Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the public notice for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). As per the official notification, the CTET 2026 exam will be conducted on 08 February 2026 (Sunday) in 132 cities across India.
In this article, candidates can check the complete details about CTET 2026 exam date, syllabus, application form, admit card and result.
CTET 2026 Exam Date
As per the public notice issued by CBSE, the schedule for CTET February 2026 is as follows:
- Exam Edition: 21st CTET
- Exam Date: 08 February 2026 (Sunday)
- Exam Cities: 132 cities across the country
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
CTET 2026 Application Form
The CTET February 2026 application process will be conducted in online mode only through the official website https://ctet.nic.in. Candidates must apply within the prescribed dates.
- Application Start Date: 27 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 18 December 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
- Mode of Application: Online only at CTET official website
Before filling the application form, candidates are advised to download and read the detailed Information Bulletin carefully from the official website.
CTET 2026 Syllabus
The detailed CTET syllabus, exam pattern, languages, eligibility criteria, examination fee, list of examination cities and important dates are given in the Information Bulletin available on the CTET official website. A brief overview of the syllabus structure is given below:
CTET Paper 1 Syllabus (Classes I to V – Primary Level)
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language I (compulsory)
- Language II (compulsory)
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
CTET Paper 2 Syllabus (Classes VI to VIII – Upper Primary Level)
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language I
- Language II
- Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics & Science teachers)
- Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teachers)
The topic-wise detailed syllabus is provided in the CTET Information Bulletin on the official website.
CTET 2026 Admit Card
The CTET 2026 admit card will be released on the official website a few days before the exam date. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards by using their application number and date of birth.
The admit card will contain:
- Candidate’s name and roll number
- Exam date and shift
- Exam city and centre address
- Reporting time and important instructions
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.
CTET 2026 Result
After the successful conduct of the examination, CBSE will declare the CTET 2026 result on the official website. Candidates will be able to check their scores and download their scorecard using their login credentials.
CTET qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime, and candidates can use it for applying to various teaching vacancies as per government norms.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Apply online only through the official website https://ctet.nic.in.
- Download the Information Bulletin from the official website and read it carefully before applying.
- Ensure that all details in the application form are filled correctly.
- Keep a printout of the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
CTET 2026 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Official CTET Website | https://ctet.nic.in |