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CBSE CTET 2026 Online Form: Exam Date, Eligibility & Notification

Published On: 30 November 2025

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CTET February 2026 Notification has been officially released by CBSE. The online application process for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 begins on 27 November 2025 and will continue until 18 December 2025. Candidates who wish to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in central or state-affiliated schools can apply for Paper I, Paper II, or both. The CTET 2026 exam will be conducted on 8 February 2026 in two shifts. Interested and eligible candidates must read the official notification carefully, check the detailed eligibility criteria, and submit the online form through the official website ctet.nic.in.

CTET 2026 Online Form Live

CTET Online Form 2026 Notification Out

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Application Fee

General / OBC (NCL)
- Only Paper I or Paper II: ₹1000
- Both Papers: ₹1200
SC / ST / Differently Abled
- Only Paper I or Paper II: ₹500
- Both Papers: ₹600
Note: GST and bank charges will be applicable extra.

Payment Mode

Debit Card
Credit Card
Net Banking

Note: No other payment modes like Demand Draft, Money Order, or IPO will be accepted.

Important Dates

Notification Release Date: 27 November 2025
Online Application Start Date: 27 November 2025
Date to Apply Online: 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 18 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
CTET Exam Date: 08 February 2026 (Sunday)
Paper-II Exam Time: 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Paper-I Exam Time: 02:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Admit Card Release Date: To be notified on ctet.nic.in

Age Limits

Minimum Age: 17 Years
Maximum Age: No Upper Age Limit

Vacancy Details

CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Primary Stage (Class I to V) Eligibility

Candidates applying for CTET Paper I must fulfill any one of the following qualifications:

Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with at least 45% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of 2-year D.El.Ed as per NCTE 2002 Regulations.
Senior Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
Senior Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Graduate (Bachelor’s Degree) with passed/appearing final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Upper Primary Stage (Class VI to VIII) Eligibilit

Candidates applying for CTET Paper II must possess any one of the qualifications listed below:

Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) and passed/appearing in the final year of 2-year D.El.Ed.
Graduation with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.).
Graduation with 45% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed. as per NCTE norms.
Senior Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
Senior Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
Graduation with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

Note:

As per NCTE rules, reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/Divyang) are eligible for 5% relaxation in required qualifications.
Candidates must ensure they meet all educational norms before applying.

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