CTET Notification 2026: CBSE is expected to release the CTET 2026 notification very soon , according to media reports, notification may be issued by the end of November. Candidates who are planning to apply for the exam must be aware of the eligibility criteria and exam pattern.
Central Board of Secondary Education has already announced the CTET 2026 exam dates, so the notification is likely to be uploaded on the official website as soon as.
Once released , candidates will be able to download the CTET notification PDF , whare candidate check all important details such as exam dates, eligibility criteria, fee payment, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card information, and more.
CTET Notification 2026 – Exam February 2026
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Notification Release Date | November (Expected) 2025 |
| Exam Date | 8 February 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in |
Application will start on CTET website “ctet.nic.in “
CTET application will be submitted on the official website ctet.nic.in. intrested candidates will have to fill the online application form on this portal , for complete the form, applicants must have all the required documents, an active mobile number and a valid email ID.
CBSE conducts Paper 1 and Paper 2 for CTET , means
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test in two parts Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Candidates who appear for and qualify Paper 1 become eligible to teach Classes 1 to 5 , On the other hand, after clearing Paper 2, candidates become eligible to teach Classes 6 to 8 in schools.
CTET Eligibility Criteria , Paper 1 & 2
| CTET Paper | Required Qualification (any one) |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Class 1 to 5) | 12th pass with 50% + 2-year D.El.Ed 12th pass with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed 12th pass with 50% + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) Graduation + B.Ed (as mentioned above) |
| Paper 2 (Class 6 to 8) | Graduation + D.El.Ed Graduation with 50% + B.Ed 12th pass with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed 12th pass with 50% + 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed Graduation with 50% + B.Ed (Special Education) |
Application Fees
different application fee for both the papers of CTET as per the reserved category. See the complete details in the table.
| 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 |
How to Apply Online For CTET February exam 2025 ?
- Visit the official website ctet.nic.in , Central Board of Secondary Education.
- Then Click on “Apply for CTET 2025”
- Complete the registration and fill in your personal and academic details.
- Select your exam centre, paper (I, II or both), and preferred language.
- Upload your passport-size photo and signature in the required format.
- Submit the application form on clicking Submit Button.
- Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for future use.
Official Website – ctet.nic.in
