The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced that the Centre Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 will be conducted on 8th February 2026. This will be the 21st edition of the national-level exam conducted for candidates who wish to become teachers in primary and upper primary classes in schools across India.
According to CBSE, the CTET 2026 exam will be held in 132 cities and will be available in 20 different languages. The exam will include paper 1 for classes 1-5 and paper 2 for classes 6-8.
CBSE has also released the detailed information on the official website. The information contains all important details such as:
- Exam pattern and structure
- Syllabus for both papers
- List of available languages
- Eligibility criteria for candidates
- Examination fee
- City list for the exam
- Important dates and instructions
CBSE has advised candidates to download and read the information carefully before filling out the online application form. This will help in avoiding mistakes and ensure that candidates understand the complete exam process.
The application process begins online.
The application process for CTET 2026 will be completely online, and candidates can apply only through the CTET official website. The last date to submit the CTET February 2026 application form is 18th December 2025. The start date for the application will be announced soon, and candidates are to keep checking the official website for updates. CBSE has also instructed applicants to ensure that all the details, documents, and scanned images are correct before submitting the form. Incomplete or incorrect forms will lead to rejection by CBSE.
About CTET
CTET is one of the most important teacher eligibility exams in the country. It is conducted to check if candidates are qualified to become teachers at primary classes 1-5 or upper primary classes of 6th to 8th. Schools under the central government, such as Kendriya Vidyalayas ( KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), as well as several state schools and private schools, consider CTET scores during recruitment.
With the release of the CTET 2026 notification and information bulletin, CBSE has started the preparation process for the upcoming exam. Candidates planning to appear for CTET are advised to begin their exam preparation early and stay updated with the latest announcements from the board.
