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Feb 25, 2026

February 25, 2026:The Central Board of Secondary Education has rescheduled CTET 2026 Paper-II to 1 March 2026 for two cancelled Bihar centres. Revised admit cards are now available on the official CTET website for affected candidates. Check Details
February 18, 2026: CTET Answer Key 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 (March 7 & 8, 2026 exam) will be released soon. Candidates will be able to download the provisional CTET Answer Key 2026 along with the response sheet to verify their answers and calculate probable scores. Check Details

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released CTET Admit Card for February 2026 on February 5, 2026, on its official website ctet.nic.in. Candidates appearing for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session can download their hall ticket using their Application Number and Date of Birth. The CTET Feb 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 7–8, 2026, for Paper I and Paper II at various exam centres across India.

CTET 2026 February Exam Dates

CTET Exam Date 2026 has been released by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which is scheduled for February 7-8, 2026. This exam will be for the 21st edition of CTET, and both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be covered on the same day. CBSE will conduct the test in twenty different languages in 132 cities all over the country.

Date of Examination	Paper	Timing	Duration
February 7, 2026	2	09:30 to 12:00 Hours	02:30 Hours
February 7, 2026	1	14:30 to 17:00 Hours
February 8, 2026	2	09:30 to 12:00 Hours
February 8, 2026	1	14:30 to 17:00 Hours

What is CTET Exam?

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level eligibility examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India. It is designed to assess the teaching aptitude and essential skills required for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8. CTET consists of two papers—Paper I for primary level (Classes 1–5) and Paper II for upper primary level (Classes 6–8). Qualifying CTET makes candidates eligible to apply for teaching jobs in central government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and many private schools.

Table of Contents

CTET 2026 Highlights
CTET Exam Dates 2026
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
CTET 2026 Application Process
CTET 2026 Admit Card
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
CTET 2026 Syllabus
CTET 2026 Exam Centre
CTET 2026 Answer Key
CTET 2026 Result
CTET 2026 Cutoff Marks
CTET Previous Year Papers

CTET 2026 Highlights

You can check out CTET 2026 exam highlights in the table provided below:

Particulars	Details
CTET Full Form	Central Teacher Eligibility Test
Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Twice a year
Mode of Exam	Offline - Pen and Paper Based
Exam Duration	150 minutes
Language/Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
CTET Website	https://ctet.nic.in/

CTET Exam Dates 2026

Events	Dates (Tentative)
CTET Application Form Start Date	November 27, 2025
CTET Last Date to apply	December 18, 2025
Application Fee submission's last date	December 18, 2025
CTET 2026 Admit Card	February 5, 2026
CTET 2026 Exam Date	February 7-8, 2026
CTET 2026 Result	TBA

CTET 2026 Notification

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released CTET February 2026 Notification on 27 November 2025 on the official CTET website. The notification provides detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus structure, important instructions, and guidelines for candidates planning to appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It also outlines key requirements and essential documents needed, ensuring applicants understand all prerequisites before proceeding further.

Download CTET 2026 Detailed Notification PDF

CTET Exam Date

CTET Exam Events	CTET Exam Dates
CTET 2026 Exam Date	Feb 7, 2026 Feb 8, 2026

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026

CTET 2026 eligibility criteria, including an age limit, educational qualification, and Nationality. Here, you can check your eligibility:

Nationality Criteria for CTET 2026

Check out CTET Nationality requirement below:

Citizen of India
Candidates who belong to Nepal
A subject from Bhutan.
A Tibetan who traveled to permanently settle in India before January 1, 1962.
Candidates of Indian origin who migrated from certain countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Burma.

Age Limit for CTET

The Teacher Eligibility Test specifies that the minimum age to apply for the exam is 18, per CTET age limitation. However, there is no upper age limit for taking the exam. According to government regulations, candidates from reserved categories will be eligible for an age relaxation.

Educational Qualification set by CBSE for Paper 1 & Paper 2

The detailed educational qualification is as follows:

CTET 2026 Paper 1 Eligibility Criteria

To become a Teacher in elementary schools for Classes 1 to 5, you can check out CTET Paper 1 eligibility below in the table:

Paper	Educational Qualifications
CTET Paper 1	Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the first year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
	Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the first year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002.
	Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the first year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
	Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the first year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
	Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).

CTET 2026 Paper 2 Eligibility Criteria

You can check out CTET Paper 2 educational qualification requirement below in the table:

Paper	Educational Qualifications
CTET Paper 2 Eligibility Criteria	Graduation and passing or appearing in the first year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
	Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
	Graduation with at least 45% marks and passing or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
	Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the first year of a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
	Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the first year of 4-year B.A./B. Sc. Ed or B.A.Ed/ B. Sc. Ed.
	Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

CTET Application Process 2026

CTET 2026 Application Process has started on November 27, 2025, and will close on December 18, 2025. Candidates must carefully fill CTET online application form and provide all the required documents. The steps to apply online for CTET 2026 are given below:

Visit the Official Website: Go to CTET official website.
Register Online: Create a new account by registering with your basic details, like name, email, and contact number.
Fill the Application Form: Complete the online application form by entering accurate personal, educational, and communication details.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, such as your photograph and signature, as per the prescribed format.
Pay the Application Fee: Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods. The fee varies depending on whether you're applying for one or both papers.
Review and Submit: Double-check all entered details, ensure correctness, and submit the application form.
Confirmation: After submission, take a printout of the application confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.

CTET 2026 Category-Wise Application Fee Breakdown

The detailed application fee for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 exam is as follows:

Category	Only Paper- 1 or 2	Both Paper- 1 & 2
General/OBC (NCL)	INR 1,000/-	INR 1,200/-
SC/ST/Differently Abled Person	INR 500/-	INR 600/-

GST as applicable will be charged extra by the Bank.

CTET 2026 Admit Card

CTET admit card 2026 is available for download at the official website from February 5, 2026. You can download CTET 2026 admit card by following these steps-

Go to the official website – ctet.nic.in.
Select the link- ‘Download Admit Card- CTET February 2026’.
Enter the application number, birth date, and security pin.
Click the “Submit” button.
Download CTET February 2026 admit card.

Download CTET 2026 February Admit Card (Link Active)

CTET City Intimation Slip 2026

CTET 2026 city intimation slip has been released for the candidates. You can check your exam city by the following steps-

Go to the official website – ctet.nic.in.
Look for the "City Intimation Slip for CTET February 2026" link on the homepage.
Log in with your registration number and password or date of birth.
Once logged in, download and save the slip for future reference.

Download CTET 2026 City Intimation Slip

CTET 2026 Exam Pattern

CTET Exam Pattern 2026 is divided into two parts- Paper 1 and Paper 2. If you wish to become a Teacher for Classes 1-V, then you will have to appear for CTET Paper 1 only. However, if you wish to become a Teacher for Classes VI-VIII, then you will have to appear for CTET Paper 2 only. You need to clear both papers if you aspire to teach Classes I-VIII. Candidates can refer to CTET Exam Pattern given below:

Particulars	CTET Paper 1	CTET Paper 2
Number of subjects	5	4
Subject name	Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies	Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science
Exam duration	2.5 hours (150 minutes)	2.5 hours (150 minutes)
No. of questions	150	150
Type of questions	MCQs	MCQs
Total marks	150	150
Marking scheme	+1 for a correct answer and 0 for an incorrect answer	+1 for a correct answer and 0 for an incorrect answer
Language of paper	English and Hindi	English and Hindi

CTET Syllabus 2026

CTET 2026 syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is mentioned below:

CTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2026

The syllabus of Paper 1 of CTET exam has the following Topics:

CTET Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus

The syllabus for the Child Development and Pedagogy of CTET exam is as follows:

Child Development Concept
Concept of Inclusive Education
Learning & Pedagogy

CTET Language-I Syllabus

There are 30 questions on it. One mark is awarded for each right response. The syllabus for the Language-I of CTET exam is as follows:

Language Comprehension
Pedagogy of Language Development

CTET Language-II Syllabus

The syllabus for the Language – II of CTET exam is as follows:

Language Comprehension
Pedagogy of Language Development

CTET Mathematics Syllabus

The syllabus for the Mathematics of CTET exam is as follows:

Geometry
Shapes & Spatial Understanding
Solids around Us
Numbers
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Measurement
Weight
Time
Volume
Data Handling
Patterns
Money

CTET Syllabus for Environmental Studies

The syllabus for the Environmental Studies of CTET exam is as follows:

Family and Friends
Relationships
Work and Play
Animals
Plants
Food
Shelter
Water
Travel
Things We Make and Do

CTET Paper 2 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus for Paper 2 of CTET exam is as follows:

CTET Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus

The syllabus for the Child Development and Pedagogy of CTET exam is as follows:

Child Development (Elementary School Child)
Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs
Learning and Pedagogy

CTET Language-I Syllabus

The syllabus for the Language-I of CTET exam is as follows:

Language Comprehension
Pedagogy of Language Development

CTET Language-II Syllabus

The syllabus for the Language II of CTET exam is as follows:

Language Comprehension
Pedagogy of Language Development

CTET Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science Syllabus

The syllabus for the Mathematics and Science or Social Studies of CTET exam is as follows:

Number System
Knowing our Numbers
Playing with Numbers
Whole Numbers
Negative Numbers and Integers
Fractions
Algebra
Introduction to Algebra
Ratio and Proportion
Geometry
Basic geometrical ideas (2-D)
Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D)
Symmetry: (reflection)
Construction (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses)
Mensuration
Data handling

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CTET Exam Centre 2026

CTET 2026 Exam Centre are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to capacity availability in the city of the exam. The list of CTET 2026 Exam Centers is as follows:

City Code	State	City
101	Andaman & Nicobar	Port Blair
102	Andhra Pradesh	Guntur
103	Andhra Pradesh	Tirupati
104	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada
105	Andhra Pradesh	Visakhapatnam
106	Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar
107	Assam	Dibrugarh
108	Assam	Guwahati
109	Assam	Silchar
110	Bihar	Begusarai
111	Bihar	Bhagalpur
112	Bihar	Bhojpur (Ara)
113	Bihar	Darbhanga
114	Bihar	Gaya
115	Bihar	Gopalganj
116	Bihar	Madhubani
117	Bihar	Muzaffarpur
118	Bihar	Nalanda
119	Bihar	Patna
120	Bihar	Purnia
121	Bihar	Rohtas
122	Bihar	Saharsa
123	Bihar	Samastipur
124	Bihar	Saran
125	Bihar	Vaishali (Hajipur)
126	Chandigarh	Chandigarh
127	Chhattisgarh	Bhilai/Durg
128	Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur
129	Chhattisgarh	Raipur
130	Dadra & Nagar Haveli	Dadra & Nagar Haveli
131	Daman & Diu	Daman
132	Delhi	Delhi
137	Goa	Panaji
138	Gujarat	Ahmedabad
139	Gujarat	Rajkot
140	Gujarat	Surat
141	Gujarat	Vadodara
142	Haryana	Ambala
143	Haryana	Faridabad
144	Haryana	Gurugram
145	Haryana	Hissar
146	Haryana	Karnal
147	Haryana	Kurukshetra
148	Himachal Pradesh	Hamirpur
149	Himachal Pradesh	Kangra
150	Himachal Pradesh	Shimla
151	Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu
152	Jammu & Kashmir	Srinagar
153	Jharkhand	Bokaro
154	Jharkhand	Dhanbad
155	Jharkhand	Hazaribagh
156	Jharkhand	Jamshedpur
157	Jharkhand	Ranchi
158	Karnataka	Bengaluru
159	Karnataka	Hubli
160	Kerala	Ernakulam
161	Kerala	Kozhikode
162	Kerala	Thiruvananthapuram
163	Ladakh	Kargil
164	Ladakh	Leh
165	Lakshadweep	Kavarati
166	Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal
167	Madhya Pradesh	Gwalior
168	Madhya Pradesh	Indore
169	Madhya Pradesh	Jabalpur
170	Maharashtra	Amravati
171	Maharashtra	Aurangabad
172	Maharashtra	Mumbai
173	Maharashtra	Nagpur
174	Maharashtra	Nashik
175	Maharashtra	Pune
176	Maharashtra	Solapur
177	Manipur	Imphal
178	Meghalaya	Shillong
179	Mizoram	Aizawl
180	Nagaland	Kohima
181	Odisha	Bhubaneswar
182	Odisha	Sambalpur
183	Puducherry	Puducherry
184	Punjab	Amritsar
185	Punjab	Bhatinda
186	Punjab	Jalandhar
187	Rajasthan	Ajmer
188	Rajasthan	Alwar
189	Rajasthan	Bikaner
190	Rajasthan	Jaipur
191	Rajasthan	Jodhpur
192	Rajasthan	Kota
193	Rajasthan	Udaipur
194	Sikkim	Gangtok
195	Tamil Nadu	Chennai
196	Tamil Nadu	Coimbatore
197	Tamil Nadu	Madurai
198	Telangana	Hyderabad
199	Telangana	Warangal
200	Tripura	Agartala
201	Uttar Pradesh	Agra
202	Uttar Pradesh	Aligarh
203	Uttar Pradesh	Ambedkar Nagar
204	Uttar Pradesh	Ayodhya(Faizabad)
205	Uttar Pradesh	Bareilly
206	Uttar Pradesh	Bijnor
207	Uttar Pradesh	Deoria
208	Uttar Pradesh	Etawah
209	Uttar Pradesh	Ghaziabad
210	Uttar Pradesh	Ghazipur
211	Uttar Pradesh	Gonda
212	Uttar Pradesh	Gorakhpur
213	Uttar Pradesh	Jaunpur
214	Uttar Pradesh	Jhansi
215	Uttar Pradesh	Kanpur
216	Uttar Pradesh	Lucknow
217	Uttar Pradesh	Mainpuri
218	Uttar Pradesh	Mathura
219	Uttar Pradesh	Mau
220	Uttar Pradesh	Meerut
221	Uttar Pradesh	Moradabad
222	Uttar Pradesh	Noida/Greater Noida
223	Uttar Pradesh	Pratapgarh
224	Uttar Pradesh	Prayagraj (Allahabad)
225	Uttar Pradesh	Raebareli
226	Uttar Pradesh	Saharanpur
227	Uttar Pradesh	Shahjahanpur
228	Uttar Pradesh	Sitapur
229	Uttar Pradesh	Sultanpur
230	Uttar Pradesh	Varanasi
231	Uttarakhand	Dehradun
232	Uttarakhand	Haldwani
233	Uttarakhand	Haridwar
234	Uttarakhand	Udham Singh Nagar
235	West Bengal	Kolkata
236	West Bengal	Siliguri

CTET 2026 Answer Key

CBSE releases the provisional answer key and CTET OMR sheet on its website. Candidates can also object to the answer key. Following are the steps to download CTET February 2026 Answer Key and raise an objection:

Visit the official website ctet.nic.in
Find the link to the “Provisional Answer Key 2026”
Log in with your roll number and date of birth
Download CTET 2026 Answer Key, check your responses, and raise objections if needed

CTET OMR Sheet PDF: Accessing response sheets

CBSE will release a notice regarding CTET Calculation and OMR sheet. Candidates wishing to obtain their OMR sheet must pay a fee of INR 500/- and submit a request to CBSE.

CTET 2026 Result

CBSE will declare the result for Central Teacher Eligibility Test for February 2026 examination on its official website. Candidates can check their CTET Result 2026 by logging in with their roll numbers.

CTET 2026 Cutoff Marks

CBSE has decided the minimum qualifying marks for the General and SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories. Minimum qualifying marks are CTET Cutoff marks. You can check out the qualifying marks and qualifying percentage below in the table:

CTET Minimum Qualifying Marks for OBC/SC/ST categories

Category	Qualifying Marks	Qualifying Percentage
General	90	60
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD	82	55

Essential Study Materials for CTET Preparation

You can check out the list of recommended CTET exam preparation books with their publishers below:

Books	Publishers
Child Development and Pedagogy	Arihant Publication
Success Master CTET Paper 1	Arihant Publication
CTET & TETs Bhasha Hindi	Arihant Publication
CTET and TETs English Language and Pedagogy	Arihant Publication
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations, Edition 7	R S Aggarwal
Environmental Studies (EVS) Exam Goalpost for CTET & TETs	Wiley Publication
Child Development and Pedagogy for CTET & TETs	Arihant Publication
CTET & TETs Bhasha Hindi	Arihant Publication
CTET and TETs English Language and Pedagogy	Arihant Publication
Success Master CTET (Social Science /Studies)	Arihant Publication

CTET 2026 Strategies and Tips

Candidates can check CTET Exam Preparation Tips below:

First, check out CTET Exam Pattern and syllabus. Keep the syllabus with you during preparation hours so that you do not start any random topic and study as per the syllabus only.
Check out the nature and standard of questions as mentioned in the official notification.
The language subject is compulsory, and more the scoring section, you must select a familiar language.
You must Solve CTET Previous Year Papers to get an idea of the type of questions asked in the exam.
Attempt CTET Mock Tests to practice time management.

CTET Previous Year Papers

Candidates can attempt the previous year's CTET papers for practice. Below is the table.

Year	CTET Previous Year Paper PDF
2024	Download PDF
2023	Download PDF
2022	Download PDF
2021	Download PDF

CTET Certificate Validity

Earlier, CTET certificate was valid for 7 years from the date of issue. On June 03, 2021, Ministry of Education approved the validity of CTET Certificate from 7 years to a lifetime with effect from 2011. The Ministry has asked the respective State/UT to revalidate/issue the certificates to those whose 7 years of certificate validity has expired or elapsed.

CTET Salary 2026

CTET Salary is given to Teachers appointed with CTET scores, which vary depending on their position and qualifications. You can expect a pay scale of CTET-qualified teachers between INR 9,300/- to INR 34,800/-. The in-hand salary can go up to INR 48,000/- per month.

CTET 2026 Career Opportunities

If you pass CTET test, you can have a good Teaching career. Check out the following highlights to know about careers after CTET:

KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc., are all central government schools.
Union Territories' administrative jurisdiction over schools.
Some Private schools accept CTET certification.
Schools owned by municipal and state governments.

Relevant Links
CTET Exam Eligibility	CTET Mock Tests
CTET Exam Previous Year Question Papers	CTET Latest Updates

CTET FAQs

Ques. Can I apply for both Paper I and Paper II?

Ans. Yes, candidates can apply for both Paper I and Paper II if they wish to teach both primary and upper primary levels. The application fee will be higher in this case.

Ques. Is CTET required for private schools?

Ans. While CTET is mandatory for teaching posts in Central Government schools like KVS, NVS, and others, it is not compulsory for private schools. However, many private schools prefer CTET-qualified candidates.

Ques. Can I correct my CTET application form after submission?

Ans. No, once CTET application form is submitted, candidates cannot make any changes. However, CBSE may provide a correction window, which will be announced on the official website.

Ques. Will CTET 2026 exam be held online or offline?

Ans. CTET is typically conducted as a pen-and-paper-based exam (offline mode). The question paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Ques. Will there be any interviews after CTET exam?

Ans. CTET is only an eligibility test. After qualifying, the recruitment process for teaching positions in various schools may include interviews, depending on the specific school’s recruitment procedure.

Ques. How do I prepare for CTET exam?

Ans. To prepare for CTET, candidates should study the syllabus thoroughly, practice the previous year’s question papers, and take mock tests. It is also essential to stay updated with any changes in the syllabus or exam pattern.

Ques. What is the validity of CTET certificate?

Ans. CTET certificate is valid for lifetime from the date of the result declaration. Candidates can apply for teaching positions in Central Government schools within this validity period

Ques. Is Social Science compulsory for CTET Paper 2?

Ans. No, Social Science is not compulsory for CTET Paper 2 unless you want to become a Social Science teacher. If you want to become a Mathematics or Science teacher, you can opt for either of those subjects instead of Social Science.

Ques. What ID proofs are accepted with CTET admit card 2026?

Ans. Along with CTET admit card 2026, candidates must carry a valid photo ID such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, passport, or driving license for verification at the exam centre.

Ques. Can I edit/correct my CTET application form if I made a mistake?

Ans. You can make corrections in your CTET application form by visiting the website - ctet.nic.in. You need to enter login credentials to the login page, and then you can edit the application form.