The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is closing the CTET February 2026 application window today, December 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Candidates who have not completed the registration process can apply online through the official website ctet.nic.in. The twenty-first edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is scheduled to be conducted on February 8, 2026. CBSE has not issued any official notification regarding the extension of the last date so far.
CTET February 2026 Application Status
The CTET February session registration began on November 27, 2025. As per the official information bulletin, the application process includes form submission, document upload, and fee payment, all of which must be completed before the deadline. CBSE has clearly stated that exam city selection is not available in the online form. Examination centres will be allotted by the board on a random basis.
CTET February 2026 Important Dates
How to Apply for CTET February 2026?
Candidates can complete the CTET online application by following these steps:
- Visit the official website ctet.nic.in
- Click on “Apply for CTET 2026” on the homepage
- Select New Registration and read the instructions carefully
- Enter required registration details and generate login credentials
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact information
- Upload photograph and signature in prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Candidates are advised to verify all details carefully before final submission, as corrections may not be allowed later.

