CTET Exam Date 2026 Out

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for February 2026. This is a very important exam for anyone who wants to become a teacher for Classes 1 to 8 in India. The exam will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out : Overview table

Description	Details
Exam Name	Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026
Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Level	National Level
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper / OMR Based)
Registration Dates	27th November 2025 to 18th December 2025
Date of Examination	08th February 2026 (Sunday)
Admit Card Release	Two days before the examination
Result Declaration	Tentatively by the end of March 2026
Certificate Validity	Lifetime
Official Website	ctet.nic.in

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out : Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	27th November 2025
Last Date to Apply	18th December 2025 (Before 11:59 PM)
Last Date to Pay Fee	18th December 2025 (Before 11:59 PM)
Correction Window	23rd December to 26th December 2025
Download Admit Card	Two days before the exam
Exam Date	08th February 2026 (Sunday)
Result Date	End of March 2026 (Expected)

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out : Vacancy Details 

It is important to understand that CTET is not a job offer. It is an exam that gives you a certificate. You need this certificate to apply for teaching jobs in:

• Central Government schools (like Kendriya Vidyalaya).
• Schools in Union Territories (like Delhi or Chandigarh).
• Private schools.

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out : Eligibility Criteria 

To apply, you need specific degrees or diplomas in education.

• Paper I: For those who want to teach Classes 1 to 5.
• Paper II: For those who want to teach Classes 6 to 8.

Age Limit:

There is no age limit. You can take this exam as many times as you want to pass or to improve your score.

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out : Education Qualifications

CTET Paper 1 (Classes 1-5)

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following criteria: 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. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (in accordance with NCTE Regulations, 2002). Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).

CTET Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following criteria: Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education). Post-graduation with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent) and a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. Candidates possessing a qualified B.Ed Programme recognized by the NCTE are also eligible.

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out : Application Fee

Category	For One Paper Only	For Both Papers
General / OBC	Rs. 1000	Rs. 1200
SC / ST / Differently Abled	Rs. 500	Rs. 600

Note: The bank may charge a small extra fee for GST.

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out : Salary

Since CTET is a certificate and not a job, there is no fixed salary. However, if you get a job in a Central Government school using this certificate

• Primary Teachers: Approx. Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month.
• Trained Graduate Teachers: Approx. Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month.

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out : Selection Process

There is only one written exam.

• Passing Marks: You need to score 60% or more (90 marks out of 150 for UR) to pass.
• Relaxation: Schools may lower the passing marks for SC/ST/OBC/Differently Abled candidates based on their own rules.

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out : Exam Pattern

The exam has multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The best part is there is no negative marking (you do not lose marks for wrong answers).

Paper I (For Classes 1 to 5)

• Time: 2.5 Hours (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM)

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development (Compulsory)	30	30
Mathematics (Compulsory)	30	30
Environmental Studies (Compulsory)	30	30
Language I (Compulsory)	30	30
Language II (Compulsory)	30	30
Total	150	150

Paper II (For Classes 6 to 8)

• Time: 2.5 Hours (9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon)

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development (Compulsory)	30	30
Math & Science OR Social Studies	60	60
Language I (Compulsory)	30	30
Language II (Compulsory)	30	30
Total	150	150

CTET Exam Date 2026 Out : Syllabus 

Child Development:	How children grow and learn. Thinkers like Piaget and Vygotsky. Inclusive education (teaching children with special needs).
Languages (I & II):	Reading comprehension (understanding passages and poems). Pedagogy: How to teach languages to children.
Mathematics:	Topics: Geometry, Numbers, Addition, Subtraction, Time, Money, Data Handling. (Paper II adds Algebra and Ratio). Teaching: How to explain math concepts to students.
Environmental Studies (Paper I only):	Family, Food, Water, Shelter, Travel, Plants, and Animals.
Science (Paper II only):	Food, Materials, Moving Things, Magnets, Electric Circuits.
Social Studies (Paper II only):	History: Early societies, Freedom movement, First cities. Geography: The Earth, Solar system, Agriculture. Social & Political Life: Government, Democracy, Constitution.

Tips for Preparation

1. Read NCERT Books: The exam questions are based on NCERT books for Classes 1 to 8.
2. Practice Old Papers: The exam pattern usually stays the same. Practicing past papers helps a lot.
3. Learn How to Teach: Half the questions are about “Pedagogy” (the method of teaching). Don’t just learn facts; learn how to teach them.
4. Watch the Clock: You have 150 minutes for 150 questions. That is exactly one minute per question.

Admit Card

The admit card is a very important document. You cannot enter the examination hall without it.

• You can download the e-Admit Card from the CTET official website.
• It will be available for download two days before the examination date.
• If there is any mistake on your admit card (like your name, photo, or signature), you must contact the CTET Unit immediately for corrections before the exam.

Result

• The result is tentatively scheduled to be declared by the end of March 2026.
• CBSE will provide mark sheets and eligibility certificates in Digital Format in your DigiLocker account.
• These digital documents will be legally valid and will have an encrypted QR code for security.
• Your DigiLocker account credentials will be sent to the mobile number you registered with CBSE.