CTET 2026 Notification: February Exam Date, Eligibility, Apply Online

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET 2026 Notification soon on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is conducted twice every year to determine the eligibility of candidates aspiring to teach in Classes 1 to 8 across central and state government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas. The CTET February 2026 exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026, in two shifts — one for Paper 1 (Classes 1–5) and another for Paper 2 (Classes 6–8). The examination will be held in offline mode (OMR-based) at designated centres across India

CTET 2026 February Exam Highlights

A quick overview of the key details related to CTET February 2026 is given below:

CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, candidates must review the eligibility criteria for CTET 2026:

• For Paper 1 (Classes 1–5): Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or B.El.Ed.
• For Paper 2 (Classes 6–8): Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. qualification or be pursuing a relevant teacher education program.

Both papers can be attempted by candidates seeking eligibility for teaching Classes 1–8.

Steps to Apply for CTET 2026

Once the application window opens, candidates can apply for CTET 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website — ctet.nic.in
2. Click on “Apply for CTET 2026”
3. Register as a new candidate and generate login credentials
4. Fill in personal, academic, and communication details
5. Upload required documents — photograph and signature in prescribed format
6. Choose exam paper(s) and preferred exam cities
7. Pay the application fee online through net banking, UPI, or credit/debit card
8. Submit the application and download the confirmation page

CTET 2026 Exam Schedule and Paper Pattern

The CTET February 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions — Morning (Paper 1) and Afternoon (Paper 2). Each paper will include 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each.

• Paper 1 focuses on Child Development, Language I & II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
• Paper 2 includes Child Development, Language I & II, and subject-specific sections (Mathematics & Science or Social Studies)