Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET February 2026 Exam City Details
Last Updated : Friday 23-01-2026 | 08:24 PM
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 is organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The exam date is set for 08 February 2026, and candidates can apply online from 27 November 2025 to 18 December 2025.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET February 2026
Important Dates
Key dates for the CTET February 2026 exam are as follows:
- Application Begin: 27/11/2025
- Last Date for Registration: 18/12/2025
- Last Date Fee Payment: 18/12/2025
- CTET Exam Date: 08/02/2026
- CTET Exam City Available: 23/01/2026
- Admit Card Available: Before Exam
- Answer Key Available: After Exam
- Result Declared: Notified Soon
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Application Fee
The fees for the exam are structured as follows:
- For Single Paper:
- General / OBC / EWS: 1000/-
- SC / ST / PH: 500/-
- For Both Papers (Primary / Junior):
- General / OBC / EWS: 1200/-
- SC / ST / PH: 600/-
- Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
CBSE CTET February 2026 Exam Eligibility Code Details
CTET Primary Level (Class I to V): Eligibility with Code February 2026
Eligibility criteria include:
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing for a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing for a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, as per NCTE regulations.
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing for a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing for a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- For more details, refer to the notification.
CTET Junior Level (Class VI to VIII): Eligibility with Code February 2026
Eligibility criteria include:
- Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- At least 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation and passed or appearing in Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
- Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), as per NCTE regulations.
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing for a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing for a 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in B.Ed. (Special Education).
- Candidates with a recognized B.Ed. Programme are eligible for TET/CTET. Those pursuing teacher education courses recognized by NCTE or RCI are also eligible.
- Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed or appearing in a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
How to Fill CTET February 2026 Exam Online Form
Steps to apply online:
- CBSE has released the CTET Paper I to V & VI to VIII Exam for February 2026. Applications can be submitted from 27/11/2025 to 18/12/2025.
- Note: Exam centers are limited in each city, and candidates should apply early to secure their preferred center.
- Read the notification before applying for the Teacher Eligibility Test.
- Gather all necessary documents including eligibility proof, ID proof, and address details.
- Prepare scanned documents related to the application such as photo, signature, and ID proof.
- Check the application form carefully before submission.
- Ensure to pay the application fee; incomplete forms will not be accepted.
- Print the final submitted form for your records.
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