CTET 2026 Exam Date Announced | CBSE to Conduct Central Teacher Eligibility Test on February 8, 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the exam date for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2026). According to the notification, the CTET 2026 Exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026 (Sunday). The test will be held for Paper 1 and Paper 2 across 132 cities in 20 languages throughout India.
This national-level eligibility test determines the teaching eligibility of candidates for classes I to VIII in central government and state government schools such as KVS, NVS, CBSE-affiliated schools, and others.
️ CTET 2026 Exam Date – Overview
Particular
Details
Exam Name
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2026)
Conducting Body
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Edition
21st
Exam Date
February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Mode of Exam
Offline (OMR-based)
Languages
20 Indian Languages
Exam Centers
132 Cities across India
Papers
Paper 1 (Classes I–V) and Paper 2 (Classes VI–VIII)
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
The CTET 2026 will consist of two papers — Paper I for Primary Level Teachers (Classes I to V) and Paper II for Upper Primary Level Teachers (Classes VI to VIII). Each paper will contain 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark, and there will be no negative marking.
CTET 2026 Paper 1 Exam Pattern (For Classes I–V Teachers)
Subject
No. of Questions
Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy
30
30
Language I (compulsory)
30
30
Language II (compulsory)
30
30
Mathematics
30
30
Environmental Studies
30
30
Total
150
150
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Qualifying Marks: Minimum 60% (90 marks out of 150)
CTET 2026 Paper 2 Exam Pattern (For Classes VI–VIII Teachers)
Subject
No. of Questions
Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy
30
30
Language I (compulsory)
30
30
Language II (compulsory)
30
30
Mathematics and Science (for Science & Math Teachers)
60
60
Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies Teachers)
60
60
Total
150
150
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Qualifying Marks: Minimum 60% (90 marks out of 150)
Important Points about CTET 2026
The exam will be held in two shifts – one for Paper 1 and the other for Paper 2.
Candidates can appear for either Paper 1, Paper 2, or both, depending on eligibility.
The CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime.
The exam will be conducted in 20 regional languages, ensuring inclusivity across India.
Detailed information about the exam center, admit card, and schedule will be made available on the official website soon.
The CTET 2026 Exam Date is officially confirmed for February 8, 2026. Candidates preparing for the exam should begin focused revision of the CTET syllabus and exam pattern. The introduction of multiple languages and the offline mode ensures a fair and accessible examination process for all aspiring teachers across India.
