CTET Exam Centre 2026 (City Slip Released): State wise Test Cities List & Codes

Candidates must reach the CTET exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on their admit cards. Candidates generally need to report at the test centre 120 minutes before the examination.

If you reach the CTET exam centre after the test begins, you will not be allowed to appear for the exam. No candidate is allowed to enter the CTET exam centre after the exam begins. It may be noted here that the CTET exam begins exactly at the time mentioned in candidates' admit cards. Candidates should reach their centres before the reporting time to avoid any hassles.

The CTET admit card 2026 was released on Feb 5. Candidates could download their admit cards using the application number and password. The CTET pre-admit card or city intimation slip was released before the admit card to inform candidates about the allotted exam city.

Candidates can check the CTET exam city and date by downloading their pre-admit cards. The CBSE releases the CTET pre-admit card around 10 days before the exam. Candidates can access the CTET pre-admit card or exam city intimation slip by entering their application number and date of birth when it becomes available on the portal. On the other hand, the CTET admit card is released two days before the exam on the official website of the exam - ctet.nic.in informing the candidates about the allotted exam centre.

As per the CTET exam pattern, there is no negative marking. Candidates score one mark for each correct answer and for the wrong answer there is no deduction also there is no deduction of marks for unattempted questions. The exam is conducted offline. 

Yes, the Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP) section of the CTET exam is compulsory to attempt in both the papers that is for Paper 1 and 2. According to the structure of the CTET exam, CDP section is mandatory to attempt and carries 30 marks in each paper.

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

Candidates are not allowed to carry the following items inside the exam centres: Stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/scanner, Cardboard etc. Mobile phones, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health band etc. Watch/Wrist watch Wallet, goggles, handbags, Gold/artificial ornaments etc.

Candidates need to carry the original photo-ID proof along with CTET admit card to the exam centre. The ID proofs allowed at the CTET exam centre are shared below-

• PAN Card 
• Voter ID Card 
• Passport
• Driving License
• Aadhaar Card

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

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.

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.

Yes, you can carry a transparent water bottle to the CTET exam centre. Candidates are allowed to carry only transparent water bottles. No other kind of water bottles will be permitted inside the exam centres.

CTET exam is conducted in two shifts. The Shift 1 is from 9.30 am to 12:00 noon and shift 2 is from 2.30-5:00 pm. Each shift is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration. The exam is conducted in two shifts of each CTET exam date. Candidates giving the CTET exam need to appear at the allotted exam centre at the prescribed shift timing.

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

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.

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 CTET city intimation slip was released on January 23. Candidates downloaded it with the help of application number, date of birth and security pin. The city slip consists of the name of the exam city allotted to the candidate.

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 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 CBSE conducted the CTET exam for the February session or the 21st Edition exam on February 7 and 8 at various centres across the country. It was conducted in an offline mode in two shifts each day. Paper 2 was conducted in the morning shift from 9:30 am to 12 pm and Paper 1 was held in the afternoon shift from 2:30 pm to 5 pm.

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.

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