The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the public notice for the 21st Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), scheduled to be held on 08 February 2026 (Sunday). The CTET February 2026 exam will be conducted in 132 cities across India.
CBSE has published the detailed Information Bulletin on the official CTET website https://ctet.nic.in, containing the syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, language options, exam fees, and important dates. Interested candidates must read the bulletin carefully before applying.
The online application form will be available from 27 November 2025, and the last date to apply is 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM).
⭐ CTET February 2026: Key Highlights
- Exam Authority: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Exam Name: Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) – February 2026
- CTET Edition: 21st Edition
- Exam Date: 08 February 2026 (Sunday)
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
- Application Mode: Online only
- Apply Start Date: 27 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Official Website: https://ctet.nic.in
📘 CTET February 2026 – Important Dates
Event Date CTET Feb 2026 Notification Released Start of Online Application 27 November 2025 Last Date to Apply 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM) Exam Date 08 February 2026 (Sunday) Admit Card To be notified Result Declaration After exam
🔍 CTET February 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5)
- 12th pass with minimum 50% marks, and
Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR
B.El.Ed OR any other equivalent qualification.
Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8)
- Graduation with 50% marks and
B.Ed OR
B.El.Ed OR
D.El.Ed with graduation.
(Candidates must read the official Information Bulletin for detailed eligibility.)
📝 Application Fee for CTET Feb 2026
Category Only Paper I or II Both Papers General / OBC ₹1000 ₹1200 SC / ST / PwD ₹500 ₹600
🗂 CTET Exam Pattern (Feb 2026)
Paper 1 (Classes 1–5)
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 MCQs
- Language I – 30 MCQs
- Language II – 30 MCQs
- Mathematics – 30 MCQs
- Environmental Studies – 30 MCQs
Total: 150 Questions (150 Marks)
Paper 2 (Classes 6–8)
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 MCQs
- Language I – 30 MCQs
- Language II – 30 MCQs
- Mathematics & Science OR Social Science – 60 MCQs
Total: 150 Questions (150 Marks)
💻 How to Apply for CTET February 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow these steps to fill out the application form:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Go to https://ctet.nic.in
Step 2: Click on “Apply for CTET February 2026”
Step 3: Complete New Registration
- Enter personal details
- Mobile number & email ID
- Create password
Step 4: Fill Online Application
- Choose exam papers (Paper 1 / Paper 2 / Both)
- Select exam city
- Upload scanned photo & signature
Step 5: Pay Application Fee
- Through debit/credit card, UPI or Net Banking
Step 6: Download Confirmation Page
Take a printout for future reference.
📌 Key Instructions for Candidates
- Apply only through official website: https://ctet.nic.in
- Read the Information Bulletin carefully before applying
- Upload scanned documents as per size mentioned
- Select exam city very carefully
- Submit application before 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
🌟 Conclusion
The CTET February 2026 notification brings a great opportunity for candidates who want to become teachers in central schools such as KVS, NVS, Army Schools, and other government institutions. Complete your registration within time and start preparing according to the syllabus and exam pattern.