CTET February 2026 Notification released. Apply online from 27 Nov to 18 Dec 2025. Check CTET Exam Date, Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus, Pattern & Important Links here.

CTET February 2026 Notification – Apply Online

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 27 November 2025 to 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM). This national-level exam determines the eligibility of teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in central government schools like KVS, NVS, and many private schools.

The CTET 2026 Exam will be held on 08 February 2026 (Sunday) in two shifts for Paper I and Paper II as per the official notification PDF

CTET February 2026 – Exam Overview

CTET February 2026 – Papers & Post Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is as per NCTE norms. Candidates must verify detailed educational qualifications as required for Primary & Upper Primary teachers.

For CTET Paper I (Class 1–5)

• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed
  OR
• Senior Secondary with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed
  OR
• Senior Secondary with 45% + D.El.Ed (NCTE norms)
  OR
• Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed

For CTET Paper II (Class 6–8)

• Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed
  OR
• Graduation with 50% + B.Ed
  OR
• Graduation with 45% + B.Ed (NCTE norms)
  OR
• Senior Secondary with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.B.Ed / B.Sc.B.Ed

(As per official eligibility section of the CTET PDF)

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CTET Exam Fee

CTET Age Limit

There is no upper age limit to apply for CTET.

Minimum age: 17 Years

CTET February 2026 Exam Pattern

Paper I (Class 1–5)

Total Marks: 150
Duration: 2.5 Hours

Paper II (Class 6–8)

Total Marks: 150
Duration: 2.5 Hours

Qualifying Marks

• 60% or above required to qualify
• No negative marking
• CTET Certificate validity: Lifetime

Application Dates

How to Apply for CTET February 2026?

1. Visit the official website ctet.nic.in
2. Click on “Apply Online – CTET February 2026”
3. Register using basic details
4. Fill the application form
5. Upload scanned photo & signature as per size rules given in the PDF
6. Pay the examination fee
7. Download the confirmation page for future reference

Important Links

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