- CBSE will conduct the 21st CTET exam on 8 February 2026, Sunday
- Registration for CTET 2026 will open soon on the official CTET website
- Application fee is Rs 1,000 for one paper and Rs 1,200 for both papers
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the examination date for the 21st edition of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The exam is scheduled to be held on February 8, 2026, Sunday.
CBSE will soon begin with the registration process for CTET 2026. Candidates who wish to register for the exam can be prepared with their scanned photograph and signature. They will also be required to fill details like state, identification type. An application fee of Rs 1,000 is required for one paper while those applying for both papers will have to pay fee of Rs 1,200.
Steps to register:
- Step 1: Log on to CTET official website https://ctet.nic.in
- Step 2: Click on the link 'Apply Online' and open the same.
- Step 3: Fill in the online application form and note down Registration number/Application number
- Step 4: Upload latest scanned photograph and signature
- Step 5: Pay examination fee by debit/credit card and net banking
- Step 6: Print confirmation page for record and future reference.
CTET will be held in two sessions: Paper- I and Paper-II. The test will be conducted in 20 languages in 132 cities all over the country.
The detailed information bulletin containing details of examination, syllabus, languages, eligibility criteria, examination fee, examination cities and important dates will be released on CTET official website. The information will be hosted on the CTET website https://ctet.nic.in.
