CTET 2026 Notification, Exam date, Application form, Answer key
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is responsible for conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching posts in Classes 1 to 8 in schools across India. As per the official schedule, the CTET Exam will be conducted on 7th and 8th February 2026 (Saturday, Sunday), and qualified candidates in the exam will get the CTET certificate, which is valid for a lifetime. CTET 2026 Notification The CTET Notification 2026 (Information Bulletin) for the February 2026 cycle has been released at the official website www.ctet.nic.in, along with information, including the application process, eligibility criteria, dates, exam structure, syllabus, etc. Candidates can download the notification from the official website of CBSE, or the direct link is also attached here. CTET 2026 Exam Summary CTET Exam consists of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is held for those candidates who intend to teach the primary classes, i.e., Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 is for those who wish to teach classes 6 to 8. Teaching aspirants who fulfill the CTET eligibility criteria have a golden opportunity to make a career in the teaching field. Particulars Details Exam Conducting Body Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Exam Name Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET February 2026) Exam Level National Exam Mode Offline (OMR Based) CTET 2026 Exam 7th and 8th February 2026 Exam Duration 150 minutes Language of Paper English and Hindi No. of Test Cities 136 cities across India Exam Helpdesk No. 011-22235774 Official Website www.ctet.nic.in CTET February 2026 Important Dates CTET Notification 2026 for the Feb 2026 cycles has been released on the official website along with the complete CTET Exam schedule for registration dates and exam dates. Check important dates from the table below. Event Dates CTET Notification 2025-26 27th November 2025 CTET Online Form 2026 Starts 27th November 2025 Last Date to fill Online Application 18th December 2025 (11:59 pm) Last Date for submission of fee 18th December 2025 (11:59 pm CTET Exam City 2026 23rd January 2026 CTET Admit Card 2026 5th February 2026 CTET Exam Date 2026 7th and 8th February 2026 CTET Answer Key 2026 Coming Soon CTET Result 2026 March 2026 CTET 2025-26 Exam The Central Teacher Eligibility Test, also known as CTET, is a national-level eligibility test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) twice a year to determine the eligibility of candidates as teachers in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and others. Applicants interested in advancing their careers in the teaching sector for primary and upper primary classes in government & government-aided schools must qualify for the CTET Exam. Based on their CTET Exam scores, the candidates can apply for vacancies in various government and government-aided schools. CTET 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria The Eligibility Criteria are different for selecting candidates for the post of teacher for Classes 1 to 5 and Classes 6 to 8. Let’s have a look at the Educational qualifications required by the candidates for both these sections: Educational Qualification for Classes 1-5 A candidate who has completed their Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with a minimum of 50% marks and cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration) OR A candidate who has completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam securing a minimum of 45% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration), according to the NCTE Regulations 2002. OR A candidate who has completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Bachelor of Elementary Education (4 years duration). OR A candidate who has completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Diploma in Education (2 years duration). OR A candidate who has a Bachelor’s degree and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). Educational Qualification for Classes 6-8 A candidate who holds a Graduation degree and has passed or is appearing in the final year examination of a Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). OR A candidate who has completed his/her Graduation degree with 50% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Bachelor in Education. OR A candidate who has completed his/her Graduation degree with 40% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of Bachelor in Education, according to NCTE regulations. OR A candidate who has completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50% marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of 4 years duration Bachelor of Elementary Education. OR A candidate who has completed Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with 50% marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed. OR A candidate who has a Graduation degree with 50% marks and has cleared or appeared in a B.Ed program of 1-year duration. CTET Application Form 2025-26 Interested teaching aspirants can submit their CTET February 2026 Application Form through the official website of www.ctet.nic.in from 27th November to 18th December 2025 (11:59 pm). The aspirants should keep all the necessary documents handy while filling out the online application forms. It is important to carefully read and follow the guidelines to avoid any discrepancies during the application process. CTET Exam 2025-26 Application Fee A candidate belonging to either the General or OBC category is required to pay Rs. 1000/- (if applying for either Paper I or Paper II) and Rs. 1200/- (if applying for both papers). The same amount is reduced to Rs. 600/- (if applying for either Paper I or Paper II) and Rs. 600/- (if applying for both papers) for candidates belonging to SC/ST category. Category Only Paper I or II Both Paper I &
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