The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The CTET 2026 Exam will be conducted on 8th February 2026 (Sunday) across 132 cities in India. Both Paper I and Paper II will be held on the same day, in 20 different languages.
The detailed CTET 2026 Information Bulletin containing exam syllabus, eligibility criteria, fee details, languages, and exam city lists will be released soon on the official website ctet.nic.in. Aspiring candidates must apply online only through the official website once the notification is live.
CTET 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Edition | 21st Edition |
| Exam Date | 8th February 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Papers | Paper-I (Class I–V), Paper-II (Class VI–VIII) |
| Languages | 20 Languages |
| Exam Cities | 132 Cities Across India |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in |
CTET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CTET 2026 Notification Release Date | To be announced soon |
| Online Application Start Date | To be notified |
| Last Date to Apply Online | To be notified |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | To be notified |
| CTET 2026 Exam Date | 8th February 2026 (Sunday) |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
CTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Paper I or II | Both Papers (I & II) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / Differently Abled Person | ₹500 | ₹600 |
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To appear in CTET, candidates must meet minimum educational qualifications prescribed for Paper I (Primary Stage) and Paper II (Elementary Stage) as per NCTE norms.
- Paper I: 10+2 with D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed.
- Paper II: Graduation with B.Ed or equivalent qualification.
Exact eligibility requirements will be specified in the official Information Bulletin.
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper I (for Classes I–V Teachers)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2:30 Hours |
Paper II (for Classes VI–VIII Teachers)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics and Science / Social Studies | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2:30 Hours |
How to Apply for CTET 2026
Candidates have to apply online only through the CTET official website ctet.nic.in. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Steps to apply:
- Visit the official CTET website.
- Click on the “Apply for CTET February 2026” link.
- Fill in the required details and upload documents.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for reference.
