CTET February 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the notification for the CTET February 2026 exam on 27 November 2025. Good New is an important update for candidates preparing to become teachers. Registration process for the CTET February 2026 exam has now started, giving aspirants the opportunity to apply within the given timeline.
Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online applications until 18 December 2025. Before applying, candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification provided in this article to ensure they understand all the guidelines and requirements.
CTET February Exam 2026 Notification – Highlights
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Notification Release Date | November (Expected) 2025 |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in |
| Start of Online Application | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Correction Window | 23 to 26 December 2025 |
| Download Admit Card | Two days before the exam |
| Exam Date | 8 February 2026 |
CBSE two papers conducted for CTET.
Central Board of Secondary Education conducts two papers for CTET, both papers have different types and uses.
Paper 1 , this paper is for candidates who want to teach classes 1 to 5 in schools.
Paper 2 , this paper is for candidates who wish to teach classes 6 to 8.
CTET February 2026 Exam Date
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on 08 February 2026 (Sunday). CTET exam will be held for both Paper I and Paper II across 132 cities in India and will be conducted in 20 different languages. This is an important opportunity for candidates aiming to qualify as teachers for primary and upper primary levels.
CTET 2026 Eligibility
CTET Paper 1 Eligibility (Class 1 to 5)
- 12th pass with 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed
- 12th pass with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed
- 12th pass with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Special Education
- Graduation + B.Ed (as per CTET norms)
CTET Paper 2 Eligibility (Class 6 to 8)
- Graduation + D.El.Ed
- Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed
- 12th pass with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed
- 12th pass with 50% marks + 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed
- Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed (Special Education)
Application Fees
| Category | Fee for only 1 paper | Fee for Paper 1 and 2 (both) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST / Divyang (PwD) | ₹500 | ₹600 |
CTET Registration 2025 – Apply Online Step by Step Process
- Visit the official website ctet.nic.in.
- Click on the ‘Apply for CTET Feb-2026’ link on the homepage.
- Select ‘New Registration’ and read the bulletin carefully before proceeding.
- Enter your name, parents’ details, date of birth, and complete the registration.
- Log in using your application number and password to fill the remaining details.
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photo and signature.
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for future reference.
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | View PDF ( Notification out) |
