CTET February 2026 Registration Opens — Great News! Your Ultimate Guide to Eligibility, Dates, Fees & How to Apply at ctet.nic.in

CTET February 2026 Registration Opens

Writer: Krishna Arya | Network Bharat (https://networkbharat.com)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially started the CTET February 2026 registration, opening a big opportunity for lakhs of teaching aspirants across the country. Candidates aiming to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in central and state-aided schools can now submit their applications on the official website ctet.nic.in.

This year’s exam will be held on 8 February 2026 (Sunday) across 132 exam cities, and CBSE will conduct it in 20 languages, making it accessible to candidates nationwide.

📅 CTET February 2026: Key Dates (Confirmed)

• Application Start Date: 27 November 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 18 December 2025 (11:59 pm)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 18 December 2025
• Admit Card Release: First week of February 2026
• Exam Date: 8 February 2026
• Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
• Result Announcement: Within 4–6 weeks of exam

A shorter window this year means candidates should apply as early as possible to avoid last-minute congestion.

🎓 CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Paper-wise)

CBSE follows NCTE norms for CTET eligibility. Here are the verified details:

✅ Eligibility for Paper-I (Classes 1 to 5)

Candidate must have any one of these qualifications:

• Senior Secondary (12th) with 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed
• Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed
• Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 2-year D.Ed (Special Education)
• Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed

✅ Eligibility for Paper-II (Classes 6 to 8)

Candidate must have any one of the following:

• Graduation with 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed
• Graduation with 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed
• Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed

👉 No upper age limit is applicable for CTET 2026.

💰 CTET February 2026 Application Fees

CBSE has kept the fee structure unchanged:

Fee payment must be done online via UPI, Card, Wallet, or Net Banking.

📑 Documents Required for CTET 2026

Keep these ready before applying:

• Recent passport-size photo (10–200 kb)
• Signature (4–30 kb)
• Aadhaar or Government Photo ID
• Class 10 certificate (for DOB proof)
• Educational qualification documents
• Category/PwD certificate (if applicable)

🧭 How to Apply for CTET February 2026 — Step-by-Step

Applying on ctet.nic.in is simple. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in
2. Click on “Apply for CTET February 2026”
3. Register using your mobile number & email
4. Fill personal and educational details
5. Select exam cities (choose carefully; changes are not allowed later)
6. Upload scanned photo and signature
7. Pay the application fee online
8. Submit and download the confirmation page

✔ Save the PDF of the application—it may be required during document verification.

📝 CTET February 2026 Exam Pattern (Confirmed)

CTET consists of two papers:

Paper-I (Classes 1–5):

• Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 marks
• Language I – 30 marks
• Language II – 30 marks
• Mathematics – 30 marks
• EVS – 30 marks

Paper-II (Classes 6–8):

• Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 marks
• Language I – 30 marks
• Language II – 30 marks
• Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies – 60 marks

👉 Total Marks: 150
👉 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
👉 No negative marking

🏆 CTET Certificate Validity

• CTET Certificate is now valid for a lifetime.
• Once qualified, candidates can use the certificate for recruitment in KVS, NVS, Army Schools, Government Schools & Private Schools.

This greatly boosts career opportunities for teaching aspirants.

🎯 Why CTET February 2026 Is a Must-Apply Opportunity

• Conducted early in the year—gives advantage in upcoming teacher recruitments
• Required for most central & state-level teaching jobs
• Held in 20 languages, making it more inclusive
• Lifetime validity means long-term career benefits

📘 Preparation Tips for CTET 2026

• Start with NCERT Books (Class 1–8)
• Focus on Child Development and Pedagogy (most scoring section)
• Attempt previous year papers
• Take mock tests to boost accuracy and speed
• Read teaching-learning theories carefully

A disciplined approach can make CTET qualification much easier.

🔔 Final Words

The CTET February 2026 exam is a golden chance for lakhs of teaching aspirants. With registration already underway and a strict last date of 18 December 2025, candidates should complete the application process as soon as possible.

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📌 Writer: Krishna Arya

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