CTET February 2026 Admit Card, Exam City, Exam Date & Hall Ticket Download
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 for Level 1 (Class I–V) and Level 2 (Class VI–VIII) on 08 February 2026.
Candidates who have successfully applied can download their CTET February 2026 Admit Card and Exam City Intimation Slip from the official website ctet.nic.in using their Application Number and Date of Birth.
CTET February 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Exam Month | February 2026 |
| Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Admit Card | February 2026 |
| Exam City Slip | 23 January 2026 |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 25 November 2025 |
| Application Start | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Correction Window | 23 – 26 December 2025 |
| Form Final Submission | 27 – 30 December 2025 |
| Exam City Intimation | 23 January 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | February 2026 |
| Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Result | To be announced |
Application Fee
For One Paper (Paper I or Paper II)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹500 |
For Both Papers (Paper I & II)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹600 |
Payment Mode:
Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or Offline via E-Challan
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 17 Years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | No Upper Limit |
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026
CTET Level-1 (Classes I to V)
Candidates must fulfil any one of the following:
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Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
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Senior Secondary with 45% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed (NCTE 2002 Norms)
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Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed
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Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Special Education
CTET Level-2 (Classes VI to VIII)
Candidates must fulfil any one of the following:
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Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
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Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed
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Graduation with 45% marks + B.Ed (NCTE norms)
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Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed
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Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed
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Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed (Special Education)
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Any candidate with NCTE-recognised B.Ed is eligible
CTET Exam Pattern 2026
Level-1 (Classes I–V)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours |
Level-2 (Classes VI–VIII)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours |
CTET February 2026 Selection Process
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Written Examination
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Merit List
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Document Verification
How to Download CTET February 2026 Admit Card
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Visit ctet.nic.in
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Click on CTET February 2026 Admit Card / Exam City Link
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Enter Application Number & Date of Birth
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Click Submit
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Download & print your CTET Hall Ticket
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Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre
