Central Teacher Eligibility Test Exam Syllabus, Pattern, Important Dates, Admit Card, Old Question Papers
CTET February 2026 Notification: The Central Board of Secondary Education will begin the registration process for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 from 27-11-2025. The CTET February 2025 examination will be conducted in 136 cities and 20 languages of the country. Detailed information is available on the CTET’s official website http://www.ctet.nic.in. The last date for submission of online application is 18-12-2025. CTET is conducted by CBSE for recruiting the teachers in CBSE schools all over India. State governments also considered CTET for recruiting the teachers in stage government schools. CTET February 2026 will be conducted on 08-02-2026 on OMR Based. CTET 2026 Exam score is valid for lifetime.
CTET is applicable for the KVS, Central Tibetan Schools, NVS etc. CBSE all schools are considered CTET. Aided schools are also considering the CTET Score for recruiting the teachers. State Government running schools also considering CTET score if no TET.
Important Dates for CTET February Exam 2026 Notification:
CTET Exam Notification
CTET February -2026
Online application registration starts from
27-11-2025
Last date to register online
18-12-2025
Fee Payment Last date
18-12-2025
Admit Card release date
01-02-2026
Official Website
www.ctet.nic.in
CTET Exam Date
08-02-2026
CTET Result Date
Feb-2026
Educational Qualifications for Applying online for CTET Exam 2026:
CTET February 2026 will be conducted for recruiting the Class I to V teachers which is known as Primary Stage and Class VI to VIII which is known as Elementary Stage.
For Class I to V teachers Intermediate or 10+2 with 2 years B.El.Ed Diploma or 4 Years B.El.Ed or D.Ed qualification is required.
For Class VI to Class VIII Teachers Degree with B.Ed or 2 years B.El.Ed or 10+2 with 4 years B.El.Ed or 10+2 with B.A B.Ed/B.Sc B.Ed/BA.Ed/BSc.Ed.
Exam fee for CTET Central Teachers Eligibility Test 2026:
Category
For Single Paper
For Both Papers
Gen/OBC
Rs.1000
Rs.1200/-
SC/ST/PWD
Rs.500
Rs.600/-
CTET February 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus:
CTET Paper 1 Classes I to V Primary Stage Exam Pattern:
Paper 1 Exam duration is 150 Minutes.
Total 150 MCQ will be given and each question carries one for this CTET Paper 1.
Subject
Marks
MCQs
(i) Child Development and Pedagogy
30
30
(ii) Language I (compulsory)
30
30
(iii) Language II (compulsory)
30
30
(iv) Mathematics
30
30
(v) Environmental Studies
30
30
CTET Paper 2 Classes VI to VIII Elementary Stage Exam Pattern:
Paper 2 Exam will be conducted for 150 marks. Total 150 questions will be given and each question carries one mark.
Candidates must have scored 60% to get qualify for this CTET February 2026. That means that the candidates will need to get a minimum of 60 percent to get the pass. SC / ST / OBC / Handicapped candidates minimum qualification is 55%.
How to apply online for Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET 2026 Notification:
Online mode of applications only accepted for this CTET February 2026. Last date to apply online for this CTET notification is 18-12-2025. Official website to apply online is www.ctet.nic.in. Admit card release date, exam key details will be updated in this website only.
How to get Duplicate Document for CTET Certificate?:
Candidate who want the duplicate marks state or certificate they have take a demand draft in favor of “Secretary Central Board of Education” drawn any Nationalized bank payable at Delhi.
Application format for applying for duplicate certificate or marks statement is available official website of CTET at www.ctet.nic.in.
Duration for received Duplicate Certificate:
Candidate will get the CTET duplicate certificate or marks statement within the 14 working days.
