CTET 2026 Exam (Feb): Application Correction Last Date (Dec 26), Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & News
Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 ( CTET )
Registration - 23 Dec '25 - 26 Dec '25
CTET 2026 exam: The CBSE opened the CTET 2026 application correction window at ctet.nic.in. The last date to make correction is December 26. The exam is scheduled to be conducted 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 other details.
CTET 2026 Exam
CTET 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) activated the CTET application correction 2026 link at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can make corrections if any until December 26. The application last date was December 18 (11:59 PM). The notification and application form for the CTET February 2026 exam were released on November 27. The CTET notification PDF in the form of information bulletin was released. Candidates were required to fulfill the prescribed CTET eligibility criteria 2026, including the age limit and educational qualification, to apply for the exam. The CTET exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026 (Sunday).
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.
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30 Nov '25 - 31 Dec '25
30 Nov '25 - 31 Dec '25
31 Jan '26
- CTET Application Form Correction 2026
- 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 Application Form Correction 2026
The authority activated the CTET 2026 application correction link on December 23. The last date to make correction if required is December 26. CBSE gives candidates one chance to correct any incorrect information in the CTET application form (if any). Candidates can make corrections to their already submitted CTET Dec 2026 application form by following the methods as mentioned below.
- Visit at ctet.nic.in
- 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
Direct Link for CTET Application Correction 2026
CTET 2026 Notification
The CBSE CTET Notification 2026 was released. The CBSE released the CTET 2026 notification as a PDF file at ctet.nic.in. Candidates must download the notification PDF and read all the details mentioned on it thoroughly. The direct CTET notification PDF download link is provided here.
Download: CTET_2026_Notice_PDF
CTET Notification 2026 PDF Here - Download Here
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 on February 8, 2026. The CTET exam dates and schedule regarding the CTET application form submission and exam date were announced in the notification. The complete exam schedule is shared below.
| Exam Name |
Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| CTET Short Notice |
24-Oct-2026 |
| CTET Notification 2026 |
27-Nov-2025 |
| CTET Form Date 2026 |
27-Nov-2025 to 18-Dec-2025 |
| CTET Exam Date 2026 |
08-Feb-2026 |
Also Read: CTET Selection Process 2026
CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the CTET-NCTE prescribed eligibility criteria to appear for the exam. The CTET eligibility 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 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 Bachelor of Elementary Education (4 years duration) OR Diploma in 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
- Bachelor’s degree with a BEd.
CTET Eligibility 2026: Paper 2
Candidates need to fulfil any one of the given eligibility for CTET Paper 2.
- Graduation and has passed or is appearing in the final year examination of Diploma in Elementary Education (2 years duration) OR
- Graduation with 50 per cent marks with BEd. OR
- Graduation 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/ B.A.Ed/ B.Sc.Ed or B.A/ B.Sc.Ed.
Also Read: CTET Qualifying Marks 2026
CTET 2026 Application Form
The online application form for the CTET 2026 exam was available along with the official notification. The CTET application form 2026 link was active.
How to fill the CTET Form 2026?
Candidates can fill out the CTET form using the process shared below-
- 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 the form.
- Take the printout of the CTET confirmation page.
CTET 2026 Registration Fee
The CTET registration fee is shared below.
| 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. 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
Candidates planning to appear for the CTET exam should go through the complete syllabus and study each topic in detail. Candidates can find the latest syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 here - CTET syllabus. Have a look at the basic topics 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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How to Choose Exam Centre Area in the CTET Form
Select Exam Centre City Preferences
In the application form, you'll find a section “Choice of Examination Centres” where you can select multiple preferred exam cities (usually up to 4 choices) in order of preference.
These must be different cities
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Yes, the degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University is valid for CTET and other government jobs also. Candidates can get admission after clearing the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test.
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CTET Notifications
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.