The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the exam date for the 21st Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (February 2026 cycle), along with the release of the notification PDF. CTET exam for Paper I and II will be held on 8th February 2026 for all those candidates successfully registered for the exam. The CTET Pre Admit Card 2026 will be released in 3rd week of January 2026 and CTET Admit Card will be released by 6th February 2026 on the official website https://ctet.nic.in/. 

CTET Admit Card 2026

The CTET 2026 exam is a national-level exam conducted to assess the candidates’ eligibility for Primary Teacher (Class 1 to 5) and Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6 to 8) posts in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and others. CTET Paper 2 for classes 6 to 8 will be conducted in the first shift (9:30 am to 12 noon), while Paper 1 for classes 1 to 5 will take place in the second shift (2:30 pm to 5 pm). Further details regarding the exam centre address and reporting time are to be notified through the CTET Admit Card 2026.  

CBSE CTET Admit Card 2026 

Before the release of the admit card, the CBSE will release the CTET pre-admit cards, allowing candidates to access their exam city slips now. CTET Admit Card 2026 will be released for all those candidates who will sucessfully register for the exam. All details regarding the exam, such as exam venue, timing, reporting timing etc, will be mentioned in the CTET admit card. 

CTET Admit Card 2026- Overview
Exam Conducting BodyCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Name Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET February 2026)
CTET Pre-Admit CardJanuary 2026 (3rd week)
CTET Admit Cardby 6th February 2026
CTET Exam Date 20268th February 2026
Exam ModeOffline (OMR Based)
Exam Duration150 minutes
Official Websitewww.ctet.nic.in

CTET Pre-Admit Card 2026

Before the release of CTET Admit Card (which is to be carried to the exam hall), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be releasing CTET Pre-Admit Card 2026 which will include details for exam city and shift timings. 

CTET Admit Card 2026 Download Link

Candidates must note that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is not responsible for sending admit cards through mail or SMS; candidates have to download them from the official website https://ctet.nic.in/ after release. Though the link to download will be active till the exam date, candidates are advised to download it beforehand to avoid any last-minute rush or internet server issues.  

CTET 2026 Exam Schedule 

The complete schedule from entry into the exam hall to exam commencement has already been notified by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The candidates must follow the schedule carefully, and for reference, the same is also discussed below. 

EventsCTET Paper 2CTET Paper 1
Entry in the Examination Centre07:30 am12:30 pm
Admit Card Checking9 to 9:15 am2 to 2:15 pm
Distribution of Test Booklet9:15 am2:15 pm
Seal of the Test Booklet to be opened to take out the Answer Sheet9:25 am2:25 pm
Last Entry in the Examination Centre9:30 am2:30 pm
Exam Starts9:30 am2:30 pm
Exam End Time12 noon5 pm

How to Download CTET Admit Card 2026?

To download the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Admit Card for 2026, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the official CTET website: www.ctet.nic.in.
  2. On the homepage, find and click on the link labelled “Download Admit Card for CTET 2026”.
  3. Enter the following details on the login page: Application Number and Password or Date of Birth (DOB).
  4. Fill in the Security PIN/Code (as shown on the page).
  5. After successfully logging in, your CTET admit card is displayed on the screen.
  6. Carefully check all the information on the admit card.
  7. Click on the download button to save the admit card. Print multiple copies for future reference and exam day.

If any details on the admit card are incorrect, report them immediately to the CTET authorities via the official contact details.

CTET Exam Pattern 2026- Highlights

Candidates aspiring to appear for CTET exam much be aware of the CTET Exam Pattern 2026. Check highlights of the CTET Exam Pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 from the table below. 

CTET Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 1 and 2
Exam ParticularsCTET Paper 1 CTET Paper 2 
Mode of ExamOfflineOffline
Type of QuestionsMCQ basedMCQ based
Total Questions150150
Total Marks150150
Number of Subjects / Sections54
Names of SubjectsChild Development and Pedagogy
Language-I
Language-II
Mathematics
Environmental Studies
Child Development and Pedagogy
Language-I
Language-II
Mathematics & Science or Social Studies/Social Science
Exam Duration2.5 hours (150 minutes)2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Marking Scheme+1 for correct answer+1 for correct answer
Negative MarkingNoNo
Language of PaperEnglish & HindiEnglish & Hindi
Related Links
CTET Paper I & II Exam PatternCTET Syllabus 2026
CTET Exam Centre ListCTET Previous Year Question Papers
CTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2026 
FAQs

The CTET Admit Card 2026 will be released on 2 days before the exam date.

CTET February 2026 exam will be held on 8th February 2026.

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