CENTRAL TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (CTET) – FEBRUARY 2026

 📢 CENTRAL TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (CTET) – FEBRUARY 2026 📢

Conducted by: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi

Official Website: https://ctet.nic.in

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🗓️ Important Dates

• Exam Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026

• Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen–Paper Based)

• Notification Release: Expected Soon (November 2025)

• Online Application Start: To be announced on ctet.nic.in

• Last Date to Apply: Will be mentioned in the notification

• Admit Card Download: 2 weeks before the exam

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🎓 Eligibility

For Paper I (Classes I–V):
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in 2-year D.El.Ed / 4-year B.El.Ed / 2-year D.Ed (Special Education).

For Paper II (Classes VI–VIII):
Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed / B.El.Ed / D.El.Ed (as applicable).

Note: Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH categories as per Government norms.

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🧾 Application Fee (Previous Session Reference)

Category	One Paper	Both Papers
General / OBC	₹1000	₹1200
SC / ST / Differently-Abled	₹500	₹600

(Payment via Debit/Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)

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📝 Exam Pattern

Paper I: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies
Paper II: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics & Science or Social Studies

• Total Marks: 150 per paper

• Duration: 2½ Hours

• No Negative Marking

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🏅 Qualifying Criteria

• General Category: 60% and above

• SC/ST/OBC/PH: 55% and above (as per CBSE guidelines)

• Validity of Certificate: Lifetime (No expiry)

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🌍 Language Options

CTET is conducted in 20 languages across various cities in India. Candidates can choose medium and language preferences while applying online.

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💻 How to Apply

1. Visit 👉 https://ctet.nic.in

2. Click on “Apply for CTET – February 2026”

3. Fill in all required details carefully

4. Upload photo and signature

5. Pay the application fee online

6. Download confirmation page and save for records

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⚠️ Important Notes

• Qualifying CTET does not guarantee employment — it is an eligibility requirement for teaching jobs.

• Candidates must meet educational qualifications prescribed by NCTE.

• Admit cards, exam centres, and instructions will be available online only.

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📍 For More Information & Assistance:
Visit: https://ctet.nic.in
Contact / Guidance:
Soft Line Computer
117, Gandhi Colony, Near Bhagat Singh College
52/1, Behind Gular Wali Masjid, Laxmi Bai Road, Jaora
📞 9893722969