CTET February 2026 Registration Window Opens For Candidates

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 session registration has officially begun, offering aspiring teachers the opportunity to qualify for teaching positions in schools across India. Conducted by the CBSE, the CTET is a crucial examination for candidates seeking eligibility to teach classes I to VIII in government and private schools.  

Key highlights from the announcement include 

• The registration window opened on November 27, 2025, and will close on December 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM.  
• The CTET February 2026 exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026, in offline OMR-based mode.  
• The exam will be held in 136 cities across India, with candidates able to select their preferred center during registration.  
• Applicants must visit the official website ctet.nic.in to complete the registration process.  
• Required documents include scanned copies of a recent photograph, signature, and relevant educational certificates.  
• Eligibility criteria are set by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and respective state recruitment rules.  
• Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC, differently-abled) receive a 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks.  
• The exam consists of two papers: Paper I for classes I–V and Paper II for classes VI–VIII.  
• The duration of each paper is 150 minutes, with multiple-choice questions covering pedagogy, subject knowledge, and child development.  
• CTET qualification does not guarantee a teaching job but serves as a mandatory eligibility requirement for recruitment.  

The CTET February 2026 session represents the 21st edition of the exam, continuing CBSE’s efforts to standardize teacher eligibility across the country. With thousands of candidates expected to apply, the registration process is a critical step toward ensuring qualified educators enter India’s classrooms.  

Sources: Livemint, The Hans India, Business Standard, Indian Express, CTET Official Website