CTET 2026 Exam on Feb 7 & 8: List of Documents Candidates Must Carry
CTET is scheduled to be held on two days. Candidates appearing for exam must check list of documents they need to carry at CTET 2026 exam centres. Check details here
Documents Required at CTET 2026 Exam Centre
CTET 2026: Candidates appearing for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 must ensure they carry all required documents to exam centre. CBSE has stated that entry to the exam hall will be allowed only if candidates carry all specified documents for verification. Those failing to produce required documents may not be allowed to appear for CTET 2026.
CTET: Mandatory Documents for All Candidates
Every CTET 2026 candidate must carry these documents on both exam days
CTET 2026 Admit Card
A printed copy of hall ticket. Digital copies will not be accepted.
Valid Photo Identity Proof
Any one original photo ID issued by government, such as
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- PAN Card
The name on ID proof must match name mentioned on the CTET admit card.
Photograph Requirements
Candidates must also carry one or two passport-size photographs, same as those uploaded in CTET application form. These may be required for verification purposes at exam centre.
Documents for PwBD Candidates
Candidates belonging to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category must carry additional documents, if applicable:
PwBD Certificate issued on the prescribed proforma under the RPwD Act, 2016
UDID Card, if available
Scribe-related documents, including a declaration form for candidates opting for a scribe or compensatory time
CTET 2026 Shift Timings
Candidates can check table to know shift timings of CBSE CTET
| Date |
Shift |
Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2026 |
Morning |
9:30 AM to 12 PM |
| February 7, 2026 |
Afternoon |
2:30 to 5:00 PM |
| February 8, 2026 |
Morning |
9:30 AM to 12 PM |
| February 8, 2026 |
Afternoon |
2:30 to 5:00 PM |
Important Instructions to be followed at CTET 2026 Exam Centre
- Entry to exam centre will be allowed only within reporting time mentioned on CTET admit card.
- Candidates are advised to reach centre well in advance to avoid last minute issues.
- No prohibited items such as mobile phones, smart watches, calculators or study material are allowed inside exam hall.
The Central Board of Secondary Education iwill conduct CTET exam on February 7 & 8, 2026. The 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be held offline.
The CTET 2026 exam will be 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 |
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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.