Key Information
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 27 November 2025
- Application Last Date: 18 December 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 18-12-2025
- Online Correction: 23 to 26 Dec 2025
- Admit Card Date: 06 February 2026
- Date of Examination: 08 February 2026 (Sunday)
- Result Date: End of March 2026
Fee Structure
- Application Fee for General/EWS/OBC (i) Only Paper I or II : Rs. 1000/-
- (ii)Both Paper I & II : Rs. 1200/-
- Application Fee for SC/ ST/ PwBD (i) Only Paper I or II : Rs. 500/-
- (ii)Both Paper I & II : Rs. 600/-
- The fee can be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking
Eligibility Criteria :–CTET February 2026
📌 Minimum Educational Qualifications for Classes I to V (Primary Level)
Candidates applying for CTET Paper-I (Classes 1 to 5) must meet any one of the following educational qualifications:
Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) as per NCTE Regulations 2002.
Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Graduation with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed degree OR appearing in final year of B.Ed.
Such candidates will be eligible for teaching Classes 1 to 5 only after completing a mandatory 6-month NCTE-approved Bridge Course within 2 years of appointment.
Post-Graduation with at least 55% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed program.
📌 Minimum Educational Qualifications for Classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary Level)
Candidates applying for CTET Paper-II (Classes 6 to 8) must hold any one of the following qualifications:
Graduation and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Graduation or Post-Graduation with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
Graduation with minimum 45% marks and passed/appearing in final year B.Ed as per NCTE Recognition Norms and Procedure issued from time to time.
Senior Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed.
Graduation with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year B.Ed (Special Education).
Any candidate who has completed a B.Ed programme recognized by NCTE is eligible to appear for CTET/TET.
Candidates pursuing any teacher education course recognized by NCTE or RCI (as per notification dated 23 August 2010) are also allowed to appear for CTET/TET.
Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed programme.
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CTET February 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some important FAQs related to CTET February 2026:
Q.1 What is the full form of CTET?
The full form of CTET is Central Teacher Eligibility Test. It is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Q.2 What is the last date for CTET February 2026 application?
The last date to submit the online application form for CTET February 2026 is 18 December 2025. Candidates must apply online before the deadline at ctet.nic.in.
Q.3 What is the eligibility criteria for CTET?
Applicants must have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or Graduation along with a required teacher education diploma/degree such as D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, B.Ed or equivalent as mentioned in the official notification.
Q.4 Does the CTET certificate have a validity period?
The CTET certificate is valid for a lifetime. There is no restriction on the number of attempts, and candidates who have already qualified CTET may reappear to improve their score.
Q.5 How many attempts can a candidate take for CTET?
There is no limit on the number of attempts for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). Applicants may appear as many times as they wish.
Q.6 What is the CTET helpline number?
For any assistance regarding CTET, candidates may contact:
📞 Phone: 011-24050477
✉️ Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in
