CTET February 2026 Notification Soon – Exam Date, Eligibility & Fees

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET February 2026 notification shortly on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level examination conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Classes I to VIII across government and private schools in India. According to recent updates, the CTET February 2026 exam will be conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets at multiple centers across the country. The notification will provide detailed information regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and fee structure.

CTET February 2026 Exam Overview

The CTET serves as a mandatory qualification for candidates aspiring to teach in schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other government institutions. The table below highlights the expected key details of the upcoming exam.

The official schedule will be confirmed once CBSE issues the CTET February 2026 notification on its website.

CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility requirements differ for Paper I (Primary Stage) and Paper II (Upper Primary Stage). Candidates must meet the minimum educational qualifications as per the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) norms.

For Paper I (Classes I–V):

• Passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks.
• Completed or pursuing a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

For Paper II (Classes VI–VIII):

• Graduated with at least 50% marks.
• Completed or pursuing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree.

The minimum age limit is 18 years, with no upper age restriction.

CTET February 2026 Application Fee

Candidates will be required to pay the examination fee online via debit card, credit card, or net banking. The category-wise fee structure is expected to remain similar to the previous session.

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