The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The CTET 2026 Exam will be conducted on 7 & 8 February 2026 across 132 cities in India. Both Paper I and Paper II will be held on the same day, in 20 different languages.
The detailed CTET 2026 Information Bulletin containing exam syllabus, eligibility criteria, fee details, languages, and exam city lists will be released soon on the official website ctet.nic.in. Aspiring candidates must apply online only through the official website once the notification is live.
CTET 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Edition | 21st Edition |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Papers | Paper-I (Class I–V), Paper-II (Class VI–VIII) |
| Languages | 20 Languages |
| Exam Cities | 132 Cities Across India |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in |
CTET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 December 2025 |
| CTET 2026 Exam Date | 7 & 8 February 2026 |
CTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Paper I or II | Both Papers (I & II) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / Differently Abled Person | ₹500 | ₹600 |
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To appear in CTET, candidates must meet minimum educational qualifications prescribed for Paper I (Primary Stage) and Paper II (Elementary Stage) as per NCTE norms.
- Paper I: 10+2 with D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed.
- Paper II: Graduation with B.Ed or equivalent qualification.
Exact eligibility requirements will be specified in the official Information Bulletin.
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper I (for Classes I–V Teachers)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2:30 Hours |
Paper II (for Classes VI–VIII Teachers)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics and Science / Social Studies | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2:30 Hours |
CTET 2026 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| CTET 2026 Admit Card | Admit Card |
| CTET 2026 Exam Schedule | Exam Schedule |
| CTET 2026 City Intimation | City Intimation |
| CTET 2026 Exam Date Notice | Notice |
| CTET Official Website | CTET |
