The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 on its official website.
The CTET 2026 exam will be conducted on 8th February 2026 across 132 cities, in 20 different languages, through offline (OMR) mode.
Candidates aspiring to build their career as school teachers must appear for and qualify in CTET. Interested and eligible applicants can submit their online forms through the official portal.
CTET Notification 2026 – Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Edition | 21st Edition |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | 8 February 2026 |
| Qualification Required | 12th Pass |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
CTET 2026 – Complete Details
Name of Exam: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), February 2026
Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Type: Offline Written Examination (OMR)
Exam Date: 8th February 2026 (Sunday)
Age Limit: Candidates 18 years and above are eligible to apply.
Eligibility Criteria for CTET 2026
Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications for Primary Level (Class I–V) and Secondary Level (Class VI–VIII).
Primary Level (Class I to V)
Candidates must have any one of the following:
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with 50% marks + passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks + passed/appearing in 4-year B.El.Ed
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks + passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
- Graduation + B.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
Secondary Level (Class VI to VIII)
Candidates must meet any one of the following:
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks + passed/appearing in 4-year B.El.Ed
- Graduation with 50% marks + passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks + passed/appearing in 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed
- Graduation with 50% marks + passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)
- Any candidate with a valid NCTE-recognized B.Ed qualification is eligible.
- Candidates pursuing teacher education courses recognized by NCTE/RCI are also eligible.
CTET 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | For One Paper | For Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| ST | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| PwD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Payment Mode:
Online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
How to Apply for CTET 2026?
Follow the steps below to submit your CTET 2026 online application:
Step-by-Step Guide
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link.
- A new page will open — complete your registration.
- Enter your personal and educational details correctly.
- Upload your passport photo, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
CTET 2026 – Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27 November 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Updated |
| CTET Exam Date | 8 February 2026 |
| Result Date | Update Soon |
| Final Merit List | Update Soon |
Apply Online for CTET 2026
The CTET online application process begins on 27 November 2025 and continues until 18 December 2025. Candidates are advised to complete their forms early to avoid last-minute issues.
Important Web-Links – CTET 2026
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Full Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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