CTET 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the CTET Re-exam 2026 will be conducted on March 1, 2026, for two exam centres in Vaishali. The CTET Paper II exam was earlier scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 2026, but due to administrative reasons, the paper 2 was not conducted in the centres: Lakshya International Academy, Bardiha, Vaishali – Bihar, and St. John’s Academy, Vaishali – Bihar.
is preparing to release the CTET Provisional Answer Key 2026 by the second week of March 2026, tentatively. Aspirants can download the answer key, along with the OMR response sheet, by visiting the official website- ctet.nic.in. The objection can also be raised against the provisional answer key within a time period.
The CTET Admit Card 2026 for February session was out on February 4, 2026. The exam authority released the CTET City Intimation Slip 2026 on January 23, 2026. This year, the CBSE CTET 2026 Exam saw an increase in the number of applicants. Due to this, the exam authority will conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 exam on February 7 and 8, 2026.
The CTET Application Form 2026 Link was active till December 18, 2025. As per CBSE, a total of 25,30,436 candidates submitted their online applications. The CTET exam is divided into two papers. While the CTET paper 1 exam is for those candidates who wish to teach students of classes 1 to 5, the CTET paper 2 is for candidates who aim to become teachers for classes 6 to 8. As per the CTET eligibility criteria 2026, participating candidates must be at least 17 years old. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria will be able to register online for CBSE CTET examination.
Latest Updates:
- CTET Admit Card 2026 has been published on February 5, 2026.
- CTET 2026 Exam City Slip has been released on January 23.
- CBSE released CTET Notification 2026 on November 27. Interested candidates can fill out their application form by December 18, 2025.
- CBSE will conduct the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on February 8, 2026.
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CTET Exam 2026: Highlights
The CTET Exam 2026 is conducted by the CBSE in offline mode. Candidates can check the CBSE CTET exam 2026 highlights in the table below.
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Exam Particulars
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Exam Details
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Exam Name
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Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
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Conducting Body
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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
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Exam Level
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National
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Exam Frequency
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Twice a year
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Exam Date
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February 8, 2026
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Mode of Exam
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Offline mode
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Exam Fees
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INR 1,000 for the General/ OBC
INR 500 for SC/ ST/ PwD
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Exam Duration
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150 minutes
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No. of Papers and Total Marks
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Paper-1: 150 marks
Paper-2: 150 marks
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Total Questions
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150 MCQs in each paper
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Marking Scheme
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+1 for each correct answer
No negative marking for incorrect answer
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Language/Medium of Exam
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English and Hindi
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Official Website
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ctet.nic.in
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Helpline No.
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011-22235774
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CTET Exam 2026: Overview
CTET 2026 is the teacher's eligibility test, which aims to determine the eligibility of aspirants and whether they are able to teach students in various government as well as private aided schools. Further, CTET is a national-level exam that is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.
In order to appear for the CTET exam, candidates must first check the eligibility criteria. Candidates can find the CTET eligibility on the official website inside the official notification. The CTET eligibility for Paper 1 requires a degree of senior secondary, along with a Diploma in Elementary Education. Further, as per the CTET eligibility for Paper 2, candidates should have a graduation degree or should have qualified or be appearing in the final year of the diploma exam in Elementary Education.
Also Read: CTET Preparation Tips 2026
CTET Re-Exam 2026 Dates Announced
The CBSE has announced the fresh dates for CTET Re-exam 2026 for Paper 2, which was cancelled on February 7, 2026, in two centres of Vaishali, Bihar. Applicants can now appear for the exam on March 1, 2026. The CTET Paper 2 exam will be held in offline mode in the following exam centres.
| 125014 - Lakshya International Academy Bardiha, Vaishali, Bihar-843110 |
125016 - St. John's Academy, Basmati Nagar, Vaishali, Bihar-844113 |
CTET Admit Card 2026 for February Session
Candidates who will register for the CTET exam are eligible to download their CTET 2026 Admit Card. Here is how candidates can download the official CTET 2026 Admit Card:
Step 1: Visit the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the CTET admit card link on the home page
Step 3: Enter the login details including application number, date of birth, and security pin
Step 4: The CTET exam admit card will be displayed on your screens
Step 5: Check all the details carefully and download it
Step 6: Take a printout of it
CTET Admit Card 2026 Download Link 1: Click Here
CTET 2026 Admit Card Link 2: Click Here
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is going to close the CBSE CTET Registration 2026 on the official website. The direct link to apply for the CTET 2026 exam is provided here. Applicants must fill out their CTET Application Form 2026 before December 18 (11:59 PM). Applicants can submit their application form by following the steps below.
- Visit the official website of CBSE CTET 2026
- Create a new account by registering with your basic details, like name, email, and contact number.
- Complete the online application form by entering accurate personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
- Double-check all entered details, ensure correctness, and submit the application form.
CTET Application Form 2026 Direct Link- Click Here
CTET Eligibility 2026
Candidates who are preparing for the teacher eligibility exam should have the entire knowledge of CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026. The National Council for Teacher Education sets the eligibility for the candidate. The NCTE has prescribed the CTET eligibility criteria for CTET paper I and paper II which include the age limit, educational qualification, qualifying marks, and reservation norms.
The eligibility factor for the examination depends on the following factors:
- Nationality
- CTET Age Limit
- CTET Education Qualification
Nationality
Candidates who are Indian citizens can register and appear for the CTET exam 2026.
CTET Age Limit
NCTE has prescribed the age limit for the CTET exam. As per the regulatory body, the minimum age limit for the exam is 18 years, whereas there is no maximum age limit for candidates to appear for the teacher eligibility test.
CTET Education Qualification
Candidates should note that the CTET education qualification eligibility factor is different for both papers. Candidates can check the detailed article about the education qualification here.
CTET Exam Date 2026: Paper-wise Exam Schedule
The exam authority has released the CTET Exam Schedule 2026, along with the notification PDF. Applicants can review the CBSE CTET 2026 Exam Date in the table below.
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Paper Name |
Exam Timing |
| February 8, 2026 |
Paper 2 |
9:30 AM to 12 Noon |
| Paper 1 |
2:30 PM to 5 PM |
CTET Previous Years Question Paper
Candidates can take a look at the following CTET previous year's question papers:
CTET Exam Pattern 2026
Central Board of Secondary Education prescribes the CTET 2026 Exam Pattern. The CTET exam consists of two papers - Paper I and Paper II and the CTET exam pattern lays down the structure of both papers including the number of questions asked in the exam. Apart from that, the exam pattern also consists of information on the marking scheme.
Both the CTET paper I and paper II consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). One mark is given to each question, hence the CTET exam mark is 150. The paper does not have any negative marking for any wrong or unattempted answers.
This time CTET exam will be conducted in CBT mode, and the questions will be conceptual.
CTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates who wish to become teachers for classes 1 to 5 appear for the CTET paper I. The paper will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions and candidates have to attempt the exam in 2.5 hours. Each question carries 1 mark, which makes paper I 150 marks. Below is the table highlighting the CTET paper I exam pattern and marking scheme :
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Section
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Number of questions
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Marks
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Total Time
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Child Development & Pedagogy
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30
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30
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150 Minutes
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Mathematics
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30
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30
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Language - 1
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30
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30
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Language - 2
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30
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30
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Environmental Studies
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30
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30
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Total
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150
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150
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CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates who intend to become teachers for classes 6 to 8 appear for the CTET paper II. Same as paper I, CTET paper II consists of 150 questions and each question is for one mark, which makes paper II of 150 marks. Below is the table highlighting the paper II pattern and marking scheme 2026:
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Marks
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Time
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Child Development & Pedagogy
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30
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30
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150 minutes
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Language - 1
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30
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30
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Language - 2
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30
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30
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Science & Mathematics OR Social Science
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60
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60
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Total
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150
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150
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CTET Syllabus 2026
CTET 2026 Syllabus for paper 1 and paper 2 is outlined in the official notification released by CBSE. Students can make a preparation plan for the teacher eligibility exam based on the syllabus. Aspirants preparing for the exam must cover all the topics outlined in the syllabus in order to perform well. The detailed syllabus for Paper I and Paper II is given below:
CTET Paper I Syllabus 2026
1. Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus- 30 Questions
- Child Development (Primary School Child): 15 Questions
- Understanding the Idea of Inclusive Education and kids with special needs: 5 questions
- Learning and Pedagogy: 10 Questions
2. The language I Syllabus- 30 Questions
- Language Comprehension: 15 Questions
- Pedagogy of Language Development: 15 Questions
3. Language II Syllabus- 30 Questions
- Comprehension: 15 Questions
- Pedagogy of Language Development: 15 Questions
4. Mathematics Syllabus- 30 Questions
- Content: 15 Questions
- Pedagogical issues: 15 Questions
5. Environmental Studies Syllabus- 30 Questions
- Content: 15 Questions
- Pedagogical Issues: 15 Questions
CTET Paper II Syllabus 2026
1. Child Development and Pedagogy Syllabus- 30 Questions
The topic is common in both papers 1 and 2 and it is even compulsory to attempt. Candidates will be able to cover the topic of Child Development and the Concept of Inclusive education.
- Child Development (Elementary School Child): 15 Questions
- Understanding the Idea of inclusive education and kids with special needs: 5 questions
- Learning and Pedagogy: 10 Questions
2. Language I Syllabus- 30 Questions
- Language Comprehension: 15 Questions
- Pedagogy of Language Development: 15 Questions
3. Language II Syllabus- 30 Questions
The second language examination will check the candidate's proficiency with the English language. In both Paper-I and Paper-II of the CTET, there will be 30 problems.
- Comprehension: 15 Questions
- Pedagogy of Language Development: 15 Questions
4. Mathematics and Science Syllabus- 60 Questions
The candidates can check the topics to be covered in the Mathematics and Science section. The questions of Maths should be attempted with tricks and accuracy. There will be 30 questions from Maths and 30 from Science subjects.
5. Social Studies/Social Sciences Syllabus- 60 Questions
In this subject, the topics are divided into two parts: One includes History, Geography, and Social & Political Life and the Second one includes Pedagogical issues. The ratio of questions will be 40:20 respectively.
Though it is challenging for anyone to fully comprehend India's terrain unless they dig deeper into it. For CTET Paper-II, CBSE has added a Geography topic, though.
6. Social and Political Life
Through this section, the candidate's knowledge about the surrounding and the topics.
There will be 20 questions from this section and the motive of this section will be to understand the candidate's intelligence and presence of mind for Pedagogical issues.
CTET Result 2026
CTET result 2026 is released by the Central Board of Secondary Education after the exams are concluded. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the results from the official website by logging in to their registered accounts using the roll number. The board will release the CTET 2026 Result for both paper I and paper II together.
Apart from the results, CBSE will also release the CTET scorecard on the official website. Before releasing the CTET results, CBSE will release the provisional answer key. Later, candidates will be given the opportunity to raise objects. Once the objections are raised, the board will evaluate those objections and a final answer key will be prepared. CTET's final answer key will be released along with the results.
CTET Cut Off 2026
CTET cut off refers to the minimum marks scored by a candidate and it will be released by the CBSE. Candidates should note that the cut-off for the teacher eligibility exam varies for different categories.
Both CTET papers I and II are 150 marks and candidates who belong to the general category are required to score marks equal to or more than 90, whereas OBC/SC/ST category candidates need to score 82 out of 150 marks.
Candidates aspiring to appear for the CTET exam 2026 should make their preparation rock solid in order to clear the teacher eligibility test. The CTET admit cards are usually released 10 days before the exam and the document contains all the information about the exam.
