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Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( CTET )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 14:51 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CTET Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the CTET result 2026 for the 21st edition soon on the official website at ctet.nic.in. A direct link will also be provided here once it is released. Candidates required their login credentials to download the result including the application number and password. The CTET Answer Key objection raising window dates were March 12 to 15, 2026. The CTET exam for the 21st edition was held on February 7 and 8. 
The CTET certificate and marksheet 2026 of qualified candidates will be made available on the DigiLocker platform after the declaration of results. The CBSE releases both documents on the DigiLocker and UMANG platforms. Scroll down for more details about the CTET Result 2026.

 

Table of contents
  • CTET Result 2026: Overview
  • CTET 2026 Schedule
  • How to Check CTET Result 2026?
  • CTET Pass Percentage 2026 & Expected Scores
  • Details Mentioned on CTET Scorecard 2026
  • What's Next after CTET Result 2026?: Applicability of CTET exam
  • CTET Certificate 2026: Validity
  • CTET Result Statistics of the Previous Year
  • CTET Marksheet 2026
  • CTET Result 2026 FAQs
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CTET Result 2026: Overview

Officially, the CTET result will be released by the authority after the few days of an exam and the completion of an answer key objection process. The exam was conducted in two shifts on February 7 and 8. Candidates will be able to check their result online along with the the scorecard and qualifying status will also be displayed. The CTET result will be released on the official website- ctet.nic.in. Have a look at the important details related to the result below:

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)

Conducting Body

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Exam Date

7-Feb-2026 and 8-Feb-2026

Result Date

Soon

No. of Papers and Total Marks

  • Paper-1: 150 marks
  • Paper-2: 150 marks

Number of applicants

20 Lakh+ in Feb 2026

Passing Marks

  • 90 out of 150 for Gen/ UR
  • 82 out of 150 for SC/ ST/ PwD

Exam Purpose

To determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as teachers in Classes 1-8

Exam Validity

Lifetime

Official Result Website

https://ctet.nic.in

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CTET 2026 Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CTET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
12 Mar ' 26

CTET 2026 answer key

12 Mar ' 26 - 15 Mar ' 26

CTET 2026 Answer Key Challenge Facility

09 Jan ' 25

CTET Result 2024 (Dec)

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How to Check CTET Result 2026?

the CBSE conduct the CTET exam nationally to determine the eligibility of the teachers. It will be released online. The result will be released subject-wise consisting of the scores and qualifying status. Candidates need to use the methods here to check their CBSE CTET result 2026:

  • Visit ctet.nic.in.
  • Click on the result link present at the bottom of the page.
  • Enter the roll number.
  • Click on Submit.
  • Download and take print of result.

CTET score is valid for a lifetime now from the date of declaration of CTET result. There is no cap on the total number of times an aspirant can appear for the CTET exam. Any candidate who has cleared the Central Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by CBSE may appear again for the exam to improve his/ her score.

Also Read: CTET Exam Timing 2026: Check Paper 1, 2 Shift Timings & Reporting Time

Check CTET Result 2026: Link

The direct CTET result 2026 link will be shared here for the ease of candidates:

CTET Result 2026 Download Link - soon

Have a look at the CTET result 2026 links below:

  • ctet.nic.in
  • cbse.nic.in

Also Read: CTET Admit Card

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CTET Pass Percentage 2026 & Expected Scores

Aspirants need to secure a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate to qualify the CTET exam. Candidates who secure equal to or more than the qualifying marks in the CTET result 2026 are considered to clear the teacher eligibility test. Have a look at the category-wise minimum CTET qualifying marks or passing marks and percentage of the CTET exam below. Have a look at the CTET pass percentage 2026 below:

Category

Minimum Qualifying Percentage (in %)

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 150)

General

60

90

SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD

55

82

Also Read: CTET Answer Key

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Details Mentioned on CTET Scorecard 2026

CBSE will release the results for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 simultaneously. To check the result, candidates required login credentials including their Roll Number and password. Those candidates who will appear for the CTET exam will be able to check all the details shared in the CTET result. The CTET scorecard has the information shared below-

  • Name of candidate
  • Roll number
  • Name of father and mother
  • Photograph
  • Category
  • Paper
  • Subject
  • Language
  • Exam qualification
  • Marks in each subject
  • Scores

Also Read- CTET Mock Test

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What's Next after CTET Result 2026?: Applicability of CTET exam

According to the CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws, candidates need to qualify the CTET or TET exam to become eligible for teaching Classes 1 to 8 in the schools affiliated to the CBSE. After passing the CTET result, candidates can apply for teacher recruitment in the following types of schools:

  • Schools affiliated under the Central Government- KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.
  • Schools under the administrative control of Union Territories such as Delhi, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep.
  • Private schools that consider and require CTET qualification.
  • Schools owned by State Governments and local bodies.

Also Read: CTET Salary

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CTET Certificate 2026: Validity

Soon after the declaration of the CTET result, the certificate is available for all the candidates who appeared for the exam. The CTET certificate 2026 is made available on the DigiLocker and Umang platforms. The CTET eligibility certificate 2026 is available for only those candidates who have been declared pass in the exam. Candidates can download their CTET certificate by logging into their DigiLocker account. Credentials to log in to the DigiLocker accounts are shared by CBSE on candidates' registered mobile numbers after the CTET results. The CTET certificate is now valid for a lifetime. 

Further, candidates are informed that the qualifying CTET exam does not confer them the right to employment/recruitment. This is because CTET is simply a qualifying exam and is only one of the eligibility criteria to be hired at the post of a teacher.

Also Read: CTET Exam Centre

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CTET Result Statistics of the Previous Year

CTET July Result 2024 Data

The CTET result data 2024 for July session has been shared below:

Result Data Paper 1 Paper 2
Registered Candidates 8,30,242 16,99,823
Appeared Candidates 6,78,707 14,07,332
Qualified Candidates 1,27,159 2,39,120
Total Qualified Candidates 3,66,279

CTET Jan Result 2024 Data

The CTET result 2024 of the January session was released on February 15, 2024. As per the official CTET result 2024 PDF notice, a total of 2,38,878 candidates qualified CTET 2024 exam. We have shared below the CTET result data and pass percentage. Candidates can check the CTET pass percentage 2024 below to know how much marks to score to clear the exam. The 18th session of the CTET exam was held on January 21, 2024. The provisional CTET answer key 2024 was released on February 7, 2024, along with the online objection link. The CTET final answer key 2024 was released on February 19, 2024. Have a look at the CTET result 2024 qualified percentage data below:

CTET 2024

Registered

Appeared

Qualified

Paper 1

9,58,193

7,95,231

1,26,845

Paper 2

17,35,333

14,81,242

1,12,033

Total

26,93,526

22,76,473

2,38,878

Also Read: CTET Selection Process

CTET Result 2023

Have a look at the CTET result data of the 2023 edition below in terms of the number of qualifying candidates in the exam:

CTET 2023

Registered

Appeared

Qualified

Paper I

15,01,474 12,13,704 2,98,758

Paper II

14,02,022 11,66,178 1,01,057

Total

29,03,496 23,79,882 3,99,815

CTET Result 2022

Check below for the analysis of the candidates who registered, appeared, and qualified for the CTET 2022 examination.

CTET 2023

Registered

Appeared

Qualified

Paper I

1704282 1422959 579844

Paper II

1538464 1276071 376025

Total

3243746 2699030 955869

CTET Result Analysis & Pass Percentage of Previous Years

Candidates can go through the statistics of CTET results declared in past years mentioned in the table below:

Year of CTET Exam

No. of Candidates who Appeared for the Exam

No. of Candidates who Qualified the Exam

CTET December 2022

26,99,030

9,55,869

CTET December 2021

23,51,725

6,54,299

CTET December 2019

24,00,000

5,42,285

CTET July 2019

23,77,000

3,52,000

CTET September 2016

6,53,156

69,566

CTET February 2015

6,77,554

80,187

CTET February 2014

7,50,000

13,425

CTET July 2013

7,76,000

77,000

CTET November 2012

7,95,000

4,850

CTET January 2012

9,00,000

55,422

CTET June 2011

7,60,000

97,919

Also Read: Teaching Exams 2025

CTET Pass Percentage

Candidates can go through the pass percentage for CTET results mentioned in the table below:

Year of CTET Exam

Pass Percentage

CTET December 2021

23.99%

CTET September 2016

13.80% (Paper 1); 11.12% (Paper 2)

CTET February 2015

11.95% (Paper 1); 9.16% (Paper 2)

CTET February 2014

1.7%

CTET July 2013

9.96%

CTET November 2012

0.61%

CTET January 2012

6.1%

CTET June 2011

14%

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CTET Marksheet 2026

After the declaration of the CTET result, the CBSE releases the marksheets of all the candidates who appeared for the exam. The CTET marksheet 2026 will be made available on the DigiLocker platform along with the certificate. Candidates can download the CTET marksheet by logging into their DigiLocker account. Credentials to log in to the DigiLocker accounts are shared by CBSE on candidates' registered mobile numbers after the CTET results.

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CTET Result 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check below the CTET Result 2026 FAQs.

Q:   What should I do after the declaration of CTET result?
A: 
After the declaration of the CTET result, candidates are awarded eligibility certificates. Further, candidates are informed that the qualifying CTET exam does not confer them the right to employment/recruitment. This is because CTET is simply a qualifying exam and is only one of the eligibility criteria to be hired at the post of a teacher.
Q:   What are the highest marks in the CTET exam?
A: 

There are no fixed the highest marks in the CTET exam. The exam is of total 150 marks. Those who obtain over 120 marks are good scorers.

Q:   Is there any provision for revaluation or rechecking of CTET result?
A: 
As per the rule of CBSE there is no provision for rechecking or revaluation of CTET result. After the declaration of the CTET result, the CBSE releases the marksheets of all the candidates who appeared for the exam. The result is released after proper scrutiny and after going through the objections received from candidates against the provisional answer keys.
Q:   Who is awarded the CTET Certificate?
A: 
Aspirants who secure a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate marks in the CTET exam (55 per cent for reserved categories) are issued the CTET eligibility Certificate. Candidates can download their CTET Certificate by logging into their DigiLocker account. Credentials to log in to the DigiLocker accounts are shared by CBSE on candidates' registered mobile numbers after the CTET results.
Q:   What happens after clearing CTET?
A: 
After clearing the CTET exam, candidates can apply for the teacher recruitment process in schools accepting the CTET scores. Before applying for the teacher recruitment, candidates need to download their marksheet and eligibility Certificate from the DigiLocker app. Candidates can not apply for teacher appointment without their CTET certificates.
Q:   Will I get the job after clearing the CTET exam?
A: 

Qualifying CTET exam does not guarantee a job to a candidate. It is only one of the eligibility criteria for teacher appointment. Candidates need to appear for the recruitment process of schools such as KVS, NVS and others to get a teaching job. The school managements consider the CTET scores in the teacher recruitment process. 

Q:   What are the qualifying marks for CTET exam?
A: 

The CTET qualifying marks are different for different categories. General category candidates need to obtain a minimum of 60 per cent or above marks in the CTET 2025 exam in order to be considered as a CTET pass. The CTET passing marks for OBC/SC/ST category candidates are 55 per cent. Candidates scoring more than or equal to the qualifying marks are considered CTET qualified. Only those candidates are awarded the CTET Certificate those who secure the minimum qualifying marks. However, a higher CTET score is advantageous in the further teacher recruitment process.

Q:   Why is the CTET admit card important?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I prepare for CTET by practicing question papers and sample papers only?
A: 
No, practicing only CTTE question papers and sample papers will not help in exam preparation. Candidates must study every topic prescribed in the CTET syllabus through various books. Once done, candidates should then start attempting CTET question papers, sample papers and mock tests.
Q:   How can I get CTET mock test?
A: 

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.

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