CBSE Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) - February Exam 2026

Eligibility Qualification

Primary State (Class I-V)

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002. OR
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed). OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2- year Diploma in Education (Special Education). OR
• Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).

Secondary State (Class VI-VIII)

• Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B. Ed). OR
• Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B. Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard. OR
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B. El. Ed). OR
• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4- year B.A / B. Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed / B. Sc. Ed. OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

How to Apply

1. Visit the Official Website : Go to https://ctet.nic.in.
2. Register : Click on the "Apply for CTET Feb 2026" link and then "New Registration" to generate login credentials.
3. Fill Application Form : Login and fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
4. Upload Documents : Upload scanned, recent photograph and signature in the specified JPG/JPEG format.
5. Pay Fee : Pay the examination fee via online modes (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI).
6. Submit and Print : Submit the application and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Selection Process

1. Application : Candidates must meet educational criteria (e.g., D.El.Ed, B.Ed) and apply online, with a limited number of exam centers available.
2. Admit Card/City Slip : Exam City Information was released on Jan 23, 2026, with admit cards provided prior to the Feb 8 exam date.
3. Examination : Candidates appear for the test on February 8, 2026.
4. Result & Certification : Upon scoring 60% or more, candidates receive a qualifying certificate.