The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET February 2026 Notificationvery soon on the official website ctet.nic.in. Once the notification is released, candidates will be able to download the information brochure and fill out the online application form.
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level eligibility exam for those who wish to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in government and private schools across India.
CTET February 2026 Exam Mode
The CTET February 2026 exam will be conducted in offline mode, using OMR-based sheets, at examination centres across India.
The official notification will include:
| Details Included in Notification | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Dates | Scheduled dates for Paper I and Paper II |
| Eligibility Criteria | Educational qualifications required for both levels |
| Syllabus & Subjects | Topics for Paper I (Classes 1–5) and Paper II (Classes 6–8) |
| Exam Pattern | Number of questions, marking scheme & duration |
| Application Fee | Category-wise fee structure |
| Important Instructions | Documents and rules to follow during application |
Who Can Apply?
Candidates who want to teach:
| Paper | For Teaching Classes | Minimum Qualification (General Overview) |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Classes 1 to 5 | Senior Secondary + D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed |
| Paper II | Classes 6 to 8 | Graduation + B.Ed or equivalent |
Note: The detailed eligibility will be confirmed in the official notification.
CTET February 2026 Registration Process
Once the online application link is active, candidates can apply by following the steps below:
Visit the official website: ctet.nic.in
Click on “Apply Online for CTET February 2026”
Complete the registration using your basic details
Fill in your academic qualifications and contact information
Select your preferred exam cities
Upload your scanned photograph and signature
Pay the application fee online
Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Application Fee (Expected)
The fee is likely to remain similar to previous sessions:
| Category | Paper I or II (Single Paper) | Both Paper I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Important Advice for Candidates
Keep your documents, photo, and signature ready before applying
Check the eligibility criteria carefully
Save the confirmation page after submitting the form
Stay connected to ctet.nic.in for the latest updates.
Once CBSE publishes the notification, we will update this page with the direct application link and exam schedule.