CBSE CTET 2026 Notification – Exam to be Held on 8th February 2026
Organization: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), February 2026
Exam Date: 8 February 2026
Mode of Exam: Offline
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), February 2026.
This test is for candidates who wish to become teachers in schools from Classes I to VIII.
CTET 2026 will be conducted on 8th February 2026 in 132 cities across India in 20 different languages.
CTET 2026 – Overview / Details –
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) – February 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Edition | 21st Edition |
| Exam Date | 8 February 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Exam Centres in Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Silchar |
| Validity of Certificate | Lifetime |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in |
Eligibility Criteria of CBSE CTET 2026
The minimum qualifications are as per the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) guidelines.
Candidates are advised to check the official NCTE website — https://ncte.gov.in — for full details.
For Classes I–V (Primary Stage)
Any one of the following:
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed.
- Senior Secondary with 45% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed. (as per NCTE norms).
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 2-year Diploma in Special Education.
- Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed. (with 6-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education).
For Classes VI–VIII (Elementary Stage)
Any one of the following:
- Graduation and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed.
- Graduation with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed.
- Graduation with 45% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (as per NCTE norms).
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
- Graduation with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).
- Any candidate who has completed B.Ed. recognized by NCTE can appear in CTET.
CTET 2026 Application Fee (Expected)
Based on the previous year’s notification:
| Category | Paper I or II | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹1000/- | ₹1200/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹500/- | ₹600/- |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
How to Apply for CBSE CTET 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these simple steps 👇
- Visit the official CTET website – https://ctet.nic.in.
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on “Online Application Form”.
- Enter all your personal and educational details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future use.
📅 Important Dates of CTET 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date for Online Application | To be updated soon |
| Last Date for Online Application | To be updated soon |
| Admit Card Release | To be updated soon |
| Date of Examination | 8 February 2026 |
Important Web-Links of CTET 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Official Notification | Coming Soon |
| Information Bulletin | Coming Soon |
| CTET Question Papers | Click Here |
| CTET Guide Book | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
CTET Exam Structure/ Pettern –
There will be two papers –
- Paper I: For teaching Classes I–V
- Paper II: For teaching Classes VI–VIII
Each paper will have 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each.
There is no negative marking.
Paper I (For Classes I–V)
| Subject | No. of MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II (For Classes VI–VIII)
| Subject | No. of MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
FAQs – CBSE CTET 2026
Q1. When will the CTET 2026 Exam be held?
👉 The CTET 2026 exam will be held on 8 February 2026.
Q2. What is the mode of examination?
👉 The CTET 2026 exam will be conducted offline (OMR-based).
Q3. What is the validity of the CTET certificate?
👉 The CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime.
Q4. How many papers are there in CTET?
👉 There are two papers — Paper I for Primary Stage and Paper II for Elementary Stage.
