CTET 2026 Exam (Feb): Notification, Application, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Latest News
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 ( CTET )
Exam On - 8 Feb '26
CTET 2026 exam: The CBSE CTET February 2026 notice has been released. The exam is scheduled on February 8, 2026. The detailed CTET notification and application form will be available shortly on the website of the exam. The 21st edition of the CTET exam will be held on February 8, 2026. Go through the article below to learn about the CTET exam 2026 details, including the online application process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, pattern, qualifying marks and others.
CTET 2026 Exam
CTET 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the short notice for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) exam on October 24, 2025. As per the official notice PDF, the CTET exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026 (Sunday). The CTET notification 2026 is expected shortly on the website- ctet.nic.in. The CTET application form 2026 will be released along with the official notification. Candidates should fulfil the prescribed CTET eligibility criteria 2026, including the age limit and educational qualification, to apply for the exam. The last date of the CTET registration will be mentioned in the notification.
Eligible candidates will have to register online and submit an online application form for the CTET 2026 exam. Candidates seeking recruitment as primary teachers or elementary teachers in Central Government schools need to appear for the CTET exam to obtain the eligibility certificate. For this, candidates should be familiar with the latest CTET exam process, syllabus and exam pattern. In this article, we have provided below the complete CTET 2026 notification details, eligibility, registration process, exam dates, admit card, exam pattern, syllabus and other information.
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.
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- CTET 2026 Notification
- CTET 2026 Exam Overview
- CTET 2026 Exam Date
- CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- CTET 2026 Application Form
- CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
- CTET 2026 Syllabus
- CTET 2026 Admit Card
- CTET 2026 Question Paper
CTET 2026 Notification
The CBSE CTET short notice 2026 has been released. The CBSE will release the notification as a PDF file on the website- ctet.nic.in. The CTET 2026 notification informs candidates about the examination process. Candidates must download the CTET notification PDF and read all the details mentioned on it thoroughly. The direct CTET notification PDF download link will be provided here.
Download: CTET_2026_Notice_PDF
Download CTET Notification 2026 PDF Here - Soon
Also Read: CTET Certificate & Marksheet 2026
CTET 2026 Exam Overview
Have a look at the CTET 2026 exam highlights in the table below.
| Particular |
Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Body |
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline - Pen and Paper Based |
| Exam Fees |
INR 1,000 for the General/ OBC INR 500 for SC/ ST/ PwD |
| Exam Time |
Shift 1 - 09:30 am to 12:00 noon |
| Number of Papers and Total Marks |
Paper-1: 150 marks Paper-2: 150 marks |
| Total Questions |
150 MCQs in each paper |
| Marking Scheme |
+1 for each correct answer No negative marking |
| Exam Purpose |
To determine whether the candidates are eligible to apply for Classes 1 to 8 teacher recruitment |
| website |
https://ctet.nic.in |
| Helpline No. |
011-22240112 |
Also Read: Last 5 Years CTET Solved Question Papers with Answers
CTET 2026 Exam Date
The CTET exam will be held in February 2026. The CTET exam dates and schedule regarding the CTET application form submission and exam date will be announced in the official notification. The complete exam schedule will be shared below.
| Exam Name |
Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| CTET Short Notice |
24-Oct-2026 |
| CTET Notification 2026 |
October 2026 |
| CTET Form Date 2026 |
October - November 2026 (Expected) |
| CTET Exam Date 2026 |
08-Feb-2026 |
Also Read: CTET Selection Process 2026
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the CTET 2026 eligibility criteria to appear for the exam. The CTET eligibility 2026 in terms of education qualification and age limit is shared below:
CTET Eligibility 2026: Paper 1
Candidates need to fulfil any one of the given eligibility criteria for CTET Paper 1:
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). OR
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam, securing a minimum of 45 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). OR
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of Bachelor of Elementary Education (4 years duration). OR
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in the final year exam of Diploma in Education (2 years duration). OR
- Bachelor’s degree with a BEd.
CTET Eligibility 2026: Paper 2
Candidates need to fulfil any one of the given eligibility criteria for CTET Paper 2:
- Graduation degree and has passed or is appearing in the final year examination of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration). OR
- Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks and has cleared or appeared in the final year exam of BEd. OR
- Graduation degree with 40 per cent marks and has cleared or appearing in the final year exam of BEd, according to NCTE regulations. OR
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent test with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and has cleared or appearing in final year exam of 4 years duration Bachelor of Elementary Education. OR
- Senior Secondary or its equivalent exam with 50 per cent marks and cleared or appearing in final year exam of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed. OR
- Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks and has cleared or appearing in BEd program of 1-year duration.
Also Read: CTET Qualifying Marks 2026
CTET 2026 Application Form
The online application form for the CTET 2026 exam will be available along with the official notification. The CTET application form 2026 link will be active for around one month. The CTET last date 2026 to fill out the CTET application form will be mentioned on the notification itself.
How to fill the CTET Form 2026?
Candidates can fill out the CTET form by following the given steps:
- Visit the website- ctet.nic.in
- Click on the ‘Apply for CTET…’ link.
- Click on ‘New Registration’
- Go through the details, click on acknowledgement and proceed
- Register by filling in the required details
- Fill out the application form
- Upload the documents such as photograph and signature
- Pay the CTET application fee
- Submit and save the confirmation page
CTET Apply Online 2026 Link - Soon
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CTET 2026 Registration Fee
The CTET registration fees are as follows.
| 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 |
Also Read: CTET Mock Test
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
The CBSE prescribes the pattern and structure of the question paper in the official notification. CTET exam pattern differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the CTET paper pattern below.
| Particulars |
CTET Paper 1 Highlights |
CTET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
|
| Number of subjects/sections |
5 |
4 |
| Names of subjects |
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies |
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science |
| Duration of exam |
2 hours 30 minutes |
|
| Total questions |
150 |
|
| Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
|
| Total marks |
150 |
|
| Marking scheme |
+1 for a correct answer, 0 for incorrect answer |
|
| Language of CTET question papers |
English and Hindi (candidates can write the paper in either of the languages) |
|
Also Read: CTET Answer Key
CTET 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus is crucial for CTET exam preparation. Candidates planning to appear for the CTET exam should go through the complete syllabus and study each topic in detail. Covering the entire CTET syllabus is crucial to score high in the exam. Candidates can find the latest syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 here - CTET syllabus. Have a look at the basic topics under each subject of CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 below:
Child Development & Pedagogy Syllabus (Paper 1 & 2)
- Child Development Concept
- Concept of Inclusive Education
- Learning & Pedagogy
- Understanding Children with Special Needs
Environmental Studies Syllabus (Paper 1)
- Family and Friends
- Food & Shelter
- Water & Travel
- Things We Make and Do
- EVS Pedagogy
- UP Related Questions
Mathematics (Paper 1)
- Number System
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Ratio
- Time & Work
- Speed & Distance
- Algebra
- Mensuration
- Geometry
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Pedagogy of Mathematics
Also Read: CTET Maths (Paper 2) Solved Questions with Answers
Social Studies Syllabus (Paper 2)
- History
- Geography
- Social and Political Life
- Economics and Static GK
- UP Related Questions
- Social Studies Pedagogy
Maths & Science (Paper 2)
- Number System
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Ratio
- Time & Work
- Speed & Distance
- Algebra
- Mensuration
- Geometry
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Pedagogy of Mathematics
- Food & Materials
- How things work
- Moving things
- People and Ideas
- Natural Resources
- World of the Living
- Pedagogy of Science
Language (Papers 1 & 2)
- Unseen Passage
- Grammar
- Language Pedagogy
Also Read: CTET Question Paper 2024
CTET 2026 Admit Card
The CTET admit card will be released two days before the exam. Candidates are required to download the CTET 2026 admit card to appear for the exam.
CTET 2026 Question Paper
The CBSE will display the official question papers for the CTET 2026 exam along with the final answer key. Candidates will be able to download the CTET question papers 2026 PDFs by visiting the website.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, according to the criteria of CTET, You can apply for this exam if you got more than 50% in your graduation it is eligible for both papers of CTET.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The CTET 2026 notification is expected to be released in October 2025. The notification will be displayed as a CTET information bulletin on the official website- ctet.nic.in. Candidates should visit this page to get the latest updates on the CTET exam - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can apply for CTET Paper 1 only if you make sure that you meet the minimum teacher education requirement for Classes 1 to 5.
If we talk about Paper 1, CTET generally requires passing of Class 12 with 50% marks and also a 2-year D.El.Ed, or any certain equivalent teacher training qualificatio
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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 rec
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Beginner-Level 5
CTET Notifications
Candidates can fill the CTET online form by following the given steps.