CTET February 2026 Exam Date – Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 Schedule
Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026
Conducting Authority: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Session: February 2026
Conducting Authority: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Session: February 2026
CTET 2026 Exam Date
| CTET 2026 Exam Date | 08 February 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Paper I (Classes 1–5) | 02:30 PM – 05:00 PM |
| Paper II (Classes 6–8) | 09:30 AM – 12:00 Noon |
Important Schedule
- Registration Start: 27 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Admit Card Expected: Around 10–12 days before exam
- Exam City Intimation Slip: Released before admit card
CTET 2026 Overview
- CTET is a **national-level eligibility test** for teaching positions in central and affiliated schools.
- It consists of two papers:
- Paper I – For candidates aspiring to teach Classes I–V
- Paper II – For candidates aspiring to teach Classes VI–VIII
- Total Questions per Paper: 150 MCQs
- Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, no negative marking
- Exam offered in multiple languages across test cities in India.
How to Download CTET 2026 Admit Card
- Visit the official CTET website: ctet.nic.in
- Click on “CTET 2026 Admit Card / Hall Ticket” link when available
- Enter Registration Number and Date of Birth
- Submit details and your admit card will appear on screen
- Download and take a printout for exam day
Important Links
| CTET Official Website | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card (when released) | Click Here |
Disclaimer
This information is based on official CTET updates and schedule announcements. Candidates should verify the final dates and details from the official CTET portal before preparing or applying.
