The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is preparing to release the CTET February 2026 Admit Card for candidates appearing in the upcoming Central Teacher Eligibility Test. Many candidates are confused between the Exam City Intimation Slip and the Admit Card, which has led to unnecessary panic. It is important to clearly understand the difference to avoid last-minute issues.
The CTET February 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on 08 February 2026. CBSE has already released the Exam City Intimation Slip on 23 January 2026, which only informs candidates about the city where the exam center is located. The CTET Admit Card February 2026 is expected to be released in the first week of February 2026, a few days before the examination.
Candidates are advised to rely only on official sources such as ctet.nic.in, www.sarkariirresult.com for accurate and verified updates.
CTET February 2026 – Important Dates (Chronological Order)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 25 November 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Correction Window | 23 to 26 December 2025 |
| Final Form Submission | 27 to 30 December 2025 |
| Exam City Slip Release | 23 January 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | February 2026 |
| CTET Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Result Date | To Be Notified |
⚠️ Candidates must understand that the Exam City Slip and Admit Card are not the same.
CTET February 2026 – Application Fee Structure
Only One Paper (Paper I or Paper II)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 |
Both Papers (Paper I + Paper II)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹600 |
Payment Modes:
Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Offline E-Challan
Age Limit – CTET 2026
Minimum Age: 17 Years
Maximum Age: No Upper Age Limit
CTET is not a recruitment examination. It is an eligibility test, which is why there is no maximum age restriction. Any website mentioning an upper age limit for CTET should be ignored.
CTET February 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
CTET Paper I (Class I to V)
A candidate is eligible if they fulfill any one of the following conditions:
Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
Senior Secondary with 45% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education
Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Special Education
Only qualifications from NCTE-recognized institutes are valid.
CTET Paper II (Class VI to VIII)
Candidates are eligible if they meet any one of the following criteria:
Graduation with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
Graduation with 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed
Graduation with 45% marks and 1-year B.Ed (NCTE norms)
Senior Secondary with 4-year B.El.Ed
Graduation with B.Ed in Special Education
Any NCTE-recognized B.Ed program
CTET Exam Pattern 2026
Paper I Exam Pattern (Class I to V)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 150 Minutes
Paper II Exam Pattern (Class VI to VIII)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science / Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
✅ No negative marking in CTET.
CTET February 2026 – Selection Process
CTET does not offer direct recruitment. The process includes:
Written Examination
Qualification Based on Marks
Document Verification during Teacher Recruitment
Qualifying CTET makes candidates eligible for teaching jobs, but it does not guarantee employment.
CTET Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 – Key Points
Released on 23 January 2026
Shows only the exam city name
Does not include exam center address
Is not a substitute for Admit Card
Candidates must download the Admit Card separately.
How to Download CTET February 2026 Admit Card
Visit the official website: https://ctet.nic.in
Click on “CTET February 2026 Admit Card”
Enter Application Number
Enter Date of Birth
Submit and download the admit card
Take a clear printout
Carry on Exam Day:
Printed Admit Card and Valid Photo ID proof
Important Links – CTET February 2026
| Purpose | Status |
|---|---|
| Exam City Slip | Available |
| CTET Admit Card | February 2026 |
| Information Bulletin | PDF Available |
| Exam Date Notice | Released |
| Official Website | https://ctet.nic.in |
| Job Updates | |
| Official Portal | www.sarkariirresult.com |
FAQs – CTET February 2026
Q1. When will CTET Admit Card 2026 be released?
February 2026, before the examination.
Q2. What is the CTET February 2026 exam date?
08 February 2026.
Q3. Are Exam City Slip and Admit Card the same?
No, they are completely different.
Q4. Does passing CTET guarantee a teaching job?
No, CTET is only an eligibility certificate.
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