The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to release the CTET February 2026 notification soon. Once published, the official brochure and application link will be activated on the CBSE’s dedicated portal — ctet.nic.in. The registration process for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session is expected to begin shortly. Candidates aiming to teach Classes I to VIII must fill out the online form as soon as the application window opens.
CTET February 2026 Exam Schedule and Format
According to CBSE’s examination pattern, the CTET 2026 (February session) will be conducted in offline mode using OMR-based question papers at various test centres across the country. The detailed schedule, including the exam dates, paper timings, and city allotment, will be mentioned in the notification PDF. The test will consist of two papers — Paper I for Classes I–V (Primary Level) and Paper II for Classes VI–VIII (Upper Primary Level). Each paper will include 150 multiple-choice questions, and the total duration will be two and a half hours. Candidates scoring 60% or above will be considered qualified as per CBSE’s eligibility standards.
CTET February 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates planning to appear for the upcoming session should meet the minimum educational qualifications prescribed by CBSE.
For Paper I (Primary Teacher):
- Must have completed Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) or B.El.Ed.
For Paper II (Upper Primary Teacher):
- Should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and have passed or be appearing in the final year of a 2-year D.El.Ed., or hold a B.Ed. qualification with minimum marks as specified in the notice.
CTET February 2026 Application Process
The complete registration and application process will be hosted online. Here’s a step-by-step outline based on previous session trends:
CTET February 2026 Application Fee
The application fee will vary depending on the number of papers chosen:
CTET 2026: Key Highlights
- Exam Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
- Session: February 2026
- Papers: Paper I (Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary)
- Website: ctet.nic.in
CBSE Advisory for Applicants
CBSE has advised aspirants to use only the official website for all registration activities. Candidates must ensure the accuracy of details filled in the form, as any mismatch in data may lead to disqualification. The board will not entertain any correction requests after the deadline. The CTET February 2026 notification will also contain information on exam cities, admit card release, result declaration, and validity of certificates.
For official updates, candidates are encouraged to regularly visit ctet.nic.in and trusted education platforms such as KollegeApply.
