Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET February 2026

The CTET February 2026 application commenced on 27 November 2025 and will conclude on 18 December 2025. Candidates must register and fill the form through the official website ctet.nic.in. Ensure that scanned images of photograph and signature meet the specifications outlined in the notification. Payment of application fee is required via online modes including Debit/Credit Card and Net Banking. Final submission confirmation page should be downloaded and retained.

• Application Start Date: 27 November 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 18 December 2025
• Fee Payment Deadline: 18 December 2025
• Correction Date: To Be Notified Later
• Exam Date: 8 February 2026

The examination is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode with two papers: Paper I for classes 1-5 and Paper II for classes 6-8. The validity of the CTET certificate is lifetime. Candidates must choose the paper as per their eligibility and intended teaching level. Exam medium options include English and Hindi.

Vacancy details are not specified in the official notification. Eligibility varies by paper:
Paper I (Primary): Senior Secondary (50% marks) with 2-year D.El.Ed or equivalent qualifications.
Paper II (Elementary): Graduation (50% marks) with B.Ed or equivalent.
Refer to the official NCTE guidelines for detailed eligibility criteria.

• Upload scanned photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format with white background.
• Payment must be completed before the last date through online modes only.
• No offline applications accepted; changes cannot be made after submission.
• Download and print the confirmation page after successful submission.
• Use a valid Email ID for registration and communication.

For queries and support, candidates should contact the official CTET website ctet.nic.in. Keep your registration number/application number handy for reference.