CTET 2026 Registration LIVE: Registration begins at ctet.nic.in; eligibility criteria, updates
Durva Gupta | November 28, 2025 | 08:22 AM IST | 6 mins read
The CTET 2026 registration has started today, that is November 27, 2025, on the official website of CBSE. Candidates can check for latest updates on steps to fill the CTET 2026 registration, application form, last date and more.
Know all about the analysis and preparation tips to crack the CTET exam without any difficulty.
Check NowThe CTET 2026 registration begins today, that is, November 27, 2025, by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) at ctet.nic.in. Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification before filling out their CTET 2026 application form. The last date to fill out the CTET registration form is December 18, 2025.
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CTET 2026 Registration Procedure
Candidates can register themselves for the CTET 2026 exam by following the instructions given below.
- Visit the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in.
- Click "New Candidate Registration" and choose "Apply."
- Enter your personal information and contact details to register.
- Fill out the registration form with all the correct details.
- After registration, complete the CTET 2026 application process.
How to fill the CTET 2026 application form?
By following the steps below, students will be able to fill their CTET 2026 application.
- Candidates must log in to ctet.nic.in using their registration number after registering for the CTET exam.
- After that, candidates must fill out the online application form with their personal details and educational history.
- They must submit scanned copies of their photo and signature in the required format.
- To pay for the CTET 2026 exam, use a debit card, credit card, UPI, or online banking.
- Fill out the CTET 2026 application.
- For your own records, download the CTET confirmation page.
CTET 2026: Exam pattern
For the candidate’s reference, the table below outlines the CTET 2026 exam pattern.
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Subject
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Total questions
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Total marks
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Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)
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30 MCQs
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30 Marks
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Mathematics (compulsory)
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30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
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Environmental Studies (compulsory)
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30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
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Language I (compulsory)
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30 MCQs
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30 Marks
|
|
Language II (compulsory)
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30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
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Total
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150 MCQs
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150 Marks
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November 28, 2025 | 08:03 AM IST
CTET Registration 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started the registration for CTET 2026 on November 27, 2025, at ctet.nic.in.
November 27, 2025 | 10:22 PM IST
CTET 2026 Application Form: Documents required
Check the list of documents required for filling the CTET application form 2026 below:
- Mobile number and email ID
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
- Photo ID Proof
- Debit/Credit card/UPI details for payment
November 27, 2025 | 09:48 PM IST
What is the CTET 2026 exam pattern?
Check the table below for the CTET 2026 exam pattern.
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Subject
|
Total questions
|
Total marks
|
|
Child Development and Pedagogy (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Mathematics (compulsory)
|
30 MCQs
|
30 Marks
|
|
Environmental Studies (compulsory)
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30 MCQs
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30 Marks
|
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Language I (compulsory)
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30 MCQs
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30 Marks
|
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Language II (compulsory)
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30 MCQs
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30 Marks
|
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Total
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150 MCQs
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150 Marks
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November 27, 2025 | 09:22 PM IST
CTET Form 2026: Signature image size
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).
November 27, 2025 | 08:46 PM IST
CBSE CTET Form 2026: Number of attempts
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CTET 2026 examination, as per the CBSE CTET 2026 latest updates.
November 27, 2025 | 08:15 PM IST
CTET Application Form 2026: Paper 1 Subjects
The Paper 1 subjects for CBSE CTET exam 2025 are below:
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
November 27, 2025 | 07:46 PM IST
CTET 2026 Application Form: Is the examination date out?
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.
November 27, 2025 | 07:14 PM IST
CBSE CTET Exam in 20 Languages?
The CBSE will conduct the CTET 2026 exam in February in 20 Indian languages, allowing candidates to choose their preferred medium of language.
November 27, 2025 | 06:37 PM IST
CTET Application Form 2026: General category fee
The fee for the general category for the CTET 2026 application form is:
- One Paper Fee: Rs. 1000
- Both Papers Fee: Rs. 1200
November 27, 2025 | 06:03 PM IST
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026
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.
November 27, 2025 | 05:32 PM IST
CTET 2026: Latest
For the latest updates on CTET 2026 registration, check CTET 2026: CBSE begins registration for Class 1-8 teacher recruitment in central govt schools
November 27, 2025 | 05:12 PM IST
When will the CBSE STET exam 2026 happen?
CBSE CTET 2026 will take place on February 8. For more details: CBSE to hold CTET 2025 on February 8
November 27, 2025 | 05:01 PM IST
CTET registration 2026 latest news
CTET registration 2026 begins on the official website, ctet.nic.in. Candidates can register themselseves till December 18, 2025.
November 27, 2025 | 04:44 PM IST
CTET 2026: Exam helpline numbers for aspirants
The exam helpline numbers for candidates appearing for the CTET 2026 are given below:
- Contact No: 011-22240112
- Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in
November 27, 2025 | 04:16 PM IST
CTET 2026 Application Form: Documents required
Check the list of documents required for filling the CTET application form 2026 below:
- Mobile number and email ID
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
- Photo ID Proof
- Debit/Credit card/UPI details for payment
November 27, 2025 | 03:42 PM IST
CTET Form 2026: Signature image size
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).
November 27, 2025 | 03:24 PM IST
CTET 2026 Registration Soon
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.
November 27, 2025 | 03:10 PM IST
CTET Form 2026: Application fee
In the table below is the CTET 2026 application fee.
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Category
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Only Paper 1 or 2
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Both Papers 1 & 2
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General/OBC
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Rs.1000
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Rs 1200
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SC/ST/Differently Abled Person
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Rs 500
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Rs 600
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November 27, 2025 | 02:40 PM IST
CTET 2026 Exam Pattern: Total questions
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.
November 27, 2025 | 02:20 PM IST
CTET Syllabus 2026 for Paper 1
Candidates can check the CTET Syllabus 2026 for Paper 1 below in the table:
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CTET Subjects
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CTET Important Topics
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Language-I
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Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development
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Language-II
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Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development
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Environmental Studies
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Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel
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Child Development and Pedagogy
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Child Development, Learning and Pedagogy
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Mathematics
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Geometry, Shapes & Spatial Understanding, Solids around Us, Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
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November 27, 2025 | 01:52 PM IST
Candidates ask "How many times can I appear for CTET exam?"
Candidates can take the CTET 2026 examination an unlimited times. To raise their score, candidates can retake the test as much as they like, and there is no upper age limit to take the exam.
November 27, 2025 | 01:20 PM IST
CTET Exam 2026: Validity rule
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.
November 27, 2025 | 12:54 PM IST
CTET 2026 Application Form: Who is eligible for CTET exam?
Candidates who have 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).
November 27, 2025 | 12:17 PM IST
In how many languages the CTET 2026 exam will be conducted?
The CTET exam 2026 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
November 27, 2025 | 11:51 AM IST
CTET Registration 2026 Soon: TN TET answer key declared
The Teachers Recruitment Board has made available the answer key for the Tamil Nadu Teachers' Eligibility Test (TN TET) 2025. On the official website, trb.tn.gov.in, applicants can obtain the TN TET answer key 2025 by using their login credentials.
Also Read: TN TET answer key 2025 out on trb.tn.gov.in; raise objections by December 3
November 27, 2025 | 11:28 AM IST
CTET Application Form 2026: Documents required
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
November 27, 2025 | 10:53 AM IST
CTET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates can check the CTET eligibility criteria 2026 given 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.
November 27, 2025 | 10:18 AM IST
CTET 2026 Registration Soon: Maharashtra TET paper leak
The MAHA TET 2025 took place on November 23, 2025. On the same day, the first paper of the Teacher Eligibility Test will be given from 10:30 AM to 1 PM, and the second test will be given from 2:30 PM to 5 PM. According to sources, police in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra have uncovered a gang that was allegedly involved in leaking the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper and allowing candidates to pass the test illegally.
Also Read: Maharashtra TET Paper Leak: 18 arrested in Kolhapur for alleged exam scam
November 27, 2025 | 09:45 AM IST
CTET 2026: Exam helpline numbers
The following are the exam helpline numbers for candidates taking the CTET 2026 exam:
- Contact No: 011-22240112
- Email: ctet.cbse@nic.in
November 27, 2025 | 09:14 AM IST
CTET 2026: Application fee of general category
Application fee for the general category for the CTET 2026 form is:
- One Paper Fee: Rs. 1000
- Both Papers Fee: Rs. 1200
November 27, 2025 | 09:13 AM IST
CTET 2026 Exam Live Updates
The CTET 2026 application form will soon be announced by the CBSE on its official website. Additionally, the authority has issued the examination dates and the CTET 2026 exam will be held on February 8, 2026.
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