Will the CTET 2026 notification be released in November?

The CTET 2026 notification is expected to be released in November 2025. The notification will be displayed as a CTET information bulletin at ctet.nic.in. Candidates should visit this page to get the latest updates on the CTET exam - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2026-exam-blogId-170985

Is CTET 2026 form out?

No, the CTET form 2026 has not been released yet. The CBSE CTET application form 2026 is expected to be released in October 2025. Candidates need to visit the official website- ctet.nic.in regularly to get the updates about the CTET 2026 form. Moreover, the latest updates on the CTET online form will be provided here as well - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ctet-exam-application-form.

What is the format of CTET Question Papers?

The CTET question paper is available as a test booklet during the exam. The question paper contains the multiple choice questions in two languages- Hindi/ English and the language chosen by the candidate. There will be a total of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs) in the paper. Each question will have four different options. Candidates need to answer the most appropriate option in the exam.

Can I prepare for CTET by practicing question papers and sample papers only?

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.

How can I get CTET mock test?

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.

What are the latest details on CTET application form?

The CTET 2026 application form will be out shortly at ctet.nic.in. The CTET exam notification and application form will be released together on the website of the exam. Once released, candidates can get the CTET application form link here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2026-exam-blogId-170985

What is the CTET confirmation page?

The CTET confirmation page is a page that gets auto-generated after successful payment of the application fee. The confirmation page acts as proof that a candidate has successfully filled and submitted the CTET application form. Candidates are required to take printout of CTET Confirmation Page. However, the Confirmation Page is not required to be sent to the CTET Unit or CBSE. Candidates need to keep the Confirmation Page along with them for record and future reference till the end of the entire exam process.

What is the CTET Exam Process?

The CTET is an eligibility exam conducted by the CBSE to determine the eligibility of candidates as primary or elementary teachers. The CTET exam process comprises following the stages: Release of official notification Submission of CTET application form Release of the CTET admit card Conduct of the exam in offline mode Release of provisional answer key Declaration of result Release of final answer key Release of CTET certificate for qualified candidates

When will the CTET Answer Key 2026 be released?

The CTET answer key 2026 will be released after the conduct of the exam. The CTET 2026 answer key PDFs will be available for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET provisional answer key will be released as a login link on the official website- ctet.nic.in along with the OMR sheet and objection link. The CBSE CTET answer key 2026 will be displayed to invite objections from candidates. The CTET final answer key 2026 will be released after the scrutiny of objections.

How to raise objection against the CTET answer key?

Candidates can raise objections against the CTET provisional answer key on the official website of the exam by logging into their registered accounts and following the given steps: Visit the official website Click on the CTET answer key challenge link Login using the roll number and date of birth Select the question to be challenged Click on the Select for Challenge button Click to Enter Your Answer link Select the correct answer option against the selected question and click on the Update link Make the payment of INR 1000 per challenge Submit and save the confirmation page.

Is there a fee for raising objections against the CTET answer key?

Yes, there is a fee for raising objections against the CTET answer key. To raise an objection against the CTET provisional answer key, candidates need to pay INR 1,000 per challenge as a fee in online mode through - Credit/Debit Card. If the challenge is accepted by the subject matter experts, then the fee will be refunded to the concerned credit/ debit card account.

Is CTET valid for lifetime?

The CTET exam is valid for life. Until 2021, the CTET eligibility Certificate was valid for a period of seven years starting from the date of declaration of result. However, in June 2021, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and CBSE as well officially extended the CTET passing Certificate validity to lifetime. However, candidates need to fulfil the age limit criteria fixed by the respective teacher recruiting body such as NVS, KVS or others. Therefore, candidates can apply for the teaching jobs after qualifying the Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET however, they must fall within the age limit defined by the respective agency.

Is CTET 2026 result declared?

No, the CTET 2026 result has not been declared yet as the exam has not been conducted as of now. The CBSE CTET result 2026 will be released as a scorecard containing the marks obtained by candidates in the exam. The CTET result is released on the official website- ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check their results by visiting the official website. To check and download the CTET result and scorecard, candidates need to log in to their registered accounts using the roll number.

How to check CTET Result?

CTET result is announced online by the CBSE. The link to check the result is made available on the official website- ctet.nic.in. The result displays the marks obtained by candidates. The steps given below will help candidates to check the CTET result: Visit the official CBSE CTET website- ctet.nic.in. Click on the result link. Enter the login details- roll number. Click on Submit. Download and take print of CTET result or scorecard.

What is the CTET exam date 2026?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CTET exam date 2026. The 21st edition of the CTET exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. The CBSE CTET Feb 2026 exam will be organised offline in pen and paper mode. The CTET notification 2026 is expected soon.

What is CTET full form?

CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is an eligibility exam conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. Passing the CTET exam is compulsory for aspirants who want to apply for teacher recruitment in government schools for Classes 1 to 8.

What are CTET qualifying marks for the OBC category?

The CTET qualifying marks for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category is 55 per cent. OBC candidates need to obtain 82 marks out of the total 150 marks to qualify the exam. A 81 mark scorer OBC candidate will fail to clear the exam.

What is the CTET qualifying score for females in Bihar?

The CTET qualifying marks for females in Bihar are the same as those in other states. Moreover, the CTET passing marks are same for both male and female candidates. Have a look at the CTET qualifying marks for all genders and states below: Category Minimum Qualiying Marks (Out of 150) Minimum Qualiying Percentage (in %) General in all states 90 60 SC/ST/OBC/PwD in all states 82 55

Is the CTET 2026 Analysis Available?

No, the CTET 2026 paper analysis is not available as the exam has not been conducted yet. The CTET exam analysis will be shared after the conduct of the exam. Shiksha.com reaches out to the candidates who appear for the exam to provide the real-time exam analysis and review. The overall as well as section-wise CTET paper analysis is shared here based on the candidates' feedback who appear for the examination - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ctet-exam-analysis

What is the difficulty level of CTET exam?

The CTET exam is generally easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. The difficulty level depends on the nature of the questions asked in the exam.

Can you share the CTET paper 2 question paper for Maharashtra?

The CTET Paper 2 question papers for Maharashtra are the same as for other states in India. To get the CTET question papers for Maharashtra, candidates simply need to download the Marathi language question papers. The language-wise and year-wise CTET previous years papers are available on the CTET website. Moreover, candidates can easily download the CTET question papers on Shiksha page here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ctet-exam-question-papers

When will the registrations for CTET 2026 begin?

The registrations for the CTET 2026 exam are expected to start soon. The CBSE CTET registration link will be activated along with the notification. Candidates need to register and submit the CTET application form by visiting the official website, once the link gets activated.

What is the time table for CTET 2026?

The CTET 2026 exam time table is as follows: Events Paper 2 Paper 1 Exam Date 08-Feb-2026 08-Feb-2026 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

How do I get my CTET old marksheet?

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.

When will the CTET pre-admit card 2026 be released?

The CTET pre-admit card 2026 will be released around 10 days before the exam. 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.

CTET 2026: Feb Notification, Application, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & News

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CTET 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release the detailed notification for the CTET February 2026 exam. The CTET notification 2026 is expected by November 10, 2025. The CBSE will release the CTET application form 2026 along with the notification at ctet.nic.in. Candidates need to undertake the CTET registration before filling out the online form. The direct CTET apply online 2026 link will be provided when activated. The 12th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be conducted on February 8, 2026, in two shifts for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

The CBSE CTET exam is of national-level importance. It is a mandatory eligibility criterion for aspirants who want to apply for teacher recruitment in central government schools, such as KVS and NVS, for Classes 1 to 8.

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