CTET 2026 LIVE: CBSE CTET registration to begin soon at ctet.nic.in; application process, eligibility criteria

When submitting their CTET 2026 application for the exam, candidates must pay the registration fees using debit/credit cards, UPI, or net banking.

The photo and signature dimensions for the CTET 2026 application form are given in the table below:

Yes, for the CTET 2026 examinations, candidates can pay the CTET application fee through debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking once the application form link is activated by the authority.

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2026 examination, as per the CBSE CTET latest updates.

The exam helpline numbers for aspirants appearing for the CTET 2026 exam are given below:

• Contact No: 011-22240112
• Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in

Candidates can check the CTET Syllabus 2026 for Paper 1 below in the table:

The Central Board of Secondary Education will soon release the notification and application form at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the official website for the latest updates.

The CTET 2026 application form will be issued soon on the official website, i.e., ctet.nic.in. Candidates must apply for the CTET 2026 exam online when the application form is out.

Below is the list of documents required for filling the CTET application form 2026:

• Mobile number and email ID
• Scanned photograph
• Scanned signature
• Photo ID Proof
• Debit/Credit card/UPI details for payment

Yes, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the examination dates. The CTET 2026 exam will be held on February 8, 2026. The authority will soon start the CTET registration on its official website.

As per the NCTE guidelines, CTET eligibility certificates are now valid for life, enabling applicants to apply at any time for teaching positions throughout India.

Check the table below for the CTET 2026 exam pattern.

Check the fee for the general category for the CTET 2025 application form is:

1. One Paper Fee: Rs. 1000
2. Both Papers Fee: Rs. 1200

After qualifying the exam, the CTET certificate remains valid for life, allowing candidates to apply for central and state teaching jobs anytime.

Check the CTET 2026 Paper 1 Syllabus for EVS below:

1. Family and Friends: Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants
2. Shelter
3. Water
4. Things We Make and Do
5. Travel
6. Food

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2025 examination, as per the CBSE CTET 2025 latest updates.

Yes, for the CTET 2026 examinations, candidates can pay the CTET application fee through debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking once the application form link is activated by the authority.

In the table below is the CTET 2026 application fee.

The Tamil Nadu Teachers' Eligibility Test (TN TET) 2025 answer key has been released by the Teachers Recruitment Board. Using their login information, candidates can get the TN TET answer key 2025 on the official website, trb.tn.gov.in.

Also Read: TN TET answer key 2025 out on trb.tn.gov.in; raise objections by December 3

The following are the exam helpline numbers for candidates taking the CTET 2026 exam:

• Contact No: 011-22240112
• Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in

The date of the MAHA TET 2025 is November 23, 2025. The Teacher Eligibility Test's first paper will be administered from 10:30 AM to 1 PM, and the second test will be administered from 2:30 PM to 5 PM on the same day. Police have busted a syndicate reportedly involved in leaking the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper and enabling candidates to complete the examination through illegal means in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, officials said.

Also Read: Maharashtra TET Paper Leak: 18 arrested in Kolhapur for alleged exam scam

The CTET exam 2025 will be conducted in 20 languages, which are as follows:

1. English
2. Gujarati
3. Marathi
4. Sanskrit
5. Hindi
6. Kannada
7. Mizo
8. Tamil
9. Assamese
10. Khasi
11. Nepali
12. Telugu
13. Bengali
14. Malayalam
15. Odia
16. Tibetan
17. Garo
18. Manipuri
19. Punjabi
20. Urdu

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will publish the CTET 2026 notification and application form. Candidates are advised to visit the website, ctet.nic.in, for updates.

The subjects for Paper 2 of the CTET 2026 are listed below.

• Child Development and Pedagogy.
• Mathematics and Science.
• Social Studies/Social Sciences.
• Language I.
• Language-II.

Candidates can check the CTET Syllabus 2026 for Paper 1 below in the table:

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2026 examination, as per the latest CBSE CTET notification.

The scanned image of the candidate's signature should be of 3 KB to 30 KB, and the dimensions should be 3.5 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (height).

Candidates must cover the syllabus paper 1, which includes child development, languages I/II, math, EVS and pedagogy basics. Whereas, the paper 2 syllabus includes EVS for math/science or social studies, diving into history, geometry, and natural resources.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will declare the CTET application form soon at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the official website once it is issued.

Candidates can check the CTET eligibility criteria 2026 given below:

1. Nationality: Indian citizens only.
2. Paper 1 (Classes 1-5):  Class 12 with 50%/45% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/Education or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree + BEd.
3. Paper 2 (Classes 6-8): Graduation with 50%/40% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or BEd or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Senior Secondary with 50% marks + cleared/appearing in final year of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed.

The CBSE will conduct the CTET 2026 exam in February in 20 Indian languages, allowing candidates to choose their preferred medium of language.

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test notification and application form will be announced soon by the Central Board of Secondary Education on the official website, ctet.nic.in.

List of documents required for filling the CTET application form 2026:

1. Mobile number and email ID
2. Scanned photograph
3. Scanned signature
4. Photo ID Proof
5. Debit/Credit card/UPI details for payment

Check the CBSE CTET marking scheme 2026 below:

1. +1 for each correct answer
2. 0 for wrong answer

The CTET notification will soon be available at ctet.nic.in. The CTET 2026 application form, along with the notification, will be announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

The CTET Exam will be conducted in 20 languages which are:

1. English
2. Gujarati
3. Marathi
4. Sanskrit
5. Hindi
6. Kannada
7. Mizo
8. Tamil
9. Assamese
10. Khasi
11. Nepali
12. Telugu
13. Bengali
14. Malayalam
15. Odia
16. Tibetan
17. Garo
18. Manipuri
19. Punjabi
20. Urdu

The CTET 2026 notification and form will be published simultaneously at ctet.nic.in. The link for the CTET form 2026 will be enabled along with the notification PDF.

No, as of now, there is no announcement from the CBSE authorities about the release of the CTET 2026 notification.

The CTET 2025 Paper 1 Syllabus for EVS is below:

1. Family and Friends: Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants
2. Shelter
3. Water
4. Things We Make and Do
5. Travel
6. Food

The subjects for Paper 2 of the CTET are listed below.

1. Child Development and Pedagogy.
2. Mathematics and Science.
3. Social Studies/Social Sciences.
4. Language I.
5. Language-II.

The Paper 1 subjects for CBSE CTET exam 2025 are below:

1. Child Development and Pedagogy
2. Language-I
3. Language-II
4. Mathematics
5. Environmental Studies

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2026 examination, as per the CBSE CTET 2026 latest updates.

The scanned image of the candidate's signature for the CTET 2026 form should be of 3 KB to 30 KB, and the dimensions should be 3.5 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (height).

The Central Board of Secondary Education will issue the CTET application form 2026 soon at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the official website once it is released.

The CTET 2026 application online link will be activated along with the notification on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The CBSE is expected to release the application form soon.

There are a total of 150 questions in every paper in the CTET exam: 1 and 2. Candidates must check the website for latest updates.

The exam helpline numbers for candidates appearing for the CTET 2026 are given below:

1. Contact No: 011-22240112
2. Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in

In the table below is the CTET 2026 application fee.

The CTET 2026 application online link will be issued along with the notification on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The CBSE is likely to announce the notification soon.

Check the list of documents required for filling the CTET application form 2026 below:

1. Mobile number and email ID
2. Scanned photograph
3. Scanned signature
4. Photo ID Proof
5. Debit/Credit card/UPI details for payment

The CTET 2026 application form will be issued soon on the official website, i.e., ctet.nic.in. Candidates must apply for the CTET 2026 exam online when the application form is out.

The CTET 2026 eligibility criteria are below:

• Nationality: Indian citizens only. 
• Paper 1 (Classes 1-5): Class 12 with 50%/45% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/Education or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or candidates must have a bachelor’s degree + BEd.
• Paper 2 (Classes 6-8): Graduation with 50%/40% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or BEd or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Senior Secondary with 50% marks + cleared/appearing in final year of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed.

Check the table below for the CTET 2026 exam pattern.

The CTET 2026 application form will be announced soon on the official website, i.e. ctet.nic.in. The aspiring candidates must apply for the CTET 2026 exam online by undergoing the registration process.

Each CTET 2026 paper consists of 150 questions to be attempted within 150 minutes in OMR mode.

Below is the list of documents required for filling the CTET application form 2026:

• Mobile number and email ID
• Scanned photograph
• Scanned signature
• Photo ID Proof
• Debit/Credit card/UPI details for payment

The list of documents required for filling the CTET 2026 application form is given below:

• Mobile number and email ID
• Scanned photograph
• Scanned signature
• Photo ID Proof
• Debit/Credit card/UPI details for payment

The Central Board of Secondary Education will soon release the notification and application form at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the official website for the latest updates.

The fee for the general category for the CTET 2026 application form is:

• One Paper Fee: Rs. 1000
• Both Papers Fee: Rs. 1200

Yes, for the CTET 2026 examinations, candidates can pay the CTET application fee through debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking once the application form link is activated by the authority.

The exam helpline numbers for aspirants appearing for the CTET 2026 exam are given below:

• Contact No: 011-22240112
• Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in

Check the CTET 2026 Paper 1 Syllabus for EVS below:

1. Family and Friends: Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants
2. Shelter
3. Water
4. Things We Make and Do
5. Travel
6. Food

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2026 examination, as per the CBSE CTET latest updates.

After qualifying the exam, the CTET certificate remains valid for life, allowing candidates to apply for central and state teaching jobs anytime.

Yes, the addition of more cities for the CTET exam is anticipated for this session. CBSE is looking to expand the test network to make the exams accessible to candidates in small towns.

The CTET Exam will be conducted in 20 languages, which are as follows:

• English
• Gujarati
• Marathi
• Sanskrit
• Hindi
• Kannada
• Mizo
• Tamil
• Assamese
• Khasi
• Nepali
• Telugu
• Bengali
• Malayalam
• Odia
• Tibetan
• Garo
• Manipuri
• Punjabi
• Urdu

To apply online for CTET 2026, candidates can follow the steps below:

• Log in to ctet.nic.in.
• Click on the "Apply online" link.
• Apply for new registration.
• Complete application form.
• Scan the photograph and signature and upload.
• Pay examination fee.
• Submit and print the confirmation page.

The exam helpline numbers for aspirants appearing for the CTET 2026 exam are given below:

• Contact No: 011-22240112
• Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in

Candidates can check the CTET 2025 English syllabus below:

• Reading unseen passages – two passages, one prose or drama and one poem.
• Questions will be from comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability.
• (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative, or discursive).

The eligibility mentioned for CTET 2025 is a minimum age of 18 years (or 17 in some sources), and there is no maximum age limit given in the official criteria.

As per the NCTE guidelines, CTET eligibility certificates are now valid for life, enabling applicants to apply at any time for teaching positions throughout India.

According to the Supreme Court mandate, it is now compulsory for every candidate who wants to become a teacher to take the TET examination. The Supreme Court also ruled that if a teacher has less than five years left on their job contract and was hired prior to the RTE Act, they are exempt from taking the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET). 

Also Read: Supreme Court mandates TET for aspiring, in-service teachers

The CTET 2026 application form will be announced soon on the official website, i.e. ctet.nic.in. The aspiring candidates must apply for the CTET 2026 exam online by undergoing the registration process.

Yes, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the examination dates. The CTET 2026 exam will be held on February 8, 2026. The authority will soon start the CTET registration on its official website.

Candidates must cover the syllabus paper 1 that includes Child Development, Languages I/II, Maths, EVS and pedagogy basics. Whereas, the paper 2 syllabus includes EVS for Maths/Science or Social Studies, diving into History, Geometry, and natural resources.

Below is the list of documents required for filling the CTET application form 2026:

• Mobile number and email ID
• Scanned photograph
• Scanned signature
• Photo ID Proof
• Debit/Credit card/UPI details for payment

The CBSE will conduct the CTET 2026 exam in February in 20 Indian languages, allowing candidates to choose their preferred medium of language.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will declare the CTET application form soon at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the official website once it is issued.

The Paper 2 subjects for CBSE CTET below:

1. Child Development and Pedagogy
2. Language-I
3. Language-II
4. Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science

Check the fee for the general category for the CTET 2025 application form is:

1. One Paper Fee: Rs. 1000
2. Both Papers Fee: Rs. 1200

Yes, for the CTET 2026 examinations, candidates can pay the CTET application fee through debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking once the application form link is activated by the authority.

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2025 examination, as per the CBSE CTET 2025 latest updates.

To be eligible for  CTET 2026, Candidates must hold B.Ed. or D.El.Ed qualifications as per the NCTE norms.

Each CTET 2026 paper consists of 150 questions to be attempted within 150 minutes in OMR mode.

The authority is expected to release the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) admit card 2026 in February 2026. Candidates can check the admit card once it is declared.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the CTET 2026 application form. Candidates are advised to visit the website, ctet.nic.in, for the latest updates.

Candidates can find the CTET Feb 2026 application form once the official brochure is released. The registration form will be available on the official website.

The Central Board of Secondary Education will soon release the notification and application form at ctet.nic.in. Candidates can check the official website for the latest updates.

The number of times a candidate can take the CTET exam is unlimited. To raise their score, candidates can retake the test as much as they like. Additionally, there is no higher age limit to take the test.

18 years (or 17 in some sources) minimum age, and there is no maximum age limit given in the official criteria, according to the CTET 2025 eligibility criteria.

Check the CTET 2026 Paper 1 Syllabus for EVS below:

1. Family and Friends: Relationships, Work and Play, Animals, Plants
2. Shelter
3. Water
4. Things We Make and Do
5. Travel
6. Food

After qualifying the exam, the CTET certificate remains valid for life, allowing candidates to apply for central and state teaching jobs anytime.

Admit cards, photo IDs, and a black ballpoint pen are required to be carried by the candidates; a biometric check can be conducted at the centre.

Candidates must cover the syllabus paper 1, which includes child development, languages I/II, math, EVS and pedagogy basics. Whereas, the paper 2 syllabus includes EVS for math/science or social studies, diving into history, geometry, and natural resources.

No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers in the CBSE CTET examination 2025. The authority will soon declare the updates on the official website, i.e., ctet.nic.in.

The number of times a candidate can take the CTET exam is unlimited. To raise their score, candidates can retake the test as much as they like. Additionally, there is no higher age limit to take the test.

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2026 examination, as per the CBSE CTET 2026 latest notification.

Candidates can check the CTET eligibility criteria 2026 given below:

1. Nationality: Indian citizens only.
2. Paper 1 (Classes 1-5):  Class 12 with 50%/45% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/Education or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree + BEd.
3. Paper 2 (Classes 6-8): Graduation with 50%/40% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or BEd or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or Senior Secondary with 50% marks + cleared/appearing in final year of B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed.

The fee for the general category for the CTET 2025 application form is:

• One Paper Fee: Rs. 1000
• Both Papers Fee: Rs. 1200

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued the CTET 2026 exam date. According to the latest update, the 21st edition of the exam will be held on February 8, 2026.

Also Read: CBSE to hold CTET December 2025 on February 8

Admit card, photo ID, and a black ballpoint pen are required to be carried by the candidates; a biometric check can be done at the CTET 2026 exam centre.

Candidates need to secured a Senior Secondary (12th grade) certificate with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) are eligible for Paper I (classes 1–5) and a Bachelor's degree with 50% marks and a 2-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree for Paper II (classes 6–8).

As per the CTET 2026 eligibility criteria, a minimum age of 18 years is required, and there is no maximum age limit provided in the official criteria.

The exam helpline numbers for aspirants appearing for the CTET 2026 exam are given below:

• Contact No: 011-22240112
• Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in

The CTET 2026 application form fee for the general category is:

• One Paper Fee: Rs. 1000
• Both Papers Fee: Rs. 1200

The list of documents required for filling the CTET 2026 application form is given below:

• Mobile number and email ID
• Scanned photograph
• Scanned signature
• Photo ID Proof
• Debit/Credit card/UPI details for payment

Below in the table is the CTET 2026 exam pattern:

Candidates can check the CTET 2026 syllabus for Paper 1 highlights below in the table: