CTET 2026 exam date has been announced by the authority. The exam has been scheduled for Feb 8, 2026. Further, the notification was issued on Nov 27, 2025 on the official website. The form-filling is now closed.
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The CTET exam form correction window was activated on Dec 23, 2025. The last date to access the correction window is scheduled for Dec 26, 2025. The form-filling was scheduled from Nov 27 - Dec 18, 2025. It is now closed. In addition, the official notification was issued on Nov 27, 2025.
The CTET exam date 2026 has been announced and is scheduled for Feb 8, 2026. The exam will be conducted in offline mode. You must download your CTET exam admit card 2026 to appear for the examination by February 2026. To access your admit card you will have to enter the required login credentials.
What is the CTET Exam?
CTET stands for Central Teaching Eligibility Test. It is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The exam is conducted every year in offline mode to admit students for teaching profiles across India for primary and secondary classes.
The exam is based on the National Curriculum Framework. You must check out the highlights related to the CTET 2026 examination provided here.
| Particulars | Highlights |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Exam Mode | Offline (pen and paper) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
| Helpdesk |
011-22235774, 22247176 ctet@cbse.gov.in |
CTET Exam 2026: Key Dates and Important Events
The CTET exam notification 2026 was announced on Nov 27, 2025 for the December session. Check out the table shared below showing the official dates of the CTET examination.
| Events | Dates |
| CTET Official Notification Release Date | November 27, 2025 (Out) |
| CTET Application Form Starting Date | November 27, 2025 |
| CTET Application Form Last Date | December 18, 2025 |
| CTET Application Correction Window Date | December 23 - 26, 2025 |
| CTET Admit Card Release Date | February 2026 |
| CTET Exam Date | Feb 8, 2026 (Announced) |
| CTET Provisional Answer Key Release Date | February 2026 |
| CTET Answer Key Objection Window Date | February 2026 |
| CTET Result Release Date | March 2026 |
| CTET Final Answer Key Release Date | March 2026 |
CTET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026
The CTET eligibility criteria 2026 vary for the primary and secondary levels of education. Please review the primary and secondary educational details provided below individually.
CTET 2026 Primary Teacher (Class I to V) Educational Details - Paper 1
Please review the primary teacher's educational qualifications below.
- You must have passed senior secondary or equivalent from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks, or you must have cleared the final year diploma of elementary education.
- You must have cleared or appeared in the final year diploma of elementary education as per the NCTE regulations 2002.
- You must have completed the final year of the diploma in education, which is 2 years.
- You must have cleared or appeared for the four-year bachelor’s program.
CTET 2026 Secondary Teacher (Class I to V) Educational Details - Paper 1
The secondary teacher's educational details are shared below.
- You must have completed your bachelor's with at least 50% of marks, or must have appeared in the final year of elementary education of 2 years.
- You must have appeared in 1 year of a Bachelor's Degree.
- You must have cleared or appeared in the 1 year of Bachelor's in Education as per the NCTE regulation.
- You must have cleared or appeared in 1 year of the B.Ed program.
How Many Attempts are allowed for the CTET Exam?
There is no limit on the number of attempts for the CTET examination 2026. You can appear for the examination as many times as you want. You just need to meet the eligibility requirements whenever you are completing the registration process.
What is the release date of the CTET Application Form 2026?
The official release date of the CTET exam application form 2026 was announced by the authority on Nov 27, 2025. The form was released online on Nov 27, 2025 and the last date of registration was Dec 18, 2025. The form was released on the official website in online mode.
Furthermore, the steps you must follow to register for the CTET examination 2026 session are as follows:
- Step 1: Visit the official website - www.ctet.nic.in.
- Step 2: Select the “CTET Registration 2026” link from the homepage.
- Step 3: Complete the CTET registration procedure.
- Step 4: After entering the details, you will get the registration ID and password.
- Step 5: Go to the login window and enter the registration details.
- Step 6: Fill out the application form by entering the required details.
- Step 7: Upload the scanned documents in the prescribed format.
- Step 8: Pay the application fees and click on the submit option.
CTET Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The CTET exam 2026 consists of 2 papers. The detailed exam pattern of both papers is given below.
| Particulars | CTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern | CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern |
| Examination mode | Offline | Offline |
| Total Subjects/ Sections | 5 | 4 |
| Subjects Name |
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies |
Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 150 | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
| Question Types | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
| Language | English and Hindi | English and Hindi |
CTET Exam Syllabus Topics 2026
You must check out the paper 1 and 2 CTET syllabus 2026 topics provided below in detail. It will help you understand the topics in detail.
| CTET Paper 1 Syllabus Topics | CTET Paper 2 Syllabus Topics |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy) | Child Development and Pedagogy (Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy) |
| Language-I (Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development) | Language-I (Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development) |
| Language-II (Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development) | Language-II (Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development) |
| Mathematics (Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids around Us, Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) | Mathematics (Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration) |
| Environmental Studies (Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel) | Science (Food, Materials, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources) |
| – | Social Studies/Social Sciences (History, Geography, Social and Political Life, Pedagogical Issues) |
CTET Exam Preparation Tips 2026
To secure good marks in the CTET 2026 December session exam, you must have a proper schedule and a correct preparation strategy. Check out the preparation tips shared below for your reference.
- Learn about the exam pattern and syllabus topics in detail.
- Understand the examination format.
- Start by covering all the syllabus topics in detail.
- Give more time for high-weightage topics.
- Practice previous year question papers.
- Appear for mock tests at least twice a week.
- Analyse your performance level.
CTET Exam Paper Analysis 2026
The CTET paper analysis 2026 will be shared with you once the exam is over. The exam is scheduled to take place on Feb 8, 2026. The analysis will be provided based on the reviews received from the students who appeared for the exam for both papers individually.
CTET Helpline & Contact Details
You must check out the CTET exam 2026 contact details shared below for any urgent steps required.
- Address: The Joint Secretary (CTET), Central Teacher Eligibility Test Unit, Central Board for Secondary Education, PS 1-2, Institutional Area, I P Extension, Patparganj, Delhi, PIN: 110092.
- Phone Number: 011-22235774, 22247176
- Fax: 011-22235775
- Email ID: ctet@cbse.gov.in
You must check out the details related to the CTET examination for the February 2026 session from the article. All the important dates and events, along with the syllabus and exam pattern, have been provided in detail.
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