CTET 2026 Admit Card OUT [Direct Link]: Check Hall Ticket Download Process Here

CTET admit card is a mandatory document to be carried by candidates to their allotted exam centre on the day of the exam. Candidates not carrying their admit card on exam day will not be allowed to give the paper. Candidates need to carry a valid photo ID card as well on the day of the examination. Valid Photo IDs that can be carried to the CTET exam centre are given below.

• PAN Card
• Aadhar Card
• Voter Identity Card
• Passport
• Driving License

The CTET 2026 exam was conducted on February 7 and 8. The Board released the time table for the exam as given below:

Events	Paper 1	Paper 2
Reporting Time	7:30 AM	12:30 PM
Checking of Admit Cards	9:00 AM to 9:15 AM	2:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Checking of Computer	9:15 AM	2:15 PM
Last Entry in the Examination Centre	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
Test Commences	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
Test Concludes	12:00 Noon	5:00 PM

The CBSE released the CTET admit card for the February session on February 5 on the official website at ctet.nic.in. The exam was conducted on February 7 and 8. Candidates required to download the hall ticket was the application number and password. 

Yes, the CTET 2026 admit card was released. Candidates could download the admit card using the application number and password. The CTET hall ticket download link was activated at ctet.nic.in.

Yes, candidates can clear or crack the CTET exam through the self study. With maintaining consistency, dedicated effort and proper structured plan candidates can prepare and give the CTET exam via doing self study. 

Candidates need to carry these documents to the CTET exam centre-

• CTET admit card
• ID proof- PAN card or Voter ID card or Passport or Driving License or Aadhaar Card
• Two photographs

If there are some errors in your CTET admit card regarding the photograph and signature or any other information, you can get it corrected or rectified by containing the CTET Unit, CBSE. Candidates can contact the CTET Unit at 011-22235774/ 011-22240112 or you can write to: Deputy Secretary, CTET Unit, CBSE. PS1-2, Institutional Area, IP Extension, Patparganj, DELHI-110092.

The CBSE does not issue the hard copy of the CTET admit card to any candidate. Candidates need to download the admit card by logging in using the application number and date of birth. The admit card link is displayed at ctet.nic.in.

The CTET pre-admit card 2026 was released on January 23. Candidates need to download the pre-admit card or CTET city intimation slip 2026 using the application number, date of birth and security pin. The CTET pre-admit card is like an exam city intimation slip that contains only the name of allotted exam city. The name and address of exam centre were intimated through the CTET admit card 2026. 

Candidates need to carry these documents to the CTET exam centre-

• CTET admit card.
• Original photo ID proof such as PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, or Aadhaar Card.
• Passport size photograph. 
• Ball-point pen of blue or black ink.
• Transparent water bottle.

Candidates are not allowed to appear for the CTET exam without an original photo ID proof. Candidates can carry any of the ID proofs-

• Aadhaar card
• Driving Licence
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Voter ID

The CTET city slip or city intimation slip consists of the details about the exam city in advance so that candidates can make their travel arrangements accordingly. Details mentioned on the city slip are the name of the candidate, photograph, signature, application number, paper applied for, date of an exam, allotted city, etc.

The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted the CTET exam on February 7 & 8, 2026. The 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test was held offline.

The CTET exam is conducted in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The shift 1 is held from 9:30 am to 12 noon and Shift 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Candidates get to know the allotted CTET shift timing through their admit cards.

The CTET 2026 exam was conducted on February 7 and 8 in two shifts. The shift timings are as follows:

Shift	Timing
First	09.30 to 12.00 PM
Second	02-30 to 5.00 PM

 

Candidates can get the CTET admit card by visiting ctet.nic.in. However, the direct CTET admit card download link is provided here soon after the release. Candidates need to login using the application number, date of birth and code to download their admit cards.

The CBSE issues the admit card in two phases- pre-admit card and main admit card. The CTET pre-admit card is released ten days before the examination and informs about the allotted exam date and city. The main admit card is issued two days before exam informing the exam date, time, reporting time, exam centre name and address.

The CBSE does not issue the hard copy of the CTET admit card to any candidate. Candidates need to download the admit card by logging in using the application number and date of birth. The admit card link is displayed at ctet.nic.in.

The CTET admit card is available as a PDF file that can be downloaded on any browser. Candidates can download their hall tickets using latest Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox versions.

Candidates who forget to carry the CTET admit card to the exam centre are not allowed to take the exam. The CTET admit card is a proof that the candidate had registered for the exam.

Candidates need to carry these documents to the CTET exam centre-

• CTET admit card
• ID proof- PAN card or Voter ID card or Passport or Driving License or Aadhaar Card
• Two photographs

The CTET admit card is important to appear for the exam as well as to check the results. Candidates need to carry their admit cards to the exam centre. Candidates without the hall ticket are not allowed to take the exam. The admission card contains roll number, which is needed to check result.

The CTET admit card contains the details shared below-

• Candidate's name, reservation category, date of birth, guardian's name, postal address

• Roll number

• Photo and signature

• Paper selected by a candidate

• Exam details including date, and time

• CTET exam centre name, location and address

• Reporting time for candidates

• CTET exam day guidelines

Candidates can attempt the CTET mock test by visiting the Shiksha.com website. The CTET mock tests are available for free here. The CTET mock test cannot be downloaded, however, can be attempted online. The Shiksha-curated mock tests are available separately for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can practice these mock tests without any difficulty.

No, there is no need to get the CTET admit card attested. Candidates need to bring the non-attested printout of the CTET admit card to the examination centres. Candidates need to report at the CTET exam centre at 7:30 am for first shift and at 12:30 pm for second shift, that is, 120 minutes before the commencement of the exam.

Candidates need to bring only one copy of the CTET admit card to the exam centre. However, candidates can bring two printouts of the admit cards to the CTET exam centre, in a safe place.

CTET exam is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration for each paper. The CTET exam is conducted in two shifts. The CTET Shift 1 starts from 9:30 am to 12 noon and Shift 2 is from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

You can get the CTET old marksheet or duplicate CTET marksheet and certificate by visiting the official website of the exam. Follow the steps given below to get the previous years marksheets or certificates:

• Visit the official website - ctet.nic.in.
• Go to the 'Duplicate Marksheet & Certificate' link under e-Services.
• Click on the link given under '2011 to 2016' or '2018 & onwards'.
• Login using the registered mobile or Aadhaar number.
• Click on the Get Issued Documents link.
• Select CBSE >>> Teacher Eligibility Test Mark-sheet or Certificate.
• Enter the Roll Number and Year of passing.
• Click on get document link.