CTET 2026 Registration Begins Soon: Know Exam Date, Fee & How to Apply

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the exam date for the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The CTET 2026 exam will be held on February 8, 2026 (Sunday) across 132 cities in India, and will be conducted in 20 languages

If you’re planning to become a government school teacher, this is your chance. CTET is mandatory for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8. Registration will begin soon on the official website ctet.nic.in CTET.

CTET 2026 Exam Date & Format

• Exam Date: February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
• Mode: Offline (Pen-Paper Based)
• Languages Offered: 20 regional languages
• Cities: 132 exam centres across India

The exam will be held in two sessions:

• Paper I: For teaching Classes 1 to 5
• Paper II: For teaching Classes 6 to 8

CTET 2026 Registration Process: Step-by-Step Guide

To apply for CTET 2026, candidates must follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: https://ctet.nic.in
2. Click on ‘Apply Online’
3. Fill in the application form and note your registration number
4. Upload a scanned photograph and signature
5. Pay the application fee via debit/credit card or net banking
6. Print the confirmation page for future reference

CTET 2026 Application Fee Details

• Single Paper (Paper I or II): ₹1,000
• Both Papers: ₹1,200

Make sure your payment is successful and keep the receipt for your records.

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CTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for CTET, candidates must meet the following eligibility:

• Paper I: Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Paper II: Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or B.Ed.

Detailed eligibility will be available in the Information Bulletin soon on the CTET website

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CTET 2026 Exam Cities

CTET will be conducted in major cities across India, including:

• Hyderabad CTET Exam Centre 2026
• Delhi CTET 2026 Registration
• CTET 2026 Exam in Bengaluru
• CTET 2026 Centre in Mumbai
• CTET 2026 Lucknow Exam Venue

These geo-specific keywords help target local aspirants searching for nearby centres.

CTET 2026 Syllabus & Languages

The syllabus includes:

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• Child Development and Pedagogy
• Language I & II
• Mathematics and Environmental Studies (Paper I)
• Mathematics/Science or Social Studies (Paper II)

Languages offered include Hindi, English, Urdu, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and more.

Important Tips for CTET 2026 Aspirants

• Prepare scanned documents in advance.
• Double-check eligibility before applying.
• Choose your exam city wisely.
• Practice previous year papers.
• Stay updated via ctet.nic.in

🔗 External Links for Reference

• CTET Official Website
• CTET 2026 Notification – Telegraph India
• CTET 2026 Schedule – News18
• CTET 2026 Bulletin – Hindustan Times

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