CTET February 2026 Exam Centres list is now available on the official CBSE website. The exam is scheduled for February 8, 2026, across 136 cities. Candidates should check their CTET 2026 Exam City Intimation to plan travel early. CTET Paper 2 will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by CTET Paper 1 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. While the city slip confirms the location, the final venue address will appear only on the official Admit Card.
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CTET 2026 Exam Centres Overview
The key highlights of CTET 2026 exam centres are given below to help candidates understand important details such as the exam mode, authority, and exam cities.
| CTET 2026 |
Details |
| Exam Name |
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Authority |
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Mode of CTET Exam |
Offline (Pen & Paper Based) |
| Total Exam Cities |
136 |
| Intimation of Exam Centre |
Through CTET Admit Card |
CTET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
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How to Check CTET February 2026 Exam Centre & City Slip
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Official Website: Visit the official portal at ctet.nic.in.
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Direct Link: Look for the "View Date & City for CTET Feb-2026" link under the Candidate Activity section.
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Login Credentials: Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth (DOB), and the Security Pin (Captcha).
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Download City Slip: Click on 'Submit' to view your CTET 2026 City Intimation Slip.
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Advance Information: Use this Pre-Admit Card to check your allotted Exam City and Exam Date (February 8, 2026).
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Final Step: Download and print the slip for travel planning.
Note: CTET City Slip is not the final Admit Card. It only contains the city name; the exact exam center address will be available on CTET 2026 Admit Card, released 2–3 days before the exam.
Exam Guidelines
Can Candidates Change CTET Exam Centre 2026 After Submission?
Candidates often ask whether it is possible to change CTET exam centre 2026 after submitting the application form. As per CBSE CTET guidelines, there is no separate facility provided to modify CTET exam centre once the application form is finally submitted. The exam city preferences must be selected carefully during CTET online application process 2026.
CTET Exam Day Checklist
Immediately after downloading CTET 2026 Admit Card, you must verify the particulars mentioned on the admit card.
- You are supposed to report to the exam Centre as per the time mentioned on the admit card.
- Carry your CTET admit card and photo ID to the allotted exam Centre.
- Carry Black/Blue pen to mark answers in OMR sheet.
- Devices like Mobile Phones, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band, Watch, Wrist Watch, Camera, Bluetooth Device, or Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Gold/ Artificial Ornaments, etc.
- You can take water bottles to the exam Centre, however, the bottles should be transparent.
- No eatables and liquids or electronic items are allowed inside the exam hall.
- You should not have pieces of paper, etc., Geometry/ Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/ Scanner, etc. or else you will be disqualified.
- You have to stay in the exam hall for the complete time duration of CTET Exam. Even if you have completed the test, you will not be permitted to leave the exam Centre.
- Items like books/registers/magazines/notepads are not allowed in the exam hall.
CTET FAQs
CTET Exam Centres 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is the full form of CTET?
Ans. CTET full form is Central Teacher Eligibility Test. This test is being conducted by CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education).
Ques. What is the dress code for CTET exam 2026?
Ans. CTET Jan-2026 Information Bulletin does not mention any dress code to be followed on the exam day. However, some other instructions are specified in the official notification. You are not allowed to carry electronic devices, ornament, paper, notebook, watch, any stationary item or any eatables.
Ques. What is CTET exam city slip?
Ans. CBSE releases CTET exam city slip on the website - ctet.nic.in a few days before the exam. You can download the exam city slip from CTET login page. The slip mentions the exam city allowed to you for CTET exam. CTET admit card mentions the exam centre details.
Ques. Can I get a job after cracking CTET?
Ans. If you clear CTET, you can apply for various vacancies for Teaching, Research, etc in government schools.
Ques. Is CTET valid in all states?
Ans. Yes, CTET is valid in all states of India. The full form of Central Teacher Eligibility Test and it is conducted on national level. You can apply for any government school recruitment across the country after clearing CTET exam.
Ques. How can I check my CTET February 2026 exam city?
Ans. CTET Exam City 2026 slip is released on the official website of CTET at ctet.nic.in a few days before the exam. You can download it using your login credentials and check your allotted exam centre.
Ques. How can I know my CTET February 2026 exam Centre?
Ans. CBSE releases CTET exam city slip on the website - ctet.nic.in. You can download the exam city slip from CTET login page. CBSE releases the admit card on CTET website 2 days before the exam. You can check exam centre name and address on CTET February 2026 Admit Card.
Ques. Can CTET exam centre be changed?
Ans. No, you are not allowed to change the exam centre once you submit the 3 preferences in CTET application form. However, CBSE actives direct link to make changes in CTET application form for a specified period. During that period, you can edit exam centre choice but not preferences.
Ques. What documents are required for CTET exam Centre?
Ans. You are required to carry original ID proof along with the admit card to CTET exam centre.
Ques. How can I change my CTET February 2026 Exam Centre?
Ans. Step 1: Open the official website of CTET
Step 2: Click the “ Exam City Correction” option
Step 3: Now you will be directed to a new page
Step 4: Next the candidates have to provide information like application number, security pin shown on the screen and password
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