CTET February 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CTET February 2026 Notification for the 20th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. The CTET exam is a national-level eligibility test for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government schools such as KVS, NVS, Army Schools, DSSSB and all schools following the CBSE curriculum.
The CTET Feb 2026 exam will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode at various centres across India.
CTET 2026 – Overview
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Edition | CTET February 2026 |
| Conducting Body | CBSE |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR) |
| Levels | Paper 1 (Class 1–5), Paper 2 (Class 6–8) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CTET February 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | November 2025 |
| Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| CTET Exam Date | February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 2 weeks before exam |
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Paper 1 (Class 1–5)
- 12th Pass + D.El.Ed (or in final year)
- 12th Pass + 4-year B.El.Ed
Paper 2 (Class 6–8)
- Graduation + B.Ed
- Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed
- 12th + 4-year B.El.Ed
CTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Single Paper) | Fee (Both Papers) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
CTET Exam Pattern 2026
Paper 1 – For Primary Teachers (1–5)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper 2 – For Upper Primary Teachers (6–8)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Maths/Science OR Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET 2026 Qualifying Marks
- General: 60% (90/150)
- OBC/SC/ST/PwD: 55% (82/150)
How to Apply for CTET 2026
- Visit the official CTET website – ctet.nic.in
- Click “Apply Online”
- Fill out the registration and application form
- Upload documents
- Pay the application fee
- Download confirmation page
Important Links
| CTET Official Website | Click Here |
| CTET 2026 Notification PDF | Download PDF |
FAQs – CTET February 2026
1. When will CTET 2026 be held?
February 20262. What is the mode of exam?
Offline (OMR-based)3. Who can apply for CTET?
B.Ed/D.El.Ed eligible candidates4. How many papers are there?
Two – Paper 1 & Paper 25. Is CTET certificate valid for lifetime?
Yes
