Campus Times | Lucknow

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced that the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session will now be conducted over two days — February 7 and 8 — instead of a single day, to accommodate a surge in registrations and ensure smoother conduct of the exam.

According to the revised schedule, Paper II will be held in the morning shift (9:30 am – 12:00 pm) on both days, followed by Paper I in the afternoon shift (2:30 pm – 5:00 pm).

The CTET—an essential eligibility test for aspiring teachers across India—will take place in over 140 cities nationwide, with strict guidelines in place to maintain exam integrity. Registered candidates should reach their assigned centres well before reporting time as late entry will not be permitted. Total 25,30,436 on record have been registered.

CTET 2026 examination offered total 20 Indian Languages with core question paper in English and Hindi.

For related updates check official website https://ctet.nic.in/

How To Download CTET Admit Card 2026

• Step 1: Visit the official website at ctet.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click on the CTET Admit Card 2026 link available on the homepage
• Step 3: Enter your application number, date of birth, and security pin.
• Step 4: The CTET admit card will appear on the screen; check all details carefully.
• Step 5: Download the admit card and take a printout for the examination day

Eligibility:

• Paper I (Classes I‑V): Senior Secondary with 50% + 2‑year D.El.Ed / 4‑year B.El.Ed / Graduation + B.Ed.
• Paper II (Classes VI‑VIII): Graduation with 50% + 2‑year D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.Sc-B.Ed or BA-B.Ed.
• Relaxation applies for reserved categories.

Exam Pattern:

• Duration: 2½ hours, MCQs only, 150 questions, 1 mark each, no negative marking.
• Paper I: Child Development & Pedagogy, Languages I & II, Maths, Environmental Studies.
• Paper II: Child Development & Pedagogy, Languages I & II, and either Maths & Science or Social Studies.
• Qualifying Marks: 60% for general category.

Candidates must check the official CBSE portal for hall tickets and detailed instructions.click here