CTET 2026 Exam (Feb): Exam City Slip OUT, Admit Card, Pattern, Syllabus & Prep Tips

CTET Feb city intimation slip 2026 is available now. Candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials. CTET admit card 2026 will be released two days before the exam. CTET exam will be held on February 8, 2026.

CTET 2026 Exam

CTET 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) activated the window to download CTET Feb city intimation slip. Candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials. CTET 2026 exam will be conducted on February 8. The admit cards will be made available two days before the exam. 

The last date for completion the application is December 30. It is opened for only registered candidates whose application was not completed. The CTET application corrections window was closed on 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. 

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.

CTET 2026 Application Form

The online CTET 2026 application one time completion facility link is active at ctet.nic.in. The method to fill the CTET application form is provided below.

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 Pre-Admit Card or City Slip 2026 Link

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 was 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

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.

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.

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 Registration Fee

The CTET registration fee is shared below.

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.

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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