CTET Exam City Slip 2026 News Live: The Central Board of Secondary Education will release the CTET Exam City Slip 2026 soon. Candidates who have registered themselves for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test can download the exam city slip through the official website of CBSE CTET at ctet.nic.in.
The Centre will make every effort to allot a centre in one the places opted by the candidate, the Board reserves its discretion to allot a Centre other than that of candidate’s choice anywhere in India.
CTET Exam Overview 2026
CTET February 2026 is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education for candidates aspiring to teach Classes I to VIII. The exam includes two papers conducted on the same day in two shifts. CTET is a qualifying exam and does not guarantee a job.
| CTET 2026 Exam Highlight | |
| Name of the Examination | Central Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Level of Examination | National Level |
| Frequency of exam | Twice a year |
| CBSE CTET Notification 2026 Date | 27th November 2025 |
| CBSE CTET Exam date 2026 | 8th February 2026 |
| CBSE CTET Pre Admit Card Date | 30 January 2026 |
| CBSE CTET Admit Card Date | 06 February 2026 |
| Official website | www.ctet.nic.in |
CTET Exam 2026
The exam will be conducted on 8 February 2026 by the Central Board of Secondary Education and will be held in offline mode across various exam centres in India. CTET Paper 2 will take place in the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon, while Paper 1 will be conducted in the evening shift from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Candidates must report to the exam centre well before the scheduled time
CTET Exam Shift 2026:
The board announced the schedule for the 21st edition of the CTET Examination 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts as given below:
| Paper II | Shift 1:- 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
| Paper I | Shift 2:- 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
CTET Exam Time 2026:
Below is the revised exam day schedule for CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates must reach the exam centre on time and follow all instructions mentioned on the admit card.
| Event | CTET Paper 2 | CTET Paper 1 |
| CTET 2026 Exam Date | 8 February 2026 | 8 February 2026 |
| CTET Entry Time | 7:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
| CTET Admit Card Verification | 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM | 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM |
| CTET Computer System Check | 9:15 AM | 1:55 PM |
| Last Entry Allowed | 9:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| CTET Examination Starting Time | 9:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| CTET Exam End Time | 12:00 Noon | 4:30 PM |
Details on CTET Pre Admit Card 2026
CTET Exam Pre-Admit Card is an advanced intimation document released before the admit card. It only shows the exam city, not the exact centre location. This helps candidates make travel and stay arrangements in advance.
| Details Available | Description |
| Candidate’s Name | Name of the candidate as per the application |
| Application Number | Unique registration number |
| Roll Number | Candidate’s allotted roll number |
| Exam Name | CTET February 2026 |
| Exam City | City where the exam centre is located |
| Exam Date | 8 February 2026 |
| Paper Applied | Paper I, Paper II, or Both |
| Exam Shift | Morning or Evening shift |
| Important Instructions | General exam-related instructions |
CTET Helpline Number 2026
If you find any error or discrepancy on your CTET pre-hall ticket, contact the CTET Unit immediately so the issue can be resolved before the exam. The helpline is specifically provided to address problems with personal details, exam centre allocation, or other admit-card concerns, and a CTET student‑care executive will assist you in getting the matter corrected. For timely support and clarification, you can call the CTET contact number at 011-22240112 or write to ctet.cbse@nic.in in morning shift from 9.30 am to 12 noon and Paper I will be held in evening shift from 2.30 pm to 5 pm. Follow the blog for latest updates on exam city slip, direct link and more.
CTET Pre Admit Card Link 2026
The link to check the exam city and date is given below. The pre-admit card informs candidates about the exam city allotted based on their preferences filled during the application. Candidates can download their exam city slip using their application number and password. Applicants should download it early and keep checking the website for the release of the CTET final admit card as well.