CBSE announces CTET 2026 on February 8; registration now open

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced that the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026 across 132 cities in India.

The registration window for CTET 2026 opened on November 27, 2025, and candidates have until December 18, 2025 (11:59 PM) to submit their application forms and pay the examination fee.

According to CBSE, the information bulletin, containing full details about eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, fee structure and list of exam centers, will be released shortly on the official CTET website (ctet.nic.in). 

Aspirants have been advised to download and carefully review the bulletin before applying.

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CTET Details As Shared By CBSE

The CTET remains the nationally recognized qualifying examination for candidates aspiring to teach at primary (Classes I–V) and upper-primary (Classes VI–VIII) levels in central and recognised schools. 

The exam will be administered in 20 languages to accommodate diverse applicants.

Candidates must complete the application procedure, including filling personal and academic details, uploading required documents, and fee payment, exclusively through the official CTET portal. 

CBSE has cautioned that incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.

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With the schedule now out, aspiring teachers across the country are preparing to apply while CBSE gears up to release the detailed information bulletin that will guide applicants through the formalities and requirements.