CTET 2026 Exam Day Instructions: Reporting Time, Documents Required
CTET Exam 2026 exam day instructions are important to follow. Take a look at the documents required at the test centre and the reporting time instructions to follow on Feb 8.
CTET 2026 Exam Day Instructions are important to know to appear for the exam on February 8, 2026. These guidelines are issued by CBSE and exam aspirants must adhere to them ad the exam will be conducted in two shifts. It is important to adhere to guidelines related to reporting time, examination hall entry, and filling out the OMR sheet to ensure that candidates have a seamless experience of appearing in the teaching entrance exam. So here is all about the exam day guidelines and document requirements:
CTET 2026 Reporting Time
Take a look at the reporting time mentioned by the conducting body. Candidates must check their shift timing on the admit card and report at the centre accordingly to avoid last minute hassles:
| Date of Exam |
Paper |
Reporting Time |
Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Feb-2026 |
Paper-II |
07:30 AM |
09:30 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Paper-I |
12:30 PM |
02:30 PM to 05:00 PM |
CTET 2026 Documents Required
Candidates must carry their CTET 2026 admit card to appear for the exam. This is a mandatory document which is released on the official website, ctet.nic.in.
Along with the admit card, it is mandatory to carry a photo identity proof at the examination centre, which can be anyone among the listed below:
- PAN Card,
- Aadhar Card,
- Passport,
- Driving License and
- Voter ID Card
Things to Avoid at the CTET Test Centre 2026
Here is a list of items that a candidate must avoid carrying at the CTET test as they will not be allowed inside by the centre authorities:
- Books
- Bits of Papers
- Geometry/Pencil Box
- Ornaments
- Plastic Pouch, Pencil Pouch, Pencil, Scale, Log Table, Writing Pad, Eraser, Cardboard
- Wrist Watch
- Wallet
- Handbag
- Goggles
- Electronics Devices, including Mobile phone and Electronic gadgets
- Debit/Credit Card
- Electronic Pen/Scanners
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