CTET February 2026 Application Form: Registration to Begin Soon at ctet.nic.in

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is preparing to release the CTET February 2026 application form on its official website, ctet.nic.in. The notification is expected in October 2025, after which the online registration window will open for all eligible teaching aspirants.

The CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is a national-level exam for candidates who wish to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in schools across India. Once the registration link is activated, candidates must complete the application process within the specified dates by filling the online form, uploading documents, and paying the examination fee.

CTET February 2026 – Key Highlights

• Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based pen-and-paper test)
• Notification Release: Expected in October 2025
• Application Form: To be activated soon at ctet.nic.in
• Exam Session: February 2026

Eligibility: Required for teaching positions from Class I to VIII

• Steps to Fill the CTET February 2026 Application Form
• Once the CTET registration link is live, candidates can apply by following these steps:
• Visit the official CTET website – ctet.nic.in
• Click on “New Candidate Registration”
• Read the information bulletin carefully
• Click on ‘Proceed’ to open the registration page
• Enter personal details, academic qualifications, and contact information
• Upload scanned images of your photo and signature in the correct format
• Select your preferred exam cities
• Pay the CTET exam fee through online payment modes
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future use

CTET February 2026 Application Fee (Expected)

• Category Paper I or II Both Papers
• General / OBC ₹1,000 ₹1,200
• SC / ST / PwD ₹500 ₹600
• (Exact fees will be confirmed in the official notification.)

Who Can Apply for CTET February 2026?

• Eligibility varies based on whether the candidate is applying for Paper I (Class 1–5) or Paper II (Class 6–8).
• Basic eligibility includes:
• A Senior Secondary (10+2) qualification with at least 50% marks + relevant teacher training program for Paper I
• A Graduation degree with B.Ed / relevant qualification for Paper II
• Complete eligibility rules will be provided in the notification.
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CTET Syllabus – Key Subjects

• Paper I (Primary Teacher – Class 1 to 5)
• Child Development & Pedagogy
• Language I (Compulsory)
• Language II (Compulsory)
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies

Paper II (Elementary Teacher – Class 6 to 8)

• Child Development & Pedagogy
• Language I
• Language II
• Mathematics & Science OR Social Science
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Exam Mode & Pattern

• CTET February 2026 will be conducted in offline OMR mode.
• Each paper will have 150 multiple-choice questions.
• Total duration for each paper: 2 hours 30 minutes.
• No negative marking.
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Where to Check CTET 2026 Updates?

All official announcements, including the notification PDF, registration dates, and exam schedule, will be available only on: ctet.nic.in