CTET Exam Date 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. The CTET exam will be held on February 8, 2026. The CTET will be conducted in 20 languages in 132 cities across the country. According to the notification, a detailed information bulletin regarding the exam has been made available on the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in. The CBSE will soon release information regarding the exam syllabus, eligibility criteria, and exam fees on its official website, ctet.nic.in. Therefore, all candidates are advised to check the official CBSE website regularly.
What is the exam fee?
Candidates must pay the application fee online. The fee for one paper is ₹1,000 for General and OBC candidates, and ₹1,200 for both papers. Additionally, for SC, ST, and PWD candidates, it will cost ₹500 for one paper and ₹600 for both.
What will be the exam pattern?
The CTET exam is divided into two papers. Paper I is for candidates who wish to teach in classes I-V, while Paper II is for candidates who want to teach in classes VI-VIII. The exam consists of 150 MCQs, and the best part is that there is no negative marking.
How to apply for the CTET exam?
Candidates should first visit the official website, ctet.nic.in.
Click on the “Apply for CTET 2026” link on the page.
Could you complete the registration process and provide all required information?
Select the exam center, paper (I or II, or both), and preferred language.
Candidates should upload their passport-sized photo and signature.
Submit the form.
Download the form and print it.
Who can apply?
Candidates who have completed a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education or are pursuing a Diploma in Elementary Education are eligible to apply. Additionally, to appear for Paper 2, candidates must have a two-year B.Ed., a four-year Integrated B.Ed., or a B.Sc. B.Ed.