The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET February 2026 notification anytime soon. Once announced, the detailed information bulletin and application form will be available on the official website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 8 in government or private schools across India will be required to apply online within the specified registration window. According to official sources, the CTET 2026 exam date has already been confirmed — the test will be conducted on February 8, 2026. The notification will include details such as exam schedule, eligibility criteria, registration process, syllabus, and paper pattern for both Paper 1 (Classes 1–5) and Paper 2 (Classes 6–8).
CTET 2026 Registration Likely to Begin in November 2025
CBSE will open the CTET February 2026 Registration link in November 2025, tentatively within a few days of releasing the official notification. Candidates will be required to complete the online registration, upload relevant documents, and pay the prescribed examination fee within the deadline.
The application process will be entirely online. Once submitted, no major corrections will be allowed except during the official correction window announced by CBSE.
CTET 2026 Eligibility and Exam Details
Candidates applying for CTET must meet the required educational qualifications as per the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) norms.
- Paper 1 (Classes 1–5): Candidates should have completed or be pursuing the final year of a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Paper 2 (Classes 6–8): Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree with a B.Ed qualification or be in the final year of the B.Ed course.
The CTET exam will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode, featuring multiple-choice questions. Each paper will have 150 questions carrying one mark each, with no negative marking.
CTET Notification 2026: Application Fee Structure
The examination fee for CTET 2026 will vary based on the number of papers and candidate category.
Candidates should ensure accurate payment through online methods such as debit/credit cards or UPI before the last date. Applications with incomplete fees will be rejected. Follow KollegeApply for the latest updates on College Admissions, Courses, Exam Dates, Results, Scholarships, Career Guidance, Education News, and Policy Changes — everything needed to stay ahead in the education journey
