 6-8)

• Graduation and passed/appearing in the last year of D.El.Ed. (2 years) or Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Graduate with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the last year of the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).
• Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed/appeared in the last year of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) as prescribed by NCTE in 2002.
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the last year of Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.), four years.
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the last year of B.A. or B.Sc.Ed. respectively; B.A.Ed. or B.Sc.Ed.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appeared in the last year of B.Ed. (Special Education).

CTET Age Limit 2025

• There is no age restriction for CTET 2025. Any candidate of any age can apply if they are eligible according to the educational qualifications.

CTET Qualifying Marks 2025

There is a minimum percentage required to become eligible for CTET. The information is as follows:

CTET Reservation & Relaxation 2025

• SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled candidates receive a relaxation of 5% in minimum qualifications as per the guidelines of NCTE.

CTET Final Eligibility Verification 2025

• The appearance of a candidate in CTET is not a criterion for eligibility to be appointed as a teacher. The recruiting agency/appointing authority will determine the eligibility at the time of recruitment.

CTET Other Requirements 2025

• All candidates should have a valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.) for the application procedure.
• There is no attempt limit for CTET. Candidates can sit for the exam as many times as they desire.
• Candidates should be eligible at the time of applying. Candidates appearing in the last year of their qualifying examination may also apply.

Conclusion

The CTET Eligibility Criteria 2025 are created to make sure that only deserving candidates sit for the exam. By fulfilling the age limit, educational qualification, and other conditions, candidates can move closer to their goal of becoming a certified teacher. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam should thoroughly go through the eligibility criteria and make sure they fulfill all the conditions. For more information, check the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in. Begin preparing early and strive to achieve success in CTET 2025.