CTET February 2026 Registration @ctet.nic.in Live- Will last date to apply CTET online be extended?

CTET February 2026 Registration @ctet.nic.in Live- Will last date to apply CTET online be extended?

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The authority is going to end the CTET application process on December 18. It was started on November 27 for February session. The 21st edition CTET exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can apply soon at ctet.nic.in. Scroll down for latest live updates about the CBSE CTET application form etc.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is closing the CTET February session application process 2026 on December 18. Will the last date to apply be extended? Candidates who have not yet filled can do so via visiting the official portal. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the CTET application form, how to apply, eligibility criteria, and more.

CTET February Form 2026 Last Date Live Updates

CTET February Form 2026 Last Date Live Updates

CTET 2026 Application Form LIVE: The CBSE started the application process for the CTET February session on November 27. The last date to apply is December 18 (11:59 PM). Candidates who have not yet applied can apply by viting the official portal at ctet.nic.in. The CTET 21st Edition exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. On the official it is mentioned that there is no provision to select the exam city in the online application protal. Also, candidates need to fill all the details relevant and correctly. Examination city will be allotted by the CBSE on random basis. The last date to submit the application fee is also December 18. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the CTET application form, how to apply, eligibility criteria, and more.

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How To Apply For CTET Exam 2026?

Candidates can fill out the CTET online form by checking these methods as mentioned below:

  • Visit at ctet.nic.in
  • On homepage, click on the ‘Apply for CTET 2026’ link.
  • Click on ‘New Registration’
  • Go through the details, click on acknowledgement and proceed
  • Register by entering in the required details
  • Fill out CTET application form: personal information, contact details and educational details
  • Upload documents
  • Pay CTET application fee
  • Submit and save confirmation page

Direct Link to apply for CTET 2026 Application form: https://ctet.nic.in/apply-for-ctet-feb2026/

LIVE UPDATE

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CTET February Form 2026 Last Date Live Updates

  • 12:07 AM IST19 Dec 2025

    Will the last date to apply for the CTET 2026 be extended?

    No. The CTET last date to apply has not been extended. 

  • 11:07 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    What is the duration of the CTET 2026 exam?

    The exam duration for CTET is 2 hours 30 minutes.

  • 10:10 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Exam Pattern: Total Questions

    A total of 150 questions are asked in CTET exam for each paper- 1 and 2.

  • 9:25 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET Application 2026 Live Updates: Paper 1 Subjects

    • Child Development and Pedagogy
    • Language-I
    • Language-II
    • Mathematics
    • Environmental Studies
  • 8:39 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET Application Form 2026 Live Updates: Paper 2 Subjects

    • Child Development and Pedagogy
    • Language-I
    • Language-II
    • Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science
  • Q:   Is CTET 2026 form out?
    A:

    Yes, the CTET form 2026 was released at ctet.nic.in. The last date to apply was December 18.

    Q:   What was the last date to apply for CTET 2026?
    A:

    The last date to apply online for CTET 2026 was December 18. Candidates need to submit their applications before the CTET last date of online application process.  

    Q:   What are the latest details on CTET application form?
    A:

    The CTET 2026 application form was released at ctet.nic.in. The CTET exam notification and application form were released together on the website of the exam. Candidates can get the CTET application form link here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/ctet-2026-exam-blogId-170985

  • 8:10 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    What is the CTET Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 1?

    CTET Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    30

    30

    Language-I (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Language-II (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Mathematics

    30

    30

    Environmental Studies

    30

    30

    Total

    150

    150

  • 7:36 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    Is CTET very difficult?

    No. The CTET exam is considered generally as easy to moderate. It is not considered extremely tough. Important for a candidate is to have conceptual understanding, focused preparation, frequent revision, etc.

  • 7:03 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    Is 82 marks qualified for CTET?

    Yes. A candidate securing 82 marks in the CTET qualifies the exam but he or she belongs to a reserved category (OBC, SC, ST, PwD). 

  • 6:37 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    What is CTET Paper 2 Pattern 2026?

    CTET Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Language-I (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Language-II (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies/ Social Science

    60

    60

    Total

    150

    150

  • 6:04 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET Syllabus 2026 Paper 1 Highlights

    CTET Subjects

    CTET Important Topics

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy

    Language-I

    Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

    Language-II

    Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

    Mathematics

    Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids around Us, Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

    Environmental Studies 

    Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel

  • 5:31 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Exam Live Updates: Timings

    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.

  • 5:08 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    Syllabus of CTET Paper 2 2026 Highlights

    CTET Subjects

    CTET Important Topics

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy

    Language-I

    Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

    Language-II

    Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

    Mathematics

    Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration

    Science 

    Food, Materials, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources

  • 4:36 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    What is the fee for CTET 2026?

    Category

    Fee for One Paper (in INR)

    Fee for Two Papers (in INR)

    General/OBC

    1,000

    1,200

    SC/ST/Differently Abled Person

    500

    600

  • 4:09 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    What is the mode of CTET exam 2026?

    The CTET 2026 exam will be conducted in offline Pen-and-Paper (OMR-based) mode on February 8, 2026.

  • 3:07 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    Is CTET 2026 application form released?

    The authority released the CTET 2026 Application Form along with the official notification on 27 November 2025. The application link is active from November 27 to December 18 (11:59 PM).

  • 2:35 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    Is CTET held twice a year?

    Yes, CTET is generally held twice a year, once in July and then in December, by the CBSE to determine eligibility for teaching Classes 1 to 8. 

  • 2:07 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    When to apply for CTET 2026?

    The registration process for the CTET 2026 February session was started on November 27, 2025. Candidates can apply online until December 18, 2025 (11:59 PM).

  • 12:35 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 1: LIVE

    CTET Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    30

    30

    Language-I (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Language-II (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Mathematics

    30

    30

    Environmental Studies

    30

    30

    Total

    150

    150

  • 12:05 PM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET Application Form 2026 Live Updates: Paper 2 Subjects

    • Child Development and Pedagogy
    • Language-I
    • Language-II
    • Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science
  • 11:38 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET Application 2026 Live Updates: Paper 1 Subjects

    • Child Development and Pedagogy
    • Language-I
    • Language-II
    • Mathematics
    • Environmental Studies
  • 11:16 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 last date to apply LIVE

    The CTET 2026 last date to apply for the February session is December 18. 

  • 10:55 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Application Form LIVE: Exam Mode

    The CTET 2026 exam will be held offline in pen and paper mode.

  • 10:38 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Application Form LIVE: At what time candidates can apply today?

    The last date to apply for the CTET February session is December 18, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM).

  • 10:15 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Exam Pattern: Total Questions

    A total of 150 questions are asked in CTET exam for each paper- 1 and 2.

  • 9:40 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Live Updates: Exam Duration

    The exam duration for CTET is 2 hours 30 minutes.

  • 9:10 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    Is there any announcement regarding the last date to apply extended or not?

    Till now, Commission has not announced regarding the extension of the deadline to apply for the CTET exam. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 8:29 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    What is the last date to apply for the CTET exam 2026?

    The last date to apply for the CTET 2026 exam is December 18 (11:59 PM).

  • 8:02 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Live Updates: Details Required for Registration

    Name Mother's name Father's name
    Identity type Date of birth Gender
    Identification number Complete address with pincode Email ID
    Security answer Security question Mobile number
    Password     
  • 7:37 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    What is the CTET Exam Pattern for Paper 1?

    CTET Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    30

    30

    Language-I (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Language-II (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Mathematics

    30

    30

    Environmental Studies

    30

    30

    Total

    150

    150

  • 7:04 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    CTET Application Fee 2026

    Category

    Fee for One Paper

    Fee for Two Papers

    General/ OBC

    1,000

    1,200

    SC/ ST/Differently Abled Person

    500

    600

  • 6:39 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    What is the CTET Full Form?

    CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test.

  • 6:03 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    Documents Required for CTET Application 2026

    • Phone number
    • Email ID
    • Scanned photograph
    • Scanned signature
    • Photo ID Proof
    • Debit/ Credit card or UPI 
  • 5:13 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    What is the CTET 2026 Application Form Submission Process?

    1. Do the registration
    2. Fill the application form
    3. Upload the documents
    4. Pay the fee
    5. Submit the form
  • 4:27 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    Is the CTET Exam Date 2026 Announced?

    Yes, the CTET exam date was announced. The CBSE will conduct the CTET 21st Edition exam on February 8, 2026.

  • 2:42 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    How to Apply Online for CTET December 2026?

    Candidates need to fill out the form using the process shared below-

    1. Visit ctet.nic.in.
    2. Click on the apply online link.
    3. Fill up the registration form.
    4. Upload the documents.
    5. Pay the application fee.
    6. Save the page.
  • 1:34 AM IST18 Dec 2025

    How to make CTET Form Correction 2026?

    Candidates can make corrections to their already submitted CTET Dec 2026 application form by following the methods as mentioned below.

    • Visit the official website of the exam
    • Click on the link available for the CTET application form correction
    • Enter the application number, password and security pin (as shown in the image)
    • Click on the Sign in button
    • Click on the application form correction button
    • Read the instructions on the page and click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page
    • Click on the Proceed for Correction button
    • Make the required changes in the application form
    • Enter the security pin and click on Submit
    • Review the application form
    • Click on the checkboxes at the bottom of the page
    • Click on the Final Submit button
  • 11:59 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 1: Live Updates

    CTET Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    30

    30

    Language-I (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Language-II (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Mathematics

    30

    30

    Environmental Studies

    30

    30

    Total

    150

    150

  • 11:25 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET Paper 2 Pattern 2026: Live Updates

    CTET Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Language-I (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Language-II (compulsory)

    30

    30

    Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies/ Social Science

    60

    60

    Total

    150

    150

  • 11:05 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Registration Last Date Live Updates

    CTET 2026 registration process was started on November 27 and the last date to apply is December 18 (11:59 PM). There is no official notice released about the extension of the deadline to apply for the CTET February session. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 10:37 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET Syllabus 2026 Paper 1 Highlights

    CTET Subjects

    CTET Important Topics

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy

    Language-I

    Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

    Language-II

    Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

    Mathematics

    Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids around Us, Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

    Environmental Studies 

    Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel

  • 10:09 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Syllabus Paper 2 Highlights

    CTET Subjects

    CTET Important Topics

    Child Development and Pedagogy

    Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy

    Language-I

    Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

    Language-II

    Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development

    Mathematics

    Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration

    Science 

    Food, Materials, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources

  • 9:33 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET Maths Syllabus 2026 Paper 1

    • Geometry

    • Shapes & Spatial Understanding

    • Solids around Us

    • Numbers

    • Addition and Subtraction

    • Multiplication

    • Division

    • Measurement

    • Weight

    • Time

    • Volume

    • Data Handling

    • Patterns

    • Money

  • 8:56 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    Check CTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2026 for EVS

    • Family and Friends: Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants

    • Food

    • Shelter

    • Water

    • Travel

    • Things We Make and Do

  • 8:24 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET Science Syllabus 2026

    • Food

    • Sources of food

    • Components of food

    • Cleaning food

    • Materials

    • Materials of daily use

    • The World of the Living

    • Moving Things People and Ideas

    • How things work

    • Electric current and circuits

    • Magnets

    • Natural Phenomena

    • Natural Resources

  • 7:04 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET Apply Online 2026 Link LIVE

    The CTET apply online link was activated with the notification at ctet.nic.in on November 27.

  • 6:40 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Live Updates: will the last date to apply be extended?

    The authority has not yet released any notice regarding the extension of last date to apply for the CTET 2026 application form. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 6:24 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Application Live: Exam Date

    The CTET February session exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 5:57 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Application For Live Updates: Time

    Candidates can apply for the CTET 21st edition at ctet.nic.in. The last date to apply is December 18 (11:59 PM). Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 5:51 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    CTET 2026 Application LIVE: Documents Required

    • Working phone number and email ID
    • Scanned photograph
    • Scanned signature
    • Photo ID Proof
    • Debit/ Credit card or UPI details for fee payment
  • 5:47 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    Where a candidate can apply for the CTET February session 2026?

    Candidates can apply for the CTET 2026 February session at ctet.nic.in. Direct link to apply is mentioned below:

    Direct Link to apply for CTET 2026 Application form: https://ctet.nic.in/apply-for-ctet-feb2026/

  • 5:24 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    What is the last date to apply for CTET 2026 exam?

    The last date to apply for the CBSE CTET 2026 exam is December 18 (11:59 PM). Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

  • 5:19 PM IST17 Dec 2025

    When was the CTET application form 2026 started?

    The CBSE released the CTET 2026 notification on November 27. Along with the notification, the application process also started. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

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Ritu Chettri

a month ago

There is no need of extend of form fill up

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Gouthami

a month ago

How to give ctet hall ticket

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