The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CTET Admit Card 2026 online on 5th February 2026 at the official website www.ctet.nic.in. The admit cards have been released only for the candidates who have their eligibility test in this session and can be downloaded from on the official website or the direct link shared in the article.
CTET February Admit Card 2026 Out
The exam centre and reporting time has been notified through CTET Admit Cards, which has been issued to around 25 lakh candidates. The exam will be conducted on 2 days (7th and 8th February 2026) in 2 shifts each day. The morning shift is for Paper 2 and the evening shift for Paper 1.
| 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 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Candidates Registered | 25,30,436 |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes (2.5 hours) |
| Shift Timing | Paper 2- 9:30 am to 12 noon Paper 1- 2:30 pm to 5 pm |
| Exam Centres | Across India |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | General- 60% OBC, SC, ST- 55% |
| Validity | Lifetime |
| Official Website | www.ctet.nic.in |
Step-by-Step Guide to Download CTET Admit Card
Login details required to Download CTET Admit Card
- Application Number / Registration ID
- Password
As admit cards have been released online at https://ctet.nic.in, candidates must follow the steps.
Step 1- Visit the official CTET portal: https://ctet.nic.in
Step 2- In the latest section, look for the link that says “Download Admit Card: CTET Feb-2026” on the homepage.
Step 3- A new page opnes, again click on “Download Admit Card: CTET Feb-2026” and finally a login page appears.
Step 4- Enter Login Credentials: Application Number / Registration ID, Password
Step 5- Fill in the Security / Captcha Code. Click on Submit
Step 6- After that, your admit card appears on the screen.
What to Do If You Forgot CTET Registration Number?
CBSE provides a recovery option on the official CTET website. Use the “Forgot Registration Number” Option.
Steps:
- Visit the official CTET website>> Click on “Download Admit Card”.
- Select “Forgot Registration Number”.
- Enter the required details such as: Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth.
- Submit the details.
- Your Registration Number will be sent to your registered email ID or mobile number.
CTET Admit Card Download 2026 Official Link
The official link to download the CTET February 2026 Admit Card has been activated officially at www.ctet.nic.in, and candidates must download it without any delay. Click on the link and you are redirected to the official login page of CTET Admit Card.
CTET 2026 February 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 |
Shift Timings
On both days, CTET Exam will be conducted in two shifts (Paper 2 in shift 1 and Paper 1 in shift 2). The timings for each shift is as follows-
| Exam Dates | Papers | Shifts | Shift Timings | Duration |
| 7th & 8th February 2026 | Paper 2 | Shift 1 | 9:30 am to 12 pm | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Paper 1 | Shift 2 | 2:30 pm to 5 pm | 2 hours 30 minutes |
CTET 2026 Exam Day Instructions
Candidates have to mandatorily follow the exam day instructions very sincerly as in case of any misbehaviour or misconduct, the candidature will be cancelled and won’t be allowed to appear for the exam.
- Candidates must read to their respective exam centre atleast 1 hour before their reporting time.
- Cooperate with the exam conducting authority with formalities.
- Check out the list below for things need to be carried and things not to be carried.
| Things to Carry | Things Not to Carry |
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