The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the admit cards for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 online on 5th February 2026 for the candidates who have registered for the CTET February session. The admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in the exam and will be available for download on the official website: www.ctet.nic.in. Go through the article to read the steps to download and check the complete exam schedule as notified.
CTET Admit Card 2026
Before the admit card is released, CBSE has already issued the CTET city intimation slips, which inform candidates of their exam city and exam date. Now CTET Admit Card 2026 will be released with exam centre and venue details for the 7th and 8th February Exams.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET February 2026) |
| Mode of Admit Card | Online |
| Admit Card Release Date | by 5th February 2026 |
| CTET Exam Date | 7th and 8th February 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Shift Timing | Paper 2- 9:30 am to 12 noon Paper 1- 2:30 pm to 5 pm |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes (2.5 hours) |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
CTET Exam Date 2026 Shift Timings
Both Paper I (for Class I–V teaching eligibility) and Paper II (for Class VI–VIII eligibility) will be conducted twice across the two days (7th and 8th February 2026) in morning and afternoon shifts.
| Exam Dates | Papers | Shift Timings |
| 7th February 2026 | Paper 2 | 9:30 am to 12 pm |
| Paper 1 | 2:30 pm to 5 pm | |
| 8th February 2026 | Paper 2 | 9:30 am to 12 pm |
| Paper 1 | 2:30 pm to 5 pm |
CTET 2026 Exam Day Schedule
After entering the exam hall, the admit cards will be checked again by the invigilator, after which the booklets will be distributed. Check the complete schedule for the exam day. The complete schedule from entry into the exam hall to exam commencement has already been notified by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
| Events | CTET Paper 2 | CTET Paper 1 |
| Entry in the Examination Centre | 7:30 am | 12:30 pm |
| Admit Card Checking | 9 to 9:15 am | 2 to 2:15 pm |
| Distribution of Test Booklet | 9:15 am | 2:15 pm |
| Seal of the Test Booklet to be opened to take out the Answer Sheet | 9:25 am | 2:25 pm |
| Last Entry in the Examination Centre | 9:30 am | 2:30 pm |
| Exam Starts | 9:30 am | 2:30 pm |
| Exam End Time | 12 noon | 5 pm |
Step-by-Step Guide to Download CTET 2026 Admit Card
As admit cards will be released through online mode only at https://ctet.nic.in, candidates must follow the below discussed steps.
- Visit the official CTET portal: https://ctet.nic.in
- Look for the link that says “CTET Admit Card 2026 – Download Hall Ticket” on the homepage.
- Enter Login Credentials: Application Number / Registration ID, Date of Birth (DOB)
- Fill in the Security / Captcha Code
- Click on Submit, and your CTET Admit Card appears on the screen.
- Save the file and print at least 2–3 copies for use on the exam day.
Note- Always verify the details printed on the admit card (name, exam date, shift, venue, photo, signature)
What Login Details are required to Download CTET Admit Card?
- Application Number / Registration ID
- Date of Birth (DOB)
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