CTET 2026 Application Form has started! The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially opened the registration window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026. Candidates can apply online from November 27, 2025 to December 18, 2025 at the official website ctet.nic.in. The exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026
📝 CTET 2026 Apply Online – Key Highlights
- Application Start Date: November 27, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: December 18, 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Exam Date: February 8, 2026
- Official Website: ctet.nic.in
- Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Exam Mode: Offline (Pen-Paper based)
- Languages Available: 20 languages across 132 cities in India
📌 CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Paper I (Classes I–V): Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Paper II (Classes VI–VIII): Graduation with at least 50% marks + B.Ed or equivalent qualification.
- Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum marks
📚 CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
- Paper I: For teaching Classes I–V (Primary Stage).
- Paper II: For teaching Classes VI–VIII (Upper Primary Stage).
- Duration: 2.5 hours each paper.
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Validity: CTET certificate is valid for lifetime
🔗 How to Apply for CTET 2026
- Visit ctet.nic.in
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Fill Application Form with personal, academic, and exam details
- Upload Documents – Photo & Signature
- Pay Application Fee online
- Download Confirmation Page for future reference