The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session. This is a critical examination for aspirants seeking teaching jobs in primary (Classes I-V) and upper primary (Classes VI-VIII) levels in central government schools like KVS, NVS, and other schools affiliated with CBSE.

Time is running out for prospective candidates. The application window is currently open but is set to close shortly. If you aspire to build a career in teaching, you must complete your registration immediately to avoid missing this opportunity.

Key Highlights

• Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Official Website: ctet.nic.in
• Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Feb 2026
• Exam Date: 08th February 2026 (Sunday)
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
• Final Date to Apply: 18th December 2025 (Before 11:59 PM)

Adhering to the schedule is crucial for a successful application. Below is the complete timeline for the CTET February 2026 session. Candidates are advised to mark these dates and complete the necessary actions well within the deadlines.

Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the educational qualifications prescribed by the NCTE. Below is a simplified overview of the eligibility requirements for both papers.

PAPER 1 (For Primary Classes I-V)

Candidates must fulfill one of the following criteria:

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed). (Note: Specific conditions regarding B.Ed qualification may apply as per official notification).

PAPER 2 (For Upper Primary Classes VI-VIII)

Candidates must fulfill one of the following criteria:

• Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed OR B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.

Candidates must pay the requisite examination fee online to complete their application. The fee structure varies based on the candidate’s category and whether they are applying for a single paper or both papers.

The CTET exam will be conducted on a single day in two shifts. It is an offline, OMR-based examination. Each paper carries 150 marks for 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with a duration of 2.5 hours. There is no negative marking.

The application process is entirely online. Follow these steps carefully to complete your registration successfully.

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To crack the CTET exam, a focused preparation strategy based on the official syllabus is essential. Here are the key areas you must concentrate on:

• Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP): Focus on educational psychology, understanding diverse learners, and learning theories appropriate for the age group of 6-11 years (Paper 1) and 11-14 years (Paper 2).
• Languages: Preparation should cover unseen passage comprehension (prose and poetry) and the pedagogy of language development.
• Domain Subjects (Maths, EVS, Science, SST): The content will be based on NCERT topics. However, the difficulty level and linkage of questions can be up to the Senior Secondary stage.

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• Admit Card: Candidates must download their e-Admit Card from the official website. It is typically released two days before the exam date.
• Answer Key: CBSE will release a provisional answer key after the exam. Candidates can challenge incorrect answers by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹1000 per question.
• Result and Certificate: The final result will be declared tentatively by the end of March 2026. Successful candidates will receive their digital mark sheets and eligibility certificates directly into their DigiLocker accounts.
• Qualifying Marks: A candidate scoring 60% (90 out of 150 marks) or more will be considered as TET passed. School managements (Government, local bodies, government-aided and unaided) may consider giving concessions to persons belonging to SC/ST, OBC, differently-abled persons, etc., in accordance with their extant reservation policy.