Last Updated on November 27, 2025 by Mala
CBSE CTET Notification 2026 Online Form Start. The Central Board of Secondary Education has been issued the official notification for the Exam February 2026. Interested and Eligible Candidates can apply online from the link given below from 27 November 2025 to 18 December 2025. The CTET February Exam will be held on 08th February 2026.
All the Interested Candidates can read overview of CTET Exam, Education Criteria, Age Criteria, Pattern of Exam, Qualifying marks, Application Fees, Apply online Link and process that How to Apply CTET Online Form Feb. 2026.
Summary – CBSE CTET Notification 2026 Online Form Start
| All the basic relevant information of CBSE CTET Online Form 2026, has been given in the table below, candidates once check out before applying online. | |||
| Name of Exam | Central Teacher Eligibility Test ‘CTET’. | ||
| Exam Conducting Agency | Central Board of Secondary Education ‘CBSE’. | ||
| Exam Held Dates | 08 February 2026. | ||
CTET Exam Details
CBSE Conduct two types of Papers under CTET Exam. The First Paper is for the candidates who want to qualify exams for the Class of I to V. The Second Paper is for the Class VI to VIII. In other words, it refers the first paper is for the primary classes and the second paper is for the middle classes. The Exam details given in the table below.
| Paper | Class / Category |
|---|---|
| First Paper | I to V Classes |
| Second Paper | VI to VIII Class |
Exam Pattern
The Exam pattern has been given below declared by the CBSE for CTET Exam 2026. The CBSE conducts the OMR Based Objective Nature exam. The CBSE will conduct exam in two shifts Morning and Evening. To attempt all questions is exam is compulsory.
| OMR Based CTET Exam Pattern (I to V Classes) | ||
| Section of Paper | Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Questions – 30 | Marks – 30 |
| Language I | Questions – 30 | Marks – 30 |
| Language II | Questions – 30 | Marks – 30 |
| Mathematics / Environmental Studies | Questions – 60 | Marks – 60 |
| Total | 150 | Total Marks – 150 |
| OMR Based CTET Exam Pattern (VI to VIII Classes) | ||
| Section of Paper | Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Questions – 30 | Marks – 30 |
| Language I | Questions – 30 | Marks – 30 |
| Language II | Questions – 30 | Marks – 30 |
| Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies and Social Science | Questions – 60 | Marks – 60 |
| Total | 150 | Total Marks – 150 |
Time Duration
The CBSE has decided time duration for the both exams are 5 Hours. Each paper time duration is 2.5 Hours.
Education Criteria
The Education Qualification for the both papers of CTET Exam are given in the table below. The Candidates are suggested to read the notification carefully and check their education eligibility deeply for each paper of CTET Exam 2026.
| Paper | Education Qualification |
| First Paper for Class I to V. | 1. 12th / Senior Secondary Passed. 2. Diploma in Education. |
| Second Paper for Class VI to VIII | 1. Graduation / Bachelor Degree. 2. Two Years Diploma in Education OR Bachelor Degree in Education. |
| There are many different qualifications for appearing in the CTET Exam. Candidates are suggested to read the notification to know more about the other Eligibility qualificatins for CTET Exam 2025. | |
Age Criteria
There are no age criteria and upper age limit to appear in CTET Exam.
Last Date to Apply for CTET Online Form 2026
All the Important dates related to the CSBE CTET Online Form 2026 is given in the table below. All the Candidates are suggested to check and all details carefully and visit the official website of CTET for the latest updates of CTET Exam 20026.
| Start Date to Apply | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Deposit Fee | 18 December 2025 |
| Exam Date Feb. 2026 | 08 February 2026 |
Application Fees
Application fees to fill the application form of CTET Exam 2026, is given here category wise. Candidates are suggested please check application fees before applying online and decide the mean of payment. Candidates can deposit the application fees in online mode only.
| Application Fees for CTET Exam 2026, Social Category wise | ||
| Social Category | One Paper | Both Paper |
| General / OBC Category | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC / ST / PWd Category | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online | |

Apply Online Link for CTET Online Form 2026
All the Important links related to the CBSE CTET exam are given in the table below to apply Online. The Links of Official notification and official website of the CBSE also given. Candidates are suggested to read the official notification before applying online or check the official website of CBSE CTET, to know more about the CBSE CTET Exam 2026.
| Important Links of CTET Online Form 2026 | |
| Apply Online Link | APPLY ONLINE |
| Official Notification Link | OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION |
| Official Website of CTET | CLICK HERE |
Required Documents
All the Interested candidates are suggested to fill the correct information in the application form of CTET Online Form 2025. All the required documents to fill the application form are listed below.
- Passport Size Photograph and Signature Image of Candidate.
- Educational qualification documents.
- Aadhar Card.
How to Apply for CTET Online Form 2026
Here mentioned the important steps, that is how candidates can apply online for the CBSE Central Teacher Eligibility Test and submit the application form.
- Candidates first go to the apply online link & Sign up.
- Sign in with the registration details and fill the application form.
- Attached the required Documents.
- Pay the Application Fee.
- Submit the Application form.
- Print and keep a copy of the submitted Application form for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Question CTET Online Form 2026
Q1. What is the Full form of CTET?
The full form of CTET is the Central Teacher Eligibility Test.
Q2. What is the Full form of CBSE?
The Full Form of CBSE is Central Board of Secondary Education.
Q3. What is the Application fee for CTET Online Form 2026?
The Application fee for CTET Online Form 2026 is Rs. 1000/- for General / OBC Category and Rs. 500 for SC / ST / Physically Disabled Person.
Q4. What is the Last Date to Apply for CBSE Online Form 2026?
The Last date to apply for CBSE CTET Online Form 2026 is 18 December 2025.
Q5. What is the Age Limit of CBSE CTET Online Form 2026?
No Age Limit.


