Exam Date: 08 February 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on 08 February 2026. The examination will be held across 132 cities in India, including Guwahati, Dibrugarh, and Silchar in Assam. CTET is mandatory for candidates who wish to become teachers in government and private schools affiliated with CBSE.
Overview of CBSE CTET 2026
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Edition | 21st Edition |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Exam Centres in Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in |
Related: CTET Syllabus
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for CTET 2026 are prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Candidates can check details on ncte.gov.in.
For Classes I–V (Primary Stage)
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed.
- OR Senior Secondary with 45% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE 2002 norms).
- OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 4-year B.El.Ed.
- OR Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed.
- Note: Candidates with B.Ed must complete a 6-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education after appointment.
For Classes VI–VIII (Elementary Stage)
- Graduation and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.El.Ed.
- OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed.
- OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 4-year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed.
- OR Graduation with 50% marks and passed/appearing in 1-year B.Ed (Special Education).
CTET Application Fee 2026
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Paper I & II |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹600 |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking)
How to Apply for CTET 2026
- Go to the official website: https://ctet.nic.in
- Click on the “Online Application Form” link.
- Register and fill in your personal and educational details.
- Upload your photo, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the exam fee and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for reference.
Important Dates of CTET 2026
| Starting Date of Application | To be updated |
| Last Date of Application | To be updated |
| Admit Card Release | To be updated |
| CTET Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern
CTET exam will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying 1 mark. There will be no negative marking. Duration for each paper: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Paper I (Classes I–V)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II (Classes VI–VIII)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Maths & Science / Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Certificate Validity
The CTET certificate will be valid for lifetime, allowing candidates to apply for teaching jobs any number of times without reappearing unless desired.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Exam Date Notification | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Coming Soon |
| Information Bulletin | Coming Soon |
| CTET Guide Book | Update Soon |
| CTET Question Papers | Update Soon |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Conclusion
CTET 2026 is a great opportunity for teaching aspirants across India. Candidates are advised to prepare according to the CTET syllabus, practice NCERT-based questions, and stay updated via AssamSearch.com for admit card and result notifications.
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