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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CTET February 2026 Notification. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level exam for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes I to VIII in government, aided, and many private schools.
As per the official Information Bulletin (CTET-February 2026), here are the complete details every candidate must know.
CTET February 2026: Important Dates:
- Online Application Starts: 27 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 18 December 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 18 December 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Exam Date: 08 February 2026 (Sunday)
CTET 2026 Exam Schedule:
08.02.2026 Paper II Morning 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM
08.02.2026 Paper I Evening 02:30 PM – 05:00 PM
How to Apply for CTET 2026
Steps for online application as listed:
1. Visit the official website: https://ctet.nic.in
2. Click Apply Online
3. Fill the application form and note your Registration/Application No.
4. Upload scanned photograph (10–100 KB) and signature (3–30 KB)
5. Pay the exam fee through Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking
6. Download the Confirmation Page for future reference
CTET 2026 Application Fee:
- General / OBC (NCL) ₹1000 ₹1200
- SC / ST / PwD ₹500 ₹600
- GST is applicable.
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility requirements are based on NCTE norms:
- Minimum qualifications for teaching posts must match NCTE guidelines.
- Candidates must verify eligibility themselves—appearing for CTET does not guarantee eligibility.
- 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
CTET Exam Pattern 2026
- Detailed on Pages 9–13:
- Paper I (Classes I – V)
- 150 MCQs | 150 Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy – 30
- Language I – 30
- Language II – 30
- Mathematics – 30
- Environmental Studies – 30
Paper II (Classes VI – VIII)
- 150 MCQs | 150 Marks
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30
- Language I – 30
- Language II – 30
- Mathematics & Science – 60 (for Math/Science teacher)
OR
- Social Studies / Social Science – 60
- Syllabus is described in Appendix I (Pages 14–21).
CTET Language Options:
- Candidates can choose any two languages from the list of 20 on Page 9.
- Languages include: English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Sanskrit, etc.
CTET 2026 Exam Cities
- The exam will be conducted in 130+ cities across India (Appendix III, Pages 21–24).
Some major cities include:
- Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Patna, Jaipur, Bhopal, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Guwahati.
- Candidates must choose 4 different city preferences.
CTET Admit Card 2026:
- Admit cards will be available on the official website.
- Candidates must report 120 minutes before the exam.
- Late entry after 09:30 AM (Paper II) or after 02:30 PM (Paper I) is NOT allowed.
CTET Certificate Validity
- The CTET certificate is valid for lifetime.
- Candidates may reappear to improve their score.
- Certificates & mark sheets will be issued digitally via DigiLocker with secure QR codes.
Re-evaluation Policy:
- No re-checking or re-evaluation of CTET results is permitted.
Facilities for PwD Candidates
- Scribe/reader allowed as per RPWD Act 2016 provisions
- 50 minutes extra time
- Large-font question papers for visually impaired candidates
- OMR sheets & answer keys will be displayed online for 2–3 days
- Candidates can challenge answers @ ₹1000 per question
Final Thoughts:
CTET February 2026 is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers across India. With lifetime certificate validity and a clear, structured syllabus, candidates should begin their preparation early.
Make sure to apply before the last date and follow all exam-day guidelines strictly.
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