CTET 2026 Application Form Open; No Negative Marking, Apply by Dec 18

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially started the CTET 2026 application process for the February session. Candidates aspiring to become teachers can now apply online through the official CTET website. The last date to submit the CTET 2026 application form is December eighteen, twenty twenty five. As per the official schedule, the CTET February 2026 examination will be conducted on February eight, twenty twenty six, across two hundred thirty six exam centres in one hundred thirty six cities nationwide. This year’s biggest relief for aspirants is that the examination will be conducted without any negative marking.

CTET 2026 Exam Structure

The CTET 2026 examination will be conducted in two papers:

• Paper One: For candidates seeking teaching eligibility for Classes One to Five
• Paper Two: For candidates aiming for Classes Six to Eight

Candidates may apply for either one paper or both, depending on their teaching preference. The examination will be held in twenty Indian languages, allowing wide participation from candidates across different regions. After qualifying CTET 2026, candidates become eligible for recruitment in:

• Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
• Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
• Army Public Schools
• Other state and central government-aided schools

CTET 2026 Application Fee

The category-wise CTET 2026 application fee is as follows:

The fee must be paid online at the time of form submission.

CTET 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Each paper will consist of one hundred fifty multiple-choice questions, with one mark awarded for every correct answer. There will be no negative marking, giving candidates the opportunity to attempt all questions without the fear of penalty. This year’s exam will place a special emphasis on NCERT-based conceptual understanding and pedagogy, in line with the revised school curriculum framework.

Important Dates for CTET 2026

• Application Start Date: December first, twenty twenty five
• Last Date to Apply: December eighteen, twenty twenty five
• Admit Card Release: To be announced
• CTET 2026 Exam Date: February eight, twenty twenty six

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