CTET Result 2026 Out, Score Card and Result Link

Approximately 25 lakh candidates appeared in the CTET exam on 7th, 8th February, and 1st March 2026 to determine the eligibility of candidates for teacher posts for Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government Schools, such as NVS/KVS and other schools. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the results for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on 30th March 2026. Candidates can check their results at the official website www.ctet.nic.in. 

CTET Result 2026 has been made available in scorecard format, including the candidate's name, roll number, marks score, and qualifying status in the exam, and other details. Candidates need their login details and Roll Number to check their qualifying status in the CTET February 2026 exam. 

CTET Result 2026 Out

Candidates who are declared qualified in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test will be issued CTET mark sheets and certificates via DigiLocker. To qualify for the exam, candidates have to score a minimum qualifying mark, which are 60% or above in Paper 1, and are then eligible to teach classes I to V. Qualifying for Paper 2 makes one eligible to teach classes VI to VIII.

CTET Result 2026 and Score Card Link

CTET February Result 2026 and Score Card for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 have been made available on the official website www.ctet.nic.in on 30th March 2026, and the same has been updated here for the reference of candidates. 

CTET Result 2026 Link (Active) - Click to Check

How to Download CTET February Result 2026?

To check the CTET Result 2026, a candidate must have their Roll Number and follow the steps below- 

1. Go to the official website of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, www.ctet.nic.in.
2. Find the link and click on “CTET February 2026 Result” appearing on the homepage in front of the Latest News section.
3. Now, you are directed to a new page where candidates are required to enter their Roll Number.
4. After entering valid login details, click on the Submit tab.
5. The CTET results for paper 1 and paper 2 appear on the screen.
6. Take the printout of the CTET Result for future use.

What Are CTET Qualifying Marks?

Candidates who secure equal to or more than the qualifying marks in the CTET result 2026 will be declared in the teacher eligibility test. The CTET Qualifying Marks as per category are tabulated below in the table. 

CTET 2026 Certificate and Marksheet

The CTET 2026 Certificate and mark sheet will be available on the DigiLocker. The CTET certificate 2026 will be issued for candidates who will clear the exam by obtaining the minimum qualifying marks. On the other hand, the CTET mark sheet 2026 will be issued to all candidates who appear for the exam. Candidates can download their CTET mark sheets and certificates by using their login credentials. The DigiLocker login details are provided by the CBSE to the candidates on their registered mobile numbers. The validity of the CTET Certificate is for a lifetime. 

Where CTET Result & Marks are Applicable?

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is one of the most important eligibility exams for aspiring teachers in India. Qualifying for CTET does not guarantee a job, but it serves as a mandatory certification for teaching posts in various schools across the country. Check here where the CTET results and marks are applicable.

• Central Government Schools/ UT/ State Government Schools - Candidates must have a valid CTET certificate to apply for teaching posts
• Private Schools Across India - A large number of private schools prefer or require CTET-qualified candidates. These schools consider CTET certification as proof of teaching aptitude and subject knowledge, especially for primary and upper primary levels.
• Recruitment Exams & Teaching Vacancies - CTET marks are often used as an eligibility criterion in various teacher recruitment drives.
• Lifetime Validity Advantage - CTET certificates now have lifetime validity. This means candidates can use their CTET result and marks anytime in the future for teaching job applications.

CTET Result 2026 Applicability

(i) The CTET shall apply to schools of the Central Government (KVS, NVS, Central Tibetan Schools, etc.) and schools under the administrative control of UTs of Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and NCT of Delhi.

(ii) CTET may also apply to the unaided private schools, which may exercise the option of considering the CTET.

(iii) Schools owned and managed by the State Government/local bodies and aided schools shall consider the TET conducted by the State Government. However, a State Government can also consider the CTET if it decides not to conduct the State TET.

(iv) According to CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws 53, prescribing the minimum qualifications for teachers to teach various subjects in Classes I to VIII in the schools affiliated to CBSE stands amended to that extent and it shall be mandatory that the teachers appointed hereinafter to teach classes I to VIII in the Schools affiliated to the CBSE shall qualify/pass the Central Teacher Eligibility Test or Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), conducted by the appropriate Central/ State Government by the Guidelines framed by the NCTE for this purpose.