Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026: Key Dates and Details

Overview of CTET 2026

CBSE CTET Announcement: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The exam is set to take place on February 8, 2026, following a notification released on October 24, 2024. This announcement comes after the previous CTET was conducted on December 14, 2024.

CTET 2026 Exam Details

Exam Locations:
CTET 2026 will be administered in 132 cities nationwide. This marks the 21st edition of the CTET, confirming its extensive reach across the country.

Languages Offered:
The examination will be available in 20 different languages, ensuring accessibility for a diverse group of candidates. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the CTET will occur on the same day, February 8, 2026.

Application Process

Online Application:
Candidates interested in taking the CTET 2026 must apply online. The official CTET website, ctet.nic.in, will host the application process. A detailed bulletin will be released to guide candidates through the application, including information on the syllabus, languages, eligibility requirements, exam fees, exam locations, and key dates.

The CBSE encourages all applicants to download this bulletin from the official website and review it thoroughly before submitting their applications.

Frequency of CTET

Annual CTET Schedule:
Previously, the CTET was held twice a year, in June and December. However, the recent changes indicate that only one CTET will be conducted in 2025, raising questions about the future frequency of the exam.